Enrich the lives of people and communities by becoming an exercise scientist!
Kassia Beetham, Senior Lecturer in the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences and member of ACU’s SPRINT Research Centre at the Brisbane Campus, reflects on her journey into exercise and sports science and the powerful role it plays in improving health and wellbeing. She shares her passion for translating evidence-based exercise into real-world impact and introduces the opportunities available through the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at ACU.
“Exercise and sports science has the power to significantly enhance a person’s quality of life. It’s uniquely effective in preventing and treating a wide range of conditions and diseases, making it one of the most potent tools for improving overall wellbeing.
My fascination with human physiology inspired my journey to become an exercise scientist. I am passionate about optimising health by working with the body’s natural processes. One of the highlights of my job is working with pregnant women and new mothers. Additionally, helping individuals with conditions like diabetes and hypertension by incorporating exercise into their lives is incredibly rewarding.
If, like me, you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, then this is an excellent study and career choice for you, offering many impactful career paths and opportunities.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at ACU is a great place to start. Not only do we have some of the best researchers in the field, but ACU also boasts a dedicated teaching and learning team, ensuring that we prioritise the best learning practices, the latest technology and hands-on practical experiences.
You will finish your degree with experience using a range of top-end exercise testing equipment, such as VO2 max testing and virtual reality exercise simulations.
We also have established industry partners, from elite sporting organisations to clinical hospital placements, to provide you with practical experiences in real-world settings.
The potential to help people and positively change their life trajectory through exercise science is incredibly motivating for me. I’m excited to share this Job Kit with you and I hope it will inspire you to explore this field.”
“I love using my knowledge of human physiology to support people”
Kassia’s Pathway
- Bachelor of Human Movement Studies – Exercise Physiology (Honours), University of Queensland
- PhD, Exercise and Chronic Kidney Disease, University of Queensland
- Researcher, University of Sydney and Macquarie University
- Course coordinator, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, ACU (Brisbane Campus)
- Teaching and research senior lecturer, School of Exercise Science, ACU
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This article was first published in the Exercise Science Job Kit, created in partnership with the Australian Catholic University.
