ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
Children's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
Dunn, E., Humberstone, C., Franchini, E., Iredale, F., Blazevich, T. (2022). Relationships Between Punch Impact Force and Upper- and Lower-Body Muscular Strength and Power in Highly Trained Amateur Boxers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(4), 1019-1025. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003585.
Dunn, E., Humberstone, C., Franchini, E., Iredale, F., Blazevich, T. (2022). The effect of fatiguing lower-body exercise on punch forces in highly-trained boxers. European Journal of Sport Science, 22(7), 964-972. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2021.1916085.
Roberts, A., Greenwood, D., Stanley, M., Humberstone, C., Iredale, F., Raynor, A. (2021). Understanding the “gut instinct” of expert coaches during talent identification. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(4), 359-367. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1823083.
Raynor, A., Iredale, F., Crowther, R., White, J., Dare, J. (2020). It’s not just physical: Exercise physiologist-led exercise program promotes functional and psychosocial health outcomes in aged care. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 28(1), 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2019-0088.
Roberts, A., Greenwood, D., Stanley, M., Humberstone, C., Iredale, F., Raynor, A. (2019). Coach knowledge in talent identification: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22(10), 1163-1172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2019.05.008.
Dunn, E., Humberstone, C., Iredale, F., Blazevich, T. (2019). A damaging punch: Assessment and application of a method to quantify punch performance. Translational Sports Medicine, 2(3), 146-152. https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.71.
Barley, O., Iredale, F., Chapman, D., Hopper, A., Abbiss, C. (2018). Repeat Effort Performance is Reduced 24 Hours After Acute Dehydration in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(9), 2555-2561. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002249.
Keller, B., Raynor, A., Iredale, F., Bruce, L. (2018). Tactical skill in Australian youth soccer: Does it discriminate age-match skill levels?. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13(6), 1057-1063. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954118760778.
Keller, B., Raynor, A., Bruce, L., Iredale, F. (2018). Physical and anthropometrical attributes of Australian youth soccer players. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13(5), 787-793. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117752904.
Dunn, E., Humberstone, C., Iredale, F., Martin, DT., Blazevich, T. (2017). Human behaviours associated with dominance in elite amateur boxing bouts: A comparison of winners and losers under the Ten Point Must System. PLoS One, 12(12), article no. e0188675. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188675.
Keller, B., Raynor, A., Bruce, L., Iredale, F. (2016). Technical attributes of Australian youth soccer players: Implications for talent identification. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 11(6), 819-824. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954116676108.
Research Projects
Identifying and developing talent in combat sports - linking coach experience and empirical evidence, Australian Institute of Sport, Scholarships to support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2016 ‑ 2020, $17,500.
Combat Fitness: Assessing and Developing Speed and Quickness for Improved Performance, Australian Institute of Sport, Scholarship - AIS, 2014 ‑ 2019, $18,897.
Impact of Augmented Feedback on Pacing and Performance in Striking Combat Sports, Australian Institute of Sport, Scholarship - AIS, 2014 ‑ 2018, $9,814.
Increasing activity levels and quality of life for those in an aged care environment through exercise – effectiveness and feasibility., Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Scheme - 2016 Open Round, 2016 ‑ 2018, $44,978.
Establishing a multi‐centre collaboration for developing motor learning and control principles evidence and best
practice in musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinics., Edith Cowan University, ECU Collaboration Enhancement Scheme - 2016 Round 1, 2016 ‑ 2017, $8,000.
Master of Science (Sports Science), The effects of acute dehydration of 5% body mass on performance and physiology of mixed martial arts athletes
Associate Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy, The effects of augmented feedback on pacing and performance of elite combat athletes
Doctor of Philosophy, A profile of game style, physical, technical and tactical skills, and the pathways that underpin expertise in Australian youth soccer players
Assistant Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy, The coaches' eye: Exploring coach decision making during talent identification
Doctor of Philosophy, The manifestations of fatigue in amateur boxing performance
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