Exercise and Sports PhysiologistDirector
Degree / Qualifications
- Masters in Sports Science
- Bach (Hons) Biokinetics
- Bach (Hons) Sports Science
- Bach Physical Education
- Primary Teachers Diploma
- Certificate 4 Personal Trainer
- Level 111 Australian Rugby Union Coach
- Level 4 Athletics Coach
Sports Injury Management, Rehab and Corporate Health
- 25 years experience as an exercise and sports physiologist.
- Exercise Therapy – Cardiac, Musculo-Skeletal, Diabetes (Private, Workers Compensation, Medicare Enhanced Primary Care and Division of Veteran Affairs)
- Providing Corporate Health to a number of companies such as Newcrest Mines (Cadia Valley Operations), Manildra Flour Mills (Manildra, Narrandera), TAFE Orange, Calvary Health Care Riverina Health (Pilot).
Strength and Conditioning and Coaching
- Richard has coached rugby union teams to 8 first grade premiership wins in Australia
- During 2016 Richard was inducted into the South African Athletics Coaches Hall of Fame
Previous appointments:
- Head Coach: Southern Inland Rugby Union team 2014 and 2015 (Brumbies Provincial tournaments, NSW Country Week)
- Head Coach: Brumbies Provincial Rugby Team 2014 & 2015
- Athletics Coach: including Carly Salmon T35 spints 100/ 200m
- Fitness trainer and conditioner (Biokineticist) for South African Rugby Springboks (1993),
- Strength and Conditioning Coach (Biokineticist) Natal Sharks Rugby, 3 Curie Cup wins (1990, 1992, 1995),
- South African Surfing Team (1992),
- South African Polocrosse Team (1995).
- Athletic Coach to many National and International Athletes. Amongst others:
- Mathews Temane: 21.1km world record 60:11 (1987)
- Mathews Temane: 1 mile world best altitude time 3:55.4 (1983)
- Willie Mtolo: 42.2km 2:08:15 (1986), New York Marathon winner (1992)
- Veronica Wallington : Australian Junior Mountain Road Race Champion (2007). 3rd Junior in World Mountain Road Race championships (2007). Australian schools cross-country champion (2008). Australian Junior Mountain Road Race Champion. (2008)
- Rugby Coach: Orange Emus 1st grade coach 1999 to 2003. Won 4 consecutive premierships and 1 minor premiership.
- Written and published a book on Rugby Fitness and Testing, contributed to other books and published many articles.
Membership of Professional Associations
- Exercise and Sports Science Australia
- Australia Rugby Union Coach
- Athletics Australia
Professional and Personal Interests
- Elite sports consulting.
- Corporate Health
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Follows most sports and enjoys mountain walking
What Our Client’s Say
"Richard Turnbull has been closely involved with Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley Operation for approximately four years. Richard has been an integral part of the sites Wellness and Wellness for Life Programs targeting the overall physical well being of the site's personal (approx 1200). Richard has provided fitness tuition, personal fitness assessments, goal setting and monitoring using a range of mediums. He also provides "around the clock" mentoring and coaching service for personnel seeking further advice. The implementation of the Wellness program targeting dietary improvement and physical fitness has had an outstanding impact on joint and back injuries across the operation and has been a great contributor to Newcrest Mining's vision of Zero Harm"
"Richard is a legend in the Exercise Physiology world and a master in treatment. He is truly a pioneer in the industry and let his passion pave the way for others to follow."
"Body Dynamics Health is a very friendly, welcoming place! I have been a client for over a year now and enjoy my visits to the gym. I like the fact it's a small gym, so I don't feel overwhelmed with lots of people around. The staff are always helpful and encouraging. Visiting Body Dynamics Health has been one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. I feel healthier, have more energy and sleep better!"