Stephen Cooper

Research output

Research output per year 1991 2005 2007 2011 2012 2015 2018 2020 2024 2024

• 55 Article
• 4 Review article
• 1 Chapter

Research output per year

Research output per year

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• 2024

  High-Intensity Accelerations and Decelerations During Intercounty Camogie Match Play

  Duggan, J. D., Byrne, P. J., Malone, S., Cooper, S.-M. & Moody, J., 4 Sept 2024, In: Sports Health.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Kinetic Predictors of Weightlifting Performance in Young Weightlifters

  Morris, S. J., Oliver, J. L., Pedley, J. S., Radnor, J. M., Haff, G. G., Cooper, S. M. & Lloyd, R. S., 23 Jul 2024, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• The Physical and Physiological Demands of Intercounty Camogie during Competitive Match-Play

  Duggan, J. D., Byrne, P., Malone, S., Cooper, S. M. & Moody, J., 14 Aug 2024, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 38, 9, p. e510-e520

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2023

  Adaptation of left ventricular twist mechanics in exercise-trained children is only evident after the adolescent growth spurt

  Perkins, D. R., Talbot, J. S., Lord, R. N., Dawkins, T. G., Baggish, A. L., Zaidi, A., Uzun, O., Mackintosh, K. A., McNarry, M. A., Cooper, S.-M., Lloyd, R. S., Oliver, J. L., Shave, R. E. & Stembridge, M., 4 Dec 2023, In: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Development of novel calibration model(s) to predict whole-body density in professional football players

  Mills, C., De Ste Croix, M., James, D. & Cooper, S. M., 17 Jan 2023, In: Science and Medicine in Football.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• 2022

  Body mass and growth rates in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) cared for in African wildlife sanctuaries, zoological institutions, and research facilities

  Curry, B. A., Drane, A. L., Atencia, R., Feltrer, Y., Howatson, G., Calvi, T., Palmer, C., Moittie, S., Unwin, S., Tremblay, J. C., Sleeper, M. M., Lammey, M. L., Cooper, S., Stembridge, M. & Shave, R., 11 Jul 2022, In: Zoo Biology. 42, 1, p. 98-106 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• The influence of maturation on exercise-induced cardiac remodelling and haematological adaptation

  Perkins, D. R., Talbot, J. S., Lord, R. N., Dawkins, T. G., Baggish, A. L., Zaidi, A., Uzun, O., Mackintosh, K. A., McNarry, M. A., Cooper, S. M., Lloyd, R. S., Oliver, J. L., Shave, R. E. & Stembridge, M., 31 Jan 2022, In: Journal of Physiology. 600, 3, p. 583-601 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  16 Citations (Scopus)
• 2021

  Acute Effects of "composite" Training on Neuromuscular and Fast Stretch-Shortening Cycle Drop Jump Performance in Hurling Players

  Byrne, P. J., Moody, J. A., Cooper, S. M. & Kinsella, S., 1 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 35, 12, p. 3474-3481 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Training load monitoring considerations for female gaelic team sports: From theory to practice

  Duggan, J. D., Moody, J. A., Byrne, P. J., Cooper, S. M. & Ryan, L., 5 Jun 2021, In: Sports. 9, 6, 84.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  18 Citations (Scopus)
• 2020

  Comparison between Modelflow® and echocardiography in the determination of cardiac output during and following pregnancy at rest and during exercise

  Meah, V. L., Backx, K., Shave, R. E., Stöhr, E. J. & Cooper, S. M., 1 Jun 2020, In: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 17, 1, p. 1-20 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Evaluation of relationships between results of electrocardiography and echocardiography in 341 chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

  Drane, A. L., Atencia, R., Cooper, S. M., Feltrer, Y., Calvi, T., Strike, T., Palmer, C., Simcox, S., Rodriguez, P., Sanchez, C., van Bolhuis, H., Peck, B., Eng, J., Moittie, S., Unwin, S., Howatson, G., Oxborough, D., Stembridge, M. R. & Shave, R. E., 1 Jun 2020, In: American Journal of Veterinary Research. 81, 6, p. 488-498 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Mentoring PE Student Teachers in Wales: lessons from a systematic review of literature

