PhD
Health & Exercise Physiology
09.2012 – 01.2018 Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Thesis: The maternal cardiovascular system at rest and in response to functional hemodynamic testing during healthy pregnancy
Supervisory team: Dr. Eric J. Stöhr, Prof. Rob E. Shave and Dr. Karianne Backx;
Advisor: Prof. John R. Cockcroft
Recipient of ‘Best thesis and Viva Voce (defense)’ in the School of Sport and Health Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate
Teaching Higher Education
01.2015 – 06.2016 Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Interventions:
Practical teaching tasks enhance student engagement and exam performance within a sport science programme
Formative assessment and feedback: pre-examination essay question practice and subsequent feedback improves final year summative examination performance
Student’s perceptions of the importance of sex differences and subsequent recommendations to improve inclusivity within the content of a sport and exercise science curriculum.
Supervisor: Dr. Karianne Backx
BSc. (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science
09.2009 – 06.2012 Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Self-directed research project: Cardiac structure and function across the menstrual cycle at rest and during exercise.
Supervisor: Prof. Rob E. Shave
First class honours and recipient of the Programme Award for Academic Performance (equivalent to Valedictorian)
Equivalent GPA: 3.87

Vocational Qualifications
Registered Kinesiologist
Alberta Kinesiology Association
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Certified Exercise Practitioner
Recognition of exercise professional expertise
Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor (BACPR)
Qualified Phase VI Instructor
Personal Trainer Course Assessor
Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Adapting Exercise for Pre- and Post- Natal
Exercise prescription for pregnant and postpartum women
GP Referral
Exercise programs for patients with a range of medical conditions
Personal Trainer & Gym Instructor
Member of Registered Exercise Professionals (REPS)