FIA - Lecturer Profiles Fitness

The FIA Fitness Instructor Education Program is delivered by some of Australia's leading presenters and fitness instructor trainers. All presenters are tertiary qualified and are renowned for their practical expertise and teaching ability. When you enrol in an FIA Education Program you can be confident of receiving the same high level of educational instruction every step of the way.

	Dr. Paul Batman PhD., MSc., BSc., DipPhysEd., DipEd. Paul has spent over 20 years lecturing in Universities throughout Australia and overseas. He has earned a reputation as one of the most experienced and sought after lecturers in the fitness industry. Paul has a Ph.D. in Exercise Science and is the author of 5 books, over 100 magazine and journal articles and has made over 1,000 public presentations on all aspects of fitness education.
	Paul Bulatao BExSc, Dip Ed (PDHPE), Dip Weight loss Practitioner, Cert III & IV Fitness, CIV Workplace and Assessor. Paul has been involved in the fitness industry for 7 years having previous experience in working with a number of Australia’s leading registered training organisations as the Learning and Development Manager and has extensive knowledge with numerous health and fitness centers as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Currently he keeps busy as the National Training Manger for Contours where he delivers corporate training, operational training support and presents fitness accreditation courses to over 150 franchisees nationally. Paul is also currently the presenter for the group exercise course, assessor for the CIII and teaches cycle for Fitness First clubs in Sydney.
	Mark Deaves M.Ost., BSc., (Osteopathy) Dip.Ex.Sc. Cert IV - Fitness Mark is a practicing Osteopath at Walker St Fitness First North Sydney as well as having an extensive background as a personal trainer, fitness centre director and Navy Clearance Diver. Mark also works with elite dancers and cyclists as well as lecturing in the FIA education courses on the following topics: Group Exercise (fitness), Fitness Assessments, Posture Profiling, Exercise rehabilitation. Corrective Exercise Prescription, Resistance Training and Advanced Aerobic Conditioning. Mark was one of the first graduates of the FIA Diploma of Exercise Science and one of the first professional trainers to receive his Certificate IV in Fitness and Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training. He has since completed Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and Master of Osteopathy.
	Rob Devereux MSc (Exercise & Nutrition Science), BA Spts Studies Rob received the AsiaFit “Asian Fitness Professional of the Year” award in Nov 2002, he also created and implemented the in-house fitness training courses and continuing education curriculum for all fitness instructors, personal trainers, and membership consultants for California Fitness for the Asia region. Rob has presented frequent corporate seminars and written numerous articles on exercise and health related topics and has lectured for the University College Chester (UK) on the post graduate program in Exercise and Nutrition Science and continues to present at International Fitness Conferences.
	Paul Haslam BSpSc., BPE, CSCS Paul has been an 'A' grade Olympic Lifter, placing second at the 1980 National titles. He has twice been Australian Heavyweight Body Building Champion(IFBB) and represented Australia in International competitions. Paul has worked in the fitness industry for over 23 years, from aerobics instructor to Fitness Centre owner. He holds a degree in Physical Education, a Sports Science degree (with Merit) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(NSCA/USA). Paul has worked as Strength Coach and Assistant Conditioner with the South Sydney RLFC, as well as private training of athletes at all levels of competition from juniors through to Olympians. Paul currently conducts a popular personal training business, operating mainly from City Gym, Sydney.
	Carolyn Knights AssDipAppSci (Sports Science), Diploma Remedial Massage, Cert IV in Fitness, Cert IV Assessment and Workplace Trainer Carolyn is a qualified and accredited massage therapist, personal trainer and weight management coach and level 2 SMA sports trainer. She has over 25 years experience in the health and fitness industry. Carolyn has a wealth of experience in both massage therapy and fitness training. She has traveled overseas and in Australia as a massage therapist /sports trainer for the NSW Veterans and Australian Veterans hockey squads over the past 9 years. Carolyn is also the sports trainer for Camden Netball Association and representative fitness trainer for Campbelltown Netball Association.
	Trent Knights: B.App.Sci (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Diploma Remedial Massage, Diploma of Chi Balancing Massage (Chinese Tui Na). Trent is a qualified and accredited massage therapist, acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. He has 6 years experience in the massage therapy and alternative health industry. Trent has attended various carnivals across the state as a sports trainer/ massage therapist. He has had the pleasure of training a variety of students during their massage clinical hours with great success. Trent traveled to China to complete his Chinese medicine training and developed a host of new skills training in Nanjing provincial hospitals Tui Na (Chinese remedial massage) department for a number of weeks.
