Lisa Simmons ~ Senior Lecturer / AEP Clinical Educator

Lisa completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science from James Cook University in 2005 and a Master in Health and Human Services Management through Deakin University in 2015. Areas of completed study include exercise physiology, mental health, public health, health promotion, epidemiology, health policy evaluation, health economics, population nutrition and management of health services. Previous to working at James Cook Univeristy, Lisa worked in many areas of clinical exercise physiology including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, occupational and vocational rehabilitation, mental health, substance abuse and clinical education. 

Lisa is the Course Coordinator for the Master Clinical Exercise Physiology and the Clinic Lead of the JCU Exercise Physiology Clinic and has been successful in the development of key relationships between JCU and The Townsville Hospital and Health Service. These research collaborations have included projects on the benefits of exercise interventions in cancer treatment, exercise as a relapse tool in substance abuse, exercise an as effective therapy in mental health and intradialysis exercise interventions in end stage kidney disease.

The JCU Exercise Physiology Clinic provides student led services to the local community. This clinic focuses on providing opportunities for research in the areas of clinical exercise physiology and exercise interventions for various medical conditions. The current research focus of the clinic centres on the benefits of exercise in post-menopausal women, men’s health interventions, the benefits of exercise intervention in cancer treatment and an inter-professional healthcare model in renal rehabilitation.

Teaching

• SP1001: Science and Practice of Sport and Exercise (Level 1; TSV)
• SP3017: Principles of Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice (Level 3; TSV)
• SP4103: Clinical Exercise Physiology 1 (Level 4; TSV)
• SP4104: Clinical Exercise Physiology 2 (Level 4; TSV)
• SP5200: Professional Communication and Practice for Clinical Exercise Physiologists (Level 5; TSV)
• SP5201: Clinical Exercise Physiology Management of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions (Level 5; TSV)
• SP5202: Clinical Exercise Physiology Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions (Level 5; TSV)
• SP5203: Clinical Exercise Physiology Management of Metabolic Conditions and Kidney Disease (Level 5; TSV)
• SP5204: Clinical Exercise Physiology Management of Neurological Conditions and Cancer (Level 5; TSV)
• SP5205: Clinical Exercise Physiology Management of Mental Health and Fatigue Disorders (Level 5; TSV)
• SP5206: Clinical Exercise Physiology Research and Practice (Level 5; TSV)

Interests

Professional

• Health service Management

Research

• Exercise an as effective therapy in mental health.
• The benefits of exercise intervention in cancer treatment.
• Exercise as a relapse tool in substance abuse.

Teaching

• Authentic student learning experiences
• Clinical Education

Experience

• 2015 to present - Course Coordinator - Clinical Exercise Physiology, James Cook University (QLD, Australia)
• 2014 to present - Clinic Lead - JCU Exercise Physiology Clinic, James Cook University (QLD, Australia)
• 2012 to 2014 - Clinical Educator - Clinical Exercise Physiology, James Cook Universty (QLD, Austalia)

Research Disciplines

• Allied health and rehabilitation science (4201)
• Health services and systems (4203)
• Curriculum and pedagogy (3901)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Provision of health and support services (2003)
• Evaluation of health and support services (2002)

Memberships

• 2015 - Member of the Exercise and Cancer group with Clinical Oncology Society Australia (COSA)
• 2006 - Member and Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise And Sport Science Australia (ESSA)

Other

• 2012 to 2015 - Master Health and Human Services Management

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• McGuckin T, Simmons L and Turner D (2022) COVID-19 and the impact on the student delivery of exercise physiology services: a mixed method study. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 9 (1). pp. 72-84
• Simmons L, Callander E, Barker R and Barnett F (2022) Measuring health outcomes, experience of care and cost of healthcare in student-led healthcare services: a literature review. Focus on Health Professional Education, 23 (1). pp. 37-64
• Sealey R, George N, Gordon S and Simmons L (2017) Dual benefits of a student-assisted inter-professional men's healthy lifestyle pilot program. American Journal of Men's Health, 11 (4). pp. 1133-1141

Other research outputs

• Simmons L, Barker R and Barnett F (2023) Evaluating Allied Health Clinical Placement Performance: Protocol for a Modified Delphi Study. JMIR Research Protocols, 12.
• Barnett F, Sealey R and Simmons L (2016) The effect of an exercise intervention program on postmenopausal women living in North Queensland. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 24 (S1). p. S74
• Sealey R, George N, Gordon S and Simmons L (2015) Preparing health profession students for work in inter-professional practice. Abstracts from HERDSA 2015. In: HERDSA 2015: 38th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual International Conference, July 6-9 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
• Barnett F, Sealey R and Simmons L (2015) The efficacy of an exercise and lifestyle intervention for postmenopausal women living in North Queensland. Maturitas. In: EMAS 2015: 10th European Menopause and Andropause Society Congress, 20-22 May 2015, Madrid, Spain

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