- Gymnastics / Callisthenics / Hand Balancing (Did Gymnastics as a kid)
- Bouldering/Rock Climbing
- Currently working towards a one arm handstand
Chris Chan
Summary
I began my career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach primarily working with youth athletes and have since expanded my expertise to a broad range of clientele within the allied health sector. I am currently working as an Exercise Scientist and over time, have developed strong skills in both rehabilitation and performance. I consistently strive to deepen my knowledge and capabilities in these areas, am confident in delivering high-quality, tailored programs and really shrine through when detail is needed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exercise Scientist
Inspire Health Services
03.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented tailored exercise programs to improve athletic performance, support injury rehabilitation, and help clients achieve general health goals.
- Managed and coordinated sport academies, including Brisbane Strikers FC and Brisbane City FC, focusing on athlete development, injury prevention, and rehabilitation to enhance overall program effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained professional networks to support injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes across multiple sports.
- Collaborated closely with exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and other allied health professionals to deliver a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to client care.
- Applied a comprehensive understanding of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance principles to improve client outcomes.
- Committed to ongoing professional development, resulting in significant growth in knowledge, skills, and confidence over two years.
- Ran a multitude of testing nights for various sporting teams and am confident in using all VALD equipment.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Elite Performance Unit
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided youth based Strength and Conditioning for various schools across the darling downs for a variety of Sports (predominately Rugby League athletes).
- Developed tailored training programs designed to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk for youth athletes.
- Coordinated scheduling with other coaching staff members to ensure seamless integration of strength and conditioning sessions within overall practice plans.
Strength and Conditioning Coach & Gym Instructor
Academy of Fitness and High Performance
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Downlands College 1st XV Rugby Union team led by Roy Pistorius. Ran predominately gym based sessions and helped periodize, plan and tailor these to the needs of the athletes.
- Ran strength and conditioning sessions for the remainder of the rugby cohort at Downlands College, alongside a wide variety of other sports and athletes.
- Gym Instructor for open gym sessions, managed and supervised any students attending. This included exercise assessment, prescription and coaching.
- Helped run the Emerging Athlete Program at World Gym for any athlete looking for extra strength and conditioning work. This included testing and running group sessions for these athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science -
Queensland University of Technology
01.2023
Skills
- Exercise prescription & programming
- Injury prevention & rehabilitation
- Strength & conditioning
- Performance and fitness assessment
- Client progress monitoring
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Sports program management
- Client communication & motivation
- Program planning & coordination
- Professional development
Websites
Certification
- Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level One Coach (Level Two In Progress) 2019 - Current
- Sports Trainer Level One
- First Aid & CPR
- Blue Card
Interests
Timeline
Exercise Scientist
Inspire Health Services
03.2023 - Current
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Elite Performance Unit
01.2021 - 12.2022
Strength and Conditioning Coach & Gym Instructor
Academy of Fitness and High Performance
01.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science -
Queensland University of Technology
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