4207. Sports science and exercise


Title4207. Sports science and exercise
Parent42. Health Sciences

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The cerebrovascular and executive function responses to increased inspiratory muscle work
Bliss, Edward and Mills, Dean E.. 2025. "The cerebrovascular and executive function responses to increased inspiratory muscle work." Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology. 337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2025.104473

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Hamstring muscle architecture and microstructure changes following Nordic hamstring exercise training and detraining
Pai S., Anoosha, Andrews, Max H., Gurchiek, Reed D., Pincheira, Patricio A., Barbieri, Marco, Friedrich, Tyler, Kogan, Feliks, Gold, Garry E., Mazzoli, Valentina, Lichtwark, Glen A., Delp, Scott L. and Chaudhari, Akshay S.. 2025. "Hamstring muscle architecture and microstructure changes following Nordic hamstring exercise training and detraining." Journal of Sport and Health Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101070

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The differential response in fascicle behaviors of the individual plantarflexors to the post-activation potentiation
Kato, Kazuharu, Washino, Sohei, Pincheira, Patricio A., Hirata, Kosuke and Yoshitake, Yasuhide. 2025. "The differential response in fascicle behaviors of the individual plantarflexors to the post-activation potentiation." Journal of Biomechanics. 188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2025.112759

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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Highlights a Link Between Aerobic Fitness and Telomere Maintenance
Ryall, Clodagh and Denham, Joshua. 2025. "A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Highlights a Link Between Aerobic Fitness and Telomere Maintenance." Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences . 80 (6). https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glaf068

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The application of the pyramidal training model for conditioning thoroughbred horses
Davie, Allan, Beavers, Rosalind and Denham, Joshua. 2025. "The application of the pyramidal training model for conditioning thoroughbred horses." Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105567

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One Team, One Goal: Forging a Commonwealth Games Legacy
MacDonald, Donnie, Murray, Gareth and Bird, Stephen P. 2025. "One Team, One Goal: Forging a Commonwealth Games Legacy." Basketball Scotland National High-Performance Programme. Glasgow Scotland 01 - 03 Jul 2025

Presentation

Digital health technology: Applications to high-performance sport
Bird, Stephen P.. 2025. "Digital health technology: Applications to high-performance sport." 6th International Seminar of Sport and Exercise Science. Surabaya, Indonesia 25 - 25 Jun 2025 Indonesia.

Keynote

Evidenced Based Safety For Cabin Crew
Heap, N.. 2025. "Evidenced Based Safety For Cabin Crew." Asia Pacific Cabin Safety Working Group 2025 (APCSWG 2025). Sydney, Australia 30 - 30 May 2025

Presentation

Influence of acute and chronic load on perceived wellbeing, neuromuscular performance, and immune function in male professional football
Harris, Alastair, Gabbett, Tim J., King, Rachel, Bird, Stephen P. and Terry, Peter. 2025. "Influence of acute and chronic load on perceived wellbeing, neuromuscular performance, and immune function in male professional football." Sports. 13 (6). https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13060176

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Correction: Khan et al. Examining the Association between Sports Participation and Mental Health of Adolescents. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 17078
Khan, Asaduzzaman, Ahmed, Kazi R., Hidajat, Tarissa, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Edwards, Elizabeth J.. 2025. "Correction: Khan et al. Examining the Association between Sports Participation and Mental Health of Adolescents. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 17078 ." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 22 (4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22040500

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Imaging Findings Associated With Osteoarthritis Are Common in Dancers, and Are Rarely Symptomatic: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Fuller, Melanie, Hanel, Joshua, Mayes, Susan, Bruce, Tracy and Rio, Ebonie. 2025. "Imaging Findings Associated With Osteoarthritis Are Common in Dancers, and Are Rarely Symptomatic: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis." Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 55 (4), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2025.12918

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Maturation and physical performance in national level youth basketballers: Implications for strength and conditioning coaches
Kung, Jaron, Whatman, Chris, McGuigan, Michael, Harrison, Craig and Bird, Stephen. 2025. "Maturation and physical performance in national level youth basketballers: Implications for strength and conditioning coaches." International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v5i1.389

Article

A stronger neck can help young athletes reduce their risk of concussion
Gaviglio, Chris and Bird, Stephen P.. 2025. "A stronger neck can help young athletes reduce their risk of concussion." The Conversation.

Blog

They're Only Human! Tension and Stress Predict Performance of Softball Umpires in National Championships
Houison, Ronald J., Lamont-Mills, Andrea, Kotiw, Michael and Terry, Peter C.. 2025. "They're Only Human! Tension and Stress Predict Performance of Softball Umpires in National Championships." Sports. 13 (2). https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13020035

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Effectiveness of blood flow restriction training during a taper phase in basketball players
Smith, Hoani K., Bird, Stephen P., Coskun, Betul, Olsen, Peter D., Kavanagh, Thomas and Hamlin, Michael J.. 2025. "Effectiveness of blood flow restriction training during a taper phase in basketball players." Journal of Sports Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2454712

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A strengths-based approach to increasing nutrition knowledge in student-athletes: The 'Eat 2 Win' pilot program
Fuller, Andrea and Bird, Stephen P.. 2025. "A strengths-based approach to increasing nutrition knowledge in student-athletes: The 'Eat 2 Win' pilot program." Nutrients. 17 (2). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020361

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Wellness, mood, sleep, and performance in a women’s national basketball team during international competition
Bird, Stephen P., Parsons-Smith, Renée L., King, Rachel and Terry, Peter C.. 2025. "Wellness, mood, sleep, and performance in a women’s national basketball team during international competition." Journal of Human Kinetics. 96, pp. 163-175. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200117

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Inclusion of game-based stimulus during resistance training positively influences physical performance in national level handball players
Madruga-Parera, Marc, Esteves, Esteves, Fernandes, John F. T., Beltrán-Garrido, Vicente, Bird, Stephen, Leite, Nuno, Romero-Rodriguez, Daniel and Arede, Jorge. 2025. "Inclusion of game-based stimulus during resistance training positively influences physical performance in national level handball players." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 96 (1), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2024.2359603

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Multiscale hamstring muscle adaptations following 9 weeks of eccentric training
Andrews, Max H., Pai S., Anoosha, Gurchiek, Reed D., Pincheira, Patricio A., Chaudhari, Akshay S., Hodges, Paul W., Lichtwark, Glen A. and Delp, Scott L.. 2025. "Multiscale hamstring muscle adaptations following 9 weeks of eccentric training." Journal of Sport and Health Science. 14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2024.100996

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Investigating levels of operational preparedness in paramedic personnel through pupillometry, ocular biofeedback measures and autonomic nervous system biomarkers following fatiguing stimuli
Pringle, Kyle, Ireland, Michael, Bird, Stephen, Bell, Andy, Mathot, Sebastiaan and Watling, Chris. 2021. "Investigating levels of operational preparedness in paramedic personnel through pupillometry, ocular biofeedback measures and autonomic nervous system biomarkers following fatiguing stimuli." 28th Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher GroupResearch Symposium. Australia 26 - 26 Nov 2021

Presentation

Integration of pupillometry and heart Rate variability to assess cognitive and physical load within high stimulus roles
Pringle, Kyle. 2023. "Integration of pupillometry and heart Rate variability to assess cognitive and physical load within high stimulus roles." 30th Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher (PGECR) Symposium. Online 08 - 08 Sep 2023

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Practical psychophysiological monitoring through wearable technology: A single-subject case study
Pringle, Kyle J., Watling, Christopher N., Ireland, Michael J. and Bird, Stephen P.. 2024. "Practical psychophysiological monitoring through wearable technology: A single-subject case study." Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2024. Melbourne, VIC, Australia 02 - 04 Dec 2024

Poster

Benefits of recovery for basketball players [Infographic]
Bird, S.P. and Thain, P.. 2024. Benefits of recovery for basketball players [Infographic]. British Basketball Federation.

Other

Strike 3 … Out! Investigating Pre-Game Moods, Performance, and Mental Health of Softball Umpires
Houison, Ronald J., Lamont-Mills, Andrea, Kotiw, Michael and Terry, Peter C.. 2024. "Strike 3 … Out! Investigating Pre-Game Moods, Performance, and Mental Health of Softball Umpires." Sports. 12 (2). https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12020050

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Feasibility of ecological momentary assessment in measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in shift and non-shift workers
Monnaatsie, Malebogo, Biddle, Stuart J.H. and Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy. 2024. "Feasibility of ecological momentary assessment in measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in shift and non-shift workers." Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors. 3 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s44167-024-00063-7

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Closing the Gap: Safety Data Gaps in Cabin Crew Safety
Heap, N.. 2024. "Closing the Gap: Safety Data Gaps in Cabin Crew Safety ." Asia Pacific Cabin Safety Working Group 2024 (APCSWG 2024). Brisbane, Australia 06 - 07 Nov 2024

Presentation

Strength and conditioning coaches' perspectives of working with elite sportswomen
Kennelly, Millicent, Pavlidis, Adele, Larsen, Briana and Minahan, Clare. 2024. "Strength and conditioning coaches' perspectives of working with elite sportswomen." Sport, Education and Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2024.2443926

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Pump to Perform: Blood Flow Restriction. More than a Rehab Tool
Gaviglio, Chris. 2024. "Pump to Perform: Blood Flow Restriction. More than a Rehab Tool." 2024 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning. Brisbane, Australia 08 - 09 Nov 2024 Australia.

