Prof Stephen Bird


Prof Stephen Bird
NameProf Stephen Bird
Email Addressstephen.bird@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleProfessor (Sport and Exercise Science)
QualificationsBHumMov(ExSc) Charles Sturt, BHumMov(Hons) Charles Sturt, PhD Charles Sturt
DepartmentSchool of Health and Medical Sciences
AffiliationsCentre for Health Research
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5607-3829
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Biography

Professor Stephen Bird is the Director of High-Performance Sport within the School of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Southern Queensland. An internationally recognised performance scientist and strength and conditioning coach, Stephen has led athlete support systems for elite sport programs across six countries. His career includes participation in 26 pinnacle sporting events, including two Olympic Games, culminating in Olympic gold.

Stephen was the inaugural recipient of the ESSA Medal in 2006 with his initial research characterising the independent and combined effects of carbohydrate / essential amino acid ingestion during resistance training. He has contributed to strength and conditioning profession as an Academic Member of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Education Advisory Panel and Scientific Conference Committee and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning.

An accredited practitioner with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (AEP), the Nutrition Society of Australia (RNutr), and multiple international strength and conditioning organizations (ASCA Level 3 PCAS-Professional; NSCA CSCS and RSCC*E), Stephen’s career spans professional roles in the NRL, NBL, and WNBL, alongside major international events, including the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, FIBA Asia Cup and EuroBasket, Rugby League World Cup, and UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

Stephen has held key positions such as Senior Performance Advisor for the NSW Swifts (Suncorp Super Netball Champions), Performance Team Lead for Basketball New Zealand (2020–2024), and currently serves as Strength and Conditioning Lead for GB Basketball (Women) for the Los Angeles Olympic cycle. His ongoing research focuses on optimising health and performance in elite female athletes.

Currently, Stephen leads the Student-Athlete Empowerment Project 2 WIN, a comprehensive program designed by the University of Southern Queensland to support student-athletes in the region through innovative education and research initiatives. 2 WIN aims to inspire and develop the next generation of champions.

Employment

PositionOrganisationFromTo
ProfessorUniversity of Southern Queensland2022
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Southern Queensland20202022

Expertise

Prof Bird’s current research examines the many disciplines of "performance science" related to the application of strength and conditioning methods, nutritional supplementation and sports science technology on health and athletic performance.

Current projects:

1) Basketball New Zealand female athlete health

2) Pupillometry: A novel strategy to determine preparedness in professional basketball

3) Sleep in the NBA: Current issues and possible solutions

4) Physical preparation strategies in the NBA: Underpinning factors

Potential graduate students interested in any of the following projects should email or phone:

1) Passive heat maintenance and on-court performance in professional male basketball players

2) Post-activation potentiation on power profiles in professional women basketball players

3) Vitamin D status of Women’s National Basketball League players from tropical and non-tropical environment

4) Nutritional supplementation for performance: nutrient timing, multi-nutrient supplementation, immune function

Teaching

SES3206 Strength Training & Conditioning

SES5102 Sports Nutrition & Supplementation for Health and Performance

SES5106 Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation for Athletes

SES6202 Monitoring Athlete Workload, Health & Performance

Fields of Research

  • 321006. Sport and exercise nutrition
  • 420702. Exercise physiology

Professional Membership

Professional MembershipYear
Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association
Exercise and Sports Science Australia
Nutrition Society of Australia
BHumMov(ExSc)
Charles Sturt
2002
BHumMov(Hons)
Charles Sturt
2003
PhD
Charles Sturt
2007

Supervision Interests

Passive heat maintenance and on-court performance in professional male basketball players

Post-activation potentiation on power profiles in professional women basketball players

Vitamin D status of Women’s National Basketball League players from tropical and non-tropical environment

Nutritional supplementation for performance: nutrient timing, multi-nutrient supplementation, immune function

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
The value of load monitoring for determining positive and negative outcomes in professional footballPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2022
Melatonin-rich foods: A novel nutritional strategy to optimise sleepPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2024
Prevalence and associations between patellar tendon symptomology, movement quality, and physical performance characteristics in professional and collegiate court-sport athletes.Principal SupervisorDoctoral2021
Investigating levels of operational preparedness in paramedic personnel through pupillometry, ocular biofeedback measures and autonomic nervous system biomarkers following fatiguing stimuli.Principal SupervisorDoctoral2021

