Robert Scaife BSc (Hons), MMedSci
Senior Sport Science Officer
Summary
Rob's main research interests are the effects of ageing on electromechanical delay and postural control.
About
Rob has been part of the Sheffield climbing fraternity for over 20 years and has competed both nationally and internationally. His current sporting interests include cycling and running.
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Rob is currently working on a range of projects in both the sport and public health fields including:
Providing physiology support for athletes and as part of the Integrated Team for Sport Performance (ITSP)
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ on different types of physical activity to maintain mobility and reduce the risks of falls in the elderly in collaboration with Active Sheffield (Sheffield City Council)
Development of the Sheffield Altitude Centre - acute mountain sickness testing and hypoxic treatment
Educational workshop coordinator
Publications
Journal articles
Flint, S., Scaife, R., Kesterton, S., Humphreys, L., Copeland, R., Crank, H., ... Carter, A. (2016). . Perspectives in Public Health, 136 (5), 295-301.
Wheat, J., Haddad, J., & Scaife, R. (2012). . Gait & Posture, 35 (2), 345-347.
Wheat, J., Scaife, R., & Haddad, J.M. (2006). . Journal of Biomechanics, 39 (s1), S556.
Media
Sport science officer Rob's main area of expertise is in sport and exercise physiology, with his main interests being athlete support (physiology), and exercise research with clinical populations. He is part of the Podium Performance team, which, housed in Sheffield Hallam's Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, delivers performance solutions to a wide range of regional, national and international athletes, teams and businesses. He recently worked with World Cup final referee Howard Webb to prepare him for working at high altitude in South Africa.