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    • Dr Oliver Barley

      Dr Oliver Barley

Dr Oliver Barley

Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 5321
Email: o.barley@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO19.393  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8543-9818

Dr Oliver Barley is a lecturer in the School of Medical and Health Sciences. His role includes teaching sports science units, supervising higher degree by research students and conducting high-quality research. His research focuses on exercise physiology and/or combat sports.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Exercise physiology
  • Combat sports
  • Hydration
  • Thermal stress
  • Performance testing

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosphy, Edith Cowan University, 2019.
  • Master of Science (Sports Science), Edith Cowan University, 2016.
  • Bachelor of Science Major ESSA Exercise and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University, 2013.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

  • Doherty, C., Fortington, L., Barley, O. (2024). Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Implications for Hydration Testing in Combat Sports—Investigating Body Mass Loss and Biomarker Changes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 34(8), article number e14701. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14701.
  • Doherty, C., Fortington, L., Barley, O. (2024). Sex Differences in Hydration Biomarkers and Test-Retest Reliability Following Passive Dehydration. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 34(2), 88-100. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0146.
  • Rohner, L., Abbiss, C., Poon, W., Barley, O. (2024). Reliability of time-motion analysis in striking combat sports; [Fiabilité de l'analyse temps-mouvement dans les sports de combat de frappe]. Science and Sports, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2023.12.004.
  • Doherty, C., Fortington, L., Barley, O. (2024). Prevalence of disordered eating and its relationship with rapid weight loss amongst male and female combat sport competitors: A prospective study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2024.06.007.
  • Barley, O., Harms, C. (2024). Different Methods of Winning, Losing, and Training in Combat Sports and Their Relationship with Overall Competitive Winningness. Translational Sports Medicine, 2024(2024), article number 5531981. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5531981.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Harms, C., Barley, O. (2023). Alexithymia and Impulsivity in Combat Sports – A Tale of Three Measures. Psychological Reports, 2023(Article in press), 23 pages. https://doi.org/10.1177/00332941231201951.
  • Ceylan, B., Barley, O., Balci, SS. (2023). Changes in body mass and hydration status in judo athletes before and after a top-level competition: a descriptive case study. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 51(3), 228-233. https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.2022.2026200.
  • Smolarek, T., Haff, G., Poon, W., Nagatani, Y., Barley, O., Guppy, S. (2023). Dynamic and Isometric Force-Time Curve Characteristics Influencing Change of Direction Performance of State-Level Netball Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(12), 2397-2404. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004616.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Plush, M., Guppy, S., Nosaka, K., Barley, O. (2022). Exploring the Physical and Physiological Characteristics Relevant to Mixed Martial Arts. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 44(2), 52-60. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000649.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Barley, O., Harms, C. (2021). Profiling Combat Sports Athletes: Competitive History and Outcomes According to Sports Type and Current Level of Competition. Sports Medicine - Open, 7(2021), Article number 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-021-00345-3.
  • Mavropalias, G., Beasley, L., Morici, M., Koeda, T., Poon, W., Barley, O., Gray, E., Blazevich, T., Nosaka, K. (2021). Changes in plasma hydroxyproline and plasma cell‑free DNA concentrations after higher‑ versus lower‑intensity eccentric cycling. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(4), 1087-1097. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-020-04593-1.
  • Plush, M., Guppy, S., Nosaka, K., Barley, O. (2021). Developing a comprehensive testing battery for mixed martial arts. International Journal of Exercise Science, 14(4), 941-961. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/10401.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Mavropalias, G., Koeda, T., Barley, O., Poon, W., Fisher, A., Blazevich, T., Nosaka, K. (2020). Comparison between high‑ and low‑intensity eccentric cycling of equal mechanical work for muscle damage and the repeated bout effect. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 120(5), 1015-1025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-020-04341-5.
  • Amatori, S., Barley, O., Gobbi, E., Vergoni, D., Carraro, A., Baldari, C., Guidetti, L., Rocchi, M., Perroni, F., Davide, S. (2020). Factors influencing weight loss practices in Italian boxers: A cluster analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23), Article number 8727. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17238727.
  • Barley, O., Chapman, D., Mavropalias, G., Abbiss, C. (2020). The Influence of Heat Acclimation and Hypohydration on Post-Weight-Loss Exercise Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(2), 213-221. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2019-0092.
  • Barley, O., Chapman, D., Abbiss, C. (2020). Reviewing the current methods of assessing hydration in athletes. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 17(1), Article number 52. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-00381-6.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Barley, O., Chapman, D., Abbiss, C. (2019). The current state of weight-cutting in combat sports. Sports, 7(5), article no.123. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports7050123.
  • Barley, O., Chapman, D., Guppy, S., Abbiss, C. (2019). Considerations when assessing endurance in combat sport athletes. Frontiers in Physiology, 10(March 2019), Article number 205. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00205.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Barley, O., Chapman, D., Blazevich, T., Abbiss, C. (2018). Acute dehydration impairs endurance without modulating neuromuscular function. Frontiers in Physiology, 9(NOV), Article number 1562. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2018.01562.
  • Barley, O., Chapman, D., Abbiss, C. (2018). Weight Loss Strategies in Combat Sports and Concerning Habits in Mixed Martial Arts. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(7), 933-939. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0715.
  • Barley, O., Iredale, F., Chapman, D., Hopper, A., Abbiss, C. (2018). Repeat Effort Performance is Reduced 24 Hours After Acute Dehydration in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(9), 2555-2561. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002249.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Hopper, A., Haff, E., Barley, O., Joyce, C., Lloyd, R., Haff, G. (2017). Neuromuscular training improves movement competency and physical performance measures in 11-13 year old female netball athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(5), 1165-1176. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001794.

Research Projects

  • Understanding and Addressing Illness, Injury and Weight-Cutting in Combat Sports, Combat Sports Commission, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2021 ‑ 2026, $105,000.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Assessing the sensitivity of a sub-maximal fitness test for monitoring training load in professional rugby union across a competitive season
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Safety and Performance in Combat Sports
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Boxing Performance Analysis: The Role of Camera Systems, Match Conditions, and Automation.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Investigating goal-scoring in international association football; A look at the history, geography and differences between sex at the elite level

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Goal Scoring Opportunities and Ball Recovery Strategies Across Different Representative Age Groups in International Female Football Teams

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, The physiological requirements and intervention accuracy of umpiring state-level Australian Rules Football

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Understanding Physical and Physiological Characteristics of Mixed Martial Arts Athletes
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