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Gavin Thomas
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Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science
My Latest As Author
Kavaliauskas, M.
,
Lord, R.
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2025)
Shaping the future: Exploring the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) endorsed undergraduate sport and exercise science curricula in the United Kingdom.
Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education., 38 (100596). pp. 1-11. ISSN 1473-8376
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Guinan, J.
,
Lord, R.
and
Molnár, Győző
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672
(2025)
Aspiring Against the Odds: Women Strength and Conditioning Coaches in a Gendered Landscape.
International Review for the Sociology of Sport. pp. 1-23. ISSN Print: 1012-6902 Online: 1461-7218
Scriven, Marc
,
Scriven, Susie
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Beever, Millie
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2025)
Falling with grace: how adapted martial arts techniques are helping seniors stay safe.
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (83). pp. 27-29. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Kavaliauskas, Mykolas
,
Molnár, Győző
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672
and
Lord, R.
(2024)
TOWARDS SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE EDUCATION INFORMED BY SOCIOLOGY.
The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 80 (Summer). pp. 32-34. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2023)
Book Review: VO2 Max Essentials: The comprehensive guide to aerobic fitness, how to improve it, and what it means for health, performance, and longevity.
BASES.
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2023)
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy (Book Review).
BASES.
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Devine, Kathryn
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5785-8652
and
Molnár, Győző
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672
(2022)
Experiences and Perceptions of Women Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Scoping Review.
International Sport Coaching Journal. pp. 1-13. ISSN Print 2328-918X Online 2328-9198
Tagliarini, Mattia
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2022)
Case study findings of parents' perceived behaviour from a category 5 male youth football academy.
The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 72. pp. 12-32. ISSN 1754-3444
Navickaite, Austeja
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2022)
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Kyokushin Karate Athletes.
Strength and Conditioning Journal. ISSN 1524-1602 Online ISSN: 1533-4295
Navickaite, A.
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2022)
Application of Sport Science in Kyokushin Karate.
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (71). pp. 28-29. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2021)
High-Performance Training for Sports (Book Review).
BASES.
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Guinan, Jaime
and
Molnár, Győző
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672
(2021)
‘It’s not particularly P.C., you know…’ Women coaches’ performing gender in strength and conditioning.
Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 29 (2). pp. 106-116. ISSN 1063-6161 (print) 1938-1581 (eISSN)
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2021)
RE: Thriving as a female in professional sport.
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (68). p. 7. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Songsorn, P.
,
Gorman, A.
,
Brackenridge, B.
,
Cullen, Tom
,
Fitzpatrick, B.L.
,
Metcalfe, R.
and
Vollaard, N.
(2020)
Reducing training frequency from 3 or 4 sessions/week to 2 sessions/week does not attenuate improvements in maximal aerobic capacity with reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training (REHIT).
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 45 (6). pp. 683-685. ISSN 1715-5312 Online: 1715-5320
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Shaw, M.
(2020)
Let's Get Physiological (Podcast Review).
The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 66. p. 12. ISSN 1754-3444
Cullen, Tom
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Wadley, Alex
(2020)
Sleep Deprivation: Cytokine and Neuroendocrine Effects on Perception of Effort.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52 (4). pp. 909-918. ISSN Print: 0195-9131 Online: 1530-0315
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Shaw, Matthew
(2020)
The Sport Psych Show (Podcast Review).
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (63). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Cook, Matthew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566
,
Duncan, Benedict
,
Bevins, Joe
,
Corbett, Mark
and
Warren, M.
(2020)
Land's End to John o' Groats Cycle Challenge: An overview of the support provided and a qualitative appraisal of its impact.
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (63). pp. 20-21. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2020)
Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training (Book Review).
BASES.
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2020)
The First Hurdle: A Guide to Searching, Applying and Interviewing for Jobs in Sports Performance (Book Review).
BASES.
Shaw, M.
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2019)
The Real Science of Sport Podcast (Podcast Review).
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (62). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
Cullen, Tom
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Wadley, A.
and
Myers, T.
(2019)
The Effects of a Single Night of Complete and Partial Sleep Deprivation on Physical and Cognitive Performance: A Bayesian Analysis.
