Ansattbilde: Roland Johannes Wilhelmus van den Tillaar

Roland Johannes Wilhelmus van den Tillaar

Professor
Fakultet for lærerutdanning og kunst- og kulturfag
Studiested
Levanger
Kontor
Levanger, G Nordlåna, 2119B
Kompetanseområder
Sports research, Exercise, Strength training, Biomechanics, Motor control and learning, Physic education, Exercise Science, Statistics, High-performance athlete

Education

BSc in Physical Education (Fontys University of Applied Science, Tilburg, Netherlands)

MSc Human Movement Science (Vrije Univesity, Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Ph.D. in Sports Science (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway)

Teaching Areas

  • Applied biomechanics
  • Motor control / learning
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Research methods
  • Statistics
  • Athletics
  • Gymnastics (parkour)

Research Summary

Roland's research primarily focuses on improving sports performance using motor learning/control, biomechanics and strength and conditioning, and secondly reducing the risk of sporting injuries by investigating risk factors and injury prevention methods. Roland has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and is a reviewer for 18 international journals.

Other Responsibilities

  • Leader of research group «Learning and development of skills and performance in sport» which has a broad multidisciplinary (Physiology, biomechanics, psychology and Strength & conditioning) applied approach that focusses upon different constraints that can influence sports performance
  • Member of the committee of Ph.D in Science of Professions
  • Responsible for the Laboratory that has equipment for performing 3D kinematic analysis (Xsens, Qualisys), EMG (Musclelab), oxygen measurements (Jaeger) and sprint and strength measurements (Musclelab and Brower systems)

