Faculty:Faculty of Science and Engineering
School:Psychology and Sport Science
Location: Cambridge
Areas of Expertise: Sport and exercise sciences
Research Supervision:Yes
Dan is an exercise physiologist with a passion and interest in the factors which limit human athletic performance.
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Dan has experience of supporting athletes in a vast array of sports including track and field, cycling, football and rugby. He's represented Great Britain in three sports, is a Paralympian and a World Record holder. Dan has published numerous peer-reviewed research papers.
BSc (Hons) Sports Science, MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
Editorial boards
• Reviewer, European Journal of Applied Physiology (impact factor 2.66)
• Reviewer, International Journal of Sports Medicine (impact factor 2.77)
• Reviewer, Journal of Intellectual Disability Research (impact factor 1.81)
• Reviewer, British Journal of Sports Medicine (impact factor 3.66)
• Reviewer, European Journal of Sports Sciences (impact factor 1.15)
Hayes, P., van Paridon, N. K., Thomas, K., Gordon, D. A., 2008. Physiological demands of golf: Development of a laboratory simulated round. In: Crews, D., Lutz, R. (eds.), 2008. Science and Golf V. (Arizona: Energy in Motion). pp. 133-139.
Gordon, D., Swain, P., Keiller, D., Merzbach, V., Gernigon, M., Chung, H., 2020. Quantifying the effects of four weeks of low-volume high-intensity sprint interval training on VO2max through assessment of hemodynamics. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 60(1), pp. 53-61. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09912-2
Keiller, D., Gordon, D., 2020. The plateau at VO2max is associated with anaerobic alleles. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23(5), pp. 506-511. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.11.012
Swain, P., Biggins, J., Gordon, D., 2019. Marathon pacing ability: Training characteristics and previous experience. European Journal of Sports Science, 20(7), pp. 880-886. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1688396>
Lopez-Sanchez, G., Gordon, D., Hodgson, L., Stubbs, B., Gardner, B., Smith, L., 2019. The effect of the 2016 Rio de Janerio Olympics on spectators’ physical activity. Atena Journal of Sports Science, 1: 1-8
Johnson, D., Roberts J., Gordon, D., 2019. The acute effects of whole blood donation on cardiorespiratory and haematological factors in exercise: A systematic review. PLOS One, 14(4), e0215346. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215346
Palmer, H., Newell, K. M., Gordon, D., Smith, L., Williams, G., 2018. Qualitative and quantitative change in the kinematics of learning a non-dominant overarm throw. Human Movement Science, 62, pp. 134-142.
Keiller, D., Gordon, D., 2018. Confirming maximal oxygen uptake: Is heart rate the answer? International Journal of Sports Medicine, 39, pp. 198-203.
Lopez-Sanchez, G. F., Smith, L., Diaz-Suarez, A., Towner, A., Gordon, D., 2017. Do novice and experienced rowers adopt different pacing strategies and do their physiological metabolic responses how optimisation? SPORT TK: Revista Euroamericana de Ciencias del Deporte, 7, pp. 165-174.
Gordon, D., Whightman, S., Basevitch, I., Johnstone, J., Espiojo-Snchez, C., Beckford, C., Boal, M., Scruton, A., Ferrandino, M., Merzbach, V., 2017. Physiological and training characteristics of recreational marathon runners. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, 8, pp. 1-11
Gordon, D., Scruton, A., Barnes, R., Baker, J., Prado, L., Merzbach, V., 2017. The effects of menstrual cycle phase on the incidence of plateau at VO2max and associated cardiorespiratory dynamics. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 38(4), pp. 689-698. doi: 10.1111/cpf.12469
Gordon, D., Gernigon, M., Baker, J., Merzbach, V., Scruton, A., 2017. The effects of non-contingent feedback on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 16, pp. 105-111.
Johnstone, J., Hughes, G., Mitchell, A., Ford, P., Watson, T., Duffield, R., Gordon, D., Roberts, J., Garrett, A., 2017. Accelerometery and Heart Rate Responses of Professional Fast-Medium Bowlers in One-Day and Multi-Day Cricket. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 16, pp. 311-317.
Spice, C., Gordon, D., Smith, L., Johnstone, J.. 2017. Work rates of international hockey players. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 17(4), pp. 484-491. doi: 10.1080/24748668.2017.1353264
Smith, L., Gordon, D., Scruton, A., Yang, L., 2016. The potential yield of Tai Chi in cancer survivorship. Future Science, 2(4). eISSN 2056-5623
Caddy, O., Timmis, M., Gordon, D., 2015. The effects of forward rotation of posture on heavy intensity cycling: implications of union cycliste international rule 1.3.013. Journal of Science of Cycling, 4, pp. 8-23.
