Research from Blair, Matthew - Otago Polytechnic

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Matthew Blair

Mat.Blair@op.ac.nz

Matt is Academic Leader for postgraduate studies in the Strength and Conditioning specialty. Matt has a Masters in Physical Education (Distinction) from the University of Otago and a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching from Otago Polytechnic.

Matt has led the development of new undergraduate programmes in Personal Training and Physical Conditioning as well as the postgraduate programme in Strength and Conditioning. In 2014 Matt was awarded an OP Excellence in Leadership and in 2019 was a part of the ISEH postgraduate research team that won an award for excellence. His passion is with physical activity and nutrition, especially conditioning for elite-level athletes. Matt has his own consultancy business where he works as an expert Physical Conditioning Coach, in both community and high-performance environments. He has experience in postgraduate supervision, taking a student-led approach, and encouraging creative thinking.

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Blair, M., Schanlan, A., Lastella, M., Ramsey, C., & Elsworthy, N. (2022) The relationships between physical fitness attributes and match demands in rugby union referees officiating the 2019 Rugby World Cup. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. Published online 22 Jan.

Researcher Profiles:
Matthew Blair, Codi Ramsey

Elsworthy, N., Lastella, N., Scanlan, A., Blair, M. (2022) Effect of match schedule density on self-reported wellness and sleep in referees during the rugby world cup. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. Published online 22 Nov

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/aop/article-10.1123-ijspp.2022-0062/article-10.1123-ijspp.2022-0062.xml

Blair, M., Scanlan, A., Lastella, M., Ramsey, C., Elsworthy, N. (2022) The relationships between physical fitness attributes and match demands in rugby union referees officiating the 2019 Rugby World Cup. SESNZ Conference 23rd & 24th November, AUT, AUCKLAND 2022

https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2031527

Elsworthy, N., Lastella, N., Scanlan, A., Blair, M. (2022) Effect of match schedule density on self-reported wellness and sleep in referees during the rugby world cup. Hauora Wellbeing Research Festival 15th November, Te Pukenga, Dunedin 2022

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/aop/article-10.1123-ijspp.2022-0062/article-10.1123-ijspp.2022-0062.xml

Hauora wellbeing research festival. 15 Nov 2022
https://issuu.com/opresearch/docs/hauora_wellbeing_research_festival_-_book_of_abstr

Blair, M. (2022) Flow Strength and Conditioning Conference 2022, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland. 10-11 November.

Elsworthy, N., Blair, M., & Lastella, M. (2021) On-field movements, heart rate responses and perceived exertion of lead referees. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 24, Issue 4, April 2021, Pages 386-390.

Elsworthy, N., Blair, M. and Lastella, M. (2020) On-field movements, heart rate responses and perceived exertion of lead referees in Rugby World Cup matches, 2019 Presentation at the Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand November 25 - 27th. Pre-press article for Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Available online 12 October 2020.

Al-Attar, J.,Croft, H., Bloxham, K., Blair, M. (2020) Cohort study - training load and its progression from amatuer to semi-professional rugby. Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning. 28(07):6-15. ASCA.

Researcher Profiles:
Matthew Blair, Hayden Croft

Blair,M., Manuel-Hepi,N., Newman,L., B Smith, T. Elsworthy, N. (2019) Case study - Physical demands of international lead rugby union referees. Australian Journal of Strength and Conditioning.

Bester, C., Coetzee, D., Schall, R., & Blair, M. (2019) Physical demands on elite lead rugby union referees. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rpan20

Blair, M. Elsworthy, N., Rehrer N., Button C., Gill N., Kraak W. (2018) Physical and physiological demands of elite Rugby Union officials. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13 (9), 1199-1207, doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2017-0849.

Blair, M. (2017) Coaching Report: Considerations for Rugby Sevens-specific Training Schedules. Scope: Contemporary Research Issues: Health & Wellbeing, 1, Activity, 180-185.

Blair, M (2017) Load. Peer reviewed abstract for presentation at the World Rugby High Performance Tier 2 Academy Workshop, Stellenbosch, South Africa, July 24-29.