Current Research Projects

  • Effect of different constraints upon kinematics of fast discrete movements (throwing and kicking)
  • Monitoring handball throwing performance and injury prevention
  • Kinematics and EMG in strength training exercises (bench press and squats)
  • Warm-up and performance
  • Kinematics and muscle activation in resisted and assisted sprinting
  • Effects of different strength and plyometric training programs upon different motor abilities like sprinting, change of direction and cycling
  • Core strength training and performance
  • Endurance training testing
  • Biomechanical and physiological analyses in cross country skiing from novice to expert (China Project)
2024
Rubber Band Training Improves Athletic Performance in Young Female Handball Players 2024, The Journal of Human Kinetics: Volum 92 s. 227-238 Gaamouri, Nawel; Hammami, Mehrez; Cherni, Yosser; Oranchuk, Dustin J.; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Chelly, Mohamed Souhaiel
Combined Effects of Listening to Preferred Music and Video Feedback, during Warm-Up, on Physical Performance in Young Kickboxers 2024, Sports: Volum 12 Boujabli, Manar; Jebabli, Nidhal; Sahli, Faten; Sahli, Hajer; Zghibi, Makram; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
Comparison of kinematics and electromyography in the last repetition during different maximum repetition sets in the barbell back squat 2024, PeerJ: Volum 12 Falch, Hallvard Nygaard; Hegdahl Gundersen, Andreas; Larsen, Stian; Haugen, Markus Estifanos; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
Cross-sectional associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and hip bone mineral density: the Tromsø Study 2015-2016 2024, JBMR Plus: Volum 8 Mikkilä, Saija; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Johansson, Jonas Lars; Hopstock, Laila Arnesdatter; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Emaus, Nina Alice
Optimizing performance and mood state in competitive swimmers through tapering strategies 2024, Frontiers in Psychology: Volum 15 Aouani, Hajer; Amara, Sofiene; Rebai, Haithem; Barbosa, Tiago M.; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
Comparison of kinematics and kinetics between unassisted and assisted maximum speed sprinting 2024, Journal of Sports Sciences: Gleadhill, Sam; Jiménez-Reyes, Pedro; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Nagahara, Ryu
Effect of intensity training block on anxiety state and performance in competitive swimmers 2024, PeerJ: Volum 12 Aouani, Hajer; Amara, Sofiene; Sahli, Faten; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Souissi, Nizar; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
Sex differences in intra-set kinematics and electromyography during different maximum repetition sets in the barbell back squat? 2024, PLOS ONE: Volum 19 van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Fredriksen, Andrea Bao; Gundersen, Andreas Hegdahl; Falch, Hallvard Nygaard
2023
Core training and performance: a systematic review with meta-analysis 2023, Biology of Sport: Volum 40 s. 975-992 Rodríguez-Perea, Ángela; Reyes-Ferrada, Waleska; Jerez-Mayorga, Daniel; Ríos, Luis Chirosa; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Ríos, Ignacio Chirosa
Comparison of throwing kinematics and muscle activation of female elite handball players with and without pain–the effect of repeated maximal throws 2023, Sports Biomechanics: Torabi, Tina Piil; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit; Dam, Mogens; Zebis, Mette K.; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Bencke, Jesper
Effects of Drop Sets on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis 2023, Sports Medicine - Open: Volum 9 Sødal, Lena Kristiansen; Kristiansen, Eirik Lindset; Larsen, Stian; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
The effects of 10-week plyometric training program on athletic performance in youth female handball players 2023, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living: Volum 5 Gaamouri, Nawel; Hammami, Mehrez; Cherni, Yosser; Rosemann, Thomas; Knechtle, Beat; Chelly, Mohamed Souhaiel
A Biomechanical Comparison between Squatbar® and Olympic Barbell 2023, Biomechanics: Volum 3 s. 258-266 Falch, Hallvard Nygaard; Kristiansen, Eirik Lindset; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
Optimizing endurance training and performance development in cross-country skiing 2023, Nord universitet: Talsnes, Rune Kjøsen; Sandbakk, Øyvind Bucher; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
A Load–Velocity Relationship in Sprint? 2023, Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology: Volum 8 van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Gleadhill, Sam; Jiménez-Reyes, Pedro; Nagahara, Ryu
Single and Combined Effects of Preferred Music and Endpoint Knowledge on Jump Performance in Basketball Players 2023, Sports: Volum 11 Jebabli, Nidhal; Khlifi, Mariem; Ouerghi, Nejmeddine; Boujabli, Manar; Bouassida, Anissa; Abderrahman, Abderraouf Ben
Acute Effect of Four Stretching Protocols on Change of Direction in U-17 Male Soccer Players 2023, Sports: Volum 11 Ltifi, Mohamed Amine; Jlid, Mohamed Chedly; Coquart, Jérémy; Maffulli, Nicola; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Aouadi, Ridha
Effect of free-weight vs. machine-based strength training on maximal strength, hypertrophy and jump performance – a systematic review and meta-analysis 2023, BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation: Volum 15 Haugen, Markus Estifanos; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Larsen, Stian; Haugen, Arvid Steinar; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Bjørnsen, Thomas
2022
Effects of barbell load on kinematics, kinetics, and myoelectric activity in back squats 2022, Sports Biomechanics: s. 1-15 Larsen, Stian; Kristiansen, Eirik Lindset; Falch, Hallvard Nygaard; Haugen, Markus Estifanos; Fimland, Marius Steiro; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
Does relative strength influence bench press kinematics in resistance-trained men? 2022, Journal of Sports Sciences: Sæterbakken, Atle Hole; Prieske, Olaf; Solstad, Tom Erik Jorung; Stien, Nicolay; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Larsen, Stian
Is There a Sex Difference in Technical Skills among Youth Soccer Players in Norway? 2022, Sports: Volum 10 s. 50 Sørensen, Arne; Haugen, Emma C.; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus
Effect of Concurrent Resistance Training on Lower Body Strength, Leg Kick Swimming, and Sport-Specific Performance in Competitive Swimmers 2022, Biology (Basel): Volum 11 Amara, Sofiene; Barbosa, Tiago Manuel; Chortane, Oussama Gaied; Hammami, Raouf; Attia, Ahmed; Chortane, Sabri Gaied
