Jesse Whitford

AEP AES ESSAM
Lecturer

Email: jesse.chandler@nd.edu.au
Phone: 9433 0784

• Biography

  Jesse Chandler is a Notre Dame Alumni, graduating with a post-graduate diploma in Exercise Physiology and has worked within the allied health industry for over 8 years. Jesse has been employed at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle since 2018 within the School of Health Science and Physiotherapy as a Course Coordinator and Practicum Supervisor of various BESS courses.

  Alongside the University of Notre Dame, Jesse owns an Exercise Physiology clinic and works as a Senior AEP, with a primary interest in the management of chronic disease and reducing healthcare system burden. She has a special interest in cancer rehabilitation and has worked alongisde Perth's leading oncology Physiotherapists for many years.

  Jesse also has experience within the corporate sector, working as an Injury Management Advisor and Team Leader at a major insurance company within the Workers Compensation sector.

  With extensive clinical and corporate experience, Jesse is able to offer students insight into working within the health space, bridging the gap between university education and 'real life' experiences.

• Teaching Areas

  • Practicum - 2nd and 3rd year BESS
  • HLTH3101 - Exercise Physiology for Special Populations
  • HTLH3210 - Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity

• Professional Affiliations

  ESSA

• Community Engagement

  Regular volunteering at Solaris Cancer Care, St John of Gods Subiaco - offering exercise and movement classes to those recieving cancer treatment at SJOG.

• Awards

  • Acadamic Post Graduate Award, 2013.