- Graduated 2001 - Masters Degree (M.Sc) in 'Exercise and Nutrition Sciences', University College Chester (Liverpool University).
* 2nd Year Research Dissertation.
Title: "The Effects of Menstruation on the Psychological and Physiological.
Correlates of Endurance Performance in Asian National Level Endurance Athletes".
* Masters Degree Modules:
Physiology and Physical Performance.
Physiology and Biochemistry of Nutrition.
Science of Weight Control.
Performance Enhancement (training methods, recovery techniques, ergogenic aids and
drugs).
Exercise Nutrition and Aging.
Research Methods 1.
Research Methods 2.
Exercise and Health.
- Diploma in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, University College Chester.
- 1976-1979 – Derby Lonsdale College of Higher Education
* Graduated 1979 – Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in ‘Human Movement Studies’ (including
Physical
Education and Sports Science) and Social Science’.
Degree issued from Nottingham University. - Levels 1, 2 and 3 'Triathlon Coaching Award' – Hong Kong Coaching Committee Coach Accreditation Program.
Work Experience
- 2001-2012
Currently working for:
- Ishøj Svømmehal Fitness Center as Department Leader, Fitness instructor (incl. spinning),
and
health consultant.
- Ishøj Svømmehal as parttime Life Guard.
- Fitness DK as spinning instructor.
- Freelance Professional training and Coaching Services.
- Freelance Professional Editing and Proof Reading Services to Universities and Institutes.
Triathlon and Coach Education
- Professional elite athlete from 1984 to 2000
- Elite level Triathlon coach (Part –time) 1990 to 2001.
- Working with Hong Kong National Junior Squad and individual senior athletes - 2000-2001 Internship with the Hong Kong Sports Institute Triathlon and Sports Science Departments
- Senior Coach for the Hong Kong Triathlon Association Regional Development Squads 2001
- Lecturer, Instructor and Course Planner on the Levels 1, 2 and 3 'Triathlon Coaching Award' – Hong Kong Coaching Committee Coach Accreditation Program.
Research
- 1996 Research Assistant for The Hong Kong Sports Development Board, working within The Hong Kong Sports Institute Sports Science Department
- 1996-2001 Sports Science and Sports Medicine Research Assistant for The Hong Kong Triathlon Association
- 2000-2001 Internship with the Hong Kong Sports Institute Triathlon and Sports Science Departments
Experience includes research methodology; laboratory and ‘In The Field’ blood and urine testing; E.C.G and Blood Biochemistry Analysis, Research Reading; Analysis; Editing, Proof reading and Preparation of Research Papers.
Scholarly Work
2nd Year Masters Degree Research Dissertation
Title: “ The Effects of Menstruation on the Psychological and Physiological Correlates of Endurance Performance in Asian National Level Endurance Athletes”.
- Paper presented at the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23-27 October 2001, Perth, WA, presented by Sports Medicine Australia
- Awarded “Highly Commended” for the Wendy Ey Award (Women and Sport Foundation)
- Conference edition of the paper is published on CD Rom
- Under review for publication in the Hong Kong Journal of Sports Medicine and Sports Science
- Co Author and Researcher of a Research Project Titled: “ To compare the effect on blood glucose of two different carbohydrate beverages taken by elite triathletes during triathlon time trials”
- Published by the Hong Kong Sports Development Board 1996
- Co Author and Researcher of a Research Project Titled: “ Relationship Between Selected Anthropometric Characteristics and Performance in Asian Triathletes”
- Paper presented at the 2002 European Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference in Athens
Trained by and Worked with
- Dave Scott Triathlon Clinic – Boulder, Colorado
- Dr. Matt Brick M.D. ‘Sports Science and Triathlon’
- Rod Cedaro M.Sc. ‘Triathlon and Sports Science’
- Dr. John Hellemans M.D. ‘Triathlon and Sports Medicine’ National Coach Team New Zealand
- Dr. Gregory Millet Ph.D. ‘High Performance Endurance Athletes’ Ex National Performance Director for Team France and Team Great Britain
- Stefan Gross. Ex. National Coach Team Germany
- Bill Sweetenham (Swimming) National Performance Director Team Australia, Team Hong Kong and currently Team GB.
Areas of Expertise
- Sports Science- Medicine and Research:
- Physiological Testing, Monitoring and Evaluation Laboratory and 'in the field' Including:
VO2max,
AT Step Tests, Lactate Testing
- Athlete health monitoring including diagnosis and rehabilitation of Overtraining
- Blood Biochemistry, including Lactate, Urea, CK, HB, HCT, and Ferritin, Red and White
blood cell counts
- Research Assistant skills including:
- Literature Reviews
- Data Collection and Recording
- Evaluation and Application of Results
- Research Paper writing
- Editing and Proof Reading
- Sports
- Endurance Sports (Main Area of Expertise and interest)
- Training program Planning and Periodisation
- Physiological Testing, Monitoring and Evaluation Laboratory and 'in the field'
- Athlete health monitoring including diagnosis and rehabilitation of Overtraining
- Technical and Skills
- Fitness and Conditioning
- Race Tactics and Tapering - Nutrition
- Team Sports and Outdoor Pursuits
- Training program Planning and Periodisation
- Physiological Testing and Evaluation
- Technical and Skills
- Fitness, Conditioning and Nutrition
Sporting Achievements
- Represented Hong Kong in Triathlon from 1984
- Raced as an elite professional Triathlete on the world circuit
- Most Notable Rankings and Career Highlights (Extended Result List on request):
- 2000:
1st Hong Kong National Duathlon Championships (short distance)
1st Hong Kong National Long Distance Duathlon Championships
1st Desaru Half Ironman Championships
1st Bike Road Race + Bike T.T. Hong Kong National Champs
1st Mixed Team Action Asia Adventure Race
2nd Desaru Sprint Championships
2nd Ironman Malaysia –World Series
3rd Hong Kong International Triathlon Championships
- 1999:
14th Long Course Duathlon World Championships
- 1996:
1st Hong Kong International Triathlon Championships
4th Asian Championship Duathlon
- 1995:
2nd Asian Cup Series Olympic Distance
- 1992:
3rd Ironman World Series Rankings
18th Hawaii Ironman World Championships
- 1990:
7th Ironman World Series Rankings
7th Ironman World Series Rankings 1990
Other Sporting Achievements
- Regional Level [U.K.] in:
- Hockey
- Mixed Hockey
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross – Country Running - National Level [HK] in:
- Hockey
- Triathlon
- Duathlon
- Cycling
Referees
- Dr. Yvonne Yuen
Sport Biochemist
Hong Kong Sports Development Board
Sports Institute
25 Yuen Wo Road
Shatin, NT
Hong Kong
E-Mail: yvonney@hksdb.org.hk - Ruth Hunt
National Triathlon Coach
Triathlon Department
Hong Kong Sports Development Board
Sports Institute
25 Yuen Wo Road
Shatin, NT
Hong Kong
E-mail: ruthh@hksdb.org.hk - Dr. Dennis Whitby, PhD
Assistent Director
Institute of Human Performance
The University of Hong Kong;
World Class Advisor, Sport England - Andrew Patrick
President of Hong Kong Triathlon Association
E-mail: andrew.patrick@gthk.com.hk