Both my teaching and research are heavily influenced by my professional and clinical experience (Figure 1). As an AEP, my clinical service delivery and research are focused on musculoskeletal (MSK) and paediatric Exercise Physiology. As an EF academic, my research centres on the scholarship of teaching and learning in my discipline and more broadly. This approach has already led me to teaching excellence in my professional field.

I also have a specific ongoing research interest in the role of physical activity and exercise interventions on reducing cardio-metabolic risk in people with intellectual disabilities (ID), formalised through my Master of Science (Research)—‘Lifestyle Factors affecting the Health of Children with Intellectual Disability’ (UNSW, 2016) and publications. Esteem: As an active and nationally recognised researcher in this field, I was an invited Guest Speaker at the launch of the national ‘Cardio-Metabolic Health Framework for People with ID’.