  Hodgkin, K., Bethell, S., Bryant, A., Edwards, L. & Cooper, S. M., 1 Sept 2020, In: Wales Journal of Education.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Potentiating Response to Drop-Jump Protocols on Sprint Acceleration: Drop-Jump Volume and Intrarepetition Recovery Duration

  Byrne, P. J., Moody, J. A., Cooper, S. M., Callanan, D. & Kinsella, S., 1 Mar 2020, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34, 3, p. 717-727 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Short-Term Effects of "composite" Training on Strength, Jump, and Sprint Performance in Hurling Players

  Byrne, P. J., Moody, J. A., Cooper, S. M., Farrell, E. & Kinsella, S., 25 Sept 2020, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 36, 8, p. 2253-2261 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2019

  A professional development program to enhance primary school teachers' knowledge and operationalization of physical literacy

  Edwards, L. C., Bryant, A. S., Morgan, K., Cooper, S. M., Jones, A. M. & Keegan, R. J., 1 Apr 2019, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 38, 2, p. 126-135 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Cardiac structure and function characterized across age groups and between sexes in healthy wild-born captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) living in sanctuaries

  Drane, A. L., Atencia, R., Cooper, S. M., Rodriguez, P., Sanchez, C., Simcox, S., Feltrer, Y., Peck, B., Eng, J., Moittie, S., Unwin, S., Howatson, G., Oxborough, D., Stembridge, M. R. & Shave, R. E., 1 Jun 2019, In: American Journal of Veterinary Research. 80, 6, p. 547-557 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  9 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  Adaptation of myocardial twist in the remodelled athlete's heart is not related to cardiac output

  Cooke, S., Samuel, T. J., Cooper, S. M. & Stöhr, E. J., 11 Sept 2018, In: Experimental Physiology. 103, 11, p. 1456-1468 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Reference Values for Glenohumeral Joint Rotational Range of Motion in Elite Tennis Players

  Nutt, C., Mirkovic, M., Hill, R., Ranson, C. & Cooper, S.-M., Jun 2018, In: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 13, 3, p. 501-510 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Sprint running performance and technique changes in athletes during periodized training: An elite training group case study

  Bezodis, I. N., Kerwin, D. G., Stephen-Mark, C. & Salo, A. I. T., 1 Jul 2018, In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 13, 6, p. 755-762 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• The independent effects of hypovolaemia and pulmonary vasoconstriction on ventricular function and exercise capacity during acclimatisation to 3800 m

  Stembridge, M., Ainslie, P. N., Boulet, L. M., Anholm, J., Subedi, P., Tymko, M. M., Willie, C. K., Cooper, S. M. & Shave, R., 6 Jun 2018, In: Journal of Physiology. 597, 4, p. 1059-1072 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  42 Citations (Scopus)
• 2017

  ‘Measuring’ Physical Literacy and Related Constructs: A Systematic Review of Empirical Findings

  Edwards, L. C., Bryant, A. S., Keegan, R. J., Morgan, K., Cooper, S. M. & Jones, A. M., 15 Nov 2017, In: Sports Medicine. 48, 3, p. 659-682 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  162 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  The effects of exercise intensity vs. Metabolic state on the variability and magnitude of left ventricular twist mechanics during exercise

  Armstrong, C., Samuel, J., Yarlett, A., Cooper, S. M., Stembridge, M. & Stöhr, E. J., 21 Apr 2016, In: PLoS ONE. 11, 4, e0154065.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 2015

  Evidence from randomised controlled trials did not support the introduction of dietary fat guidelines in 1977 and 1983: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Harcombe, Z., Baker, J. S., Cooper, S. M., Davies, B., Sculthorpe, N., DiNicolantonio, J. J. & Grace, F., 9 Feb 2015, In: Open Heart. 2, 1

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  119 Citations (Scopus)

• Relationships between Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness with Cardiometabolic Risk in Adolescents

  Buchan, D. S., Boddy, L. M., Young, J. D., Cooper, S. M., Noakes, T. D., Mahoney, C., Shields, J. P. H. & Baker, J. S., 26 Jun 2015, In: Research in Sports Medicine. 23, 3, p. 227-239 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  26 Citations (Scopus)

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• Relative age effects in Welsh age grade Rugby Union

  Lewis, J., Morgan, K. & Cooper, S. M., Oct 2015, In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 10, 5, p. 797-813 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  25 Citations (Scopus)

  2 Downloads (Pure)

• Should an increase in cerebral neurochemicals following head kicks in full contact karate influence return to play?

  Graham, M. R., Pates, J., Davies, B., Cooper, S. M., Bhattacharya, K., Evans, P. J. & Baker, J. S., 26 Mar 2015, In: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. 28, 4, p. 539-546 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  12 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  High intensity interval running enhances measures of physical fitness but not metabolic measures of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy adolescents

  Buchan, D. S., Ollis, S., Young, J. D., Cooper, S. M., Shield, J. P. H. & Baker, J. S., 24 May 2013, In: BMC Public Health. 13, 1, 498.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  56 Citations (Scopus)

• Strength and body composition changes in recreationally strength-trained individuals: Comparison of one versus three sets resistance-training programmes

  Baker, J. S., Davies, B., Cooper, S. M., Wong, D. P., Buchan, D. S. & Kilgore, L., 8 Sept 2013, In: BioMed Research International. 2013, 615901.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  18 Citations (Scopus)
• 2012

  Effects of a novel school-based cross-curricular physical activity intervention on cardiovascular disease risk factors in 11- to 14-year-olds: The activity knowledge circuit

  Knox, G. J., Baker, J. S., Davies, B., Rees, A., Morgan, K., Cooper, S. M., Brophy, S. & Thomas, N. E., 1 Nov 2012, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 27, 2, p. 75-83 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Scottish youth: A pilot investigation

  Buchan, D. S., Young, J. D., Kilgore, L., Cooper, S. M., Malina, R. M. & Baker, J. S., 2012, In: OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences. 12, 2, p. 72-79 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Prevalence of traditional and novel markers of cardiovascular disease risk in Scottish adolescents: Socioeconomic effects

  Buchan, D. S., Ollis, S., Thomas, N. E., Simpson, A., Young, J. D., Cooper, S. M., Malina, R. M., Cockcroft, J. R. & Baker, J. S., Oct 2012, In: Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 37, 5, p. 829-839 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Relationships among indicators of fitness, fatness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in adolescents

  Buchan, D. S., Young, J., Cooper, S. M., Malina, R., Cockcroft, J. & Baker, J. S., 2012, In: OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences. 12, 3, p. 89-95 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The effects of a novel high intensity exercise intervention on established markers of cardiovascular disease and health in Scottish adolescent youth

  Buchan, D. S., Young, J. D., Simpson, A. D., Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S.-M. & Baker, J. S., 12 May 2012, In: Journal of Public Health Research. 1, 2, p. 155-7 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2011

  ACTN3 genotypes of Rugby Union players: Distribution, power output and body composition

  Bell, W., Colley, J. P., Evans, W. D., Darlington, S. E. & Cooper, S. M., 28 Nov 2011, In: Annals of Human Biology. 39, 1, p. 19-27 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Direct hits to the head during amateur boxing is associated with a rise in serum biomarkers for brain injury

  Graham, M. R., Myers, T., Evans, P., Davies, B., Cooper, S. M., Bhattacharya, K., Grace, F. M. & Baker, J. S., 1 Jan 2011, In: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. 24, 1, p. 119-125 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  58 Citations (Scopus)

• Physical activity interventions: effects of duration and intensity

  Buchan, D. S., Ollis, S., Thomas, N. E., Buchanan, N., Cooper, S. M., Malina, R. M. & Baker, J. S., 25 Apr 2011, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 21, 6, p. e341-e350

