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Professor, Exercise Science, University of Canberra

Andrew McKune is Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Canberra. Prior to taking up this role he held positions in Sport and Exercise Science at Tshwane University of Technology and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He holds qualifications in human movement science, medical science (physiology), strength and conditioning (CSCS) and a doctoral degree specialising in exercise immunology.

Research Interests

Metabolic basis of mental illness.
Science of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction in human health
Immune/Inflammatory responses to nutrition and movement
Monitoring disease, health and adaptations to nutrition and movement interventions using non-invasive methods e.g. heart rate variability, salivary biomarkers.

Experience

  • –present
    Associate Professor Professor, Sport & Exercise Science, University of Canberra