School of Human Movement Studies

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Dr Stephen BirdDr Stephen Bird

BHMvt(Hons) CSturt, PhD CSturt
AEP, CSCS, RNutr

Senior Lecturer - Exercise Rehabilitation
Course Coordinator: Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation)
http://www.csu.edu.au/study/education-courses/rehabilitation/

Telephone: +61 02 6338 4155
Fax:02 6338 4065
Email: sbird@csu.edu.au

Profile

Academic Qualifications

2003-2005:
Doctor of Philosophy, Exercise Physiology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst NSW, Australia
Thesis Title: Influence of nutritive interventions on biochemical signals and markers of myofibrillar protein degradation following acute and chronic resistance exercise in untrained men

2002:
Bachelor of Human Movement (Honours) Class 1, Exercise Science, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst NSW, Australia.
Thesis Title: Effect of circadian rhythm on hormonal response patterns during and following a single weight lifting session

1999-2001:
Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise Science), Charles Sturt University, Bathurst NSW, Australia.

Scholarships,Awards and Grants

Research

Dr Bird’s research examines the practical application of strength and conditioning methods and nutritional supplementation strategies aimed at improving health and/or sports performance. Specifically, this research investigates the anabolic potential of such strategies in developing functional performance, improved muscular recovery, and nutrient/gene interactions associated with;

 

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Teaching

Professional Service

Director, WRAS Strength and Conditioning Insternship Program

Dr. Bird is the director of the WRAS Strength and Conditioning Internship (SCI) program. This joint initiative between the School of Human Movement Studies and the Western Region Academy of Sport shall offer SHMS students placement in the WRAS SCI program. The WRAS SCI program aims to provide S&C interns with scientific knowledge and programming expertise that enable athletes to train systematically and safely to improve sports performance and reduce the risk of injury. The interns shall provide individualised strength and conditioning programs for WRAS squad athletes. Completion of the WRAS SCI program shall provide successful candidates with proficiency skills and knowledge required as an early career strength and conditioning professional. Interns will be required to complete 360 hours of professional placement, during which, they shall develop advanced planning and coaching of physical skills such as lifting, stretching and conditioning techniques. WRAS SC interns may be eligible for accreditation under the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Professional Structure Intern scheme.

Publications

Top 5 Publications

  1. Bird, S.P.  Tarpenning, K.M., & Marino, F.E. (2005). Designing resistance exercise programs to enhance muscular fitness: A review of the acute programs variables. Sports Medicine. 35(10):841-851. (ERA ranking: A*; IF = 3.018; Citations 68) PubMed
  2. Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M., & Marino, F.E. (2006). Independent and combined effects of liquid carbohydrate/essential amino acid ingestion on hormonal and muscular adaptations following resistance training in untrained men. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 97(2):225-238. (ERA ranking: A; IF= 1.93; Citations 47)  PubMed
  3. Bird, S.P., & Barrington-Higgs, B. (2010). Exercise highlight: Exploring the deadlift. Strength and Conditioning Journal 32(2), 46-51. (ERA ranking: C; IF= 0.205). Most viewed online article SCJ April, 2010. Featured article by publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins as 'Hot topic your peers are reading'.  Free Access
  4. Bird, S.P., & Cannon, J. (2006). The role of resistance exercise in chronic disease: Prescription guidelines and application in clinical practice. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 18(4):317-342. Invited critical review. Abstract
  5. Cannon, J., & Bird, S.P. (2009). Resistance training for musculoskeletal health and the prevention of disability in postmenopausal women. In H. T. Benninghouse & A. G. Rosset (Eds.), Women and Aging: New Research (pp. 239-279). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. Invited book chapter.  Nova Publishers

Top 5 Conference Papers

  1. Bird, S.P., Cannon, J., Tassoni, D., & Cameron-Smith, D. (2010). Influence of resistance exercise and carbohydrate/essential amino acid supplementation on ubiquitin proteasome component genes.. Proceedings of the 4th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference and the 6th Sports Dietitians Australia Update. pp.42.
  2. Bird, S.P. (2008). Nutritional knowledge of professional rugby league players (NRL). Proceedings of 3rd Football Australasia Conference. pp. 31.
  3. Bird, S.P. (2008). Exercise physiology: Current trends in enhancing athletic performance. Proceedings of Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 11(6):S18.
  4. Bird, S.P., & Marino F.E. (2006). Effect of mixed nutrient ingestion on muscular responses to resistance training. Proceedings of the 2nd Australian Association of Exercise and Sport Science Conference and the 4th Sports Dietitians Australia Update. pp.52.
  5. Bird, S.P., Marino, F.E., & Tarpenning, K.M. (2005). The ‘anti-catabolic’ effect: CHO/EEA ingestion and resistance exercise. Proceedings of Exercise, Muscle and Metabolism Conference. pp.28.

Top 5 Professional Industry Reports

  1. Bird, S.P. (2009). The effect of multi-nutrient supplementation on exercise, performance and recovery: Research consultancy report for Musashi Performance Nutrition.
  2. Duffield, R., & Bird, S.P. (2009). The effect of compression garments on performance and physiological responses to combat-sport sparring in the heat: Research consultancy report for Slazenger.
  3. Bird, S.P. (2009). Program Atlet Andalan Physical Preparation and Sport Science. SEA Games XXV/2009, Laos, Vientiane. Consultancy report for State Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs, Republic of Indonesia.
  4. Bird, S.P. (2008). Strength and Conditioning Summary and Recommendations: Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing China. Consultancy report for Komite Olympiade Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia.
  5. Bird, S.P. (2008). Pekan Olah Raga Nasional (PON) XVII/2008 Pre-Olympic Evaluation. Consultancy report for Komite Olympiade Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia.

 

 

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