Dr Marco Arkesteijn

PhD in Sport and Exercise Science&Sport Therapy (2012)

MSc and BSc in Human Movement Sciences (2009)

Module Coordinator

• AB2 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (BR16420)
• AB2 Applying evidence based interventions (BR21220)
• AB2 Improving Physical Activity and Sport Performance (BR26320)
• AB1 Motor Learning and Performance (BR26420)
• AB2 Training and Performance Enhancement (BR34420)
• AB1 Technological advances in sport, exercise and health (BR37420)
• AB2 Consultancy work (BR37620)

Lecturer

• AB1 Communication Skills (BR01520)
• AB1 Molecules and Cells (BR01340)

Tutor

• AB2 Human, Equine and Canine Exercise Physiology and Locomotion (BR25320)
• AB1 Research Methods (BR27520)
• AB2 Research designs to assess and monitor clients (BR16020)
• AB2 Sport and Exercise Psychology (BR16120)

Moderator

• AB2 Physical Activity for Health (BR27020)
• AB1 Sport & Exercise Physiology (BR27420)

Grader

• AB1 Research Project (BR36440)

Research focuses on the multi-disciplinary approach to the various aspects of frailty, including a biomechanical analysis of physical functioning such as gait and postural control, quantifying physical activity and behaviour attitudes, and diet.

Research projects include developing an understanding the mechanisms of ageing, such as the relationship between muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and muscle strength, or the impact of fatigue on daily functioning, but also on community based monitoring of frailty, and specific interventions to prevent frailty (e.g. diet, functional foods, exercise).

Future research is envisaged to incorporate:

- Investigating the factors playing a role in falls and frailty of elderly people and developing training programs to promote functional ability.

- Educating professionals and the general public about maintaining functional ability across the lifespan.