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Courtney McGowan is a Lecturer in Human Sciences at the Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University. She holds a PhD from the University of Canberra, along with a BCoachingSci and BSportSci(Hons) from the same institution. Her research focuses on enhancing sports performance through competition day preparation strategies, including warm-ups, priming, and thermoregulation. She also explores environmental physiology, elite athlete development, and cognitive strategies to improve athletic performance.
Education:
- PhD in Exercise Science (University of Canberra)
- BSportSci(Hons) (University of Canberra)
- BCoachingSci (University of Canberra)
Research Interests: Courtney’s work emphasizes competition day strategies (e.g., warm-up optimization, passive heat maintenance), environmental physiology, and the physical preparation of elite athletes. She integrates practical applications for enhancing athlete performance in real-world settings.
Teaching & Supervision: She serves as the unit assessor for the course 'Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning' and supervises students in sports science, physical activity engagement, and health-related research.
Community Engagement: Courtney collaborates with organizations like Surfing Tasmania and Cycling Australia to promote sports science and community engagement in athletics. She is an accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Cycling Coach.
Grants & Projects: Her involvement includes the Cornerstone Youth Services Nutrition and Physical Activity Capacity Building Project (2021), focusing on improving health outcomes for young people. She also evaluates innovative technologies like power meters in cycling performance tracking.
Labs & Teams: While no specific lab is explicitly mentioned, her affiliations include the broader Faculty of Health’s research networks and Southern Cross University’s infrastructure, including the Environmental Analysis Laboratory and Analytical Research Laboratory.
