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Andrew McKune is an Associate Professor in Strength and Conditioning at UC. Prior to taking up this role he held positions in Sport and Exercise Science at Tshwane University of Technology and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He holds qualifications in sport & exercise science, medical science (physiology), strength and conditioning (CSCS) and a doctoral degree specialising in exercise immunology.
Andrew has published papers in scientific journals, has presented at international conferences and has worked with recreational and elite athletes in a sport science capacity.
Research Interests
- Dysfunctions in the stress-response, inflammation and bioenergetic systems in mental illness: Targets for exercise and nutrition interventions?
- Immune/Inflammatory responses to exercise
- Monitoring disease, health and adaptation to exercise using non-invasive methods e.g. heart rate variability, salivary biomarkers, Ethylene trace gas deterction, skin autofluorescence
- Strategies to reduce severity of and enhance recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage
- Understanding lipolysis in response to exercise and nutrition interventions using the microdialysis technique
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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REAL Project: The Effects of Green Rooibos Tea Extract on Anxiety Levels (REAL) Project
1/08/23 → 1/08/25
Project: Research
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Evaluating the physical demands of women's rugby union
PYNE, D., Field, B. & MCKUNE, A.
27/02/23 → 27/02/26
Project: Research
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INSPIRE: Improving the physical health of young Australians living in the community, who have experienced early onset psychosis or are at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis, through an interdisciplinary, lifestyle intervention
MCKUNE, A., BACON, R., KELLETT, J., BROWN, N., MAWER, T., Dawel, L., Fothergill, J. & Llew, L.
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Evaluation of Aquacore™ and PowerTubes to enhance strength, power, and stability, in recreationally active athletes
MASON, B., PYNE, D., MCKUNE, A. & BALL, N.
15/03/23 → 15/12/23
Project: Research
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THESleep Project: The effect of green tea amino acid L-Theanine formulation on reduction of stress and improvements in sleep (THESLeep Project)
NAUMOVSKI, N., MCKUNE, A. & Bulman, A.
7/03/23 → 28/10/24
Project: Research
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Heart rate variability to track autonomic nervous system health in young children: Effects of physical activity and cardiometabolic risk factors
Speer, K. E., Naumovski, N. & McKune, A. J., Apr 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Physiology and Behavior. 281, p. 1-6 6 p., 114576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Hydrogen-rich water supplementation promotes muscle recovery after two strenuous training sessions performed on the same day in elite fin swimmers: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial
Sládečková, B., Botek, M., Krejčí, J., Valenta, M., McKune, A., Neuls, F. & Klimešová, I., Apr 2024, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 15, p. 1-11 11 p., 1321160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the impact of exercise on T and NK cells in skin cancer: a systematic review
Bochenek, H. F., Pyne, D. B., McKune, A. J., Neale, R. E., Anforth, R. M. & Goldsmith, C. D., 2024, In: Exercise Immunology Review. 30, p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reliability of an “At-Home” Method for Monitoring Resting and Reactive Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Children: A Pilot Study
Venn, R., Northey, J. M., Naumovski, N. & McKune, A., Jul 2024, In: Children. 11, 7, p. 1-14 14 p., 835.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The long and the short of it: Salivary telomere length as a candidate biomarker for hypertension and age-related changes in blood pressure
Speer, H., Mckune, A. & Woodward, A., 15 Jan 2024, In: Physiological Reports. 12, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., e15910.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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