Dara Twomey
Head of School, Health Sciences and Psychology
 Faculty of Education and Arts
University of Ballarat
Australia
Biography
Dara Twomey, is Head of School of Health Sciences and Psychology speacilised in Human movement and sport sciences at the University of Ballarat. She attained her PhD in University of New South Wales. Her teahing areas are Biomechanics and Injury prevention.
Research Interest
Sports surface safety and performance - particularly artificial turf Sports injury management and prevention Lower limb biomechanics
Publications
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Lenehan, K.,Twomey, D.M. (2015)Abrasion testing on synthetic turf: A modified device.Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. Online Ahead of Print October 2015
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Twomey, D.M, Petrass, L.A, Harvey, J, Otago, L, Le Rossignol, P. (2016) Selection and Management of Sports Grounds: Does Surface Heat Matter? Journal of Facility Planning, Design and Management, 4(1), 33-47.
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Petrass, L.A., Twomey, D.M., Finch, C.F. (2016) Ensuring natural grass sports fields are safe for athlete participation. Journal of Applied Sport Management, 8(2), 83-98.
