About Dr Chris McLellan Phd

Considered one of the leaders in sports science and strength and conditioning around the world, Dr Chris McLellan founded Fitness Science to provide a new standard in fitness education, training, programs and products on an international scale. With a diverse skill set that includes a Phd in Exercise and Sports Science and a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, Dr McLellan complements his formal qualifications with nationally and internationally accredited Olympic Weightlifting, Sports Power, Strength & Conditioning Coaching and Cert III & IV in Fitness qualifications.

Dr McLellan is the Coordinator of Sports Science for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL) where he works with performance staff to develop and implement player monitoring, injury prevention and performance optimisation strategies as part of the teams Physical Performance Team. Chris concurrently holds positions as Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at Bond University where he is the program head for the Master in High Performance Science and is Chair of the Australian Rugby Union / Bond University Sports Science and Sports Medicine Committee. Dr McLellan is an internationally recognised speaker on contact sport, athlete performance, monitoring and injury rehabilitation and is an editorial board member of a number of international sports medicine and sports science journals.

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Facts About Dr Chris McLellan

Education Background

Dr McLellan’s education background includes a PhD in Exercise and Sports Science, a Master of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. To complement his formal qualifications, Dr McLellan is also a nationally and internationally accredited Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Sports Power Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Research Areas

His research areas of interest include acute and chronic adaptation to strength and power training, hormonal adaptation to blunt force trauma and collision during contact sports, sports nutrition and performance enhancement strategies incorporating environmental extremes. Dr McLellan’s research has led to a comprehensive track record of published works in peer reviewed scientific journals, abstracts and national and international conference presentations.

Career Overview

Prior to joining the Brisbane Lions FC in 2012, Dr McLellan held the position of Director of Athletic Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning coach of the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL for a period of 6 years from 2007-2012. Preceding 2006 Dr McLellan was based in Japan for 7yrs where he held positions as Head Strength and Conditioning coach with the World Co Ltd, Kobe Steel and Yamaha professional Rugby Union teams.

Qualifications

PhD, Exercise and Sports Science
Master of Physiotherapy (M.Phty)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (B.Ex.Sc)

Specialisations

Strength and Conditioning
Rehabilitation Exercise & Physiotherapy
Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids

Sports Science & Strength Conditioning Keynote Speaker

Are you looking for a keynote speaker for your conference or sporting team?

When event organisers and the management teams of elite sporting franchises are looking for someone to speak at their events, Dr Chris McLellan is often the go to person. With his expansive career and accomplishments, current lecturing status and extensive hands-on experience with major sporting teams, Dr McLellan ticks all the boxes of what people want out of a speaker that will entertain and engage their audience.

Dr McLellan has the capabilites to speak on a range of topics relating to sports science, strength & conditioning, elite athlete management and general health and fitness. He is available for speaking opportunities throughout Australia and also Internationally depending on his availability.

Types Of Speaking Events

Professional Sporting Teams
College’s & Universities
Conferences & Seminars
Health & Fitness Events
Corporations

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