Dr. Yoshiro Okubo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yoshiro Okubo is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer in the School of Population Health at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Sports Medicine. He completed his PhD at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, in 2015. His research focuses on falls, balance, gait, exercise, and perturbation training. Dr. Okubo has developed innovative approaches to elucidate the mechanisms behind trip and slip-induced falls and effective motor skill learning for fall prevention in older adults. He has led studies demonstrating the importance of reactive stepping in recovering balance after unexpected trips and slips, especially in older individuals and those with Parkinson's disease. Dr. Okubo is involved in creating clinical training programs such as ReacStep, aimed at enhancing reactive balance through novel training methods. His work has contributed significantly to the field through consensus reviews and practical applications in clinical settings.

Research Interests

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

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.