School of Human Movement Studies

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Dr Stephen BirdDr Stephen Bird

BHMvt(Hons) CSturt, PhD CSturt,
MAAESS AEP

Lecturer - Exercise 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.

Professional Membership:

Professional Boards and Committees

Editorial Responsibilities

Invited reviewer:

Associate Editor:

Scholarships,Awards and Grants

2006 -Inaugural AAESS Medal

2006 - Centre for Research and Graduate Training Writing-up Award

2005 - National Strength and Conditioning Association Graduate Research Award

2005 - MitchellSearch Grant

2004 - International Society for Chronobiology Scholar Award

2003 - Australian Postgraduate Award

2002 - Foundation Scholarship

Academic Employment History

2002 - Present:

Institution:

Subjects Taught:

1999 - 2006

Institution: Personal and Community Services Section, Western Institute of TAFE Bathurst, NSW, 2795.

Subjects Taught

Strength and Conditioning (Beginner and Intermediate);

Personal Training

Research

Resistance Exercise and Nutrition Research

Focuses on the interactions between resistance exercise (weight training), nutritive intervention (CHO/EAA ingestion), biochemical signals (hormonal response), and modification of molecular programming (genetic expression), following resistance exercise, as there is little information regarding hormonal and nutritional regulation of proteolytic pathways. The principal purpose of the ENRG is to examine and describe whether the modification of biochemical signals (hormonal response) via nutritive interventions (CHO, EAA, PRO or a combinations) can further modify molecular programming (genetic expression), and positively impact the skeletal muscle hypertrophic adaptation to resistance training.

Accordingly, such research will attempt to improve our understanding of the physiological response(s) associated with nutrient status; hormonal action; and genetic programming, as to date, no research has examined the independent or synergistic effect of CHO/EAA nutritive interventions during an acute bout of resistance exercise and chronic resistance training with respect to the mechanism(s) responsible for protein turnover. Elucidating the role of nutritive interventions on post-prandial and exercise-induced biochemical responses is warranted as the anabolic and catabolic hormonal milieu plays a significant role in regulating metabolic balance during resistance exercise. Blocking or inhibiting catabolic mediators (signals activating the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway) may favour the conservation of myofibrillar protein, thereby enhancing skeletal muscle growth by suppressing mechanism(s) responsible for protein degradation.

 

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Teaching

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 a ccreditation under the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Professional Structure Intern scheme.

Publications

(i) Refereed Journal Articles

Bird, S.P. Cannon, J. 2006, Invited critical review: 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

Bird,, S.P. Nutritive interventions and resistance exercise: Considerations for strength and power athletes. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (in review).

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.

Bird, S.PTarpenning, K.M. Marino, F.E. 2006, Effects of liquid carbohydrate/essential amino acid ingestion on acute hormonal response during a single bout of resistance exercise in untrained men. Nutrition. 22(4):367-375.

Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M. Marino, F.E. 2006, Liquid carbohydrate/essential amino acid ingestion during a short-term bout of resistance exercise suppresses myofibrillar protein degradation. Metabolism. 55(5): 570-577.

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.

Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M. 2004, Influence of circadian time structure on acute hormonal responses to a single bout of heavy-resistance exercise in weight-trained men. Chronobiology International. 21(1):127-142.

Bird, S.P.2003, Oral creatine supplementation and exercise performance: A brief review. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 2(4):123-132.

Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M. 2003, Effect of circadian rhythm on testosterone and cortisol response to a single bout of heavy resistance exercise in young men. Chronobiology International. 20(6): 1169-1171.

ii) Conference Presentations

Bird, S.P.Marino F.E. 2006, Effect of mixed nutrient ingestion on muscular responses to resistance training. Australian Association of Exercise and Sport Science Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bird, S.P. 2006, Wake up and grow. International Fitness Convention and Expo, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Bird, S.P.2006, Nutritive interventions and muscle growth. International Fitness Convention and Expo, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bird, S.P.Marino, F.E. Tarpenning, K.M. 2005, The 'anti-catabolic' effect: CHO/EEA ingestion and resistance exercise. Exercise, Muscle and Metabolism Conference,Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

Bird, S.P.Tarpenning, K.M. Marino, F.E. 2005, Carbohydrate-induced blunting of cortisol release suppresses 3-methylhistidine excretion following resistance exercise in untrained men. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference and Exhibition. Las Vegas, NV, USA.

Bird, S.P.Tarpenning, K.M. Marino, F.E. 2005, Liquid carbohydrate ingestion during an acute bout of heavy-resistance exercise blunts exercise-induced cortisol secretion in untrained young men. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference and Exhibition. Las Vegas, NV, USA

Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M. Marino, F.E. 2005, Acute hormonal responses during a single bout of resistance exercise following liquid CHO/EAA ingestion. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Bird, S.P.2005, Nutrient timing and muscle growth. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference and Trade Show. Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.

