Dr. Peter Peeling

Professor

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Biography

Peter Peeling is a Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in the School of Human Sciences, where he combines teaching and research. He focused his PhD on the impact of exercise mechanisms related to iron deficiency in endurance athletes, exploring the complex relationship between exercise, iron metabolism, and inflammation. His research highlighted the role of the hormone hepcidin in regulating dietary iron absorption. Peter has worked with the Australian National Institute Network, delivering sports science services to high-performing athletes over multiple Olympic cycles. As the Director of Research at the Western Australian Institute of Sport, he oversees the High-Performance Sport Research Centre, which collaborates with UWA and has provided innovative solutions based on transdisciplinary research. His research interests include optimizing iron metabolism and athletic performance, with a commitment to training methodologies and the efficacy of ergogenic aids. He supervises graduate research students and is actively involved in various applied sports physiology projects, contributing significantly to the academic community and athlete performance improvement initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

Physical Fitness Health Sport Physiology Advanced Exercise Physiology

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.