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
An evidence-base for novel fatigue monitoring strategies in professional basketballAssociateDoctoral2023
Training and performance of basketball players: Current practice and future optionsAssociateDoctoral2024
Do the Different Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Influence Maximal Strength in Female Team Sport AthletesPrincipal SupervisorMasters2024
Exercise for people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Systemic SclerosisAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2023
Project titleDetailsYear
Quantum advanced wearable sensor technology for injury prevention in youth athletes𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 | $832,410 | Research Team: Dinh, T., Tran, T.T., Mills, D., & Bell. J., & Bird, S.P. | Collaboration: University of Southern Queensland & University of Technology Sydney.2025
AI-driven markerless motion capture enhancing youth athlete assessment𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗢 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 | $240,000 | Research Team: Hoffman, B., Pincheira, P., Stone, J., Aristizabal, D., & Bird, S.P. | Collaboration: University of Southern Queensland & Toowoomba Grammar School.2025
Solomon Islands Elite Sport Experience𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 | $18,000 | Collaboration: University of Southern Queensland & Solomon Islands Sport and Leadership Institute.2022
Female athletes menstrual cycle & hormonal contraception knowledge𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗔𝗜𝗦) 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 | $34,816 | Research Team: Larsen, B., Quinn, K., McNamara, A, Newans, T., & Bird, S.P. Collaboration: University of Southern Queensland & Toowoomba Grammar School.2022
Sport Science in the Pacific𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 | $13,200 | Collaboration: James Cook University & Papua New Guinea Sport Foundation2018
DateNameAwarding organisationUnderpinning research
2022Prime Minister’s Support Team Scholarship AwardHigh Performance Sport New Zealand
2016Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Innovation and ChangeJames Cook University
2006ESSA Medal (Inaugural recipient) Exercise and Sports Science Australia
2015Life Membership AwardWestern Region Academy of Sport
2005Graduate Research AwardNational Strength and Conditioning Association
2004Scholar AwardInternational Society for Chronobiology

Benefits of recovery for basketball players [Infographic]

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

Supplementation strategies for strength and power athletes: Carbohydrate, protein, and amino acid ingestion

Bird, Stephen P., Nienhuis, Mitch, Biagioli, Brian, De Pauw, Kevin and Meeusen, Romain. 2024. "Supplementation strategies for strength and power athletes: Carbohydrate, protein, and amino acid ingestion." Nutrients. 16 (12). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16121886

Preparing Basketball Players for Competition during COVID-19 Lockdown: An International Strength and Conditioning Perspective

Bird, Stephen P., Goriss, Brent, DeLosAngeles, Ernest and Spencer, Nathan. 2024. "Preparing Basketball Players for Competition during COVID-19 Lockdown: An International Strength and Conditioning Perspective." Strength and Conditioning Journal. 46 (3), pp. 360-368. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000807

From Theory to Practice: A Worldwide Cross-Sectional Survey About Flywheel Training in Basketball

Younes-Egana, Omar, Bird, Stephen P. and Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio. 2024. "From Theory to Practice: A Worldwide Cross-Sectional Survey About Flywheel Training in Basketball." International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 19 (2), pp. 185-194. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0202

Acute effect of curcumin on interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels after high-intensity physical exercises

Kusnanik, N.W, Komaini, A., Adi, S., Pradana, P.Y, Ayubi, N. and Bird, S.P.. 2024. "Acute effect of curcumin on interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels after high-intensity physical exercises." Trends in Sport Sciences. 31 (3), pp. 161-167.

‘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.

Development of a sports nutrition education program for student-athletes: ‘Eat to Win’

Bird, Stephen P and Fuller, Andrea. 2024. "Development of a sports nutrition education program for student-athletes: ‘Eat to Win’." 3rd IPB International Conference on Nutrition and Food. Bogor, Indonesia 07 - 08 Oct 2024 Indonesia.