A comparison of double poling physiology and kinematics between long-distance and all-round cross-country skiers 2022, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living: Volum 4 Torvik, Per Øyvind; Sandbakk, Øyvind; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Kjøsen Talsnes, Rune; Danielsen, Jørgen
2021
Physiological and biochemical evaluation of different types of recovery in national level Paralympic powerlifting 2021, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH): Volum 18 dos Santos, Wélia Yasmin Horacio; Aidar, Felipe José; Gama de Matos, Dihogo; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Marçal, Anderson Carlos; Lobo, Lázaro Fernandes
Effects of consecutive matches on isometric hamstring strength, flexibility values and neuromuscular performance in female field hockey players. A prospective, observational study 2021, Applied Sciences: Volum 11 Sánchez-Migallón, Violeta; Moreno-Pérez, Víctor; López-Samanes, Alvaro; Fernández-Ruiz, Vicente; Gaos, Sofía; Díaz-Maroto, José Bernardo
A comparison of motives by gender and age categories for training at norwegian fitness centres 2021, Sports: Volum 9 Larsen, Stian; Mozdoorzoy, Tarron; Kristiansen, Eirik Lindset; Falch, Hallvard Nygaard; Aune, Tore Kristian; van den Tillaar, Roland
2020
The effects of ten weeks resistance training on sticking region in chest-press exercises 2020, PLOS ONE: Volum 15 s. 1-15 Sæterbakken, Atle Hole; Andersen, Vidar; van den Tillaar, Roland; Joly, Florian; Stien, Nicolay; Pedersen, Helene
Association of strength and plyometric exercises with change of direction performances 2020, PLOS ONE: Volum 15 Falch, Hallvard Nygaard; Rædergård, Håvard Guldteig; van den Tillaar, Roland
Comparison of post-exercise hypotension responses in Paralympic powerlifting athletes after completing two bench press training intensities. 2020, Medicina: Volum 56 de Almeida Paz, Angelo; Aidar, Felipe José; Gama de Matos, Dihogo; de Souza, Raphael Fabrìcio; da Silva-Grigoletto, Marzo Edir; van den Tillaar, Roland
2019
The effects of performing integrated compared to isolated core exercises 2019, PLOS ONE: Volum 14 Sæterbakken, Atle Hole; Chaudhari, Ajit; van den Tillaar, Roland; Andersen, Vidar
Effect of opposition and effectiveness of throwing from first and second line in male elite handball during competition 2019, Kinesiologia Slovenica: Volum 25 s. 35-44 Zapardiel Cortés, Juan; Vila, Helena; Manchado, Carmen; Rivilla-Garcia, Jesus; Ferragut, Carmen; Tillaar, Roland
Influence of opposition on overhead smash velocity in padel players 2019, Kinesiology: Volum 51 s. 206-212 Rivilla-Garcia, Jesus; Muñoz Moreno, Alejandro; Lorenzo, Jorge; van den Tillaar, Roland; Navandar, Archit
2018
2017
Effects of knowing the task duration on players’ pacing patterns during soccer small-sided games 2017, Journal of Sports Sciences: Volum 36 s. 116-122 Ferraz, Ricardo; Gonçalves, B.; van den Tillaar, Roland; Saiz, Sergio Jiménez; Sampaio, Jaime; Marques, Mario C.
2016
Effects of fatigue upon throwing performance in experienced team handball players 2016, The Journal of Human Kinetics: Volum 54 s. 103-113 Nuño, Alberto; Chirosa, Ignacio J.; van den Tillaar, Roland; Guisado, Rafael; Martín, Ignacio; Martinez, Isidoro
Effects of fatigue on throwing performance in experienced team handball players 2016, The Journal of Human Kinetics: Volum 54 s. 103-113 Nuño, Alberto; Chirosa, Ignacio J.; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Guisado, Rafael; Martín, Ignacio; Martinez, Isidoro
2015
2014
2013
Effects of Cold Rainy Weather vs. Normal Warm Indoor Environment upon Cognitive Performances 2013, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science: Volum 3 s. 28-33 Fernando, Ana Catarina Rocha Mendes; Lopes, Helder Manuel Arsénio; Vicente, António Manuel Neves; Prudente, João Filipe Pereira Nunes; van den Tillaar, Roland
2012
2011
MATCH ANALYSIS OF ELITE ADOLESCENT TEAM HANDBALL PLAYERS 2011, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: Volum 25 s. 2410-2417 Chelly, Mohamed Souhaiel; Hermassi, Souhail; Aouadi, Ridha; Khalifa, Riadh; van den Tillaar, Roland ; Chamari, Karim
A pilot study on the influence of fatigue on kicking velocity in the soccer players 2011, Citius Altius Fortius: Volum 11 s. 178-181 Ferraz, Ricardo; van den Tillaar, Roland ; Ferraz, Sergio; Santos, Albano; Mendes, Romeu; Marinho, Daniel A.
2009
1999
The efficient learner Human kinetics 1999, Almåsbakk, Bjørn; Tillaar, Roland van den
2022
En sammenligning av fysiologi og teknikk i staking mellom langløpere og tradisjonelle langrennsløpere 2022, Trenerklubbens blad: Torvik, Per Øyvind; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Talsnes, Rune Kjøsen; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Danielsen, Jørgen
2021
Episode 50 - Rundbordsprat om øvelsen benkpress 2021, Solstad, Tom Erik Jorung; Krosshaug, Tron; Mausehund, Lasse; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Larsen, Stian; Samnøy, Lars Edvin
2019
The effects of a short specific versus a long traditional warm-up on time-trial performance in cross-country skiing sprint 2019, Solli, Guro Strøm; Haugnes, Pål ; Kocbach, Jan; van den Tillaar, Roland; Torvik, Per Øyvind; Sandbakk, Øyvind
2011
STABILITY OF RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION AT LACTATE THRESHOLD 2011, Mamen, Asgeir; Birkeland, Vegard; van den Tillaar, Roland
DOES AGE AFFECT THE PERCEIVED EXERTION? 2011, Mamen, Asgeir; Birkeland, Vegard; van den Tillaar, Roland
2010
The Relationships Between Short Sprint And Countermovement Jump Eccentric Phase In Elite Track And Field Athletes 2010, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: Volum 42 s. 368-369 Dias, Pedro S.; van den Tillaar, Roland ; Pérez-Turpin, Jose Antonio; Marinho, Daniel A.; González-Badillo, Juan José; Marques, Mario C.
What is technique? 2010, van den Tillaar, Roland
2009
Rate of force development is not dependent on the load during concentric bench press 2009, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: s. 128-129 Ferraz, Ricardo; van den Tillaar, Roland ; Costa, Aldo; Marinho, Daniel; Reis, V; Silva, Jose Antonio
Benk press 2009, van den Tillaar, Roland
Acomparison of successful and unsuccessful attempts in 1RM bench press 2009, van den Tillaar, Roland ; Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C
2006
The sticking point in bench pressing 2006, Tillaar, Roland van den; Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C
2003
Influence of instruction on velocity and accuracy of overarm throwing in novices 2003, van den Tillaar, Roland ; Sæterbakken, Atle; Manger, Kyrre; Ettema, Gertjan
Influence of instruction on velocity and accuracy of overarm throwing in novices 2003, Tillaar, Roland van den; sæterbakken, Atle; Manger, Kyrre; Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C
Speed specificity in sprint training 2003, Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C; Tillaar, Roland van den; Kristensen, Geir Olav
2000