Carol Robins
Exercise Physiologist & Sports Scientist
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
• Master of Exercise & Sports Science (Sports Performance)
• Exercise & Sports Science Australia Level 2 Sports Scientist
• Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level 2 S&C Coach
• Football Federation Australia Youth C and Football Conditioning Licenses
Carol has been employed with us at Shellharbour Physiotherapy for over 14 years as a fully qualified Exercise Physiologist. She enjoys prescribing exercise programs that are tailored to an individual’s needs depending on their health status, medical history and exercise tolerance.
Carol additionally has a passion for football (soccer), and has worked across men’s, women’s and juniors representative and amateur league levels. She specialises in injury prevention, on and off field rehabilitation, strength conditioning, player monitoring/testing, and periodisation planning. Away from work and football, Carol enjoys keeping active through running, Pilates, and paddle boarding in the warmer months.
Specialisations
• Chronic disease management: Including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, weight management, and lung conditions
• Injury management & prevention: Including low back pain
• Hydrotherapy
• Pilates
• Strength conditioning
• Sports performance
Experience
• Wollongong Wolves: Sports Scientist (Current, 2014-16, 2008)
• Western Sydney Wanderers (W- League): S&C Coach (2018)
• Football South Coast: Sports Scientist (2017)
• Coerver Coaching Illawarra: Football Coach (2010-2013)
• Oak Flats Falcons: Sports Trainer (2009-2013)