Dr Sam Howe is a Lecturer (PhD) and research fellow with the Institute for Health and Sport (IHeS) and First Year College at Victoria University.
He coordinates and teaches into human physiology, exercise physiology and resistance training units.
His research investigates the applications of wearable technology (GPS & accelerometers namely) in collision-based team sports. Sam previously completed his doctoral research with the Melbourne Rebels (Super 18 Rugby union team) and the Melbourne Rising (National Rugby Championship team) being the sport scientist for both teams. He is also involved in several learning and teaching related research investigations.
Previous honours research focused on the effects of Beta-alanine and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on cycling performance in highly-trained cyclists with the Sports Performance Optimization Research Team (SPORT) - University of Tasmania.
Experience
2018–present
Lecturer, Victoria University
2020–present
Research Fellow, Victoria University
Education
2021
Victoria University, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2011
University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Exercise Science, Honours
2010
University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Exercise Science
Publications
2020
Sensitivity, reliability and construct validity of GPS and accelerometers for quantifying peak periods of rugby competition., PLos One
2019
Does university prepare students for employment? Alignment between graduate attributes, accreditation requirements and industry employability criteria, Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability
2013
The effect of β-alanine supplementation on isokinetic force and cycling performance in highly-trained cyclists, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
2012
The effect of combined β-Alanine and NaHCO3 supplementation on cycling performance, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
2012
The effects of NaHCO3 and NaCl loading on hematocrit and high-intensity cycling performance, Journal of Exercise Physiology Online