Professor Jon Oliver
Associate Dean (Research)
Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
Overview
Jon is a professor in Applied Paediatric Exercise Science, which recognises his extensive research with youth populations. His research focuses on youth physical development across performance, injury and health perspectives, often with a focus on the role of strength and conditioning to promote athletic development. Jon’s research has been influential in informing both academics and practitioners on factors related to the development of physical fitness in youth. Jon’s research is supported by a network of research students and is built on collaborations with professional sports organisations and paediatric exercise scientists both in the UK and abroad. Jon is currently also an adjunct professor at the Sport Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ).
Research Publications
U14 Players Selected Into a Gaelic Football Development Program Are More Mature, Bigger, Faster, and More Powerful than Their Nonselected Peers
Kyles, A., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S., Pedley, J., Cahill, M. J. & Lacey, K., 18 May 2026, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Preface
Lloyd, R. & Oliver, J., 1 Jan 2026, Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application. Lloyd, R. & Oliver, J. (eds.). 3rd ed. Taylor and Francis, p. xxvi-xxviiResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript
Reducing Injury Risk in Young Athletes
Read, P., Oliver, J., Myer, G. & Lloyd, R., 1 Jan 2026, Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application. Lloyd, R. & Oliver, J. (eds.). 3rd ed. Taylor and Francis, p. 277-295 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Speed Development in Young Athletes
Oliver, J., Cahill, M. & Uthoff, A., 1 Jan 2026, Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application. Lloyd, R. & Oliver, J. (eds.). 3rd ed. Taylor and Francis, p. 172-188 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application
Lloyd, R. & Oliver, J., 1 Jan 2026, Taylor and Francis. 403 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
The Impact of Growth and Maturation on Physical Performance
Stratton, G. & Oliver, J., 1 Jan 2026, Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application. Lloyd, R. & Oliver, J. (eds.). 3rd ed. Taylor and Francis, p. 3-16 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Maturity-Related Adaptations to Combined Traditional Resistance and Plyometric Training in Pre- and Post-Peak Height Velocity Boys
Kumar, N. T. A., Oliver, J. L., Pedley, J. S., Dobbs, I. J., Wong, M. A., Lloyd, R. S. & Radnor, J. M., 1 Oct 2025, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 39, 10, p. 1034-1045 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Countermovement jump propulsive kinetics distinguish young weightlifters who attain national qualification
Morris, S., Oliver, J., Pedley, J., Kember, L., Haff, G. G. & Lloyd, R., 24 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 39, 10, p. 1080-1087 8 p., 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005187.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Agility and Not Change of Direction Speed Discriminates Competitive Level in Young Soccer Players
Menezes, G. B., Oliveira, R. S., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S. & Mortatti, A. L., 10 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 39, 10, p. e1169-e1177 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005172.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Influence of Neuromuscular Training Interventions on Jump-Landing Biomechanics and Implications for ACL Injuries in Youth Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Ramachandran, A. K., Pedley, J. S., Moeskops, S., Oliver, J. L., Myer, G. D., Hsiao, H. I. & Lloyd, R. S., 17 Apr 2025, In: Sports Medicine. 55, 5, p. 1265-1292 28 p., e000778.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review