Blair, M. (2017) International Programme Design: World Rugby High Performance Tier 2 Academy Workshop - Day 2, Wednesday July 26 (PM2). This work went through a peer review from the conference committee.

Blair, M (2017) S&C & Technical Coaches: World Rugby High Performance Tier 2 Academy Workshop - Day 3 Thursday July 27 (AM3). This work went through a peer review from the conference committee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OouLKyUgY-0

Blair, M. (2017) Pre-Activation: World Rugby High Performance Tier 2 Academy Workshop - Day 4 Friday July 28 (AM2). This work went through a peer review from the conference committee. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=zxwLPvjU1Rw

Blair, M. (2017) Schedule Planning and Physical Monitoring. High Performance Rugby Physical Conditioning Workshop (Otago Polytechnic, Sargood Centre, Dunedin) - Day 1, Wednesday July 12. This work went through a peer review from the conference committee.

Blair, M., Cronin, J., Rehrer, N., Button, C., & Gill, N. (2017) A Contextual Review of Physical Requirements of Refereeing Rugby Union at an Elite Level. Journal of Strength and Conditioning, February 2018. Electronic version available: DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000352. Video related to this article: http://wolterskluwer.http.internapcdn.net/wolterskluwer_vitalstream_com/MP4s/permalink/scj/a/scj_40_1_2017_11_03_blair_scj-d-17-00071_sdc1.mp4

Blair, M. (2017) Player Loads / Player Monitoring. Peer reviewed abstract for presentation at theRugby High Performance Workshop, Oceania Rugby Sports Science Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, May 5.

Blair, M. (2017) Field-based Running. High Performance Rugby Workshop (Otago Polytechnic)- Fri Jul-14. This work went through a peer review from the conference committee.

Blair, M. (2017) Officiating - Reflection Workshop based on trigger: World Rugby High Performance Tier 2 Academy Workshop - Day 2 Wednesday July 26.

Blair, M. (2017) Schedule Planning / Physical Monitoring. High Performance Rugby Workshop (Otago Polytechnic) - Wed Jul-12. This work went through a peer review from the workshop committee.

Blair, M. Body, S. Croft H. (2017) Relationship between physical metrics and game success with elite rugby sevens players. Journal International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Published online 11 July 2017 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24748668.2017.1348060

Researcher Profiles:
Matthew Blair, Simon Body, Hayden Croft

Blair, M., Body, S., & Croft, H. (2017) The Physical metrics of world series sevens tournament matches. Scope Contemporary Research Topics, Health and Wellbeing, Activity, 1. www.thescopes.org

Researcher Profiles:
Matthew Blair, Simon Body, Hayden Croft

Blair, M., Rehrer,N., Button, C., Cronin, J., and Gill, N. (2016) The Physical Demands of Refereeing Rugby Union in Context of Match Officials from Other Major Team Sports: A Brief Review. Abstract peer reviewed for presentation at the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science Symposium, Otago Polytechnic, Institute of Sport and Adventure, October 19, 2016.

Blair, M. (2016) Training Volume. Peer reviewed abstract for presentation at the Oceania Sport Science and Sports Medicine Conferernce Nadi, Fiji, 9-11 February.

Blair, M., Body, S., & Croft, H. (2015) Physical Metrics - 7s Rugby. Peer reviewed abstract for presentation at High Performance Sport Symposium, Otago Polytechnic, Institute of Sport and Adventure, Dunedin, May 5th, 2015.

Blair, M., Body, S., & Croft, H. (2015) Relationship between the physical metrics and performance outcomes with elite rugby sevens players. Peer reviewed abstract for presentation at the Oceania Sport Science and Sports Medicine Conferernce Apia, Samoa, 29-30 January.

Blair, M.R. (2014) Physical Conditioning: The Big Science of Sport Night, NZ International Science Festival, 6 July. http://www.scifest.org.nz/events/the-big-science-of-sport-night

Blair, M.R. (2014) Reflections on High Performance Sport. Peer reviewed abstract for presentation at the High Performance Applied Physical Conditioning Symposium, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, 21 May, 2014. This work went through a peer review from the conference committee.

