About

Introduction

Adrian completed a Bachelors degree in Human Movement Science and Psychology at the University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in 1996. He attained his Honours degree in Human Movement Science and Biokinetics (Clinical Exercise Physiology) in 1997. Following a two-year supervised internship program in clinical exercise physiology, during which he also lectured in Exercise Science at the University of Port Elizabeth, Adrian commenced his higher research Masters degree in Human Movement Science.  Adrian's Masters degree was conferred in 2004.  Following completion of his Master's degree Adrian worked extensively as a clinical exercise physiologist in primary and occupational healthcare settings in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia. Adrian is a certified Sports Massage Therapist, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist, a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Adrian immigrated to Australia in 2004.

Qualifications

• BA Human Movement Science / Psychology (UPE)
• BA Honours Human Movement Science (Biokinetics) (UPE)
• MA Human Movement Science (UPE)

Research

Research Interests

Conference Presentations

(2004). Health-and-Wellbeing Risk Assessment and Point of Care Testing. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Adventure Education Conference. Hunter Valley, Australia.

(1998). The Sprint Start. Athletics South Africa Coaching Conference, Port Elizabeth Technikon. Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

(1997). Osteoporosis and Exercise. Faculty of Health Sciences Research Conference, University of Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Grants and Funding

(1997). The Influence of an Adapted Knee Angle, as Determined by Isokinetic Assessment, on Sprint Starting Performance. University of Port Elizabeth - Merit Award Bursary, R1,000.

(1998). The influence of an adapted knee angle, as determined by isokinetic assessment, on sprint starting performance. University of Port Elizabeth - Merit Award Bursary, R1,000.

(1998). The influence of an adapted knee angle, as determined by isokinetic assessment, on sprint starting performance. Centre for Science Development, National Research Foundation Research Bursary, R10,000.

(1999). The influence of an adapted knee angle, as determined by isokinetic assessment, on sprint starting performance. University of Port Elizabeth - Merit Award Bursary, R1,000.

(1999). The influence of an adapted knee angle, as determined by isokinetic assessment, on sprint starting performance. Centre for Science Development, National Research Foundation Research Bursary, R10,000.

Teaching

Teaching Interests

• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Exercise and Sport Psychology
• Strength and Conditioning

Programs

Courses

Other

Membership of Societies and Professional Bodies