Carmel Nottle

Dr. Carmel Nottle is a Lecturer at the University of South Australia's College of Allied Health & Human Performance, specializing in human movement, growth, and motor development. She holds a PhD in Public Health and is an accredited Exercise Physiologist and Anthropometrist. Her research spans sport science, exercise physiology, and innovative areas like human-animal interactions and their impact on health and leisure.

Her work explores physical activity monitoring in children, exercise-induced muscle damage, and the therapeutic roles of pets in health outcomes. Research interests extend to interdisciplinary studies linking sociology, public health, and clinical sciences to improve community wellbeing.

Nottle's publications focus on vulnerable populations, including elite athletes, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. She has supervised numerous postgraduate students in projects related to physical activity, assistance dogs, and chronic pain management.

She collaborates nationally and internationally, including with the University of Adelaide and Saunders Physiotherapy. Her lab work emphasizes practical solutions for health challenges, supported by community partnerships.