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. 2024. "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

Practical Psychophysiological Monitoring Through Wearable Technology: Single Subject Case Study

Pringle, Kyle J., Watling, Christopher N., Ireland, Michael J. and Bird, Stephen P.. 2024. "Practical Psychophysiological Monitoring Through Wearable Technology: Single Subject Case Study." Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2024. Melbourne, VIC, Australia 02 - 04 Dec 2024

Sensory Considerations for Emerging Textile Applications

Kay, Emma, Levick, Jessica, Machingura, Tawanda and Bird, Stephen. 2024. "Sensory Considerations for Emerging Textile Applications." Textiles. 4 (1), pp. 17-25. https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles4010002

Female Athletes and the Menstrual Cycle in Team Sports: Current State of Play and Considerations for Future Research

Vogel, Kurt, Larsen, Brianna, McLellan, Chris and Bird, Stephen P.. 2024. "Female Athletes and the Menstrual Cycle in Team Sports: Current State of Play and Considerations for Future Research." Sports. 12 (1). https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12010004

Pupillometry as a new window to player fatigue? A glimpse inside the eyes of a Euro Cup Women’s Basketball team

Huyghe, Thomas, Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio, Bird, Stephen P. and Alcaraz, Pedro E.. 2024. "Pupillometry as a new window to player fatigue? A glimpse inside the eyes of a Euro Cup Women’s Basketball team." Biology of Sport. 41 (1), pp. 3-15. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2024.125590

BFR upper body resistance training & isometrics increases barbell velocity and power output: a case study

Gaviglio, Chris and Bird, Stephen P.. 2023. "BFR upper body resistance training & isometrics increases barbell velocity and power output: a case study." 2023 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning. Gold Coast, Australia 02 - 04 Nov 2023 Australia.

Monitoring female athlete wellbeing during international basketball competition: A case study from the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup

Bird, Stephen P., Parsons-Smith, Renée L. and Terry, Peter C.. 2023. "Monitoring female athlete wellbeing during international basketball competition: A case study from the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup." 2023 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning. Gold Coast, Australia 02 - 04 Nov 2023 Australia.

Curcumin reduce creatine kinase (CK) levels without decreasing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels after 24 hours of high-intensity physical exercise

Kusnanik, Nining Widyah, Ayubi, Novadri, Herawati, Lilik, Jatmiko, Tutur, Muin, Abd. and Bird, Stephen P.. 2023. "Curcumin reduce creatine kinase (CK) levels without decreasing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels after 24 hours of high-intensity physical exercise." Retos. 48, pp. 878-882. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v48.96966

An Investigation of Surface EMG Shorts-Derived Training Load during Treadmill Running

Ashcroft, Kurtis, Robinson, Tony, Condell, Joan, Penpraze, Victoria, White, Andrew and Bird, Stephen P.. 2023. "An Investigation of Surface EMG Shorts-Derived Training Load during Treadmill Running." Sensors. 23 (15). https://doi.org/10.3390/s23156998

Artificial Intelligence in the Interpretation of Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies: Implications and Advances for Speech–Language Pathologists

Girardi, Anna M., Cardell, Elizabeth A. and Bird, Stephen P.. 2023. "Artificial Intelligence in the Interpretation of Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies: Implications and Advances for Speech–Language Pathologists ." Big Data and Cognitive Computing. 7 (4). https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc7040178

Culture Counts: Creating buy-in for strength and conditioning coaches

Bird, Stephen. 2023. "Culture Counts: Creating buy-in for strength and conditioning coaches." Current trends in strength and conditioning. Philippines 12 - 12 Aug 2023

Effectiveness of Eccentric Overload Training in Basketball Players: A Systematic Review

Younes-Egana, Omar, Mielgo-Ayuso, Juan, Stojanovic, Marko D. M., Bird, Stephen P. and Calleja Gonzalez, Julio. 2023. "Effectiveness of Eccentric Overload Training in Basketball Players: A Systematic Review ." Journal of Human Kinetics. 88, p. 243–257. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/167469

Telehealth-supervised exercise in systemic lupus erythematosus: A pilot study

Frade, Stephanie, O'Neill, Sean, Walsh, Samantha, Campbell, Chloe, Greene, David, Bird, Stephen P. and Cameron, Melainie. 2023. "Telehealth-supervised exercise in systemic lupus erythematosus: A pilot study." Lupus. 32 (4), pp. 508-520. https://doi.org/10.1177/09612033231157073

A commentary of factors related to player availability and its influence on performance in elite team sports

