Dr Georgina Stebbings
Dr Georgina Stebbings
Head of Department
My profile
Teaching
Courses
Supervision
PhD Completions:
Declan Ryan, The effects of sedentary behaviour and physical activity on the cardiometabolic markers of older persons (2014-2017)
Adam Herbert, Genetics of bone mineral density and the associated influence on performance and stress fracture incidence in high-level endurance runners (2015-2018) (DoS)
Praval Khanal,Genetics of sarcopenia(2015-2018)
Matt Jacques,Neuromuscular impairments to flexibility and strength in adult males with muscular dystrophy: the response to physiotherapy interventions (2015-2018)
Jon Brazier, An investigation into associations between gene variants and musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries in elite rugby(2015-2021)
Mark Antrobus,Gene associations with mild trauma brain injury in elite rugby(2015-2021)
Peter Callus, Genetic contribution to muscular strength and power in elite rugby players (2015-2021)
Current PhD Supervisions:
Lee McGarrigal, Effect of maturation on developmental periods of stretch-shortening cycle function in young females: the influence of plyometric training volume, frequency, and modality (2018-2024) (DoS)
Joe Page, The influence of dietary patterns on in vivo skeletal muscle and vascular characteristics across adult ages (2020-2024) (External Supervisor)
Adam Kirkwood, Physiology and performance analysis in elite taekwondo following the latest rule change (2024-2027)
Emma Clausen, Advances in women’s football, health and performance (2024-2027)
Current MSc by Research:
Helen Moore, Within Day Energy Deficiency and Symptoms of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) in Recreationally Active Adults (2021-2022) (DoS)
Research outputs
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Chapters in books
Stebbings, G., Mackintosh, C., Burden, A., Sims, D. (2021) 'Improving Student Progression in Distance Learning Using Synchronous Webinars.' pp. 315-323.
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Journal articles
Page, J., Scott, G.A., Aggett, J.N., Stebbings, G.K., Kilduff, L., Murphy, C.H., Waldron, M., Heffernan, S.M. (2024) 'Dietary Factors May Be Associated With Measures of Ultrasound-derived Skeletal Muscle Echo Intensity.' Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism,
Kirk, C., Stebbings, G.K. (2024) 'Letter to the Editor From Kirk and Stebbings: “The Impact of Gender-affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical Performance”.' Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 109(8) pp. e1676-e1677.
Franklin, E., Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Runacres, A., Dos’Santos, T. (2024) 'Between-Session Reliability of Athletic Performance and Injury Mitigation Measures in Female Adolescent Athletes in the United States.' Life, 14(7)
Lundberg, T.R., Tucker, R., McGawley, K., Williams, A.G., Millet, G.P., Sandbakk, Ø., Howatson, G., Brown, G.A., Carlson, L.A., Chantler, S., Chen, M.A., Heffernan, S.M., Heron, N., Kirk, C., Murphy, M.H., Pollock, N., Pringle, J., Richardson, A., Santos-Concejero, J., Stebbings, G.K., Christiansen, A.V., Phillips, S.M., Devine, C., Jones, C., Pike, J., Hilton, E.N. (2024) 'The International Olympic Committee framework on fairness, inclusion and nondiscrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations does not protect fairness for female athletes.' Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 34(3)
Shaw, A.L., Williams, A.G., Stebbings, G.K., Chollier, M., Harvey, A., Heffernan, S.M. (2024) 'The perspective of current and retired world class, elite and national athletes on the inclusion and eligibility of transgender athletes in elite sport.' Journal of Sports Sciences, 42(5) pp. 381-391.
Fraser, K.K., Williams, A.G., de Silva, T.T.A., Stebbings, G.K., Backhouse, S.H. (2023) 'Making competent decisions in sport and exercise science and sports medicine: preliminary practical guidelines on sex and gender.' Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27(4) pp. 281-284.
Antrobus, M.R., Brazier, J., Callus, P., Herbert, A.J., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Kilduff, L.P., Bennett, M.A., Erskine, R.M., Raleigh, S.M., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Heffernan, S.M., Williams, A.G. (2023) 'Concussion-associated gene variant COMT rs4680 is associated with elite rugby athlete status.' Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 33(5)
Brazier, J., Antrobus, M.R., Herbert, A.J., Callus, P.C., Khanal, P., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S.M., Kilduff, L.P., Bennett, M.A., Erskine, R.M., Raleigh, S.M., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Williams, A.G. (2023) 'Gene Variants Previously Associated with Reduced Soft-tissue Injury Risk: Part 2 - polygenic associations with elite status in rugby.' European Journal of Sport Science, 23(8) pp. 1779-1788.
Hall, E.C.R., Lockey, S.J., Heffernan, S.M., Herbert, A.J., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Erskine, R.M., Williams, A.G. (2023) 'The PPARGC1A Gly482Ser polymorphism is associated with elite long-distance running performance.' Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(1) pp. 56-62.
Dos'Santos, T., Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C., Shashidharan, M., Daniels, K.A.J., Sanderson, A. (2023) 'Effects of the menstrual cycle phase on anterior cruciate ligament neuromuscular and biomechanical injury risk surrogates in eumenorrheic and naturally menstruating women: a systematic review.' PLoS One, 18(1) pp. e0280800-e0280800.
Dines, H.R., Nixon, J., Lockey, S.J., Herbert, A.J., Kipps, C., Pedlar, C.R., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S.M., Antrobus, M.R., Brazier, J., Erskine, R.M., Stebbings, G.K., Hall, E.C.R., Williams, A.G. (2022) 'Collagen Gene Polymorphisms Previously Associated with Resistance to Soft-Tissue Injury Are More Common in Competitive Runners Than Nonathletes.' Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(4) pp. 799-805.
Khanal, P., Morse, C.I., He, L., Herbert, A.J., Onambélé-Pearson, G.L., Degens, H., Thomis, M., Williams, A.G., Stebbings, G.K. (2022) 'Polygenic Models Partially Predict Muscle Size and Strength but Not Low Muscle Mass in Older Women.' Genes, 13(6) pp. 982-982.
Antrobus, M.R., Brazier, J., Callus, P.C., Herbert, A.J., Stebbings, G.K., Khanal, P., Day, S.H., Kilduff, L.P., Bennett, M.A., Erskine, R.M., Raleigh, S.M., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Heffernan, S.M., Williams, A.G. (2022) 'Concussion-Associated Polygenic Profiles of Elite Male Rugby Athletes.' Genes, 13(5)
Brazier, J., Antrobus, M.R., Herbert, A.J., Callus, P.C., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S.M., Kilduff, L.P., Bennett, M.A., Erskine, R.M., Raleigh, S.M., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Williams, A.G. (2022) 'Gene Variants Previously Associated with Reduced Soft Tissue Injury Risk: Part 1 - Independent Associations with Elite Status in Rugby.' European Journal of Sport Science, 23(5) pp. 726-735.
Khanal, P., Williams, A.G., He, L., Stebbings, G.K., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Thomis, M., Degens, H., Morse, C.I. (2021) 'Sarcopenia, obesity, and sarcopenic obesity: Relationship with skeletal muscle phenotypes and single nucleotide polymorphisms.' Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(21)
Herbert, A.J., Williams, A.G., Lockey, S.J., Erskine, R.M., Sale, C., Hennis, P.J., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G.K. (2021) 'Correction to: Bone mineral density in high-level endurance runners: part A—site-specific characteristics.' European Journal of Applied Physiology, 122(1) pp. 269-271.
Herbert, A.J., Williams, A.G., Lockey, S.J., Erskine, R.M., Sale, C., Hennis, P.J., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G.K. (2021) 'Bone mineral density in high-level endurance runners: Part B—genotype-dependent characteristics.' European Journal of Applied Physiology, 122(1) pp. 71-80.
Herbert, A.J., Williams, A.G., Lockey, S.J., Erskine, R.M., Sale, C., Hennis, P.J., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G.K. (2021) 'Bone mineral density in high-level endurance runners: part A—site-specific characteristics.' European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(12) pp. 3437-3445.
Khanal, P., He, L., Degens, H., Stebbings, G.K., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Williams, A.G., Thomis, M., Morse, C.I. (2021) 'Dietary protein requirement threshold and micronutrients profile in healthy older women based on relative skeletal muscle mass.' Nutrients, 13(9)
Percival, S., Sims, D.T., Stebbings, G.K. (2021) 'Local vibration therapy increases oxygen re-saturation rate and maintains muscle strength following exercise-induced muscle damage..' Journal of athletic training,
Hall, E.C.R., Almeida, S.S., Heffernan, S.M., Lockey, S.J., Herbert, A.J., Callus, P., Day, S.H., Pedlar, C.R., Kipps, C., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Bennett, M.A., Kilduff, L.P., Stebbings, G.K., Erskine, R.M., Williams, A.G. (2021) 'Genetic Polymorphisms Related to VO2max Adaptation Are Associated With Elite Rugby Union Status and Competitive Marathon Performance.' International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(12) pp. 1858-1864.
Khanal, P., He, L., Stebbings, G.K., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Degens, H., Williams, A.G., Thomis, M., Morse, C.I. (2021) 'Static one-leg standing balance test as a screening tool for low muscle mass in healthy elderly women.' Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 33(7) pp. 1831-1839.
Varley, I., Stebbings, G., Williams, A.G., Day, S., Hennis, P., Scott, R., Grazette, N., Herbert, A.J. (2021) 'An investigation into the association of bone characteristics and body composition with stress fracture in athletes..' The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 61(11) pp. 1490-1498.
Antrobus, M.R., Brazier, J., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S.M., Kilduff, L.P., Erskine, R.M., Williams, A.G. (2021) 'Genetic factors that could affect concussion risk in elite rugby.' Sports, 9(2)
Khanal, P., He, L., Herbert, A.J., Stebbings, G.K., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Degens, H., Morse, C.I., Thomis, M., Williams, A.G. (2020) 'The Association of Multiple Gene Variants with Ageing Skeletal Muscle Phenotypes in Elderly Women.' Genes, 11(12) pp. 1459-1459.
Jacques, M.F., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Reeves, N.D., Stebbings, G.K., Dawson, E.A., Stockley, R.C., Edwards, B., Morse, C.I. (2020) '12-month changes of muscle strength, body composition and physical activity in adults with dystrophinopathies.' Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(10) pp. 1847-1854.
Hall, E., Murgatroyd, C., Stebbings, G., Cunniffe, B., Harle, L., Salter, M., Ramadass, A., Westra, J., Hunter, E., Akoulitchev, A., Williams, A. (2020) 'The Prospective Study of Epigenetic Regulatory Profiles in Sport and Exercise Monitored Through Chromosome Conformation Signatures.' Genes, 11(8)
Khanal, P., He, L., Stebbings, G., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Degens, H., Williams, A., Thomis, M., Morse, C.I. (2020) 'Prevalence and association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with sarcopenia in older women depends on definition.' Scientific Reports, 10(1) pp. 2913-2913.
Ryan, D.J., Wullems, J.A., Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Stewart, C.E., Onambele-Pearson, G.L. (2020) 'Correction to: The difference in sleep, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity between older adults with 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' cardiometabolic profiles: a cross-sectional compositional data analysis approach.' European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 17(1)
Ryan, D.J., Wullems, J.A., Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Stewart, C.E., Onambele-Pearson, G.L. (2019) 'The difference in sleep, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity between older adults with 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' cardiometabolic profiles: a cross-sectional compositional data analysis approach.' European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 16(1)
Ryan, D.J., Wullems, J.A., Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Stewart, C.E., Onambele-Pearson, G.L. (2019) 'Using isotemporal substitution to predict the effects of changing physical behaviour on older adults’ cardio-metabolic profiles.' PLOS ONE, 14(10) pp. e0224223-e0224223.
Jacques, M.F., Stockley, R.C., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Reeves, N.D., Stebbings, G.K., Dawson, E.A., Groves, L., Morse, C.I. (2019) 'Quality of life in adults with muscular dystrophy.' Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 17(1)
Brazier, J., Antrobus, M., Stebbings, G., Day, S., Heffernan, S., Cross, M., Williams, A. (2019) 'Tendon and ligament injuries in elite rugby: The potential genetic influence.' Sports, 7(6) pp. 138-165.
Herbert, A.J., Williams, A.G., Hennis, P.J., Erskine, R.M., Sale, C., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G.K. (2019) 'The interactions of physical activity, exercise and genetics and their associations with bone mineral density: implications for injury risk in elite athletes.' European Journal of Applied Physiology, 119(1) pp. 29-47.
Jacques, M.F., Onambele-Pearson, G.L., Reeves, N.D., Stebbings, G.K., Smith, J., Morse, C.I. (2018) 'Relationships between muscle size, strength, and physical activity in adults with muscular dystrophy.' Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 9(6) pp. 1042-1052.
Brazier, J., Antrobus, M., Stebbings, G., Day, S., Callus, P., Erskine, R., Bennett, M.A., Kilduff, L.P., Williams, A.G. (2018) 'The anthropometric and physiological characteristics of elite rugby athletes.' Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(6) pp. 1790-1781.
Ryan, D.J., Wullems, J.A., Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Stewart, C.E., Onambele-Pearson, G.L. (2018) 'Reliability and validity of the international physical activity questionnaire compared to calibrated accelerometer cut-off points in the quantification of sedentary behaviour and physical activity in older adults.' PLoS ONE, 13(4)
Ryan, D.J., Wullems, J.A., Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Stewart, C.E., Onambele-Pearson, G.L. (2018) 'Segregating the Distinct Effects of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity on Older Adults' Cardiovascular Profile: Part 2-Isotemporal Substitution Approach..' Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15(7) pp. 537-542.
Ryan, D., Wullems, J., Stebbings, G., Morse, C., Stewart, C., Onambele-Pearson, G. (2018) 'Segregating the Distinct Effects of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity on Older Adults' Cardiovascular Structure and Function: Part 1-Linear Regression Analysis Approach..' Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15(7) pp. 499-509.
Stebbings, G.K., Williams, A.G., Herbert, A.J., Lockey, S.J., Heffernan, S.M., Erskine, R.M., Morse, C.I., Day, S.H. (2018) 'TTN genotype is associated with fascicle length and marathon running performance..' Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28(2)
Papadimitriou, I.D., Lockey, S.J., Voisin, S., Herbert, A.J., Garton, F., Houweling, P.J., Cieszczyk, P., Maciejewska-Skrendo, A., Sawczuk, M., Massidda, M., Calò, C.M., Druzhevskaya, A.M., Astratenkova, I.V., Kouvatsi, A., Ahmetov, I.I., Jacques, M., Stebbings, G., Heffernan, S.M., Day, S.H., Erskine, R.M., Pedlar, C., Kipps, C., North, K.N., Williams, A.G., Eynon, N. (2018) 'No association between ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D polymorphisms and endurance running times in 698 Caucasian athletes.' BMC Genomics, 19(1) pp. 13-13.
Heffernan, S.M., Kilduff, L.P., Erskine, R.M., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G.K., Cook, C.J., Raleigh, S.M., Bennett, M.A., Wang, G., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Williams, A.G. (2017) 'COL5A1 gene variants previously associated with reduced soft tissue injury risk are associated with elite athlete status in rugby.' BMC Genomics, 18(Suppl 8)
Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Williams, A., Morse, C. (2017) 'Polymorphisms in PTK2 are associated with skeletal muscle specific force: an independent replication study.' European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117(4) pp. 713-720.
Heffernan, S.M., Stebbings, G.K., Kilduff, L.P., Erskine, R.M., Day, S.H., Morse, C.I., McPhee, J.S., Cook, C.J., Vance, B., Ribbans, W.J., Raleigh, S.M., Roberts, C., Bennett, M.A., Wang, G., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Williams, A.G. (2017) 'Fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene influences skeletal muscle phenotypes in non-resistance trained males and elite rugby playing position..' BMC genetics, 18(1) pp. 4-4.
Pitsiladis, Y.P., Tanaka, M., Eynon, N., Bouchard, C., North, K.N., Williams, A.G., Collins, M., Moran, C.N., Britton, S.L., Fuku, N., Ashley, E.A., Klissouras, V., Lucia, A., Ahmetov, I.I., de Geus, E., Alsayrafi, M. (2016) 'Athlome Project Consortium: a concerted effort to discover genomic and other "omic" markers of athletic performance..' Physiological Genomics, 48
Heffernan, S.M., Kilduff, L.P., Erskine, R.M., Day, S.H., McPhee, J.S., McMahon, G.E., Stebbings, G.K., Neale, J.P., Lockey, S.J., Ribbans, W.J., Cook, C.J., Vance, B., Raleigh, S.M., Roberts, C., Bennett, M.A., Wang, G., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y.P., Williams, A.G. (2016) 'Association of ACTN3 R577X but not ACE I/D gene variants with elite rugby union player status and playing position..' Physiological Genomics, 48
Ryan, D.J., Stebbings, G.K., Onambele, G.L. (2015) 'The emergence of sedentary behaviour physiology and its effects on the cardiometabolic profile in young and older adults.' AGE, 37
Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Williams, A.G., Day, S.H. (2014) 'Variability and distribution of muscle strength and its determinants in humans..' Muscle Nerve, 49(6) pp. 879-886.
Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., McMahon, G.E., Onambele, G.L. (2013) 'Resting arterial diameter and blood flow changes with resistance training and detraining in healthy young individuals..' J Athl Train, 48(2) pp. 209-219.
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Non-peer reviewed articles / reviews
Stebbings, G., Herbert, A., Heffernan, S., Pielke Jr., R., Tucker, R., Williams, A. (2021) The BASES Expert Statement on Eligibility for Sex Categories in Sport: Trans Athletes.
Stebbings, G., Herbert, A., Heffernan, S., Pielke Jr., R., Williams, A. (2021) The BASES Expert Statement on Eligibility for Sex Categories in Sport: DSD Athletes.
Williams, A.G., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G., Erskine, (2017) What does ‘elite’ mean in sport and why does it matter?.
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Conference papers
Kirkwood, A., Stebbings, G.K., Birdsey, L.P., Drake, D., Owen, G., Read, D.B. (2024) 'Using performance analysis to characterise world-class taekwondo fights.' 3/4/2024 - 4/4/2024.
Stebbings, G., Herbert, A., Pielke Jr., R., Tucker, R., Williams, A., Heffernan, S. (2021) 'The BASES Expert Statement on Eligibility for Sex Categories in Sport: Trans Athletes.' In BASES Conference 2021. 39. 16/11/2021 - 18/11/2021. Taylor & Francis, pp. 3-5.
Stebbings, G., Herbert, A., Heffernan, S., Pielke Jr., R., Williams, A. (2021) 'D3.S2.1(1) The BASES Expert Statement on Eligibility for Sex Categories in Sport: DSD Athletes.' In BASES Conference 2021. 39. 16/11/2021 - 18/11/2021. pp. 7-8.
Antrobus, M., Brazier, J., Herbert, A., Stebbings, G., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S., Kilduff, L., Cullen, T., Raleigh, S., Erskine, R., Williams, A. (2020) 'Association between COMT polymorphism but not BDNF-AS or NOS3 and elite rugby athlete status.' In European College of Sport Science 25th Anniversary Conference. Virtual, 28/10/2020 - 30/10/2020.
Antrobus, M.R., Brazier, J., Herbert, A.J., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S.M., Kilduff, L.P., Cullen, T., Raleigh, S.M., Erskine, R.M., Williams, A. (2020) 'Association between COMT polymorphism but not BDNF-AS or NOS3 and elite rugby athlete status.' In 25th ECSS Anniversary Congress. Virtual, 28/10/2020 - 30/10/2020.
Brazier, J., Antrobus, M.R., Herbert, A.J., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S.M., Kilduff, L.P., Cullen, T., Raleigh, S.M., Erskine, R.M., Williams, A. (2020) 'Tendon and ligament-related genes associate with elite status in rugby.' In 25th ECSS Anniversary Congress. Virtual, 28/10/2020 - 30/10/2020.
Brazier, J., Antrobus, M., Herbert, A., Stebbings, G., Day, S.H., Heffernan, S., Kilduff, L., Cullen, T., Raleigh, S., Erskine, R., Williams, A. (2020) 'Tendon and ligament-related genes associate with elite status in rugby.' In European College of Sport Science 25th Anniversiary Conference. Virtual, 28/10/2020 - 30/10/2020.
Stebbings, G., Mackintosh, C., Burden, A., Sims, D. (2020) 'Webinars in distance learning - the key to student progression?.' In HELMeTO - International Workshop on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online. Bari, Italy (Virtual), 17/9/2020 - 18/9/2020.
Brazier, J., Antrobus, M., Herbert, A., Stebbings, G., Day, S., Heffernan, S., Erskine, R., Kilduff, L., Williams, A.G. (2018) 'Association of MMP3 but not TIMP2 gene variants with elite rugby player status and rugby code.' In 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Dublin, Ireland, 4/7/2018 - 7/7/2018.
Antrobus, M., Brazier, J., Herbert, A., Stebbings, G., Day, S., Heffernan, S., Erskine, R., Kilduff, L., Williams, A.G. (2018) 'Association between MAPT polymorphism but not APOE promotor and elite rugby athlete status.' In 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Dublin, Ireland, 4/7/2018 - 7/7/2018.
Heffernan, S., Kilduff, L., Erskine, R., Day, S., Stebbings, G., Cook, C., Grainger, A., Brazier, J., Antrobus, M., Williams, A.G. (2018) 'Apolipoprotein E ε4 allele is not associated with elite rugby status but is present in 30% of athletes.' In 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Dublin, Ireland, 4/7/2018 - 7/7/2018.
Herbert, A., Williams, A.G., Lockey, S., Erskine, R., Sale, C., Hennis, P., Antrobus, M., Brazier, J., Heffernan, S., Day, S., Stebbings, G. (2018) 'Bone mineral density and associated genetic variants in high-level Caucasian marathon runners.' In 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Dublin, Ireland, 4/7/2018 - 7/7/2018.
Herbert, A.J., Williams, A.G., Lockey, S.J., Erskine, R.M., Hennis, P.J., Sale, C., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G.K. (2018) 'Associations of bone mineral density-related genes and marathon performance in elite European Caucasian marathon runners..' In International Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference (ISSMC). Newcastle University, 5/9/2017 - 7/9/2017.
Stebbings, G., Herbert, A.J., Brazier, J., Lockey, S.J., Erskine, R.M., Day, S.H., Williams, A.G. (2017) 'No association between tendon-related genes and performance in elite European Caucasian marathon runners..' In International Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference (ISSMC). Newcastle University, 5/9/2017 - 7/9/2017.