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  45 Citations (Scopus)

• The effects of time and intensity of exercise on novel and established markers of CVD in adolescent youth

  Buchan, D. S., Ollis, S., Young, J. D., Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Tong, T. K., Nie, J., Malina, R. M. & Baker, J. S., 4 Apr 2011, In: American Journal of Human Biology. 23, 4, p. 517-526 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  93 Citations (Scopus)
• 2009

  Counterfeiting in performance- and image-enhancing drugs

  Graham, M. R., Ryan, P., Baker, J. S., Davies, B., Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Evans, P., Easmon, S., Walker, C. J., Cowan, D. & Kicman, A. T., Mar 2009, In: Drug Testing and Analysis. 1, 3, p. 135-142 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  66 Citations (Scopus)

• The effects of compression garments on recovery

  Davies, V., Thompson, K. G. & Cooper, S. M., Sept 2009, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 23, 6, p. 1786-1794 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  120 Citations (Scopus)
• 2008

  C-reactive protein in schoolchildren and its relation to adiposity, physical activity, aerobic fitness and habitual diet

  Thomas, N. E., Baker, J. S., Graham, M. R., Cooper, S. M. & Davies, B., 4 Jan 2008, In: British Journal of Sports Medicine. 42, 5, p. 357-360 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Homocyst(e)ine, folate, and vitamin B₁₂ status in a cohort of Welsh young people aged 12-13 years old

  Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Baker, J. S., Graham, M. R. & Davies, B., 16 Dec 2008, In: Research in Sports Medicine. 16, 4, p. 233-243 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2007

  British spectator's perceptions of the values and norms in selected professional sports: A comparative ethical survey

  McNamee, M., Jones, C., Cooper, S. M., Bingham, J., North, J. & Finley, V., 18 Feb 2007, In: Leisure Studies. 26, 1, p. 23-45 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Dietary habits of Welsh 12-13 year olds

  Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Graham, M., Boobier, W., Baker, J. & Davies, B., Jun 2007, In: European Physical Education Review. 13, 2, p. 247-257 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Relationship of fitness, fatness, and coronary-heart-disease risk factors in 12- to 13-year-olds

  Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Williams, S. P., Baker, J. S. & Davies, B., Feb 2007, In: Pediatric Exercise Science. 19, 1, p. 93-101 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  30 Citations (Scopus)

• Statistics, truth, and error reduction in sport and exercise sciences

  Nevill, A. M., Holder, R. L. & Cooper, S. M., Mar 2007, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 7, 1, p. 9-14 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)
• 2006

  Physical activity and diet relative to socio-economic status and gender in British young people

  Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Baker, J. S. & Davies, B., Sept 2006, In: Health Education Journal. 65, 3, p. 223-235 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  7 Citations (Scopus)
• 2005

  Coronary heart disease risk factors in young people of differing socio-economic status

  Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Williams, S. P., Baker, J. S. & Davies, B., Jun 2005, In: European Physical Education Review. 11, 2, p. 171-187 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Do statistical methods replace reasoning in exercise science research? How to avoid statistics becoming merely a solution in search of a problem

  Cooper, S. M. & Nevill, A. M., Jan 2005, Philosophy and the Sciences of Exercise, Health and Sport: Critical Perspectives on Research Methods. McNamee, M. (ed.). Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 111-125 15 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Fibrinogen, homocyst(e)ine, and C-reactive protein concentrations relative to sex and socioeconomic status in British young people

  Thomas, N. E., Cooper, S. M., Williams, S. R. P., Baker, J. S. & Davies, B., 27 Oct 2005, In: American Journal of Human Biology. 17, 6, p. 809-813 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• The repeatability and criterion related validity of the 20 m multistage fitness test as a predictor of maximal oxygen uptake in active young men

  Cooper, S. M., Baker, J. S., Tong, R. J., Roberts, E. & Hanford, M., 25 Mar 2005, In: British Journal of Sports Medicine. 39, 4, p. e19

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  58 Citations (Scopus)