Naomi Ferstera
Accredited Exercise Physiologist And Exercise Scientist
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am an accredited exercise physiologist, exercise scientist and nutritionist with over 22 years industry experience. I am passionate about education and improving the health outcomes of my local community. I am currently completing my PhD with the University of Queensland, where I am investigating the role of high intensity training for improving cognitive outcomes in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, in addition to investigating the association between muscle-derived neurogenic markers, body composition, fitness and mild cognitive impairment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Manager student-lead
University of Southern Queensland
01.2022 - Current
- Day to day management of the clinic
- Student supervision
- Informal teaching
- Signing off logbooks
- Checking and signing off student clinical notes
Tutor Research assistant
University of Queensland
01.2019 - Current
- Prepare and conduct tutorials
- Provide learning support for students
- Prepare students for assessments
- Mark assessment and participate in moderation
- Provide feedback to students on assessments
- Supervision of clinics
- Conduct cognitive assessment battery for the 24 and 36 month post-trial follow up for the Brain Training Trial
- Collection and recording of data into RedCap
- Conduct research-related exercise training sessions, observation of exercise stress testing and blood sample collection
- Duties associated with thesis development
- Participation in upskilling courses (statistics, DXA)
Research Assistant
The Brain Training Trial, UQ
01.2019 - Current
- Collection of data
- Analysis of baseline data
- Perform 24/36-month post-trial cognitive assessment battery
- Facilitate research-related training sessions
- Observation of stress testing
- Observation of blood sample collection
- Blood sample analysis
Managing Director, Lecturer/Assessor, Exercise Physiologist
Alpha Fitness, The Naomi Ferstera Group
01.2011 - Current
- Managing day to day business
- Development and implementation of our online programs
- Coaching and mentoring of clients
- Delivering exercise physiology and nutrition services to the public and private sector
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Exercise Science
University of Queensland
10.2020 - Current
Master of Philosophy - Exercise Science
University of Queensland
10.2021 - 11.2023
Graduate Diploma - Nutrition
Deakin University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement Studies
Queensland University of Technology
01.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement Studies
Queensland University of Technology
01.2000 - 01.2008
Skills
I have a passion for education and teaching
I am highly motivated and focused
I am a team player and have excellent interpersonal skills
I am passionate about educating both the public and private sector
I am skilled at social media and how to drive engagement
Certification
Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) 8679
Professional Devlopment
2022 ESSA Conference: Research to Practice
3 days
2022 Coursera statistics course
3 weeks
2021 Hologic Radiation Course
6 hours
2021 UQ Statistics Club
3 hours
Accomplishments
2022 3MT University of Queensland Finalist
Leaving a legacy
2022 SMA Presentation
Legacy effect of high intensity exercise
Impact
2022 Media Release: Dementia Reduction and HIIT
122 news items
~$999k advertising value
Timeline
Manager student-lead
University of Southern Queensland
01.2022 - Current
Master of Philosophy - Exercise Science
University of Queensland
10.2021 - 11.2023
Doctor of Philosophy - Exercise Science
University of Queensland
10.2020 - Current
Tutor Research assistant
University of Queensland
01.2019 - Current
Research Assistant
The Brain Training Trial, UQ
01.2019 - Current
Graduate Diploma - Nutrition
Deakin University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Managing Director, Lecturer/Assessor, Exercise Physiologist
Alpha Fitness, The Naomi Ferstera Group
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement Studies
Queensland University of Technology
01.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement Studies
Queensland University of Technology
01.2000 - 01.2008