Kristen De Marco

Kristen De Marco is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at the Faculty of Health, University of Notre Dame Australia. She is also a PhD candidate whose research focuses on optimizing resistance training, particularly through blood flow restriction (BFR), to prevent muscular de-training in female athletes during deloading and tapering phases. Her work is applied and industry-embedded, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical coaching applications.

Her research interests include:

• Resistance Training and Blood Flow Restriction
• Athlete Monitoring and Neuromuscular Performance
• Training Periodisation and Deloading Strategies
• Performance in Female and Youth Athletes

Kristen's recent publications (2024–2025) highlight her focus on BFR in repeated-sprint training, ischemic preconditioning, and real-world coaching practices. Her work appears in journals such as the Journal of Sports Sciences and International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, demonstrating a strong emphasis on practical, evidence-based interventions for team-sport athletes. She is scheduled to present her research at Loughborough University in July 2025 as both a speaker and visiting researcher, reflecting her active engagement in the international sports science community.

There are no listed scientific awards or recognitions in the provided material.

Kristen is actively involved in collaborative research and does not supervise any named students in the current data. She participates in academic dissemination through presentations and visiting research roles.

She is affiliated with the Exercise and Sports Science department and contributes to advancing applied sports science through translational research.