Calleja-González, Julio, Mallo, Javier, Cos, Francesc, Sampaio, Jaime, Jones, Margaret T., Marqués-Jiménez, Diego, Mielgo-Ayuso, Juan, Freitas, Tomás T., Alcaraz, Pedro E., Vilamitjana, Javier, Ibañez, Sergio J., Cuzzolin, Francesco, Terrados, Nicolás, Bird, Stephen P., Zubillaga, Asier, Huyghe, Thomas, Jukic, Igor, Lorenzo, Alberto, Loturco, Irineu, ..., Lago-Peñas, Carlos. 2023. "A commentary of factors related to player availability and its influence on performance in elite team sports." Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 4, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.1077934

The Recovery Umbrella in the World of Elite Sport: Do Not Forget the Coaching and Performance Staff

Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio, Bird, Stephen P., Huyghe, Thomas, Jukic, Igor, Cuzzolin, Francesco, Cos, Francesco, Marques-Jimenez, Diego, Milanovic, Luka, Sampaio, Jaime, Lopez-Laval, Isaac, Ostojic, Sergej M., Jones, Margaret T., Alcaraz, Pedro E., Schelling, Xavi, Delextrat, Anne, Singh, Meeta, Charest, Jonathan, Freitas, Tomas T., Ronda, Lorena Torres, ..., McLellan, Chris. 2021. "The Recovery Umbrella in the World of Elite Sport: Do Not Forget the Coaching and Performance Staff." Sports. 9 (12), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports9120169

Remuneration Guidelines for Strength and Conditioning Coaches within Universities in the United Kingdom: International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) Position Statement

Langford, Andrew, Flannagan, Aden and Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "Remuneration Guidelines for Strength and Conditioning Coaches within Universities in the United Kingdom: International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) Position Statement." International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 1 (1), pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v1i1.60

Sports science: Game ready warm-up

Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "Sports science: Game ready warm-up." Basketball NSW Huddle Up Newsletter. 5 (February), pp. 6-7.

The Importance of In-Season Strength and Power Training in Football Athletes: A Brief Review and Recommendations

Yu, Liang, Altieri, Claudio, Bird, Stephen P., Corcoran, Glenn and Jiuxiang, Gao. 2021. "The Importance of In-Season Strength and Power Training in Football Athletes: A Brief Review and Recommendations." International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 1 (1), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.vi0.23

Let’s Play Ball: COVID-19 Graduated Return to Play Guidlelines

Bird, Stephen P., Bouaaphone, Anousith, Osborne, Hamish, Downer, Mel and McLellan, Chris. 2022. "Let’s Play Ball: COVID-19 Graduated Return to Play Guidlelines." British Journal of Sports Medicine.

How Sleep Affects Recovery and Performance in Basketball: A Systematic Review

Ochoa-Lacar, Javier, Singh, Meeta, Bird, Stephen P., Charest, Jonathan, Huyghe, Thomas and Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio. 2022. "How Sleep Affects Recovery and Performance in Basketball: A Systematic Review." Brain Sciences. 12 (11), pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12111570

Food and nutrition for enhancing muscle mass and performance

Bird, Stephen P.. 2022. "Food and nutrition for enhancing muscle mass and performance." 2nd IPB International Conference on Nutrition and Food (ICNF 2022). Bogor, Indonesia 17 - 18 Nov 2022 Bogor, Indonesia.

From the ESSA Medal to Olympic Gold: Journey of a Sports Scientist

Bird, Stephen P.. 2022. "From the ESSA Medal to Olympic Gold: Journey of a Sports Scientist." Exercise and Sport Science Australia Virtual Conference: Research to Practice. Hamilton, Australia 19 - 21 May 2022 Hamilton, Australia.

Isokinetic strength and power of female field hockey players

Kusnanik, Nining W., Wijaya, Fransisca J. M., Wulandari, Fifit Y. and Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "Isokinetic strength and power of female field hockey players." International Joint Conference on Science and Engineering (IJCSE 2021). Surabaya, Indonesia 14 Oct 2021 Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.2991/aer.k.211215.013

Movement Competency Screens Can Be Reliable In Clinical Practice By A Single Rater Using The Composite Score

Mann, Kerry J., O'Dwyer, Nicholas, Bruton, Michaela R., Bird, Stephen P. and Edwards, Suzi. 2022. "Movement Competency Screens Can Be Reliable In Clinical Practice By A Single Rater Using The Composite Score." International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 17 (4), pp. 593-604.

Basketball New Zealand Infographic: six daily habits to assist junior athletes promote recovery and performance

Cox, Kylie and Bird, Stephen P.. 2022. Basketball New Zealand Infographic: six daily habits to assist junior athletes promote recovery and performance. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Sleep and Athletes

Singh, Meeta, Bird, Stephen P., Charest, Jonathan and Workings, Michael. 2022. "Sleep and Athletes." Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 30 (1), pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otsm.2022.150897

A single online education session improves menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive knowledge in elite female basketball players and their support staff

Larsen, B., Minahan, C., McLay-Cooke, R., Cox, K. and Bird, S.. 2022. "A single online education session improves menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive knowledge in elite female basketball players and their support staff." New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine. 49 (1), pp. 16-22.

Exploring the power clean

Huyghe, Thomas, Goriss, Brent, DeLosAngeles, Ernest and Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "Exploring the power clean." International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 1, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v1i1.95

Managing multiple athletes in the weight room: session planning for large groups

Bird, Stephen P., Corcoran, Glenn and Martin, Rick. 2021. "Managing multiple athletes in the weight room: session planning for large groups." 2021 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning . Gold Coast, Australia 05 - 07 Nov 2021 Australia.

How Can Technology Impact the Coaching Process and The Importance of Assessments in Performance Programs?

Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "How Can Technology Impact the Coaching Process and The Importance of Assessments in Performance Programs?" 4th Annual Basketball New Zealand National Coaches Conference. Hamilton, New Zealand 22 - 24 Jan 2021

Acceptability, Compliance, and Safety of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cachectic Participants Continuing Compassionate Access in the ACCeRT Clinical Study

Rogers, Elaine S., Sasidharan, Rita, Sequeira, Graeme M., Wood, Matthew R., Bird, Stephen P., Keogh, Justin W. L., Arroll, Bruce, Stewart, Joanna and MacLeod, Roderick D.. 2022. "Acceptability, Compliance, and Safety of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cachectic Participants Continuing Compassionate Access in the ACCeRT Clinical Study." Journal of Health Science and Medical Research. 40 (3), pp. 335-347. https://doi.org/10.31584/jhsmr.2021842

Are you game ready?

Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "Are you game ready?" Toowoomba Grammar School Rugby Newsletter. 17 July 2021 (1), pp. 3-4.

Sleep within the NBA bubble: the impact of COVID on sleep & mental health

Bird, Stephen P., Singh, Meeta, Charest, Jonathan, Huyghe, Thomas and Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio. 2021. "Sleep within the NBA bubble: the impact of COVID on sleep & mental health ." British Journal of Sports Medicine. 16 June 2021.

From the National Basketball Association to the National Hockey League: a parallel problem exists

Singh, Meeta, Bird, Stephen P., Charest, Jonathan, Huyghe, Thomas and Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio. 2021. "From the National Basketball Association to the National Hockey League: a parallel problem exists." The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 17 (4), pp. 863-864. https://doi.org/10.5664/JCSM.9124

The role of performance science in athlete health and wellbeing

Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "The role of performance science in athlete health and wellbeing." Ipswich Jets Athlete Wellbeing Day (2021). Ipswich, Australia 28 Feb 2021

Sports science: recovery in basketball

Bird, Stephen P. and Mihajlovic, Mladen. 2021. "Sports science: recovery in basketball." EuroLeague Players' Association (ELPA) Performance International Congress 2021. Hamburg, Frankfurt 29 May 2021

The underpinning factors of NBA game-play performance: a systematic review (2001-2020)

Huyghe, Thomas, Alcaraz, Pedro E., Calleja Gonzalez, Julio and Bird, Stephen P.. 2022. "The underpinning factors of NBA game-play performance: a systematic review (2001-2020)." The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 50 (2), pp. 94-122. https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.2021.1896957

Basketball New Zealand infographic: how performance science technology can impact the coaching process

Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. Basketball New Zealand infographic: how performance science technology can impact the coaching process. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Basketball New Zealand infographic: female athlete health - Part 2: hormonal contraceptives: what are the options?

Larsen, Brianna and Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. Basketball New Zealand infographic: female athlete health - Part 2: hormonal contraceptives: what are the options? Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Impact of COVID-19 on Athlete Mental Health – Strategies to Promote Emotional Wellness

Bird, Stephen P.. 2021. "Impact of COVID-19 on Athlete Mental Health – Strategies to Promote Emotional Wellness." International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 1 (1), pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v1i1.33

Urgent wake up call for the National Basketball Association

Singh, Meeta, Bird, Stephen, Charest, Jonathan, Huyghe, Thomas and Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio. 2021. "Urgent wake up call for the National Basketball Association." The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 17 (2), pp. 243-248. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.8938

Basketball New Zealand infographic: female athlete health - understanding your menstrual cycle: what’s normal, what’s not?

Larsen, Brianna and Bird, Stephen. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: female athlete health - understanding your menstrual cycle: what’s normal, what’s not? Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Basketball New Zealand infographic: immune health: avoiding infection and maintaining immune health in athletes

Bird, Stephen P.. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: immune health: avoiding infection and maintaining immune health in athletes. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

On-field conditioning for large groups: the forgotten aspect in strength and conditioning

Bird, Stephen P. and Corcoran, Glenn. 2020. "On-field conditioning for large groups: the forgotten aspect in strength and conditioning." 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning. Gold Coast, Australia 19 - 21 Nov 2020 Beenleigh, QLD, Australia.

Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool Following Eccentric Exercise: Potential Mechanisms Underpinning Changes in Jump Performance

Drinkwater, Eric J., Latella, Christopher, Wilsmore, Christopher, Bird, Stephen P. and Skein, Melissa. 2019. "Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool Following Eccentric Exercise: Potential Mechanisms Underpinning Changes in Jump Performance." Frontiers in Physiology. 10, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00768

Effect of Reactive Agility Training Drills on Speed and Agility in Indonesian University Students

Kusnanik, Nining W., Widiyanto, Wahyu E. and Bird, Stephen P.. 2019. "Effect of Reactive Agility Training Drills on Speed and Agility in Indonesian University Students." Journal of Social Sciences Research. 5 (8), pp. 1272-1275.

Movement demands and running intensities of semi-professional rugby league players in a 9’s tournament

Inglis, Paul and Bird, Stephen P.. 2017. "Movement demands and running intensities of semi-professional rugby league players in a 9’s tournament." Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 16 (1), pp. 22-26.

The role of the trunk control in athletic performance of a reactive change-of-direction task

Edwards, Suzi, Austin, Aaron and Bird, Stephen P.. 2017. "The role of the trunk control in athletic performance of a reactive change-of-direction task." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 31 (1), pp. 126-139. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001488

Current issues affecting strength and conditioning coaches: professional standards, coaching structures, mentorships and remuneration guidelines

Bird, Stephen P. and Mitchell, John. 2019. "Current issues affecting strength and conditioning coaches: professional standards, coaching structures, mentorships and remuneration guidelines." Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. 27 (5), pp. 33-37.

National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association (NBSCA) Performance Summit 2019 – Chicago in Review

Bird, Stephen, Huyghe, Thomas and DeLosAngeles, Ernest. 2019. "National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association (NBSCA) Performance Summit 2019 – Chicago in Review." NSCA Coach. 6 (4), pp. 18-29.

When winning matters: lessons learned from sport's elite

Beveridge, Rob and Bird, Stephen P.. Salmon, James (ed.) 2020. When winning matters: lessons learned from sport's elite. Diamond Creek, Victoria Australia. Ultimate World Publishing.

Resistance training for children and youth: a position stand from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) (Original publication 2007, updated March 2017)

Wilson, Greg, Bird, Stephen P., O'Connor, Donna and Jones, Julian. 2017. Resistance training for children and youth: a position stand from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) (Original publication 2007, updated March 2017). Helensvale, Queensland, Australia. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

Basketball New Zealand guidelines: safe return to training for players in preparation for a condensed National Basketball League season following Covid-19 restrictions

Bird, Stephen P., Osborne, Hamish, King, Leonard, Belles, Lidia, Nolan, Emily and McLellan, Chris. 2020. "Basketball New Zealand guidelines: safe return to training for players in preparation for a condensed National Basketball League season following Covid-19 restrictions." New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine. 47 (1), pp. 49-53.

