Joshua Knuiman

Experience

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  Lakeside Lightning

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2019

  Head coach Lakeside Lightning U16 men

  • Juniors Coach

    Mar 2013 - Feb 2019

  • SBL/NBL1 Player

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2015
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  Self-Employed

  Feb 2013 - May 2015

  Private Academic Tutor
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  UWA Health Promotion Unit

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

  Fit For Study Volunteer

  An On-Campus health intervention service run by students and staff for students to improve campus culture and health practices. The Fit for Study Program involves reaching student on a face to face level to discuss and educate on relevant issues for students such as Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Use, Sexual Health and Student Support Services.

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  The University of Western Australia

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2016

  Health Promotion Evaluation Unit Field Officer

  The Health Promotion Evaluation Unit is a research-based project that aims to collect health data of the general public. Roles include data collection, interviewing and surveys, and public speaking.

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  Uni-Active

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  Uni-Active Coach

  Coaching primary school children aged 4-8 as part of a paediatric fundamental movement skill intervention program, with a focus on skill development and participation

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  Thriving in Motion

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

  An individualised exercise rehabilitation and activity program for kids and teens affected by any conditions or pathologies that limit their ability to participate in school or community based activity.My role involved prescribing exercise for youth populations, providing clinical supervision to Exercise Scientists, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in placement. Thriving can cater for kids with musculoskeletal conditions, cancer, metabolic disease and other complex juvenile conditions (incl. intellectual/behavioural difficulties, depression/anxiety and Autism). Sessions incorporate group, paired and individual activities including general movement skills, physical activity skills and educational components. Show less Exercise rehabilitation and training with children with developmental disorders, such as motor control deficits, autism, and learning difficulties. The program predominantly aims to aid in the development of Functional Movement Skills (FMS) in children through active play, strength and conditioning and motor learning principles. Roles include assessment (MABC-1 and RTSBC), exercise programming including home tasks, and 1-on-1 sessions, as well as group sessions for more advanced clients. Show less

  • Accredited Exercise Physiologist

    Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Paediatric Exercise Instructor

    Jul 2015 - Feb 2018
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  Lived Experience Project

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2019

  Public Speaker

  Public Speaking about injury, disability and mental health. I have spoken to 500+ people across Mental Health First Aid Training, High Schools and as a member of various panels.

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  UniActive

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  Coordinator

  Session coordinator of paediatric fundamental movement skill interventions for primary school children aged 4-8 with a focus on skill development and participation. Roles include supervision and development of coaching strategies, session management and coach training.

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  Exercise on the Spectrum

  Feb 2019 - now

  Consulting for research projects, education projects and staff development. Currently developing an e-Book to be launched in 2024. 2019-2021Exercise physiology, social support and consulting to support young people with autism in achieving inclusion, independence and resilience through exercise.exerciseonthespectrum.com2019- CurrentConsulting and training services for projects, clinicians and allied health professionals working with young people with autism spectrum disorder.

  • Exercise Consultant

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Exercise Physiologist

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2021
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  Patches Australia

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

  Clinical Exercise Physiologist / Behaviour Support Practitioner

  Working with clients on the NDIS system as a member of a multidisciplinary team of allied health clinicians.- Clinical Exercise Physiology- Behaviour Support-Community Integration

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  Fortitude Exercise Physiology

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Accredited Exercise Physiologist

  Chronic disease management, injury rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation.

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  Ability Action Australia

  Aug 2021 - now

  Providing clinical and operational supervision and leadership to a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to support NDIS participants to get more out of life today. Providing clinical and logistical leadership and supervision for a national team of Exercise Physiologists. Roles include Group Supervision, resource preparation, reviewing of workflows and templates, and collaboration within the clinical excellence team to ensure quality of service across our workforce. Community based exercise physiologist working with NDIS participants in Hunter New England, to support them to get the most out of life today.

  • Team Leader

    May 2023 - now

  • Senior Exercise Physiologist - Perth Metro South

    Jan 2023 - now

  • National Clinical Lead- Exercise Physiology

    Nov 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Senior Exercise Physiologist- Hunter New England

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2022