We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary school shaping the future of exercise and nutrition. Spanning nutrition science, nutrition and dietetics, clinical exercise physiology, sport and exercise science, health and physical education, we bring together diverse expertise with a shared focus on improving health, performance, and wellbeing.
The School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands across Australia where we live and work, and their contribution to food, nutrition, exercise and sport knowledges. Our work is informed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee made up of First Nations members of the disciplines in which we teach and research, including alumni and students. This group guides and advises our school on First Nations work including culturally safe practice in teaching, learning and research. Several committee members are also in adjunct positions to more specifically advise on key pieces of work.
Areas of expertise
Sports performance
- High-performance training and optimisation.
- Athlete development and monitoring.
- Recovery, load management, and performance analytics.
Nutrition and dietetics
- Nutrition science and metabolism.
- Clinical dietetics practice.
- Public health nutrition and food systems.
Clinical exercise and rehabilitation
- Clinical exercise physiology.
- Musculoskeletal health and injury management.
- Exercise prescription for clinical populations.
Chronic disease management
- Prevention of non-communicable diseases.
- Exercise, nutrition and lifestyle interventions.
- Long-term condition management strategies.
Health across the lifespan
- Nutrition and physical activity across the lifespan.
- Behaviour change and health promotion.
- Wellbeing and lifestyle interventions.
Data and innovation
- Digital health and wearable technologies.
- Data analytics in exercise and nutrition.
- Emerging innovations in health practice.
Our staff
- Position
- Head of School
- Division / Faculty
- School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
- Research fields
- Sports science and exercise
- Biomedical engineering
- Allied health and rehabilitation science
- glen.lichtwark@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
- Research field
- Nutrition and dietetics
- danielle.gallegos@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
- Research field
- Sports science and exercise
- g.kerr@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
- Research fields
- Sports science and exercise
- Nutrition and dietetics
- n.king@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
- Research field
- Sports science and exercise
- i.stewart@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
- Research fields
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Food sciences
- Public health
- j.vanderpols@qut.edu.au