Dr. Tim Ackland

Professor

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Biography

Tim Ackland is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia with a focus on Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics. His research spans various themes in human movement including exercise rehabilitation and high-performance sport, impacting the performance industry significantly. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed papers, as well as six academic books and 35 book chapters. Tim is a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and has served in prominent roles such as the Director of Sports Medicine Australia and a member of the IOC Medical Commission’s working party on Body Composition, Health, and Performance. Notably, he chaired the Scientific Program Committee for the 5th IOC World Congress on Sport Sciences at the 2000 Olympics and was a Conference Co-chair for the Sports Medicine Australia Perth conference in 2001. Throughout his career, Tim has been deeply involved in projects that investigate the effects of thermal environments on various parameters influencing workers and improving health and lifestyle for Indigenous Australians, among others. His work emphasizes the importance of research in enhancing athletic performance and the health sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Tim Ackland has held the position of Emeritus Professor, contributing significantly to research and education in biomechanics and applied anatomy.

Awards

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Fellowship of the Royal Society Biology

2016-01-01
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Excellence in Teaching Award

1999-01-01
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UWA Distinguished Teaching Award

1989-01-01

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
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