Caddy, O., Fitton, W., Symons, D., Purnell, A., Gordon, D., 2015. The effects of forward rotation on computer-simulated 4-km track cycling: implications of union cycliste international rule 1.3.013. Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 231(1), pp. 3-13. doi: 10.1177/1754337115619306
Scruton, A., Baker, J., Roberts, J., Basevitch, I., Merzbach, V., Gordon, D. (2015) Pacing accuracy during an incremental step test in adolescent swimmers. Open Access Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 6, pp. 249-257.
Merzbach, V., Gordon, D., 2015. Benefits of exercise to a Downs Syndrome population: An update. Intellectual Disabilities Online.
Gordon, D., Caddy, O., Merzbach, V., Gernigon, M., Baker, J., Scruton, A., Keiller, D., Barnes, R., 2015. Prior knowledge of trial number influences the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 14, pp. 47-53.
Gordon, D., Wang, S., Villa de Mucha, P., Baker, J., Merzbach, V., Scruton, A., Barnes, R., 2014. Effects of induced alkalosis on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, S374.
Baker, J., Walker, E., Merzbach, V., Scruton, A., Barnes, R. and Gordon, D., 2014. The effects of acute dietary nitrate consumption on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, S547.
Gordon, D., Wood, M., Porter, M., Vetrivel, V., Gernigon, M., Caddy, O., Merzbach, V., Keiller, D., Baker, J., Barnes, R., 2013. Influence of blood donation on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 114, pp. 21-27. doi: 10.1007/s00421-013-2743-3
Gordon, D., Hughes, F., Young, K., Scruton, A., Keiller, D., Caddy, O., Barnes, R., 2013. The effects of menstrual cycle phase on the development of peak torque under isokinetic conditions. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 21(4)m pp. 285-291. doi: 10.3233/IES-130499
Caddy, O., Hopkins, S., King, C., Gordon, D., Barnes, R., 2013. A novel approach for estimating anaerobic capacity from a single VO2max trial. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, S218-219.
Gordon, D., Tilston, H., Walshe, E., Bradley, P., Baker, J., Gernigon, M., Barnes, R., 2013. Incidence of plateau at VO2max: is there a role for a circadian oscillator? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, S192-193.
Caddy, O., Bond, P., Gordon, D., Barnes, R., Keiller, D., Gernigon, M., 2012. The effect of bio-feedback manipulation on incidence of plateau at VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, S434.
Gordon, D., Caddy, O., Ganyani, R., Gernigon, M., Bottinger, N., Latchford, J., Keiller, D., Barnes, R. 2012. Incidence of plateau at VO2max is influenced by prior knowledge of sprint number. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, S196.
Gordon, D., Mehter, M., Gernigon, M., Caddy, O., Keiller, D., Barnes, R., 2012. The effects of exercise modality on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Journal of Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging , 32(5), pp. 394-9.
Gordon, D., Schaitel, K., Pennefather, A., Gernigon, M., Keiller, D., Barnes, R., 2012. The incidence of plateau at VO2max is affected by a bout of prior-priming exercise. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 32, pp. 39-44.
Gordon, D., Keiller, D., Barnes, S., Hopkins, S., King, C., 2011. Plateauing of oxygen uptake: response to R J Shephard. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 32, p. 482.
Gordon, D., Thompson, N., Salisbury, R., 2010. Practical considerations for the assessment of the metabolic and physiological responses to closed-wheel motor racing using the Actiheart system: a single participant study. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 5(4), pp. 543-549
Gordon, D. A., Hopkins, S., King, C., Barnes, R., 2010. The plateau at VO2max is dependent on the anaerobic capacity. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 31, pp. 1-6.
Gordon, D. A., Porter, A., Vetrivel, V., Gernigon, M., Barnes, R., 2010. The effects of reduced blood volumes on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28, S74-75.
Gordon, D., Coombs, G., Scruton, A., 2010. The assessment of the lactate turn-point and critical speed in adolescent swimmers. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28, S116-117.
Gordon, D., Schaitel, K., Pennefather, A., Barnes, R., 2010. The effects of prior priming exercise on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42, S576-577.
Gordon, D. A., Connell, A., Marshall, K., Barnes, R., 2010. Influence of blood donation on oxygen uptake kinetics during moderate and heavy intensity cycle exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 33, pp. 1-6.
