Annette Raynor

Annette is an Associate Professor in Exercise and Sports Science, specialising in Motor Learning and Control in the School of Medical and Health Sciences.

Current Teaching

• SPS1114 – Acquisition of Skill
• SPS2112 – Motor Control
• HST6106 – Research Project 1
• HST6107 – Research Project 2

Background

• 2016 – current: Associate Professor, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University
• 2012 – 2015: Head of School - Associate Professor, School of Exercise and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University
• July – Dec 2011: Senior Lecturer, School of Exercise and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University
• 2010 – 2011: Head of School (Acting) – Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
• 2008 – 2011: Associate Head (Academic) – Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
• 2005 – 2007: Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
• 2000 – 2004: Lecturer, School of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Studies, University of South Australia
• 1994 – 2000: Lecturer / Assistant Professor, School of Physical Education, Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education, Singapore

Professional Associations

• Australian Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER): (since 1988)
• Exercise Sport Science Australia (ESSA): (since 1996)

Research Areas and Interests

Annette’s areas of interest:

• Expertise in sport with specific focus on decision making skill
• Talent identification in sport
• Movement coordination problems in children
• Exercise science in aged care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy, Other WA higher ed institution, 1995.
• Bachelor of Physical Education with First Class Honours, Other WA higher ed institution, 1990.
• Diploma in Education, Other WA higher ed institution, 1989.
• Bachelor of physical education, Other WA higher ed institution, 1988.

Research Projects

• HEALing Mental Health Research - ESSA , Exercise & Sports Science Australia, Healing Mental Health Research Tender, 2022 ‑ 2025, $29,885.
• An investigation into how physical activity can enrich the lives of older adults during the transition process from independent living to residential aged care, Fresh Fields Aged Care Pty Ltd, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2021 ‑ 2024, $100,000.
• University students’ experiences of volunteering to support older adults in hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative case study., Volunteering WA, Research Grant Program 2021-22, 2022, $9,479.
• Identifying and developing talent in combat sports - linking coach experience and empirical evidence, Australian Institute of Sport, Scholarships to support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2016 ‑ 2020, $17,500.
• Increasing activity levels and quality of life for those in an aged care environment through exercise – effectiveness and feasibility., Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Scheme - 2016 Open Round, 2016 ‑ 2018, $44,978.
• Establishing a multi‐centre collaboration for developing motor learning and control principles evidence and best practice in musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinics., Edith Cowan University, ECU Collaboration Enhancement Scheme - 2016 Round 1, 2016 ‑ 2017, $8,000.