Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology

Following the completion of my Sport and Exercise Science BSc at De Montfort University, I studied my MSc at the University of Bedfordshire whilst working part time as Senior Technician in the Sport and Exercise Science Laboratories.

I then began my PhD in 2008 investigating the effects of different types of exercise training on left ventricular structure and function. During my PhD I developed my echocardiographic skills for the cardiac measurements.

I have since furthered my interest in the use of ultrasound in Sport and Exercise Science using it for both vascular and skeletal muscle imaging. I find the practical work in the Sport and Exercise Science Laboratories to be rewarding and enjoyable.

I have recently attained my BASES Accreditation and Chartered Scientist status.

Other References

• Twitter - @joannachapillon
• LinkedIn profile

Qualifications

• PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology - University of Bedfordshire
• MSc - University of Bedfordshire
• BSc (Hons) - De Montfort University

Teaching Expertise

Course Co-ordinator

• Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc

Unit Co-ordinator

• Laboratory Testing in Exercise Physiology (Level 5)
• Laboratory Skills (Level 7)
• Exercise Testing and Diagnosis (Level 7)
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Interpretation (Level 7)

Research Interests

• Exercise Echocardiography
• Cardiovascular Physiology

Research Projects

• Cardiac Adaptations to Exercise
• Cardiac Structure and Function in Special Populations
• Muscle Quality in the Aging Population

Research Supervision

• PhD: Sean Maloney – The relationship between stiffness, asymmetries and change of direction speed.
• MSc by Research: Alex Beaumont – Left ventricular diastolic mechanics in trained athletes during submaximal exercise using speckle tracking imaging.
• MSc by Research: Amy Campbell – The effect of water temperature and hydrostatic pressure on recovery from exercise induced muscle damage. (Viva Voce - Feb 2017)

Publications

• Beaumont, A., Hough, J., Sculthorpe, N. and Richards, J. (2016) Left ventricular twist mechanics during incremental cycling and knee extension exercise in health men. European Journal of Applied Physiology (DOI 10.1007/s00421-016-3506-8, Epub ahead of print)
• Beaumont, A., Grace, F., Richards, J., Hough, J., Oxborough, D. and Sculthorpe, N. (2016) Left ventricular speckle tracking-derived cardiac strain and cardiac twist mechanics in athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies. Sports Med (Open Access: DOI 10.1007/s40279-016-0644-4)
• Maloney, S.J., Richards, J., Nixon, D.G.D., Harvey, L.J. and Fletcher, I.M. (2016) Vertical stiffness asymmetries during drop jumping are related to ankle stiffness asymmetries. Scand J Med Sci Sports (Epub ahead of print: doi:10.1111/sms.12682)
• Maloney, S.J., Fletcher, I.M. and Richards, J. (2016) A comparison of methods to determine bilateral asymmetries in vertical leg stiffness. Journal of Sport Sciences, 34 (9), pp. 829-835.
• Maloney, S.J., Fletcher, I.M. and Richards, J. (2015) Reliability of Unilateral Vertical Leg Stiffness Measures Assessed During Bilateral Hopping. Journal of Biomechanics, 31 (5), pp. 285-291.
• Maloney, S., Richards, J., Nixon, D.G.D., Harvey, L.J. and Fletcher, I.M. (2016) Do stiffness and asymmetries predict change of direction performance? Journal of Sports Sciences (Epub ahead of print: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1179775)
• Maloney, S.J., Fletcher, I.M. and Richards, J. (2017) A comparison of bilateral and unilateral drop jumping tasks in the assessment of vertical stiffness. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, under review.
• Grace, F., Richards, J., Beaumont, A., Herbert, P., Sculthorpe, N. and Elliot, A. (2017) High intensity interval training (HIIT) improves resting blood pressure, metabolic (MET) capacity and heart rate reserve without compromising resting myocardial function in sedentary ageing men. Experimental Gerontology, under review.

