Kelly Baker

Exercise and Sports Science4477727

Dr Kelly Baker

B.Ex.Sc, B.Ex.Sc (Hons), PhD (Human Movement)

Lecturer in Exercise Science
Bathurst
Building 1292, Room 1.15

Dr Kelly Baker is a Lecturer in Exercise Science at Charles Sturt University and an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). She earned her Bachelor of Exercise Science in 2019, followed by a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Honours – Class 1) in 2020, and completed her Doctor of Philosophy in 2025 with a thesis titled ‘Gastrointestinal disorders in Australia: An investigation into management strategies and exploration of the potential role of exercise’.

Dr Baker’s research focuses on chronic conditions, particularly in underrepresented populations with the aim of enhancing health outcomes. Her work includes both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies on gastrointestinal disorders and has expanded to encompass women’s health.

    Dr Baker’s primary teaching areas are:

    • Work Integrated Learning
    • Anatomy and Physiology based subjects.

Dr Kelly Baker's research interests are centred on inflammation in chronic conditions, with an emphasis on underrepresented populations and enhancing health outcomes. During her PhD, she specialised in gastrointestinal disorders, developing and conducting a national survey to examine factors influencing quality of life and understand perspectives on management strategies, while also leading two laboratory-based projects that explored the immune-modulating effects of exercise in both acute and chronic settings.

In collaboration with academics both internal and external to CSU, her research has expanded into women’s health. Using a diverse range of methodologies, Dr Baker continues to explore chronic conditions and develop tailored therapeutic approaches. She is passionate about advancing our understanding of how lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, can improve health outcomes for individuals living with chronic inflammatory disorders.

Member and accredited professional of:

  • Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Baker, K. A., Marino, F. E., & Hartmann, T. E. (2024). Living with inflammatory bowel disease in Australia: quality of life and the impact of support networks. Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 17, 17562848241264362.

Baker, K. A., Miller, T. D., Marino, F. E., & Hartmann, T. E. (2022). The exercise-induced inflammatory response in inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One, 17(2), e0262534.

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