Dr. Matthew Jordan
Positions
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Kinesiology
Full Member
McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
Contact information
Background
Credentials
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist , National Strength & Conditioning Association, 1999
Educational Background
PhD Medical Science, University of Calgary,
MSc Exercise Physiology (Neuromuscular Control), University of Calgary,
Biography
Dr. Matt Jordan, originally from Ottawa, Canada, moved to Calgary to pursue a career as an elite athlete but quickly launched into a career as a sport scientist and strength & conditioning coach. After six Olympic cycles supporting Canadian athletes, Matt transitioned to a career at the University of Calgary to pursue his passion for the science of strength training. Matt's research focuses on mechanisms regulating human muscle power across the lifespan and how strength training can help individuals return to sport after injury, especially ACL injury. Matt has consulted with numerous professional sports organizations from the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB. He is married to Nicole and the father of 3 boys, Coen, Nash and Kieran.
Research
Areas of Research
I am the Principal Investigator - Muscle Strength & Power in the Integrative Neuromuscular Sport Performance Lab (INSPL). I study the biomechanics, physiology and neuromechanics of strength training in athletes and the general population. My lab team and I investigate how strength and power training can help individuals maintain their functionality across the lifespan and recover after injury. A big focus of our research is centred on youth athletes who sustain ACL injury to improve return-to-sport and return-to-performance outcomes. We use longitudinal research models and machine learning to quantify risk profiles embedded in a biomechanical/physiological, psychological, social (biopsychosocial) paradigm. I also have expertise in longitudinal athlete monitoring research models to study the intersection of strength training, training load, injury/reinjury and performance.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| KNES 478 | Strength Training Science |
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