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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. The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 78 (Winter). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
Thomas, Gavin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588 (2023) Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy (Book Review). The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 75 (Spring). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
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). The Sport and Exercise Scientist (70). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
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). The Sport and Exercise Scientist (65). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
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). The Sport and Exercise Scientist (66). p. 10. ISSN 1754-3444
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

My Most Viewed As Author

#	Item title
1.	Power of Podcasts (Editorial)	1279	11
2.	The Effect of Secret Clock Manipulation on 10 km Cycle Time Trial Performance.	629	720
3.	Sleep Deprivation: Cytokine and Neuroendocrine Effects on Perception of Effort	489	382
4.	Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training (Book Review)	355	5
5.	The Real Science of Sport Podcast (Podcast Review)	278	4
6.	Women’s Barriers to Becoming and Being a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach	260
7.	Heart Rate Responses of Referees During the 2011 Eurobasket Championship.	258	78
8.	Women’s Barriers to Becoming and Being a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach	248	104
9.	The Effect of Habitual Walking in Minimalist Footwear on Dynamic Balance and Lower Limb Strength	240
10.	Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Kyokushin Karate Athletes	235	9
11.	Validity and Test –retest Reliability of the TIVRE-Basket® Test for the Determination of Aerobic Power in Elite Male Basketball Players	201	162
12.	Interdisciplinary Team Supporting Squash Players to Break the Guinness World Record	191	170
13.	Ice Slurry Ingestion Does Not Enhance Self-paced Intermittent Exercise in the Heat	163	286
14.	Land's End to John o' Groats Cycle Challenge: An overview of the support provided and a qualitative appraisal of its impact	153	8
15.	Physiological Responses to, and Athlete and Coach Perceptions of Exertion During Small-sided Basketball Games	152	358
16.	Application of Sport Science in Kyokushin Karate	151	1
17.	The Guru Performance ‘We Do Science’ Podcast (Podcast Review)	144	2
18.	Pacey Performance Podcast (Podcast Review)	141	1
19.	‘It’s not particularly P.C., you know…’ Women coaches’ performing gender in strength and conditioning	140	163
20.	Walking to Climbing: Supporting a National Three Peaks challenge	140	12
21.	The Sport Psych Show (Podcast Review)	134	2
22.	Supporting Champions Podcast (Podcast Review)	130	4
23.	The First Hurdle: A Guide to Searching, Applying and Interviewing for Jobs in Sports Performance (Book Review)	129	2
24.	The Effects of a Single Night of Complete and Partial Sleep Deprivation on Physical and Cognitive Performance: A Bayesian Analysis	123	1129
25.	Muscoskeletal and Spatio-temporal Gait Changes in Walking After an Eight Weeks Minimalist Footwear Intervention	114	2
26.	High-Performance Training for Sports (Book Review)	107	2
27.	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)	104	244
28.	Independent or Simultaneous Lowering of Core and Skin Temperature Has no Impact on Self‑paced Intermittent Running Performance in Hot Conditions	104	43
29.	The Spatio-Temporal Differences Between Gait Parameters from 8 Weeks Minimalist Footwear Habituation: A Comparison of Three Footwear Conditions	102
30.	Let's Get Physiological (Podcast Review)	101	5
31.	The effect of recovery interval duration on maximal aerobic capacity following 6 weeks of sprint interval training (SIT) in a group of inactive individuals	97	4
32.	RE: Thriving as a female in professional sport	91	4
33.	Experiences and Perceptions of Women Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Scoping Review	89	224
34.	Case study findings of parents' perceived behaviour from a category 5 male youth football academy	89	2
35.	Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy (Book Review)	77
36.	Book Review: VO2 Max Essentials: The comprehensive guide to aerobic fitness, how to improve it, and what it means for health, performance, and longevity	67	87
37.	TOWARDS SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE EDUCATION INFORMED BY SOCIOLOGY	20	1

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