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

Ms Tania Best
Position
Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
Research field
Sports science and exercise
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Mr Michael Cook
Position
Lecturer (Exercise Movement Science)
Division / Faculty
School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
Research field
Sports science and exercise
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Mrs Carolyn Keogh
Position
Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
Research field
Other biomedical and clinical sciences
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Mrs Rebecca Knight
Position
Lecturer (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Division / Faculty
School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
Research field
Sports science and exercise
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Ms Nawoda Hewage
Position
QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) Scholarships
Division / Faculty
School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
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Ms Lizzy Johnston
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
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