Journal of Sports Sciences, 37 (23). pp. 2726-2734. ISSN 1466-447X
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Cullen, Tom
,
Davies, Matthew
,
Hetherton, Connor
,
Duncan, Benedict
and
Gerrett, N.
(2019)
Independent or Simultaneous Lowering of Core and Skin Temperature Has no Impact on Self‑paced Intermittent Running Performance in Hot Conditions.
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 119 (8). pp. 1841-1853. ISSN Print: 1439-6319 Online: 1439-6327
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Shaw, M.
(2019)
Supporting Champions Podcast (Podcast Review).
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (60). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
Shaw, Matthew
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2019)
Pacey Performance Podcast (Podcast Review).
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (60). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
Guinan, Jaime
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Molnar, Gyozo
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672
(2019)
Women’s Barriers to Becoming and Being a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach.
In: Women in Sport and Exercise 2019 Conference: Pushing the Boundaries, 11th - 12th June 2019, St Mary's University, Twickenham. (Unpublished)
Price, Megan
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2019)
The effect of recovery interval duration on maximal aerobic capacity following 6 weeks of sprint interval training (SIT) in a group of inactive individuals.
In: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference 2019, 17th - 18th April 2019, University of Dundee and Abertay University, Dundee. (Unpublished)
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Shaw, M.
(2019)
Power of Podcasts (Editorial).
The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 59. p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Shaw, M.
(2019)
The Guru Performance ‘We Do Science’ Podcast (Podcast Review).
The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 61. p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
Guinan, Jaime
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Molnar, Gyozo
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672
(2018)
Women’s Barriers to Becoming and Being a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach.
In: Eighth Biennial Appearance Matters Conference, 12th - 14th June 2018, The Assembly Rooms, Bath, United Kingdom. (Unpublished)
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Cook, Matthew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566
(2018)
Walking to Climbing: Supporting a National Three Peaks challenge.
The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 58. pp. 26-27. ISSN 1754-3444
Vaquera, Alejandro
,
Suárez-Iglesias, D.
,
Guiu, X.
,
Barroso, R.
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Renfree, Andrew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9039-8574
(2018)
Physiological Responses to, and Athlete and Coach Perceptions of Exertion During Small-sided Basketball Games.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32 (10). pp. 2949-2953. ISSN 1064-8011 Online: 1533-4287
Gerrett, Nicola
,
Jackson, Sarah
,
Yates, James
and
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
(2016)
Ice Slurry Ingestion Does Not Enhance Self-paced Intermittent Exercise in the Heat.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 27 (11). pp. 1202-1212. ISSN Online: 1600-0838
Vaquera, Alejandro
,
Villa, J.G.
,
Morante, J.C.
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Renfree, Andrew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9039-8574
and
Peters, D.M.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7873-7737
(2016)
Validity and Test –retest Reliability of the TIVRE-Basket® Test for the Determination of Aerobic Power in Elite Male Basketball Players.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30 (2). pp. 584-587. ISSN Print: 1064-8011 Online: 1533-4287
Gerrett, Nicola
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Lambeth-Mansell, Annie
and
Rhoden, Clare
(2015)
Interdisciplinary Team Supporting Squash Players to Break the Guinness World Record.
Sport and Exercise Scientist, 46. pp. 10-11. ISSN 1754-3444
Gravestock, Helen
,
Corbett, Mark
,
Griffiths, Lisa
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7748-0829
,
Mizen, Ross
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Eastough, Daniel
(2014)
The Spatio-Temporal Differences Between Gait Parameters from 8 Weeks Minimalist Footwear Habituation: A Comparison of Three Footwear Conditions.
In: The 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2nd - 5th July 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Unpublished)
Gravestock, Helen
,
Griffiths, Lisa
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7748-0829
,
Corbett, Mark
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Mizen, Ross
and
Eastough, Daniel
(2014)
Muscoskeletal and Spatio-temporal Gait Changes in Walking After an Eight Weeks Minimalist Footwear Intervention.
