Who Am I - About Me
Hi there! My name is Jonathan and I am in my 3rd Year of my Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. I am enjoying my studies at Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn. I also love working at my internship position at Kieser, Melbourne CBD. Throughout my journey at Swinburne and Kieser, I have learnt a lot about strength and conditioning, musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and exercise health, disease, prescription, delivery, and assessment. I want to continue expanding my learning by pursuing Physiotherapy.
Who Am I – My Background
Over the years, I have sustained multiple long-term injuries from exercise and sport. It is through my recovery processes that I have fostered immense interest in the area. I have been lucky enough to learn valuable insight from my medical professionals and am passionate about helping others in this way throughout my career. I have a great interest in Exercise and Sport Science, and the broader areas of health and recovery. I have a genuine passion for sport in all its forms and have contributed to a wide variety of sporting codes – name one, and there is a good chance that I have played it!
Who Am I – Career Aspirations
I aspire to help others feel great while getting their best possible results. At the start of my career, I want to gain as much knowledge and experience as I can working as an Exercise Scientist and Physiotherapist with clinical adult populations. I aim to work across Australia and the world to learn more about this ever-growing field and myself. I would love to later apply myself to the realm of professional sports – especially Australian Rules Football as I am an avid Hawthorn supporter!
Education and Employment
- Primary Education – Kew East Primary School – 2011 to 2017 (inclusive)
- Secondary Education – Trinity Grammar School, Kew – 2018 to 2023
- Maths Link – Further – 2024
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science – Swinburne 3rd Year – 2024 to 2026
- Kieser Internship – 2026
- Past work – gained first-hand experience and skills in making impactful decisions for people under time pressure with technical expertise.
Technical Skills
Exercise Screening, Prescription, Delivery,
and Assessment
Administer APSS, IPAQ, and GPAQ. Prescribe, Deliver, and Assess exercise.
Strength Testing
1RM test, predicted 1RM test, and Strength Meter test
Vald Performance
Vald Equipment and Protocols
Manual Measurement
Heart Rate and Blood Pressure (sphygmomanometry)
Physiological Testing
Measurement of Blood Glucose and Lactate
Aerobic Capacity
Aerobic Capacity testing: Submaximal VO2max estimate and Maximal VO2max test
Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal Skills
• Clear in-depth communication and coaching with clinical adult populations
• Actively working with others to manage relationships and achieve common goals
• Scientific reasoning
• Critical problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Valuable, supportive, and dependable team member
• Building rapport and showing sense of empathy
• Strong work ethic
• Punctuality
My Sports and Related
- Swimming - 2010 to 2018
- Scouts - 2014 to 2018
- Athletics - 2014 to 2018
- Tennis - 2014 to 2018
- Soccer - 2017 to 2023
- Cricket - 2018 to 2022
- Table Tennis - 2018, 2022 to Present
- Resistance Training - 2021 to Present
- Plyometrics Training - 2022 to Present
- Other Sports - Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Softball, & Volleyball
Kieser Internship
First-hand experience in clinical setting working with a wide variety of client skill level, fitness level, age, and clinical conditions.
- Delivered Kieser machine-based full body exercises to clients
- Delivered balance and related cognitive exercises to clients
- Monitoring and assisting client exercise performance and technique
- Assisted in client exercise progression and modification.
- Assessed client strength and Return To Activity using Strength Meter Protocol.
- Developed greater knowledge and application of exercise science principles in the real world.
- Developed stronger communication skills with team members and clients.
Qualifications
WWCC
CPR
First Aid
CERTIFIED SPORT SCIENTIST • RECOVERY SPECIALIST • ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE