Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens is Chair of Discipline (Human Sciences and Rehabilitation) at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Health. His research focuses on optimizing sports performance in hot environments through cooling strategies, heat acclimation, and nutritional interventions. He teaches Exercise Physiology and supervises higher-degree students in sports science and physical activity. Stevens holds a Mid-Career Researcher Award (2022) for contributions to research excellence.

Education: PhD and Bachelor's degrees in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Research emphasizes thermal physiology, sports surface impacts, and athlete preparation. He collaborates with Athletics Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport. Recent work explores wheelchair microclimate management, synthetic surface effects, and flow-state interventions in running.

Teaching includes unit assessment roles in Exercise Physiology and Prescription courses. His work bridges applied research with community programs like the Open Goals physical activity initiative.