In: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Biomechanics Interest Group, 11th April 2014, Manchester Metropolitan University. (Unpublished)
Griffiths, Lisa
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7748-0829
,
Eastough, Daniel
,
Gravestock, Helen
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
Mizen, R.
and
Horne, S.
(2014)
The Effect of Habitual Walking in Minimalist Footwear on Dynamic Balance and Lower Limb Strength.
In: The 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2nd - 5th July 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Unpublished)
Vaquera, Alejandro
,
Renfree, Andrew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9039-8574
,
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
,
St Clair Gibson, Alan
and
Calleja-Gonzalez, J.
(2014)
Heart Rate Responses of Referees During the 2011 Eurobasket Championship.
Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 9 (1). pp. 43-48. ISSN 1988-5202
Thomas, Gavin
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588
and
Renfree, Andrew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9039-8574
(2010)
The Effect of Secret Clock Manipulation on 10 km Cycle Time Trial Performance.
International Journal of Arts and Sciences, 3 (9). pp. 193-202. ISSN 1944-6934
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Sleep Deprivation: Cytokine and Neuroendocrine Effects on Perception of Effort
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Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training (Book Review)
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Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Kyokushin Karate Athletes
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Women’s Barriers to Becoming and Being a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach
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The Real Science of Sport Podcast (Podcast Review)
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Women’s Barriers to Becoming and Being a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach
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Heart Rate Responses of Referees During the 2011 Eurobasket Championship.
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Application of Sport Science in Kyokushin Karate
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The Effect of Habitual Walking in Minimalist Footwear on Dynamic Balance and Lower Limb Strength
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‘It’s not particularly P.C., you know…’ Women coaches’ performing gender in strength and conditioning
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Validity and Test –retest Reliability of the TIVRE-Basket® Test for the Determination of Aerobic Power in Elite Male Basketball Players
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Interdisciplinary Team Supporting Squash Players to Break the Guinness World Record
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Land's End to John o' Groats Cycle Challenge: An overview of the support provided and a qualitative appraisal of its impact
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High-Performance Training for Sports (Book Review)
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Walking to Climbing: Supporting a National Three Peaks challenge
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Ice Slurry Ingestion Does Not Enhance Self-paced Intermittent Exercise in the Heat
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The Guru Performance ‘We Do Science’ Podcast (Podcast Review)
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The Effects of a Single Night of Complete and Partial Sleep Deprivation on Physical and Cognitive Performance: A Bayesian Analysis
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Physiological Responses to, and Athlete and Coach Perceptions of Exertion During Small-sided Basketball Games
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Book Review: VO2 Max Essentials: The comprehensive guide to aerobic fitness, how to improve it, and what it means for health, performance, and longevity
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Pacey Performance Podcast (Podcast Review)
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Reducing training frequency from 3 or 4 sessions/week to 2 sessions/week does not attenuate improvements in maximal aerobic capacity with reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training (REHIT)
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The Sport Psych Show (Podcast Review)
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The First Hurdle: A Guide to Searching, Applying and Interviewing for Jobs in Sports Performance (Book Review)
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Experiences and Perceptions of Women Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Scoping Review
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Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy (Book Review)
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Muscoskeletal and Spatio-temporal Gait Changes in Walking After an Eight Weeks Minimalist Footwear Intervention
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The effect of recovery interval duration on maximal aerobic capacity following 6 weeks of sprint interval training (SIT) in a group of inactive individuals
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Supporting Champions Podcast (Podcast Review)
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Independent or Simultaneous Lowering of Core and Skin Temperature Has no Impact on Self‑paced Intermittent Running Performance in Hot Conditions
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The Spatio-Temporal Differences Between Gait Parameters from 8 Weeks Minimalist Footwear Habituation: A Comparison of Three Footwear Conditions
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Case study findings of parents' perceived behaviour from a category 5 male youth football academy
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Let's Get Physiological (Podcast Review)
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TOWARDS SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE EDUCATION INFORMED BY SOCIOLOGY
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Falling with grace: how adapted martial arts techniques are helping seniors stay safe
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Aspiring Against the Odds: Women Strength and Conditioning Coaches in a Gendered Landscape
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