Brazier, J.J., Antrobus, M.R., Heffernan, S.M., Stebbings, G.K., Day, S.H., Hennis, P.J., Erskine, R.M., Kilduff, L.P., Williams, A.G. (2017) 'An investigation into genetic associations with musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries in elite rugby – preliminary findings.' In 8th Annual Strength and Conditioning Student Conference. London,
Herbert, A.J., Williams, A.G., Lockey, S.J., Erskine, R.M., Heffernan, S.M., Pedlar, C.R., Kipps, C., Day, S.H., Stebbings, G.K. (2016) 'ACTN3 R577x genotype is not associated with elite european caucasian marathon performance.' 50. 29/9/2016 - 2/10/2016. BMJ Publishing Group, pp. A53-A54.
Stebbings, , Williams, A.G., Herbert, , Lockey, S.J., Heffernan, , Erskine, , Morse, C.I., Day, S.H. (2016) 'Titin genotype is associated with skeletal muscle fascicle length in recreationally active men and running performance in habitually trained marathon runners.' 50. 29/9/2016 - 2/10/2016. BMJ Publishing Group, pp. A55-A56.
Ryan, D.J., Morse, C.I., Stebbings, G.K., Stewart, C.E., Pearson, G.L. (2016) 'Comparing patterns of sedentary behaviour and physical activity accumulation between Sedentary, Ambulator, and Active Couch Potato older adults. 49. DJ, CI, GK, CE, Pearson GL.' In Physiological Society. Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland., 26/7/2016 - 31/7/2016.
Ryan, D., Wullems, J.A., Stebbings, G., Morse, C.I., Stewart, C.E., Onambele-Pearson, G. (2015) 'Is the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Long Form (IPAQ) a reliable measure of free-living sedentary behaviour and physical activity in older persons? Comparisons with accelerometer measures..' In International Scientific Symposium; European Group for Research into Elderly & Physical Activity: The 3-dimensional effect of physical activity in old age- Physical, Mental & Emotional.. Kaunas, Lithuania, 12/11/2015 - 13/11/2015.
Ryan, D., Wullems, J., Stebbings, G., Onambele-Pearson, G.L. (2015) 'Utilising triaxial accelerometers, and resting metabolic rate to identify an older person’s physical activity vs. sedentary behaviour thresholds..' In International Conference on Movement and Nutrition in Health and Disease.. Regensburg, Germany, 12/6/2015 - 14/6/2015.
Stebbings, G.K., Williams, A.G., Morse, C.I., Day, S.H. (2015) 'Association of TTN genotype with skeletal muscle fascicle length in untrained Caucasian males.' In Physiology 2015. 34. Cardiff,
Lockey, S.J., Erskine, R.M., Pedlar, C.R., Kipps, C.W.G., Heffernan, S.M., Herbert, A.J., Stebbings, G.K., Williams, A.G., Day, S.H. (2015) 'The individual and combined association between multiple gene polymorphisms and elite endurance athlete status.' In 20th ECSS Annual Congress. Malmo, Sweden,
Ryan, D., Wullems, J., Stebbings, G., Onambele-Pearson, G.L. (2015) 'Age-related differences in objectively measuring population-specific physical activity intensity and sedentary behaviour..' In British Society for Research on Ageing. Healthy Ageing: From Molecules to Organisms. Genome campus: Hinxton, Cambridge., 18/5/2015 - 20/5/2015.
Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Williams, A.G., Day, S.H. (2014) 'ASSOCIATION OF ACTN3, CNTF AND PTK2 WITH SKELETAL MUSCLE PHENOTYPES IN UNTRAINED MALES.' In 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (2014). Amsterdam,
Stebbings, G.K., Morse, C.I., Williams, A.G., Day, S.H. (2013) 'Variability and distribution of muscle strength and its determinants in humans.' In BASES 2013 Annual Conference. Preston, UK: BASES, pp. 141-142.
Career history
2013-2017
Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Physiology (Manchester Metropolitan University)
2017-2022
Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Physiology (Manchester Metropolitan University)
2017-2022
Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Distance Learning)
2022-
Reader in Sport & Exercise Physiology (Manchester Metropolitan University)
2022-
Physical Performance Coach (The Football Association)
2022-
Department Education Lead (Manchester Metropolitan University)