Sports Science experts
Murdoch University’s sports science experts have an indepth understanding of the human body, health and training support skills, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and biomechanics.
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Dr Jeremiah PeifferThermoregulation, exercising in heat, physical activity to combat illness Dr Jeremiah Peiffer’s research interests are focused in two main areas; 1) thermoregulation and the development of fatigue during work or exercise in the heat, and 2) the use of physical activity to combat chronic illness (i.e. Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease) and to enhance the functional quality of life for ageing individuals. |
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Dr Mark HecimovichInjury evaluation, management and rehabilitation Dr Mark Hecimovich is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Science at Murdoch University.His current research is focused on self-efficacy scale development and psychometric evaluation but his areas of specialty include injury evaluation, management and rehabilitation in sports science. Mark has worked as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) for the Mayo Clinic Health Systems (US) working with youth, high school, amateur, professional and Olympic level athletes. He is a Full Member of Sports Medicine Australia (Board of Directors, WA branch), and the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Scientists (AAESS), as well the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) International Council. |
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Dr Tim FairchildExercise physiology, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity Dr Fairchild is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Chair in Exercise Physiology. His area of research focuses on Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity wherein he investigates the impact of diet and exercise on various markers of health. Dr Fairchild is also involved in sport-specific research and is a board committee member for Exercise and Sports Science Australia. |
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Dr Bruce Walker
Back pain, manual therapies and indigenous health Dr Bruce Walker is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chiropractic and Sports Science where he teaches evidence-based practise and public health.His research interests include spinal pain, manual therapies, adverse events from spinal manipulation, Indigenous health, and evidence-based practice. Dr Walker is a national executive member of the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia (COCA), a member of the Australian Epidemiological Association, the Spine Society of Australia and the National Network of Spine Scientists. He is currently Editor-in-Chief to the journal of Chiropractic & Manual Therapies and a member of the Human Research Ethics Committee at Murdoch University. |
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Dr J Keith SimpsonChiropractic history, inter-professional relations and allied health Dr J Keith Simpson is an expert in chiropractic history, inter-professional relations and the future of chiropractic medicine in the evolving healthcare system of the 21st century. He is a senior lecturer in clinical chiropractic at Murdoch’s community chiropractic clinic. |
To reach these experts for media enquiries, contact:
| Rob Payne Media & Communications Coordinator Phone: 08 9360 2491 r.payne@murdoch.edu.au |
Candice Barnes Media & Communications Coordinator Phone: 08 9360 2474 c.barnes@murdoch.edu.au |
Pepi Smyth Media & Communications Coordinator Phone: 08 9360 1289 p.smyth@murdoch.edu.au |
For all other enquiries, please ring reception on 08 9360 6000.