	Fiona Leard - MSpSc, BSpSc (ExSc), DipAppSc (Nursing) Fiona has over 10 years experience working with athletes in the areas of fitness testing, stability training, pilates and now specialises in Sports Specific Yoga for elite and Olympic athletes. She has a Nursing background, a Masters Degree in Sports Science and is a Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher. She has previously worked with Cardiac Rehabilitation and Clinical Exercise Prescription, Corporate Health and Education Programs and currently teaches group and private classes in a variety of health and fitness settings.
	Lucy Mallia MA (Hons), BA (Hons), PGCE. Lucy has spent over 10 years lecturing Sport and Exercise Science at Collegiate and University level. Her main teaching expertise is with exercise physiology, coaching science and fitness and health for children. Lucy has worked as a sport specific personal trainer working with athletes on core stability training and functional fitness Pilates and has worked with a range of Special Populations including ageing, pre and post natal and cardiac rehabilitation. Lucy also has a background in group exercise including spin, core conditioning, swiss ball training and Les Mills Body Pump. Lucy has devised and implemented training programs for teachers and lecturers and is an internal verifier assisting companies on quality assurance in the UK.
	Angela Milhellis BSc (Psych) Unique, creative and successful describe Angela Milhellis’s approach to teaching group exercise. Her extensive teaching experience and background in aerobics, dance and competitive sport allows her to inspire FIA students. Angela is a dynamic presenter whose individual style, energy and personality ranks her among the best in the business today. Angela has a dance/aerobic background of almost 30 years, which when coupled with over ten years working experience within the industry, provides a strong grounding for technical execution and presentation. . Angela has achieved an honours qualification in all ballet grades and has competed in and won many studio and dance company events.
	Sebastian Oreb DipFit., Dip.,Remedial Massage Cert IV in Fitness Personal Trainer Sebastian is one of Australia’s leading Personal Trainers. He specialises in fat loss, rehabilitation, body building, nutritional advice and the conditioning of elite athletes, he is also currently studying for a degree in Exercise Science at ACU. Sebastian has always been into sports, and strength training but was working behind a desk from 9 to 5 doing something he didn’t enjoy. A friend convinced him to come and study with FIA and he has been a personal trainer ever since. He currently assists with all practical workshops conducted in the Cert III and Iv in Fitness for FIA.
	Andrew Richardson MSpSc., BSpSc., AssDipAppSc., Cert.IV Assessor & Workplace Training Andrew is a former 10 x National Champion in the sport of Judo, representing Australia at Commonwealth, World and Olympic Games. He has also been a National Team Coach and Manager at a number of events, including the Commonwealth Game and World Titles. A former lecturer in Sports Science at the UNSW for 7 years, Andrew is a popular lecturer in all FIA Fitness Education Courses. He has a wealth of practical experience and theoretical knowledge, especially in the areas of fitness profiling, resistance training, sports conditioning and exercise program design.
	James Raftos Cert IV in Fitness – Personal Trainer The areas of fitness that I am currently working in are mainly gym floor resistance training and programming for all specific needs e.g.hypertrophy, fat loss, strength and sports specific training. The fitness industry was a passion for me as I started training at martial arts, gymnastics and power lifting at the age of 11. I have been in the industry for over 25 years. The FIA made me a professional in the industry,in which I have been working full time for 5 years and I love what I do very much. I have stopped competing now but have many clients who still compete in various sports
	John Schell MSc. (Hons), BSc., DipPhysEd. Senior FIA Assessor John has been a lecturer in Tertiary education for over 27 years, the last 10 years as a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Science at the University of NSW. John lectured in Exercise Physiology and Physical Fitness Assessment. He co-authored the textbook "Physical Fitness Assessment in Exercise and Sport Science" (2nd Ed. 1994), which is used by a number universities as their preferred course text. John is an accredited Exercise Test Technologist with the American College of Sports Medicine.
	Dr. Gail Trapp PhD., MSpSc. (Hons), BSpSc., AssDipAppSc., DipTeach. Gail lectures in the FIA's Fitness Leader Education Program and Continuing Education Program, specialising in gentle exercise, fitness assessment and special populations. Gail has been an aerobic/circuit instructor for fourteen years, is currently a University lecturer in Sports Science and has recently completed her Ph.D. in Exercise Science.