Blair, M. (2014) 2014 IRB Referees Physical Conditioning Guidelines (7s). For the International Rugby Board Referee Manager. Used by international rugby union referees, their physical conditioning coaches and other support staff. 11 sections.

Blair, M.R. (2014) Physical Conditioning Update. Peer reviewed abstract for presenation at the International 15s Rugby Union Referee Conference, Lensbury Convention Centre, London, November 4-5, 2014.

Blair, M. (2014) Sports Science Challenges and Solutions in the Pacific Islands. Peer reviewed abstract presented at the Oceania Sport Science and Sports Medicine Conferernce Nadi, Fiji, 30 -31 January.

Blair, M. (2014) Referee Physical: SANZAR pre-Super Rugby Referee Camp, Sydney, Australia.

Blair, M. (2013) 2013 IRB 15s Referee Physical Monitor Guidelines. For the International Rugby Board Referee Manager. Used by international rugby union referees, their physical conditioning coaches and other support staff.

Blair, M (2013) The Physiological Response and Work Rate Demands of Playing HSBC Sevens World Series. Tournament Games

Blair, M. (2012) GPS - a waste of money or an important part of IPP? Part II: Symposium (Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin), may 9, 2012

Blair, M. (2012) 2012 IRB Referee Physical Monitor Guidelines ... better relating to decision making! : For the International Rugby Board Referee Manager. Used by international rugby union referees, their physical conditioning coaches and other support staff. 20 pages. https://worldrugbyrefs.fairplayams.com/logon.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

Blair, M. (2011) 2011 IRB Panel Referee Monitor Guidelines. For the International Rugby Board Referee Manager. Used by international rugby union referees, their physical conditioning coaches and other support staff. 19 pages.

Blair, M. Smith, G. (2011) ActiveSmart. https://activesmart.co.nz/

Blair, M. Rehrer. N. Button, C. Gill, N. (2011) The Physical Requirements of Elite-level Rugby Union Refereeing. 7th World Congress on Science and Football (Nagoya, Japan)

Blair, M. (2011) GPS - a waste of money or an important part of IPP? Bill Robertson Library (Otago University/Polytechnic, Dunedin)

Blair, M. (2010) IRB Referee International Panel - Physical conditioning. IRB Referee Conference (London)

Blair, M. (2010) Physical monitoring of the International Rugby Board (IRB) Panel of Referees. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Conference (Brisbane)

Blair, M. (2010) Get Stretching - ACC. Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

Blair, M. (2010) 2010 IRB Panel Referee Monitor Guidelines. For the International Rugby Board Referee Manager. Used by international rugby union referees, their physical conditioning coaches and other support staff. 19 pages.

Blair, M. (2009) Physical Conditioning 2009 Developments - IRB International Referee Panel. IRB Referee Conference (London)

Blair, M. (2009) The Physical Requirements of Elite-level Rugby Union Refereeing. University PE Postgraduate Day (Dunedin)

Blair, M. (2009) Physiological Response and Work Rate Demands of Refereeing Rugby Union Super 14 Games. University of Otago department: Physical Education Call Number: GV0.1.BL91 December, 12, 2008 223

Blair, M. (2009) 2009 IRB Panel Referee Monitor Guidelines. For the International Rugby Board Referee Manager. Used by international rugby union referees, their physical conditioning coaches and other support staff. 22 pages.

Blair, M. (2008) The Physical Requirements of Elite-Level Rugby Union Refereeing.

Blair, M. (2008) IRB Panel Referee Monitor Guidelines ... be the best you can be! IRB Post-Rugby World Cup (RWC) Conference (Dublin)

Blair, M. (2008) 2008 IRB Panel Referee Monitor Guidelines ... measuring the process! For the International Rugby Board Referee Manager. Used by international rugby union referees, their physical conditioning coaches and other support staff. 23 pages.

Blair, M. (2007) The Physiological Response and Work Rate Demands of Refereeing Rugby Union S14 Games. Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ) Conference (Hamilton)

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