Marion Alexander, PhD

• Sport Biomechanics: specialization in softball, basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, table tennis, squash. Other sports analyzed in the past 3 years: track and field (high jump and throws), badminton, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, swimming, karate.
   
• Aging Biomechanics:
  • analysis of ADL related to aging and arthritis
  • effects of exercise on ADL in older persons with arthritis
     
• NCCP Master Theory Course Conductor
   
• NCCP Program Level IV-V Biomechanics Course Conductor

• PhD (Biomechanics) - University of Alberta
• Master's in Science Physical Education (Kinesiology) - University of Washington
• Bachelor of Physical Education - University of British Columbia

Basketball

• Mechanics of the Basketball Free Throw (PDF)
• The effectiveness of the ShotLoc training tool on basketball free throw performance and technique (PDF)

Figure Skating

• Jumps - The Lutz (PDF)
• Sit Spins (PDF)
• Jumps Checklist - Axel (PDF)

Golf

• Putting Mechanics (PDF)
• Biomechanics of the Golf Swing - Tips for a Better Game (PDF)

Hockey

• Arm Action in Hockey Skating- Is It Being Taught Incorrectly? (PDF)
• Forward Skating Checklist (PDF)
• Goalie Analysis (PDF)
• Slapshot (PDF)
• Snap Shot Checklist (PDF)
• Wrist Shot Checklist (PDF)
• Ground Reaction Forces Produced By Two Different Hockey Skating Arm Swing Techniques

Soccer

• Technique of Goalie Punt (for Women) (R foot kick) (PDF)
• Individual Offense (PDF) 
• Heading Checklist (PDF)

Softball

• Analysis of Softball Pitching (PDF)
• Softball Throwing (PDF)
• Unique Batting Footwork (PDF)
• Learning To Catch (PDF)
• Development of Batting (PDF)

Swimming

• Backstroke Technique Checklist (PDF)
• Breaststroke Turns Checklist (PDF)
• Breaststroke Checklist (PDF)
• Butterfly Technique Checklist (PDF)
• Continuous Spin Checklist (Synchronized Swimming) (PDF)
• The Technique of the Eggbeater Kick (PDF)
• Freestyle Checklist (PDF)
• Freestyle Swim Flip Turn Checklist (PDF)
• The Role of Hip Rotation in Freestyle Swimming (PDF)
• Swimming Starts Checklist (PDF)

Table Tennis

• A Brief Overview of Biomechanical Aspects of the Game For Coaches and Players (PDF)

Volleyball

• An Analysis of the Jump Serve (PDF)
• Footwork for the Block (PDF)

Water Polo

• A Biomechanical Analysis of the Shot (PDF)