James Forsyth

James Forsyth is a Lecturer and Academic Program Director for the Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Wollongong. He holds a PhD in biomechanics from the same institution, focusing on surfing aerial maneuver performance. His roles include teaching, research supervision, and program leadership. Forsyth is accredited with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association and Australian Weightlifting Federation, supporting athletes at international levels. His research integrates neuromuscular adaptations and sex-based training design, with a focus on surfing biomechanics and injury prevention. He has received funding for equipment grants and collaborative projects, including studies on surfboard fin design and gender equity in biomechanics. Awards include a 2023 PhD Academy Award from the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Educational background: PhD in Biomechanics (University of Wollongong, 2020), prior qualifications not specified. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the Strength and Conditioning graduate program. His service includes journal reviewing for Frontiers in Sport and Active Living. Current research supervision involves a Master’s project on sex differences in concurrent training effects.

Research interests span sports science, biomechanics, and statistical data science. Notable projects address surfing performance optimization, equipment design (e.g., surfboard fins), and gender disparities in sports participation. Collaborations include multi-disciplinary teams at the University of Wollongong, focusing on motion capture technology and real-world applications in sports engineering.

Grants secured include Small Research Equipment Grants for motion capture systems and surf fin analysis, totaling multiple internal university awards from 2021-2024. Teaching innovations include interprofessional learning initiatives for behavioral counseling skills, supported by a 2023 Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant.