Exercise and Sports Science Research
Physical Activity and Health
Focus Statement:
The principle investigators of the area are Prof
Rob Newton, Prof
Ken Nosaka, Dr
Mike McGuigan and Dr Daniel Galvão.
These investigators are conducting studies in conjunction with their respective
postgraduate students into the influence of exercise and training for senior
and aged populations, how physical activity can be used for the maintenance of
structure and function with ageing.
An important and highly successful area of research is the use of exercise as medicine for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease such as cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. This research is being carried out in collaboration with other faculty research centres such as the Vario Health Institute.
View our current projects in this area.
Current Postgraduate Students working within the area and their projects:
Student |
Degree enrolled |
Thesis title |
|---|---|---|
Bradley Wall |
PhD |
The role of exercise in reversing treatment toxicities in prostate cancer patients |
Karel Madou |
MS |
Effect of whole body vibration training on functional performance of multiple sclerosis sufferers |
Kyle Smith |
MS |
Keeping the aged healthy, happy and independent through physical and cognitive exercise |
