Dr Christopher McManus
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 874475
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Location
ESA.3.14, Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
Director of the Human Performance Unit BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist Department Ionising Radiation Protection Supervisor (DIRPS)
Qualifications
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PhD University of Essex, (2020)
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MA Sports Management London Metropolitan University, (2008)
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BSc Sports and Exercise Science University of Essex, (2006)
Appointments
University of Essex
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Lecturer, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (3/9/2018 - present)
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Director of Human Performance Unit, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (1/9/2018 - present)
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Manager of Human Performance Unit, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (1/11/2013 - 1/9/2018)
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Exercise Physiologist / Sports Nutritionist (Human Performance Unit), School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (1/9/2011 - 1/10/2013)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Training principles and enhancing sports performance
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
Dietary interventions to enhance sports performance
Ergogenic aids/supplements for athletic performance
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Professional Skills and Development 1 (SE101)
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Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism (SE103)
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Professional Skills 2 (SE201)
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Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (SE224)
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Research Methods in Sport and Exercise (SE230)
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Research Project (SE309)
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Research Project (SE740)
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Personalising Health and Performance Nutrition (SE769)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 19/1/2023
Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 5/9/2022
Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 5/7/2022
Publications
Journal articles (11)
McManus, C., Cooper, C. and Sandercock, G., (2023). The influence of compression tights on running economy varies by relative intensity. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 18 (3), 793-800
Neal, BS., McManus, CJ., Bradley, WJ., Leaney, SF., Murray, K. and Clark, NC., (2023). The feasibility, safety, and efficacy of lower limb garment-integrated blood flow restriction training in healthy adults.. Physical Therapy in Sport. 60, 9-16
Ross, M., Wilson, M., Reed, K., Waterworth, S. and McManus, C., (2023). Acute Consumption of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract Has No Effect on Cycling Performance in Normobaric Hypoxia with Trained Cyclists. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition. 6 (1)
Butson, J., McManus, C., Waterworth, S., Cooper, C. and Jones, B., (2023). Application of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in the physiological assessment of sprint triathlon. Asian Exercise and Sport Science Journal. 7 (1), 64-71
Waterworth, S., Kerr, C., McManus, C., Costello, R. and Sandercock, GRH., (2022). Obese individuals do not underreport dietary intake to a greater extent than nonobese individuals when data are allometrically-scaled. American Journal of Human Biology. 34 (7), e23743-
McManus, C., Butson, J., Rogerson, M., Waterworth, S., Jones, B., Cooper, C. and Sandercock, G., (2022). The influence of full leg-length compression tights during treadmill running at race speed. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 174795412211341-174795412211341
McManus, C., Venkatraman, PD. and Sandercock, G., (2020). The measurement of interface pressure applied by sports compression garments: A comparative study of two portable devices. Measurement. 156, 107592-107592
Mcmanus, CJ., Cooper, CE. and Collison, J., (2018). Performance comparison of the MOXY and PortaMon near-infrared spectroscopy muscle oximeters at rest and during exercise. Journal of Biomedical Optics. 23 (1), 1-1
Reed, KE., White, AL., Logothetis, S., McManus, CJ. and Sandercock, G., (2017). The effects of lower-body compression garments on walking performance and perceived exertion in adults with CVD risk factors. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 20 (4), 386-390
McManus, CJ., Murray, KA. and Parry, DA., (2017). Applied Sports Nutrition Support, Dietary Intake and Body Composition Changes of a Female Athlete Completing 26 Marathons in 26 Days: A Case Study.. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 16 (1), 112-116
Reed, KE., White, AL., Logothetis, S., McManus, CJ. and Sandercock, GRH., (2017). The effects of lower-body compression garments on walking performance and perceived exertion in adults with CVD risk factors. JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT. 20 (4), 386-390
Conferences (1)
Teale, J. and McManus, C., (2022). Beyond the second ventilatory threshold: respiratory compensation point and third ventilatory threshold.
Thesis dissertation (1)
McManus, CJ., (2020). Compression under pressure: physiological and methodological factors influencing the effect of compression garments on running economy
Grants and funding
2022
Physical activity and mental health/wellbeing in asylum seekers from Afghanistan
UK Research and Innovation
2015
Proof-of-principle investigation of a wireless heart rate mobile device
CloudTag Active Ltd
T2 Study
CloudTag Active Ltd
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