Nathan Chesterfield

Senior Lecturer in Exercise Science

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

place Sturt North
GPO Box 2100, ADELAIDE, SA, 5001

Exercise physiologist with a background in clinical practice spanning over 20 years across sport and high performance, clinical rehabilitation and occupational health, and including rural and remote practice. Involved in clinical education since 2011 with RTOs and Universities, and a Course Accreditation Reviewer with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Passionate about sustainable, evidence-based exercise that restores function, confidence and hope.

Enjoys bass guitar, camping, coastal fishing and exploring Australia.

Qualifications

B.AppSc (Human Movement)

Accredited Exercise Scientist

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Honours, awards and grants

2025 Student-Led Teaching Award, College of Nursing and Health Sciences 

2025 Public Sector Excellence Award - Excellence in Service Delivery (Team)

2025 SA Health Award for Excellence in Collaboration and Building Partnerships

2024 Finalist - Practicum Supervisor of the Year, Exercise and Sports Science Australia

2022 Vice-President & Executive Dean's Award - Team Award, Placement Education Coordinators

Key responsibilities

Course Coordinator, Bachelor Exercise & Sports Science/Master Clinical Exercise Physiology

Placement Education Coordinator, Master Clinical Exercise Physiology

Topic Coordinator: EXSC9001A+B, EXSC9002A+B

Lecturer: EXSC2003, EXSC3002, EXSC8001, EXSC8003, EXSC9001A+B, EXSC9002A+B

Clinical Coordinator - Flinders Health2Go Exercise Physiology

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