Dr Ryan Worn

Phone: +61 353276303
Email: r.worn@federation.edu.au
Room: Mt Helen P345

Position

Senior Lecturer Exercise Science

Qualifications

PhD. Exercise Science specialising in Biomechanics and Physiology

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours)

Accreditation

  • Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 1
  • Triathlon Coach Level 1
  • Cycling Coach Level 2

Teaching areas

  • Biomechanics and sports performance
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Exercise physiology

Specialist Roles

Coordinator Athlete Testing at Federation University

Research interests

  • Understanding sports performance
  • Running economy
  • Concussion
  • Athlete fatigue
  • Cycling physiology and biomechanics

Publications

Bell, L , Hennessy, D., Wallen, M., Worn, R., Harvey, J., Myers, M., Davis,G., O’Brien, B. (2025). The reliability of exhaled acetone and isoprene in healthy active adult responses to sub-maximal treadmill exercise: A pilot study. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 7 (1).

McNeil, D. G., Lindsay, R. S., Worn, R., Spittle, M., & Gabbett, T. J. (2025). Could Motor Imagery Training Provide a Novel Load Management Solution for Athletes? Recommendations for Sport Medicine and Performance Practitioners. Sports Health, 17(1), 156-163.

Mooney, M., Worn, R., Spencer, M., & O’Brien, B. J. (2024). Anaerobic and Aerobic Metabolic Capacities Contributing to Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 2 Test Performance in Australian Rules Footballers. Sports, 12(9), 236.

O'Brien, B., Bell, L., Lindsay, R., Worn, R., Beseler, B., O'Grady, M., & Young, W. (2024). Common trends and characteristics of athletic development programs within high-school settings globally: A scoping review.

Worn, R. L., Talpey, S. W., & Edwards, T. (2022). Pedal quadrant-specific strength and conditioning considerations for endurance cyclists. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 10-1519.

Bell, L. R., Worn, R., O’Grady, M. W., Denham, J., & O’Brien, B. J. (2024). Progressive overload in cardiorespiratory exercise training for young and old: Is increasing duration or intensity of exercise more important?. Medical Hypotheses, 188, 111366.

O’Grady, M. W., Worn, R., Owens, J. O., O’Brien, B. J., & Talpey, S. W. (2023). Race craft: A qualitative exploration of the development, implementation and reflection of tactical decision making in road cycling. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(6), 2160-2170.

O'Brien, B., Siesmaa, E., Kittel, A., Larkin, P., Bell, L., & Worn, R. (2023). Australian Football Coaches Perceptions of Sport Science. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 26, S112.

Worn, R.L, and Dwyer, D.B. (2019). A Novel Method based on First Principles to Determine the Accuracy and Reliability of Force Measurements Reported by Bicycle Power Meters. Journal of Science and Cycling.

Doctor of Philosophy – Deakin University Australia. PhD Thesis title: The Relationship Between Pedalling Technique and Performance in Timed Endurance Cycling Events. Thesis submitted September, 2019.