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Dr James McKee

James is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Health and Medical Sciences with the Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute. He is currently supporting the delivery of a NHMRC Partnership Project (GNT2035789) with the WA Police Force Academy, with a focus on training load management and performance analyses.

Background

Dr Mckee is an early-career researcher, strength and conditioning coach and teacher. His research focuses on manipulating training loads (using methods such as blood flow restriction) to target physiology and optimise training adaptations in athletes, clinical (i.e., elderly), and tactical populations. He previously worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Casual Academic (2022-2025) in Exercise Science at Murdoch University. He was also employed as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Subiaco Football Club/Athlete Alliance (2017-2024) and as an Exercise Science Teacher with Health Sciences Hub (2023).

Research Areas and Interests

  • Training load monitoring
  • Environmental physiology (hypoxia and heat stress)
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Injury prevention

Professional Associations

  • Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 2 Coach (ID:37870)
  • Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (ID:PR298975)
  • Exercise and Sports Science Australia Membership (ID:28029)
  • Sports Medicine Australia Membership (ID:59634)

National and International Awards

  • 2023 – Winner Best Poster (Sports and Exercise Science) Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Sunshine Coast

University Awards

  • 2024 – Higher Degree by Research Impact Prize – Exercise Science (MU)
  • 2022 – Top Publication by a Higher Degree by Research Student (MU; Exercise Science)
  • 2019 – Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for Academic Excellence (MU)
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