Presentation

Acute effects of upper body BFR on moderate-high load bench press barbell velocity: a case study
Gaviglio, Chris and Bird, Stephen P.. 2024. "Acute effects of upper body BFR on moderate-high load bench press barbell velocity: a case study." 2024 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning. Brisbane, Australia 08 - 09 Nov 2024 Australia.

Poster

Men Need Role Models : Exploring the Facilitators and Barriers for Yoga Participation Among Men
Cagas, Jonathan Y., Biddle, Stuart J. H., Castro, Oscar and Vergeer, Ineke. 2024. "Men Need Role Models : Exploring the Facilitators and Barriers for Yoga Participation Among Men." American Journal of Men's Health. 18 (6). https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883241298663

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Sleep and lucid dreaming in adolescent athletes and non-athletes
Bonamino, Clarita, Watling, Christopher and Polman, Remco. 2024. "Sleep and lucid dreaming in adolescent athletes and non-athletes." Journal of Sports Sciences. 42 (16), pp. 1566-1578. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2401687

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Does place of birth affect the anthropometric and performance characteristics of Papua New Guinean athletes
Sciberras, Kieran, Deakin, Glen B., Alsop, Aaron and Bird, Stephen P.. 2024. "Does place of birth affect the anthropometric and performance characteristics of Papua New Guinean athletes." International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 4 (1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v4i1.245

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Validity and reliability of the VXSport (Omni) device on basketball movement parameters
Smith, Hoani K., Bird, Stephen P., Olsen, Peter, Kavanagh, Tom and Hamlin, Michael J.. 2024. "Validity and reliability of the VXSport (Omni) device on basketball movement parameters." Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance . 3 (3), pp. 383-394. https://doi.org/10.55860/QIDN6711

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Development of an International Qualification Framework for the strength and conditioning profession: International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Position Statement.
Langford, Andrew, Flannagan, Aden, Marchetti, Paulo H. and Bird, Stephen P.. 2024. "Development of an International Qualification Framework for the strength and conditioning profession: International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Position Statement." International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 4 (1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v4i1.372

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‘Pressure makes diamonds’: How Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout can get even faster
Gaviglio, Chris and Bird, Stephen P.. 2024. "‘Pressure makes diamonds’: How Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout can get even faster." The Conversation.

Blog

The effects of inspiratory muscle training on biomarkers of muscle damage in recovered COVID-19 patients after weaning from mechanical ventilation
Iqbal, Muneeb, Hassan, Kumail, Bliss, Edward, Whiteside, Eliza J, Hoffman, Ben and Mills, Dean E. 2024. "The effects of inspiratory muscle training on biomarkers of muscle damage in recovered COVID-19 patients after weaning from mechanical ventilation." Chronic Respiratory Disease. 21. https://doi.org/10.1177/14799731241289423

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Exercise to combat cancer focusing on the ends
Denham, Joshua, Bliss, Edward S., Bryan, Tracy M., O'Brien, Brendan J. and Mills, Dean. 2024. "Exercise to combat cancer focusing on the ends." Physiological Genomics. 56 (12), pp. 869-875. https://doi.org/10.1152/physiolgenomics.00075.2024

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It's about time to exercise: development of the exercise participation explained in relation to time model
Healy, Sean, Patterso, Freda, Biddle, Stuart, Dumuid, Dorothea, Glorieux, Ignace, Olds, Tim, Woods, Catherine, Bauman, Adrian E, Gába, Aleš, Herring, Matthew P, Kastelic, Kaja, Lachapelle, Ugo, Volpe, Stella L, Tomat, Saška Benedičić and Pedisic, Zeljko. 2024. "It's about time to exercise: development of the exercise participation explained in relation to time model." British Journal of Sports Medicine. 58 (19), pp. 1131-1144. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108500

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The effects of aerobic exercise training on inflammatory markers in adult tobacco smokers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Ghojazadeh, Morteza, Pourmanaf, Hadi, Fekri, Vahid, Nikoukheslat, Saeid, Nasoudi, Yasmin and Mills, Dean E.. 2024. "The effects of aerobic exercise training on inflammatory markers in adult tobacco smokers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials." Respiratory Medicine. 231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107732

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The influence of the field orientation on the representativeness of the positional dynamics in soccer small-sided games
Couto, Bruno P, Praca, Gibson M, Gabbett, Tim J, Luchesi, Marcelo S, Oliveira, Mariana P and Sayers, Mark GL. 2024. "The influence of the field orientation on the representativeness of the positional dynamics in soccer small-sided games." International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 19 (4), pp. 1680-1687. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231217078

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