Smith, L. Tarpenning, K.M.Bird, S.P. 2004, The use of open vs. closed kinetic chain exercises in the prediction and assessment of single and repeated sprint ability. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Alice Springs, NT, Australia.

Tarpenning, K.M. Bird, S.P. 2004, Carbohydrate-induced blunting of cortisol release attenuates muscle breakdown. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Alice Springs, NT, Australia.

Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M. 2003, Effect of time-of-day on hormonal response to weight-lifting exercise. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Canberra, ACT, Australia.

Bird, S.P. 2003, Harnessing Hormones. International Fitness Convention and Expo, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

iii) Refereed Abstracts


Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M. 2005, Carbohydrate-induced blunting of cortisol release suppresses 3-methylhistidine excretion following resistance exercise in untrained men. Proceedings of National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. pp.794.

Bird, S.P.Tarpenning, K.M. 2005, Liquid carbohydrate ingestion during an acute bout of heavy-resistance exercise blunts exercise-induced cortisol secretion in untrained young men. Proceedings of National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. pp.806.

Bird, S.P.Tarpenning, K.M. 2005, Acute hormonal responses during a single bout of resistance exercise following liquid CHO/EAA ingestion.

Proceedings of Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 8(4):S133.

Smith, L. Tarpenning, K.M. Bird, S.P. 2004, The use of open vs. closed kinetic chain exercises in the prediction and assessment of single and repeated sprint ability. Proceedings of Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 7(4):S167.

Bird, S.P. Tarpenning, K.M. 2003, Effect of time-of-day on hormonal response to weight-lifting exercise.Proceedings of Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 6(4):S29.

(iv) Professional Service Publications

Bird, S.P.2006, Don't recover and your performance will suffer. WRAS Sporting Spirit, viewed 20 Sept 2006, http://www.wras.org.au/newsletter/sportingspirit-05-2006-06-23.pdf

Bird, S.P.2006, Research Corner: Creatine Supplementation: Side Affects. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 21 Sept 2006 http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=2643

Bird, S.P.2006, Its all about educating strength can conditioning coaches. WRAS Sporting Spirit, viewed 15 Feb 2006, http://www.wras.org.au/newsletter/sportingspirit-03-2006-03-31.pdf

Bird, S.P.2006, Resistance training and the young athlete. WRAS Sporting Spirit, 10 February, viewed 15 Feb 2006, http://www.wras.org.au/newsletter/sportingspirit-02-2006-02-10.pdf

Bird, S.P.2003, Rate coding and motor unit recruitment. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 16 Sept 2006, http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=1990

Bird, S.P.2003, Research Corner: Romanian Vs. Stiff legged deadlift. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 16 Sept 2006, http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=1900

Bird, S.P.2002, Research Corner: Respiratory compensation rate. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 16 Sept 2006, http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=1889

Bird, S.P.2002, Research Corner: Migraines and exercise. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 16 Sept 2006, http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=1869

Bird, S.P.2002, Sports performance analysis: 100m Sprint. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 16 Sept 2006, http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=1432

Bird, S.P.2002, Effects of oral creatine supplementation on sports performance. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 2 Jul 2006 http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=1422

Bird, S.P. 2002, Qualitative analysis of the snatch. Personal Training on the Net, viewed 16 Sept 2006, http://www.ptonthenet.com/displayarticle.aspx?ArticleID=1409

Professional Service

Presentations

Bird, S.P. 2006, Core conditioning: Let's get to the core of the matter. Western Region Academy of Sport Regional Athlete Coaches Education Seminar Series, Bathurst, Lithgow, Orange, NSW, Australia.

Bird, S.P.2006, Recovery strategies: Methods to boost recovery. Western Region Academy of Sport Regional Athlete Coaches Education Seminar Series, Bathurst, Lithgow, Orange, NSW, Australia.

Bird, S.P.2005, Flexibility training: Let's get loose. Western Region Academy of Sport Regional Athlete Coaches Education Seminar Series, Bathurst, Lithgow, Orange, NSW, Australia.

Bird, S.P.2004, Training methods to enhance performance. Western Region Academy of Sport Regional Athlete Coaches Education Seminar Series, Bathurst, Lithgow, Orange, NSW, Australia.

Bird, S.P.2004, Fitness testings: What's it all about? Western Region Academy of Sport Regional Athlete Coaches Education Seminar Series, Bathurst, Lithgow, Orange, NSW, Australia.

(vi) Media Credits

Dr. Birds' research, articles or quotes have appeared in:

 

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