Staff in the College of Sport and Exercise Science bring together international teaching and research expertise that is at the forefront of scientific and applied development in the industry. Staff are involved in innovative research projects, teaching programs and industry and community collaborations at the forefront of industry trends.
Staff can be contacted to talk about the courses they teach, their research activities and other partnerships and projects.
In addition, our staff may provide their expertise as:
- board members
- coaches
- advisers
- editors
- program and conference organisers and invited guest speakers.
Dean
Professor Hans Westerbeek, Dean.
Hans is the Dean, College of Sport and Exercise Science. His experience ranges from being an active researcher to consultancy work for many international sporting organisations. He co-founded the European Association for Sport Management and was a founding member of the EU's European Network of Sport Science Institutes.
Staff are listed in discipline and program groups.
College leadership team
| Name and role title | Contact details |
|---|---|
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Professor Hans Westerbeek Dean, College of Sport and Exercise Science |
+61 3 9919 9473 hans.westerbeek@vu.edu.au |
|
Professor Mike McKenna Director, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), and Director of Research, College of Sport and Exercise Science |
+61 3 9919 4499 michael.mckenna@vu.edu.au |
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Associate Professor Michael Spittle Director Teaching and Learning (Governance) |
+61 3 9919 9512 michael.spittle@vu.edu.au |
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Dr Andrew Dawson Director of Teaching and Learning (Strategy and Operations) |
+61 3 9919 9456 andrew.dawson@vu.edu.au |
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Associate Professor Robert Aughey Director, Research |
+61 3 9919 6329 robert.aughey@vu.edu.au |
|
Associate Professor Andrew Stewart Director Research Training |
+61 3 9919 5200 andrew.stewart@vu.edu.au |
| Michael Clayton Manager, Industry Community and Sport Engagement |
+61 3 9919 6318 michael.clayton@vu.edu.au |
| James Nightingale General Manager Sport & Health |
+61 3 9919 4607 james.nightingale@vu.edu.au |
| Kerry Barnes Business Partner |
+61 3 9919 1015 kerry.barnes@vu.edu.au |
| Gladys Britto College Manager |
+61 3 9919 1015 gladys.britto@vu.edu.au |
Office of the Dean
| Name and role title | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Dominique Lanuto Executive Assistant to the Dean |
+61 3 9919 4432 dominique.lanuto@vu.edu.au |
| Amanda Rea Executive Assistant to the Director, ISEAL |
+61 3 9919 2685 amanda.rea@vu.edu.au |
| Teresa Kaczynski Finance Officer |
+61 3 9919 4129 teresa.kaczynski |
| Steve Gauci Senior Administrative Officer, CSES |
+61 3 9919 5006 steve.gauci@vu.edu.au |
| Siobhan Warhurst Administrative Officer, CSES |
+61 3 9919 7792 siobhanmarie.warhurst@vu.edu.au |
| Emma Macintosh Administrative Officer, ISEAL |
+61 3 9919 5790 emma.macintosh@vu.edu.au |
Course and unit administrators
| Name | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Daniel Crane | +61 3 9919 5863 cses.admin@vu.edu.au |
| Joelle De Saint | +61 3 9919 5861 cses.admin@vu.edu.au |
Course contacts
To find out which course and unit administrator to contact for each course, see our 
list of course and unit administrators and course chairs.
Physical Education/Sport Coaching / Social & Behavioural Sport Science
- Dr Richard Baka, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Jason Berry, Senior Sport Scientist, ISEAL
- Dr Michael Burke, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Melinda Craike, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Andrew Dawson, Senior Lecturer, Sport Coaching
- Nathan Elsworthy, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Professor Damian Farrow, Professor, ISEAL
- Roger Funk, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Toni Hilland, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science and Research Associate, ISEAL
- Dr Tarah Kavanagh, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Loretta Konjarski, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Matthew Klugman, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Daryl Marchant, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Brent McDonald, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Fabio Serpiello, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Michael Spittle, Teacher, College of Sport & Exercise Science and Research Associate, ISEAL
- Sharna Spittle, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Jacqueline Williams, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science and Research Fellow, ISEAL
- Donna Wyatt Lecturer, Health and Physical Education
- Dr Janet Young, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr James Zois, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Ashleigh Zuccolo, Academic Teaching Scholar, College of Sport & Exercise Science
Exercise Physiology / Anatomy
- Associate Professor Robert Aughey, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Kevin Ball, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Professor Rezaul Begg, Professor, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Professor David Bishop, Research Leader, ISEAL
- Simon Taylor, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science and Research Associate, ISEAL
- Dr Con Hrysomallis, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Aaron Petersen, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr David Rouffet, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science and Research Officer, ISEAL
Clinical / Rehabilitation
- Professor Jason Allen, Director, Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation
- Dr Michael Butson, Lecturer, Motor Control & Learning
- George Elias, Lecturer, Resistance Training, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Katrina Ellis, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Sarah Holmes, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Thomas Kimmet, Clinical Practice Supervisor, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Itamar Levinger, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Pazit Levinger, Research Fellow, ISEAL
- Professor Glenn McConell, Research Leader, ISEAL
- Dr Andre Nelson, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Andrew Stewart, Associate Professor, College of Sport & Exercise Science and Research Associate, ISEAL
- Associate Professor Nigel Stepto, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Daniel Van der Westhuizen, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
Sport Management
- Matthew Cox, Lecturer, Recreation, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Thomas Forsell, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Mary Grant, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Clare Hanlon, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Dennis Hemphill, Associate Professor, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Robert Hess, Associate Professor, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- David Marsden, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Fiona McLachlan, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Eric Schwarz, Senior Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Ramón Spaaij, Associate Professor, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Associate Professor Bob Stewart, Associate Professor, College of Sport & Exercise Science and Research Associate, ISEAL
- Associate Professor Caroline Symons, Deputy Dean, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Professor Hans Westerbeek, Dean, College of Sport & Exercise Science
- Dr Zhu Zhang, Lecturer, College of Sport & Exercise Science
ISEAL
Our ISEAL Associates & postdoctoral research fellows undertake research and engagement activities in the areas of Sport, Exercise Science and Active Living. Associates are staff who support the Institute's direction and goals either through research or community, government and industry engagement.