Gordon, D., Basevitch, I., Scruton A., Biggins, J., Brown, I., Baker, J., Merzbach, V. (2016) Pace versus prediction: Implications of age, experience and sex on marathon race performance. European College of Sports Sciences. Vienna, Austria July 6-9
Gordon, D. (2016) Overtraining or under-performance: Not just a function of training load. Sports Science: Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Conference. Belo Horizonte, Brazil, June 9-10
Gordon, D. (2016) Training for children: Are the current conventions ‘fit’ for purpose? Sports Science: Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Conference. Belo Horizonte, Brazil, June 9-10
Gordon, D., Basevitch, I., Scruton, A., Roberts, J., Biggins, J., Merzbach, V. (2016) Pace versus prediction: Is the experience of the runner associated with success in a big city marathon. American College of Sports Medicine. Boston, Massachusetts, June 1-4
Merzbach, V., Basevitch, I., Roberts, J., Biggins, J., Scruton, A., Gordon, D. (2016) Pace versus prediction: Is the age of the runner associated with marathon success? American College of Sports Medicine. Boston, Massachusetts, June 1-4
Biggins, J., Gordon, D. (2016) The relationship between the power associated with V̇O2maxand the mechanical work capacity. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, Bangor, UK, March
Bernal, C., Gordon, D. (2016) The occurrence of a VO2 plateau at VO2max in relation to the power-time curvature constant (W’). British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, Bangor, UK, March
Gordon, D. (2016) Pace versus prediction: Implications of age, experience and sex on marathon race performance. Marathon Medicine. London, UK, April 22
Baker, J., Bond, P., Gernigon, M., Scruton, A., Barnes, R., Gordon, D. (2015) Reproducibility of maximal effort across a series of repeat VO2max trials in habituated participants. American College of Sports Medicine. San Diego, California, May 25-28
Gordon, D., Baker, J., Scruton, A. (2015) A Multi-Disciplinary Examination of Football Development and Performance: A physiological Monitoring Perspective. World Congress on Science in Soccer. Copenhagen, Denmark, May 18-21
Gordon, D., Baker, J., Johnstone, J., Merzbach, V., Scruton, A., Barnes, R., Tvestnova, M. (2015) Blood lactate and cardiovascular responses during an incremental step test when adopting an upright or aerodynamic position on a cycle ergometer. American College of Sports Medicine. San Diego, California, May 25-28
Gordon, D., Scruton, A., Barnes, R., Baker, J., Merzbach, V. (2015) The effects of menstrual cycle phase on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. European College of Sports Sciences. Malmo, Sweeden, June 23-28
Merzbach, V., Scruton, A., Barnes, R., Baker, J., Johnstone, J., Gordon, D. (2015) Effects of menstrual cycle phase on the dynamics of cardiovascular control during an incremental stress-test to volitional exhaustion. European College of Sports Sciences. Malmo, Sweeden, June 23-28
Scruton, A., Baker, J., Roberts, J., Basevitch, I., Gordon, D. (2015) Pacing accuracy during an incremental step test in adolescent swimmers. European College of Sports Sciences. Malmo, Sweden, June 23-28
Spalding, A., Basevitch, I., Gordon, D. (2015) Effects of a competitive environment on exercise time to exhaustion. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference. Liverpool, UK, March 30-31
Thomas, K., Gordon, D. (2015) Reproducibility of cycling time to exhaustion at VO2max. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference. Liverpool, UK, March 30-31
Gordon, D., Baker, J., Johnstone, J., Barnes, R., Scruton, A. and Merzbach, V., 2014. Manifestation of a plateau response in VO2 at maximal oxygen uptake is a function of the Anaerobic work capacity. 1-5 July, European College of Sports Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Johnstone, J., Ford, P., Watson, T., Mitchell, A., Gordon, D., Hughes, A. and Garrett, A., 2014. Physiological profiles of professional fast-medium bowlers during competitive cricket performance. European College of Sports Sciences, 1-5 July, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Baker, J., Rathbone, A., Johnstone, J., Barnes, R., Scruton, A. and Gordon D., 2014. The effect of vVO2max protocol on prediciting 3000-m running performance. European College of Sports Sciences, 1-5 July, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Gordon, D., Wang, S., Villa de Mucha, P., Baker, J., Merzbach, V., Scruton, A. and Barnes, R., 2014. Effects of induced alkalosis on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. American College of Sports Medicine, 28-31 May, Orlando, Florida.
Baker, J., Walker, E., Merzbach, V., Scruton, A., Barnes, R. and Gordon, D., 2014. The effects of acute dietary nitrate consumption on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. American College of Sports Medicine, 38-31 May, Orlando, Florida.
