School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health
While each of our research disciplines is taught independently, the natural overlaps between them allow students and researchers to develop a broad understanding of how our bodies work and how we can make them healthier and achieve optimal performance.
Research disciplines
- Biomechanics Motor Control and Development - Understanding the mechanical, anatomical and neuromechanical mechanisms and processes underlying human movement.
- Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry - Researching integrative human physiology, nutritional exercise biochemistry and metabolism, applied physiology of sport and elite performance and cardiovascular physiology in health and disease.
- Health Behaviour and Performance Psychology - Investigating the psychological factors that influence, and are influenced by, participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity.
- Health and Physical Education - Empowering students to value and exercise curiosity, creativity, critical appraisal and life-long learning, in both the theoretical and practical contexts.
- Exercise Rehabilitation - Promoting the restoration or improvement in function of clients using a client-centred approach to assessment and exercise programming.
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
