Associate Professor Suzanne Broadbent | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Associate Professor Suzanne Broadbent has a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Hon) and PhD from Griffith University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Newcastle (formerly CAE), NSW. She is also an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist (ESSA).

Prior to commencing at UniSC as Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science, Sue was the program leader in the Exercise Science program at Massey University, Wellington NZ (2005–2008) and Senior Lecturer in the Masters of Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation at Victoria University, Melbourne (2008–2011), before relocating to head the Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology program at Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW (2011–2017).

Sue’s research initially focused on the effects of long-term endurance training on lymphocyte function and haematology in older men and women, and also in Ironman triathletes compared to sedentary men. Her research has expanded to include immune system function (in high-intensity cycling and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME); intermittent and graded exercise for CFS/ME; higher intensity exercise for cardiac patients; exercise rehabilitation for prostate cancer survivors and pulmonary patients; the use of supplements and “immune system boosters” for athletes and sportspeople; use of Nintendo Wii for falls prevention and balance training for older adults with chronic conditions; vibration treatment for muscle soreness after eccentric training and downhill running.

Sue also has interests in the delivery and evaluation of clinical exercise physiology programs with student-led clinics and programs, especially in rural settings.