Rebecca Dostan

Teaching Strengths

Communication
Adaptability
Passion & Enthusiasm
Empathy

Ms Rebecca Dostan

Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology

School of Allied Health and Human Performance

College of Health


Rebecca Dostan is an early career academic within the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology program, and Clinical Supervisor at the University of South Australia City East and Magill Exercise Physiology Clinics. As a tutor and clinical educator, Rebecca is frequently involved within the teaching and education of students, and enjoys assisting and developing students in becoming competent health practitioners. Rebecca always attempts to use a teaching style that facilitates a supportive and approachable environment, which she hopes enables academic learning and the opportunity for students to grow, develop and reflect.
Rebecca is also currently completing her PhD, with her research exploring the development and validation of a framework for interprofessional practice within a primary care setting. She hopes that her research will be useful to improve multidisciplinary practice, to ultimately improve client care. 
Rebecca shares a strong passion for health and exercise and has always had an interest in exercise and the benefits it can have on improving an individual’s life. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm of physical activity and how it can help prevent and manage injuries and chronic health conditions.

Date Position Institution name
2025 - ongoing Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology University of South Australia

Date Institution name Country Title
2020 - 2023 University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)

Year Citation
2025 Dostan, R., Slayman, S., Durey, B., Tarca, B., Bessell, J., & Davison, K. (2025). Exploring Methods of Adjusting VO2max for Body Size to Estimate Aerobic Capacity in People Presenting for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. In Obesity Science and Practice Vol. 11 (pp. 117). AUSTRALIA, Melbourne: SPRINGER.
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Courses I teach

  • HLTH 2029 Societal Issues in Clinical Exercise Physiology (2025)
  • HLTH 3047 Practice Education in Exercise Delivery (2025)
  • HLTH 4011 Clinical Exercise Physiology (2025)

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