BSocSci(Hons), GradDipEd, PhD, MESSA, AEP Dr Jack Cannon is a Senior Lecturer with more than 20 years of experience in teaching, clinical practice, research, and community engagement. His work focuses on the central nervous system’s role in movement control and its adaptations with fatigue and disease, including applications to exercise performance and rehabilitation. He contributes to the profession as a peer reviewer for journals such as European Journal of Applied Physiology, Frontiers in Physiology, and Supportive Care in Cancer. Dr Cannon is an accredited exercise physiologist and a member of Exercise & Sports Science Australia and the International Society of Exercise Oncology. He collaborates with health services to design exercise programs for chronic conditions and regularly delivers community education on exercise for healthy ageing. He also plays an active role in mentoring early-career researchers and supporting professional development within the field. Dr Cannon’s research examines neuromuscular control of voluntary movement and its adaptation to exercise and fatigue in health and disease. His work explores how the central nervous system regulates muscle activation and force production under physiological stress and how these processes respond to various exercise interventions. Using both laboratory and applied approaches, he investigates mechanisms that influence physical function and performance. A key strength of his research is the development of custom neurophysiological data acquisition and signal processing systems using LabVIEW, enabling precise measurement of complex signals. These insights inform evidence-based strategies to improve function and quality of life. Dr Cannon has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers (H-index 17) and maintains active collaborations with clinical partners to ensure research translation into practice. Dr Cannon has over 15 years of experience teaching in the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology program. He leads the design, coordination, and delivery of subjects focused on exercise prescription for individuals with cancer and neurological conditions. His teaching combines evidence-based content with practical application, delivered through online and face-to-face formats. He is actively involved in curriculum development, assessment design, and external benchmarking to uphold academic standards. Dr Cannon’s approach emphasises translating research into clinical decision-making through interactive learning and case-based tasks, fostering students’ critical thinking and confidence in prescribing safe, effective exercise interventions across diverse clinical settings.
Clinical Exercise Physiology3805328
Dr Jack Cannon
Senior Lecturer in Motor Control and Learning
Bathurst
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