Dr Simeon Cairns

Research Pathway Lecturer - Exercise Physiology (AUT)

Contact Information

Phone: + 64 9 921 9999 ext 7125
Email: simeon.cairns@aut.ac.nz

Academic Qualifications
  • Ph.D.(ANU)
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Otago
Research/Development Interests
  • Mechanisms of skeletal muscle fatigue.
  • Electrolytes and exercise performance.
  • Muscle fibre-types and exercise performance.
  • Central nervous system and activation of muscle.
  • ß-agonist and caffeine effects on muscle and exercise performance.
  • Exercise metabolism.
  • Science of racquet sports.
Teaching Areas
  • Human Structure and Function.
  • Industry Experience and Research.
  • Enhancing Muscular Performance.
  • Applied Sport and Exercise Studies