Emma Beckman

Following the completion of her Bachelors degree in Human Movement Studies (exercise science) Emma worked as an accredited exercise physiologist primarily with neuromusculoskeltal conditions. Emma completed an Erasmus Mundus Masters degree in Adapted physical activity in 2006 at the Katholieke Universiteit of Leuven, Belgium and wrote her thesis on skilled performance in Ice Sledge Hockey. Continuing with her interest in Disability sport, Emma returned to the University of Queensland to complete her PhD in classification in Paralympic Athletics. She is a internationally accredited classifier in Paralympic athletics and volunteers in this capacity at a local, state, national and international level.