Stephen Bird

Associate Professor Stephen Bird is a senior academic within Sport and Exercise Science, through the College of Healthcare Sciences, JCU, Cairns. With over 20 years’ experience in sports science, and strength and conditioning, Dr Bird has been responsible for overseeing preparation of pre-elite and elite youth athletes, as well as professional athletes in Australia, Scotland and Indonesia. Dr Bird was Head of Sport Science for Scotland Rugby League at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup and has attended the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Olympic Games as part of the Indonesian Olympic Contingent.