Walters, V., M., Timmis, M., Gordon, D.A., 2014. The Effects of Lower Limb Neuromuscular Fatigue on Step Descent. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, 11-12 April, Portsmouth.
Gordon, D., Moore, R., Old, T., Baker, J., Thompson, T., Merzbach, V., Keiller, D. and Barnes, R., 2013. The effects of four weeks high-intensity interval training on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, 3-5 September, Preston, England.
Baker, J., Oliver, J., Scruton, A. and Gordon, D., 2013. The effects of a competition-based environment on exercise time to exhaustion and VO2max during an incremental cycle test. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. 3-5 September, Preston, England.
Caddy, O., Hopkins, S., King, C., Gordon, D. and Barnes, R., 2013. A novel approach for estimating anaerobic capacity from a single VO2max trial. American College of Sports Medicine, 29 May-3 June, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gordon, D., Tilston, H., Walshe, E., Bradley, P., Baker, J., Gernigon, M. and Barnes, R., 2013. Incidence of plateau at VO2max: Is there a role for a circadian oscillator? American College of Sports Medicine, 29 May-3 June, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Caddy, O., Bond, P., Gordon, D., Barnes, R., Keiller, D. and Gernigon, M., 2012. The effect of bio-feedback manipulation on incidence of plateau at VO2max. American College of Sports Medicine, 30 May-2 June, San Francisco, California.
Gordon, D., Caddy, O., Ganyani, R., Gernigon, M., Bottinger, N., Latchford, J., Keiller, D. and Barnes, R., 2012. Incidence of plateau at VO2max is influenced by prior knowledge of sprint number. American College of Sports Medicine, 30 May-2 June, San Francisco, California.
Pates, R. and Gordon, D. Cardiovascular responses at maximal oxygen uptake: is heart rate plateau the answer? British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, 30-31 March, London, UK.
Gordon, D., Mehter, M., Gernigon, M., Scruton, A., Keiller, D. and Barnes, R., 2011. Incidence of plateau at VO2max is influenced by ergometer selection. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, 6-8 September, Essex, UK.
Gordon, D., Preston, J., Gammall, D., Gernigon, M., Scruton, A. and Barnes, R., 2011. Determination of the anaerobic capacity using an all-out peak power cycle test. European College of Sports Sciences, 6-9 July, Liverpool, UK.
Gordon, D., Hughes, F., Young, K., Keiller, D., Scruton, A. and Barnes, R., 2011. The effects of menstrual cycle phase on the development of peak torque under isokinetic conditions. European College of Sports Sciences, 6-9 July, Liverpool, UK.
Gernigon, M., Varray, A., Barnes, R. and Gordon, D., 2011. A field test to assess the aerobic fitness (VO2max) of wheelchair dependent children with cerebral palsy: a preliminary study. International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity, 4-8 July, Paris, France.
Gordon, D., Hughes, F., Young, K., Keiller, D., Scruton, A. and Barnes, R., 2011. The effects of menstrual cycle phase on the development of peak torque: Implications for judo performance. European Judo Union Scientific Symposium, 21-22 April, Istanbul, Turkey.
Caddy, O. and Gordon, D., 2011. Cadence in competitive cyclists: VO2 kinetics and efficiency. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, 11-13 April, Chester, UK.
Vincett, B. and Gordon, D., 2011. Cadence in competitive cyclists: pedal mechanics and neuromuscular responses. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, 11-13 April, Chester, UK.
Gordon, D.A., Porter, A., Vetrivel, V., Gernigon, M. and Barnes, R., 2010. The effects of reduced blood volumes on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, 6-8 September, Glasgow, UK.
Gordon, D., Coombs, G. and Scruton, A., 2010. The assessment of the lactate turn-point and critical speed in adolescent swimmers. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, 6-8 September, Glasgow, UK.
Gordon, D.A. Pennefather, A., Schaitel, K. and Barnes, R., 2010. The effects of prior priming exercise on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. American College of Sports Medicine, 1-5 June, Baltimore, Maryland.
Bond, P. and Gordon, D., 2010. Can the use of a visually stimulating intervention elicit altered responses in the plateau at VO2max. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, 30-31 March, Aberystwyth, UK.
Baxter, M., Gordon, D., van Paridon, K. (2010) Is the incidence of plateau at VO2max associated with individual psychological traits? British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, 30-31 March, Aberystwyth, UK.
Gordon, D.A., Connell, A., Marshall, K. and Barnes, R., 2009. The effects of reduced blood volumes on oxygen uptake kinetics. American College of Sports Medicine, 17-22 May, Seattle, Washington.