Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Lab 2025 

Join us for a hands-on professional learning experience at the state-of-the-art Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub, designed to boost your confidence in teaching key concepts of the NSW Health and Movement Science 11-12 Syllabus.

 This highly practical day will deepen your understanding of biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and exercise physiology. Enhance your teaching strategies while enjoying a guided tour of this cutting-edge facility.

Important Note: This professional learning incorporates high levels of physical activity and is a practical experience. Numbers for this professional learning are capped.

The day will include practical activities such as:

  • Lactate Threshold Test
  • Wingate Anaerobic Test
  • Force Plates
  • Gait Analysis
  • Contrast Immersion Baths
  • Enviro Chamber
  • Specificity Training

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Date: Friday 4 April, 2025

Location: Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub, Sydney

Standards: Standard 2 Standard 3

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Presenter: Dr Timothy B Hartwig

Dr Timothy Hartwig is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Exercise Science at ACU. Timothy has taught and worked in many sub disciplines of Exercise and Sports Science including exercise physiology, motor control exercise programming, rehabilitation, functional anatomy, and biomechanics. In 2010 he was awarded a PhD following his doctoral studies on 'training and overtraining in adolescent rugby union players.

Presenter: Dr Mark Moresi

Dr Mark Moresi is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at ACU. Mark worked as a Biomechanist with the NSW Institute of Sport. His ongoing research interests include the biomechanics of sports techniques, sports injuries and track and field with a specific interest in injury mechanisms in elite athletes.

Presenter: Mrs Leigh-Anne Hartwig

Leigh-Anne is a is a passionate educator with 20-years’ experience. She has taught senior PDHPE, PASS and junior PDHPE as well as co-ordinating school sport. Leigh-Anne completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a postgraduate Diploma in Education. She has worked as a research and administrative assistant with the Centre of Physical Activity Across the Lifespan and most recently as Project Lead of Health and Movement Science Student Enrichment.