What is it about the power of exercise and sport that inspires recovery and well-being? How does that impact all of us? How does it impact the participants and their families engaged in the Invictus Pathways Program?

Catch Dr Max Nelson, Program Director: Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) and Physical Performance Coordinator, Invictus Pathways Program at the University of South Australia.

Meet Max Nelson

Dr Max Nelson is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science with UniSA: Allied Health and Human Performance with a passion for student-focused teaching which places student wellbeing at the forefront of his practice. Max takes a broad interest in an array of research areas and has previously conducted, or is currently conducting research in areas including training and fatigue quantification, mental health and wellbeing, blood flow restriction, concurrent training, and student education in exercise science. Max's biggest focus as a practitioner and researcher is the impact of exercise and sport on veteran and first responder health and wellbeing and is one of the original staff members who worked to establish the UniSA Invictus Pathways Program in 2017, and of which he is currently the Physical Performance Coordinator.