Our team
Prof Elmarie Terblanche
Email: et2@sun.ac.za
Position: Exercise physiologist
Qualifications:
BSc Sport Science (Stellenbosch)
Hons B in Sport Science (Stellenbosch)
BSc Hons (Epidemiology and Statistics) (Stellenbosch)
MSc (Medical Physiology) (Stellenbosch)
PhD (Medical Physiology) (Stellenbosch)
Research interests: Strategies to enhance sport performance; Post-exercise recovery; Supplements and doping in sport
Non-academic interests: Travelling and 4×4 overland trips
Louise Engelbrecht
Email: louisee@sun.ac.za
Position: Sport physiologist and performance nutritionist
Qualifications:
M Sport Science
PG.dip Sport and exercise nutrition
Research interest: Sport specific training; physiological strain and performance predictors in cycling; FATMAX, energy availability; sport nutrition
Non-academic interest: triathlon, cycling, sport massage, trying new recipes and travelling.
Anika Pretorius
Position: PhD Student
Qualifications:
MSc Sport Science (Performance Sports)
Research interests: Physiological adaptations to training and nutrient periodisation; Sprints and high intensity energy systems and neural control
Non-academic interests: Paralympic athlete, Sprints and high jump coaching (long term talent development from young kids to elite), Outdoor activities (ski, camping, horse riding), Love spending quality time with friends and family"