Basketball New Zealand infographic: return to training 50-30-20-10 rule [for basketball players]

Bird, Stephen and Donaghy, Michael. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: return to training 50-30-20-10 rule [for basketball players]. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery points checklist

Bird, Stephen and Donaghy, Michael. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery points checklist. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery benefits

Bird, Stephen and Donaghy, Michael. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery benefits. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Updated protocol and guest participant results from the ACCeRT clinical study

Rogers, Elaine S., Sasidharan, Rita, Sequeira, Graeme M., Wood, Matthew R., Bird, Stephen P., Keogh, Justin W.L., Arroll, Bruce, Stewart, Joanna and MacLeod, Roderick D.. 2020. "Updated protocol and guest participant results from the ACCeRT clinical study." Journal of Basic Research in Medical Sciences. 7 (1), pp. 10-21.

A multi-targeted treatment approch to cancer cachexia: Auckland's Cancer Cachexia evaluating Resistance Training (ACCeRT) trial

Rogers, Elaine S., Sasidharan, Rita, Sequeira, Graeme M., Wood, Matthew R., Bird, Stephen P., Keogh, Justin W.L., Arroll, Bruce, Stewart, Joanna and MacLeod, Roderick D.. 2020. "A multi-targeted treatment approch to cancer cachexia: Auckland's Cancer Cachexia evaluating Resistance Training (ACCeRT) trial." JCSM Rapid Communications. 3 (1), pp. 11-24. https://doi.org/10.1002/rco2.10

Nutritional knowledge of youth academy athletes

Bird, Stephen P. and Rushton, Benjamin D.. 2020. "Nutritional knowledge of youth academy athletes." BMC Nutrition. 6, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-020-00360-9

Podcasts as an eLearning educational tool

Bird, Stephen P.. 2020. "Podcasts as an eLearning educational tool." University of Southern Queensland 25th Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher Group Research Symposium: Uncertain times: Adaptability in the areas of work, study and research. Online 24 Jun 2020

Basketball New Zealand COVID-19 return to training and competition framework: guidelines for safe return to training and competition for coaches and players

King, Leonard, Osborne, Hamish, Bird, Stephen P. and Huyghe, Thomas. 2020. Basketball New Zealand COVID-19 return to training and competition framework: guidelines for safe return to training and competition for coaches and players. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.

Season suspension and summer extension: Unique opportunity for professional team-sport athletes and support staff during and following the COVID-19 crisis

Huyghe, Thomas G., Bird, Stephen P., Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio and Alcaraz, Pedro E.. 2020. "Season suspension and summer extension: Unique opportunity for professional team-sport athletes and support staff during and following the COVID-19 crisis." Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2 (98). https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2020.00098

Welcome to the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal: publishing research with a view to the future

Bird, Stephen P.. 2020. "Welcome to the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal: publishing research with a view to the future." International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal. 1 (1).

Bridging the gap: why strength and conditioning practitioners and researchers should collaborate

Langford, Andrew and Bird, Stephen P.. 2020. "Bridging the gap: why strength and conditioning practitioners and researchers should collaborate." International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal. 1 (1).

Does place of birth affect the anthropometric and performance characteristics of Papua New Guinean athletes

Deakin, G.B., Sciberras, K., Alsop, A. and Bird, S.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), p. 245.

Inclusion of game-based stimulus during resistance training positively influences physical performance in national level handball players.

Madruga-Parera, M., Esteves, P., Fernandes, J.F.T., Beltrán-Garrido, V., Bird, S.P, Leite, N.,, Romero-Rodriguez, D. and Arede, J.. 2024. "Inclusion of game-based stimulus during resistance training positively influences physical performance in national level handball players." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.

Validity and reliability of the VXSport (Omni) device on basketball movement parameters

Smith, H.K., Bird, S.P., Olsen, P., Kavanagh, T. and Hamlin, M. 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.

Development of an International Qualification Framework for the strength and conditioning profession: International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Position Statement.

Langford, A., Flannagan, A., Marchetti, P. and Bird, S.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), pp. e1-5.