Dr Fiona Crowther ~ Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Science

Fiona joined Sport & Exercise Science in 2012 after completing her honours degree. Fiona has completed her PhD which investigated the use and effectiveness of post-exercise recovery protocols. 

Fiona has recently received a JCU Sessional Staff Teaching Award for "outstanding contributions to student learning".

Teaching

• SP1001: Science and Practice of Sport and Exercise (Level 1; TSV)
• SP3008: Practicum in Sport and Exercise Science/Clinical Exercise Physiology (Level 3; TSV)
• SP3016: Exercise Prescription and Delivery (Level 3; CNS & TSV)

Interests

Research

• Team performance, rugby, recovery, cold water immersion, contrast water therapy, active recovery

Teaching

• Anatomy and Physiology, Practicum in Sport and Exercise Science/Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription and Delivery

Experience

• 2017 to present - Associate Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Science
• 2012 to 2016 - Sessional Staff, Sport and Exercise Science

Research Disciplines

• Sports science and exercise (4207)

Awards

• 2015 - JCU Sessional Staff Teaching Award for "outstanding contributions to student learning".

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Journal Articles

• Crowther F, Sealey R, Crowe M, Edwards A and Halson S (2019) Effects of various recovery strategies on repeated bouts of simulated intermittent activity. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33 (7). pp. 1781-1794
• Crowther F, Sealey R, Crowe M, Edwards A and Halson S (2017) Influence of recovery strategies upon performance and perceptions following fatiguing exercise: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 9.
• Crowther F, Sealey R, Crowe M, Edwards A and Halson S (2017) Team sport athletes’ perceptions and use of recovery strategies: a mixed-methods survey study. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 9 (6). pp. 1-10
• Pringle F, Sealey R, Sinclair W and Bowman P (2013) Effect of different rugby league warm ups on performance and perceptions of readiness to perform. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 21 (Supplement 1). pp. 57-60
• Sealey R, Twomey J, Pringle F, Cheffins T and Gupta S (2013) A 12-week lifestyle intervention for middle-aged, overweight men who are supporters of local sporting clubs. Aging Male, 16 (3). pp. 118-122

Other research outputs

• Pringle F, Sealey R, Sinclair W and Bowman P (2012) The effect of warm up on speed, jump height and readiness to perform. Proceedings of the 5th Exercise & Sports Science Australia Conference and 7th Sports Dietitians Australia. In: 5th Exercise & Sports Science Australia Conference and 7th Sports Dietitians Australia Update Research to Practice, 19-21 April 2012, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia