Mr Peter Freeman - Researcher Profile

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Address

School of Applied Sciences and Engineering
Monash University, Gippsland Campus

Contact Details

Tel: +61 3 990 26416

Email: Peter.Freeman@monash.edu


Biography

Peter works in the Office of the PVC & President Gippsland at Monash University as a Lecturerin Bioscience, in the School of Applied Sciences & Engineering.

Mr Freeman teaches in the areas of human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology and sports sciences. He teaches the unit BIO2752 Principles of Physiology. He has been extensively involved in the development and delivery of human biosciences units for the Nursing program. Mr Freeman contributes into other units as required.

Mr Freeman has previously conducted research in aspects of muscle physiology and in the exercise physiology of athletes, with an emphasis on canoe and kayak paddlers. His current interests are in the area of physiological characteristics contributing to athletic performance, and in the teaching and learning of physiology. He is member of Sports Medicine Australia and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Having had interests in environmental issues for many years, Mr Freeman has applied his training in the scientific method to matters involved in catchment management. Mr Freeman is Chair of the Morwell River Wetlands Committee and represents this group on the Environmental Review Committee of GDF SUEZ Hazelwood power station and mine.

Research & Supervision Interests

    Peter is interested in the area of physiological characteristics contributing to athletic performance, and in the teaching and learning of physiology and anatomy.

Qualifications

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE HIGHER EDUCATION
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 2003
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Institution: University of Melbourne
Year awarded: 1987
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 1978

Publications

Conference Proceedings

Howgrave-Graham, A., Rayment, P.R., Brook-Carter, P., Freeman, P.L., 2009, Transition from traditional lecturing to problem-based and case-based learningn in a final year nursing science subject: exploring student learning and satisfaction, ASERA 2009: The 40th Australasian Science Education Research Association Conference, 1st July 2009 to 4th July 2009, Deakin University, Geelong Vic Australia, p. 42.

Teaching Commitment

BIO2752 Principles of Physiology

Community Service

Editor, Amateur Radio magazine, Wireless Institute of Australia

Life Member, Saint Gwinear Ski Patrol Inc

President, Eastern Zone Amateur Radio Club Inc