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.

	Kathleen Alleaume BAppSc (ExSc) M.Human Nutrition A former Australian Sports Acrobatics champion Kathleen Alleaume is a qualified Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist. Kathleen operates a consulting business where she specialises in delivering Wellness Workshops to corporations. Kathleen is personally and professionally dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health and well-being.
	Dr. Paul Batman PhD., MSc., BSc., DipPhysEd., DipEd. Paul is a Director of the Fitness Institute Australia and 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.
	Corey Bocking AEP, BEd., Bsc., Level 2 ASCA, Dip Remedial Massage, Cert IV Fitness & Workplace Assessor. Corey is the founder of one of Australia's largest Personal Training facilities. Corey has worked with athlete's from all ages and abilities, including state, national, international and Olympic level athletes and professional athletes from the AFL and NRL, as well as many world champions in their chosen sport. Currently Corey works with many of Australia’s leading professional boxers and in conjunction with legendary boxing trainer Johnny Lewis conduct boxing accreditation and training for fitness professionals. With his background in high performance coaching and business development Corey understands what it takes for people to get the most out of themselves. Corey has two university degrees, a level two strength and conditioning coach and is a qualified Exercise Physiologist with the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).
	Mark Deaves BSc (Osteopathy) Dip.Ex.Sc. Cert IV - Fitness Mark has an extensive background as a personal trainer and fitness centre director. The owner of his own fitness centre, Mark specialises in group personal training and lectures in the FIA education programs on the following practical topics: Group Exercise (fitness), Fitness Assessments, Posture Profiling, 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 is currently completing a Masters of Osteopathy at UWS.
	Jacqueline Green BHMS (Exercise Science) Jackie is the 2004 World Aerobics Champion and during her seven years competing in Sports Aerobics she has been National champion three times. A previous student of FIA, Jackie has completed her Certificate III and Certificate IV in fitness, combined with a degree in Exercise Science (Human Movement). Jackie currently works full time in the Health & Fitness Industry working as an Injury Management Advisor in the Workers Compensation sector, with previous experience including injury rehabilitation and work conditioning. With a passion for aerobics and exercise, Jackie has been instructing group fitness for six years and spent the last two years performing on Aerobics Oz Style.
	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 began working in the Fitness Industry in 1988 as a part time Aerobics Instructor at numerous Fitness Centres around Sydney, whilst working as a Registered Nurse. Then, after studying Sport Science at UNSW pursued a full time career in the industry working in areas including the Sport Science laboratory at NSWIS, cardiac rehabilitation and clinical exercise prescription, conducting corporate workshops and health screening, as well as fitness assessment, exercise programming and lifestyle education for the general population. Fiona currently runs a Personal Training business and teaches Yoga for the NSW Cricket team.
	Heather McIntyre BAppSc (Sp. & Ex.Sc.) Cert IV Personal Trainer, Cert IV Assessor As the new FIA Education Officer Heather's enthusiasm for learning and her avid interests in all sports and general fitness will make her a valuable addition to the FIA Academic Faculty. Heather has had an abundance of practical experience, working in gymnasiums and medical practices in Sydney's southwest as a fitness trainer, catering for juvenile athletes in school sports programs and with the general public. Heather's particular interest lies with the fundamental machinations of the human body and training specifics for optimal human function.
	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.
	Dr. Sarah Morante PhD and BAppSc (Ex&SpSci) Sarah is an exercise and sport scientist and a fully qualified personal trainer who has been involved in the fitness industry for many years. Sarah operates a business that provides education to clients including The University of Sydney, ACPE, Tennis Coaches Australia and Netball NSW. She has conducted research for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) who used the results to develop the Extreme Heat Policy for all professional tennis tournaments. Sarah has presented her research at international conferences and has published papers in scientific journals. Sarah is an Advanced Tennis Coach, Director of Tennis Coaches Australia and regular contributor to the Australian Tennis magazine.
	Andrew Richardson MSpSc., BSpSc., AssDipAppSc., Cert.IV Assessor & Workplace Training Andrew is a Director of the Fitness Institute Australia and is a former 10 x National Champion in the sport of Judo, representing Australia at Commonwealth, World and Olympic Games. A former lecturer in Sports Science at the UNSW for 7 years, Andrew is a popular lecturer in all FIA Fitness EducationPrograms and presents regularly at International fitness conventions. He has a wealth of applied and theoretical experience, especially in the areas of fitness assessments, resistance training, sports conditioning and exercise program design.
	Wendy Richmond MSpSc., BSc., Cert. IV Assessment & Workplace Training Wendy has pursued a career as a fitness professional for the past 15 years. Wendy has extensive experience in fitness training and group exercise instruction having managed and worked in gymnasiums in both Australia and America. As a corporate health professional providing fitness training and research services, Wendy has extensive experience in all aspects of corporate fitness. Her areas of expertise also include exercise physiology, sports specific fitness and fitness centre management.
	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.
	Andrew Stowe Certificate IV in Fitness, ASCA Coach Andrew’s background is in team based sports, both as a representative player and as a coach of state and national teams. He is also an ASCA strength and conditioning coach. His progression to personal training is a result of his commitment to helping individuals set and achieve their goals. In addition to developing strength and fitness he brings a strong focus on diet and lifestyle to help clients establish and maintain total health and well-being. Andrew now operates ‘Our Gym’ a successful and growing personal training company and ‘The Office Games’ a corporate training business based in Sydney.
	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 andhas recently completed her Ph.D. in Exercise Science.
	Dieter Wilhelmi MSpSc., BSpSc. Dieter’s experiences include the management of major sports centres, publishing magazines and operating a highly successful professional coaching business. Dieter is a life member of the Australian Davis Cup Foundation and has competed in several sports at national and international level. Dieter has also lectured at the UNSW and ACPE in Sport Science and lectures in the FIA’s Business Management (fitness) program.