Rate My Professor Emily Cox

Dr. Emily Cox is a Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Queensland. Currently serving as Program Convenor for the Master of Exercise Physiology, Dr. Cox brings over a decade of clinical experience as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, specializing in designing and delivering exercise interventions for chronic disease management. Her professional appointments include roles at the University of Newcastle and previously at the University of Queensland.

Dr. Cox's research centers on clinical exercise physiology, with a primary focus on exercise strategies for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, including optimal exercise types and intensities, long-term adherence promotion, telehealth-delivered group programs, and the effects of long COVID on diabetes patients' physical activity. Key publications include 'Effects of mHealth interventions to prescribe resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials' (2026, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity), 'Determinants of Physical Activity 10 Months Following a Supervised Exercise Program in People With Type 2 Diabetes' (2025, Journal of Physical Activity and Health), 'Prevalence of Long COVID and the Impact on Diabetes Management and Physical Activity Participation in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: An Australia-wide Cross-sectional Online Survey' (2024, Canadian Journal of Diabetes), and 'Effect of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on vascular health in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial' (2024, European Journal of Applied Physiology). Recognized as an emerging national leader, she has garnered over 300 citations and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. Notable awards include the Hunter Medical Research Institute Early Career Researcher Award (2025, $20,000), Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award (2023, University of Newcastle), and Exercise and Sports Science Australia Early Career Researcher for Exercise Science and Health Award (2022). Dr. Cox has secured more than $350,000 in competitive funding as principal investigator, significantly impacting exercise prescription and clinical practice.