Conference Presentations

• Richards, J., Kerr, C., Oxborough, D., George, K. and Sculthorpe, N. (2014) Exercise specific left ventricular adaptations following 9 weeks of exercise training. Winner of Poster Presentation at BASES Annual Conference 2014.
• Ratcliffe, J., Herbert, P., Sculthorpe, N., Baker, J., Richards, J. and Grace, F. (2013) The effects of 6 week ACSM intervention on standard cardiovascular measurements in sedentary older men. Poster Presentation at ECSS 2013.
• Herbert, P ., Ratcliffe, J., Sculthorpe, N., Baker, J., Richards, J. and Grace F. (2013) The effects of 6 week ACSM intervention on aerobic fitness in sedentary older men. Poster Presentation at ECSS 2013.
• Herbert, P., Sculthorpe, N., Ratcliffe, J., Baker, J., Richards, J. and Grace, F. (2013) The effects of a 6 week ACSM exercise intervention on body composition in sedentary older men. Poster Presentation at ECSS 2013.
• Herbert, P.,Ratcliffe, J., Sculthorpe, N., Baker, J., Richards, J. , and Grace, F. (2013) The effects of 6 week ACSM intervention on measures of power output in sedentary older men. Poster Presentation at ECSS 2013.
• Egleton, D. and Richards, J. (2013) Preconditioning exercise does not speed heavy intensity oxygen uptake kinetics in hypoxia. Poster Presentation at Student BASES Conference 2013.
• Richards, J., Kerr, C., Oxborough, D., George, K. and Sculthorpe, N. (2012) Left Ventricular Determinants of VO2max in a Heterogenesis Group of Healthy Males. Poster Presentation at The Biomedical Basis of Elite Performance 2012.
• Richards, J., Kerr, C., Biswell, K., Oxborough, D., George, K. and Sculthorpe, N. (2011) The Effect of Six Weeks Resistance Training on Left Ventricular Tissue Velocity. Oral Presentation BASES Annual Conference 2011.
• Richards, J., Kerr, C., Biswell, K., Oxborough, D., George, K. and Sculthorpe, N. (2011) Six Weeks Resistance Training has No Effect on Left Ventricular Structure. Oral Presentation at ECSS 2011.
• Biswell, K., Richards, J. and Sculthorpe, N. (2011) The Effect of 9 Weeks Resistance Training on Left Ventricular Structure. Poster presentation at BASES Student Conference 2011.
• Shipton, J., Richards, J. and Sculthorpe, N. (2011) Relationships between Left Ventricular Cardiac Morphology, Anthropometric Measures and Aerobic Capacity of Endurance Trained Cyclists and Sedentary Controls. Poster presentation at BASES Student Conference 2011.
• Richards, J.C., Sculthorpe, N. and Fletcher, I. (2010) The Effect of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation on EMG Response to Passive Dorsiflexion. Poster presentation at Creatine in health, medicine and sport 2010.
• Richards, J.C., Sculthorpe, N. and Kerr, C.J. (2010) Relationship between Cardiac Dimensions, Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Body Composition. Poster presentation at University of Bedfordshire Conference 2010.
• Chapillon, J.C., Sculthorpe, N.S. and Fletcher, I. (2009) Creatine Monohydrate and Ankle Range of Motion. Poster presentation at million+ Parliamentary Reception 2010.
• Chapillon, J.C., Kerr, C. J. and Sculthorpe, N.(2009) The Effect of Aerobic, Resistance and Combination Training on Cardiac Structure and Function: A Longitudinal Study. Oral presentation at University of Bedfordshire Faculty Conference.
• Chapillon, J.C., Sculthorpe, N.S. and Fletcher, I. (2009) Creatine Monohydrate and Ankle Range of Motion. Poster presentation at BASES Student Conference, Hull University.
• Chapillon, J. C., Sculthorpe, N.S. and Fletcher, I. (2009) The Effect of Creatine Monohydrate on Ankle Range of Motion and the Mechanisms Involved. Poster presentation at University of Bedfordshire Research Poster Exhibition 2009. First Prize winner in PhD category.

Contact Details

E: jo.richards@beds.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1234 793385