My Expertise
Sports Nutrition
Dietetics
Exercise Physiology
Strength and Conditioning
Sport Science
Occupational Health
Biography
A.H.P.M., A.Sp.S. 2., A.E.P., A.E.S., C.S.C.S., A.P.D., Adv. S.D.
Mark has extensive industry experience having worked in professional sport, emergency services, tertiary education and private practice (clinical, general and sporting populations) He was most recently employed as the Health & Wellbeing Manager for Rural Fire Service NSW and prior to that as Health Performance Manager NSW Police. In professional sport he has worked as the Head...view more
A.H.P.M., A.Sp.S. 2., A.E.P., A.E.S., C.S.C.S., A.P.D., Adv. S.D.
Mark has extensive industry experience having worked in professional sport, emergency services, tertiary education and private practice (clinical, general and sporting populations) He was most recently employed as the Health & Wellbeing Manager for Rural Fire Service NSW and prior to that as Health Performance Manager NSW Police. In professional sport he has worked as the Head of Sport Science at the Manly Sea Eagles and Canterbury Bulldogs and Elite Pathways Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at the Parramatta Eels. He has 15 years’ experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and 10 years as an Exercise Physiologist and Dietitian. Mark has also worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Dietitian with national level athletes in rowing, boxing, weightlifting and with national level para-athletes in rowing and cycling. In private practice Marks main focus has been on obesity and diabetes helping clients improve their relationship with food.
Mark has completed a PhD in Sport Science with his research focusing on injury and performance in elite junior rugby league athletes. He has also completed Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation, Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Nutrition/Dietetics and a Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science. He has attained national level coaching accreditations in strength and conditioning (Elite Level 3), weightlifting (National Level 3), powerlifting, track and field and pilates.
My Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy - University of Sydney
Master Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation - Charles Sturt University
Master Strength and Conditioning - Edith Cowan University
Master Nutrition and Dietetics - University of Sydney
Bachelor Exercise and Sport Science - University of Sydney
Accredited High Performance Manager - Exercise Sport Science Australia
Accredited Sport Scientist Level 2 - Exercise Sport Science Australia
Accredited Exercise Physiologist - Exercise Sport Science Australia
Accredited Exercise Scientist - Exercise Sport Science Australia
Accredited Practising Dietitian - Dietitians Association Australia
Advanced Sports Dietitian - Sports Dietitians Australia
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association
Level 3 Elite Strength and Conditioning Coach - Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
Level 3 National Power Coach - Australian Weightlifting Federation
Level 3 Certified Pilates Instructor - Australian Physiotherapists Pilates Association
Level 2 Advanced Sprint Coach - Athletics Australia
Level 2 Sports Trainer - Sports Medicine Australia
Level 2 Advanced Kettlebell Instructor - Kettlebells Australia
Level 1 Anthropometrist - International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
Level 1 Powerlifting Coach - Powerlifting Australia
Level 1 Functional Movement Specialist - Functional Movement Systems
Mental Health First Aider - Mental Health First Aid International
My Teaching
I am currently lecturing in Nutrition and Dietetics in the following subjects:
DIET 2001 - Nutrition for Health Professionals
DIET 3005 - Sports Performance Nutrition
EXPT 1182 - Exercise and Nutrition
Location
Level 2, Wallace Wurth Building
UNSW SYDNEY 2052