Dr Christopher Latella is the course coordinator of the Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) program. He is also the head of the Neurophysiology Research Laboratory and is a Centre for Precision Health research member.
Background
- Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Neurophysiology), Edith Cowan University (2018-2021)
- Lecturer – Deakin College, Burwood Victoria
- Casual Academic/Research Assistant – Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria
- Casual Academic – Victoria University, Footscray, Victoria
- Research Assistant – Deakin University, Burwood, Victor
Professional Associations
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, Level 1 accreditation
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Australasian Brain Stimulation Society, Secretary
Awards and Recognition
National and International Awards
- 2021 – Winner, Early -career oral presentation category, Symposium of Western Australian Neuroscience
- 2019 – Runner-up, Early-career presentation category, Symposium of Western Australian Neuroscience
- 2018 - Best presentation by an early career researcher, Australian Society for Psychophysiology conference, Geelong, Australia
- 2012 - Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) award
Other
Research Areas and Interests
- Neuromuscular physiology of fatigue and muscle strength adaptation in athletic and clinical populations
- Strength training and sports performance
- Motor unit physiology
- Brain and neuro-stimulation techniques