Dr Christopher Latella is the course coordinator of the Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) program and head of the Neurophysiology Research Laboratory in the School of Medical and Health Sciences. He is also the lead in Neurophysiology research in the Centre for Precision Health.
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