Dr. Paul Watson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul completed his Bachelor of Applied Science at the University of Sydney in 2013 and has a decade of professional experience as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist specializing in rehabilitation and physical activity for spinal cord injury and stroke. His therapeutic background includes roles as a therapist and operations manager within the neurological injury/illness space of the Australian healthcare system. In 2020, he commenced PhD studies, focusing on physical activity behaviors in individuals with spinal cord injuries, and was awarded the Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Postgraduate Research Scholarship. His doctoral research aimed to identify barriers and facilitators of engagement in physical activity and proposed a behavioral model to improve activity levels among this population. Paul is actively involved in research projects at the John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitative Research and Neuroscience Research Australia, as well as in executive committees related to spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. With seven years of teaching experience at the tertiary level, he has demonstrated commitment to education and professional development. Paul has presented his research extensively at local and international conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

University of Sydney • Kensington

Involved in research on rehabilitation and physical activity for spinal cord injury.

Awards

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Thesis Excellence Award

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Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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