Penelope Larsen

Penelope Larsen is a Lecturer at the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University. Her research focuses on sleep physiology, military training optimization, appetite regulation, and inclusive practices for deaf students in tertiary education.

• Key Research Areas: Military training injury prevention, sleep-exercise interactions, women's health, and educational accessibility for deaf individuals.
• Notable Awards:
  • Executive Dean's Award for Academic Excellence (2014)
  • Barbara Wright Post Graduate Scholarship (2016)
  • Best Poster Award at Sleep DownUnder Conference (2017)
• Collaborations: Active partnerships with military institutions, sleep research centers, and educational equity organizations.
• Publications: 26 research outputs across 2016–2025, emphasizing musculoskeletal injury prevention (6), sleep analysis (5), and inclusive pedagogy (3).

Larsen applies mixed-method approaches, including experimental and longitudinal studies, supported by qualifications in DEXA scanning and intravenous cannulation. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education equity.