About

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
  • SP3017: Principles of Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice (Level 3; 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)
  • 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)
Honours
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
Publications

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  • 4 collaborations
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  • 2 collaborations
  • 1 collaboration
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  • 43.119, Rehabilitation & Exercise Sciences (Townsville campus)
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