UWA Exercise & Sport Science

13/07/2026

Jen Walsh, director of the University of Western Australia's Centre for Sleep Science, said AI is improving long-term sleep monitoring through wearable and at-home devices, while cautioning that excessive focus on sleep-tracking data can contribute to orthosomnia, an anxiety-driven sleep disorder.

Move over Dr Google, more people are now turning to generative AI — artificial intelligence capable of generating original content in response to user prompts — to get information about their health or symptoms.

04/06/2026

Interested in advancing your S&C career?

The Advanced Strength & Conditioning for Sport Performance micro-credential at UWA is designed for practitioners who want to push beyond the basics and deliver evidence-based, high-performance outcomes.

We have once again teamed up with Athlete Alliance so you will be learn from industry experts. This course will also set you on your way towards a Level 2 ASCA accreditation.

Check out the highlights from previous cohorts in the video below!

Secure your place: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/uwa-plus/micro-credential-advanced-strength-and-conditioning-for-sport-performance

19/05/2026

Prof Danny Green, at the School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia and contributor to the analysis, says “We are curing obesity by encouraging frailty.”

As millions flock to GLP-1s, doctors warn the drugs can cause rapid and significant muscle loss

07/05/2026