Universitetet i Agder

Matthew Ronald Spencer

Professor

Department of Sport Science and Physical Education >

matthew.spencer@uia.no

+47 38 14 19 73

+47 984 04 378

Office:: I3 056 ( Universitetsveien 25, Kristiansand )

Scientific publications

Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Luteberget, Live; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Ivarsson, Andreas; Haukali, Eirik; Spencer, Matthew (2023). Association Between Physical Performance Tests and External Load During Scrimmages in Highly Trained Youth Ice Hockey Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 18 (1). s 47 - 54. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2022-0225.
Wiig, Håvard; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Handegard, Vilde; Stabell Hansen, Jostein; Spencer, Matthew; Raastad, Truls (2022). Muscular heat shock protein response and muscle damage after semi-professional football match. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN: 0905-7188. 32 (6). s 984 - 996. doi:10.1111/sms.14148.
Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Luteberget, Live; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Ivarsson, Andreas; Spencer, Matthew (2022). Simulated Game-Based Ice Hockey Match Design (Scrimmage) Elicits Greater Intensity in External Load Parameters Compared With Official Matches. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. ISSN: 2624-9367. 4doi:10.3389/fspor.2022.822127.
McGawley, Kerry; Spencer, Matthew; Olofsson, Anna; Andersson, Erik (2021). Comparing active, passive, and combined warm-ups among junior alpine skiers in -7°C. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 16 (8). s 1140 - 1147. doi:10.1123/IJSPP.2020-0300.
Taylor, Madison; Almquist, Nicki Winfield; Rønnestad, Bent; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Kristoffersen, Morten; Spencer, Matthew; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Skovereng, Knut (2021). The inclusion of sprints in low-intensity sessions during the transition period of elite cyclists improves endurance performance 6 weeks into the subsequent preparatory period. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 16 (10). s 1502 - 1509. doi:10.1123/IJSPP.2020-0594.
Almquist, Nicki Winfield; Løvlien, Ine; Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Spencer, Matthew; Kristoffersen, Morten; Skovereng, Knut; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Rønnestad, Bent (2020). Effects of Including Sprints in One Weekly Low-Intensity Training Session During the Transition Period of Elite Cyclists. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN: 1664-042X. 11doi:10.3389/fphys.2020.01000.
Wiig, Håvard; Andersen, Thor Einar; Luteberget, Live; Spencer, Matthew (2020). Individual Response to External Training Load in Elite Football Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 15 (5). s 696 - 704. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2019-0453.
Gamble, Declan; Spencer, Matthew; Mccarren, Andrew; Moyna, Niall (2019). Activity profile, PlayerLoad™ and heart rate response of Gaelic football players: A pilot study. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. ISSN: 1988-5202. 14 (4). s 711 - 724. doi:10.14198/jhse.2019.144.01.
Wiig, Håvard; Raastad, Truls; Luteberget, Live; Ims, Ingvar; Spencer, Matthew (2019). External load variables affect recovery markers up to 72 h after semiprofessional football matches. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN: 1664-042X. 10doi:10.3389/fphys.2019.00689.
Luteberget, Live; Trollerud, Hege Pernille; Spencer, Matthew (2018). Physical demands of game-based training drills in women’s team handball. Journal of Sports Sciences. ISSN: 0264-0414. 36 (5). s 592 - 598. doi:10.1080/02640414.2017.1325964.
Luteberget, Live; Holme, Benjamin R.; Spencer, Matthew (2018). Reliability of Wearable Inertial Measurement Units to Measure Physical Activity in Team Handball. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 13 (4). s 467 - 473. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2017-0036.
Luteberget, Live; Spencer, Matthew; Gilgien, Matthias (2018). Validity of the Catapult ClearSky T6 local positioning system for team sports specific drills, in indoor conditions. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN: 1664-042X. 9doi:10.3389/fphys.2018.00115.
Wik, Eirik Halvorsen; Luteberget, Live; Spencer, Matthew (2017). Activity Profiles in International Female Team Handball Using PlayerLoad™. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 12 (7). s 934 - 942. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2015-0732.
Luteberget, Live; Spencer, Matthew (2017). High-intensity events in international women's team handball matches. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 12 (1). s 56 - 61. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2015-0641.
Stadheim, Hans Kristian; Nossum, Eirik Myhr; Olsen, Raymond; Spencer, Matthew; Jensen, Jørgen (2015). Caffeine improves performance in double poling during acute exposure to 2,000-m altitude. Journal of applied physiology. ISSN: 8750-7587. 119 (12). s 1501 - 1509. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00509.2015.
Luteberget, Live; Raastad, Truls; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Spencer, Matthew (2014). Effect of Traditional and Resisted Sprint Training in Highly-Trained, Female Team Handball Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 10 (5). s 642 - 647. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2014-0276.
Losnegard, Thomas; Andersen, Martin; Spencer, Matthew; Hallén, Jostein (2015). Effects of active versus passive recovery in sprint cross-country skiing. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 10 (5). s 630 - 635. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2014-0218.
Rønnestad, Bent; Hansen, Joar; Hollan, Ivana; Spencer, Matthew; Ellefsen, Stian (2015). In-Season Strength Training Cessation Impairs Performance Variables in Elite Cyclists. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2015-0372.
Sandbakk, Øyvind; Skålvik, Tommy Fredriksen; Spencer, Matthew; Van Beekvelt, Mireille; Welde, Boye; Hegge, Ann Magdalen; Gjøvaag, Terje; Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C (2015). The physiological responses to repeated upper-body sprint exercise in highly trained athletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology. ISSN: 1439-6319. 115 (6). s 1381 - 1391. doi:10.1007/s00421-015-3128-6.
Stadheim, Hans Kristian; Spencer, Matthew; Olsen, Raymond; Jensen, Jørgen (2014). Caffeine and performance over consecutive days of simulated competition. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. ISSN: 0195-9131. 46 (9). s 1787 - 1796. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000000288.
Pyne, David Bruce; Spencer, Matthew; Mujika, Iñigo (2014). Improving the value of fitness testing for football. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 9 (3). s 511 - 514. doi:10.1123/IJSPP.2013-0453.
Hermassi, Souhail; Gabbett, Tim J.; Spencer, Matthew; Khalifa, Riadh; Chelly, Mohamed Souhaiel; Chamari, Karim (2014). Relationship between Explosive Performance Measurements of the Lower Limb and Repeated Shuttle-Sprint ability in Elite Adolescent Handball Players. International journal of sports science & coaching. ISSN: 1747-9541. 9 (5). s 1191 - 1204. doi:10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1191.
Sandbakk, Øyvind; Spencer, Matthew; Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C; Bucher, Silvana Andrea; Skovereng, Knut; Welde, Boye (2014). The Physiology and Biomechanics of Upper-Body Repeated Sprints in Ice Sledge Hockey. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 9 (1). s 77 - 84. doi:10.1123/IJSPP.2012-0355.
Spencer, Matthew; Losnegard, Thomas; Hallén, Jostein; Hopkins, Will (2014). Variability and Predictability of Performance Times of Elite Cross-Country Skiers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 9 (1). s 5 - 11. doi:10.1123/IJSPP.2012-0382.
Ettema, Gertja; Skålvik, Tommy; Spencer, Matthew; Sandbakk, Øyvind (2013). Performance and coordination in repeated sprint exercise for the upper body. Book of Abstracts.18th annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. 26th - 29th June, Barcelona - Spain. ISBN: 978-84-695-7786-8. European College of Sport Science. KAPITTEL.
Gabbett, Tim J.; Wiig, Håvard; Spencer, Matthew (2013). Repeated High-Intensity Running and Sprinting in Elite Women's Soccer Competition. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 8 (2). s 130 - 138. doi:10.1123/ijspp.8.2.130.
Losnegard, Thomas; Myklebust, Håvard; Spencer, Matthew; Hallén, Jostein (2013). Seasonal Variations in V.o(2)max, O-2-Cost, O-2-Deficit, and Performance in Elite Cross-Country Skiers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. ISSN: 1064-8011. 27 (7). s 1780 - 1790. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e31827368f6.
Spencer, Matthew; Pyne, David; Santisteban, Juanma; Mujika, Iñigo (2011). Fitness Determinants of Repeated-Sprint Ability in Highly Trained Youth Football Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP). ISSN: 1555-0265. 6 (4). s 497 - 508. doi:10.1123/ijspp.6.4.497.

Spencer, Matthew (2022). Hvordan best varme opp i OL-kulda?.
Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Luteberget, Live Steinnes; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Ivarsson, Andreas; Haukali, Eirik; Spencer, Matthew (2022). Relationship between external load from simulated ice-hockey games and physical test performance.
Spencer, Matthew; Wiig, Håvard (2022). Within player monitoring of wellness, sleep and readiness to play and the effect of training load in elite football.
Spencer, Matthew (2022). Measuring training load in team sports: opportunities, challenges, and practical applications.

Sectors

Research groups

SPADE: Sports Performance and Athlete Development Environments

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