Dr. Merilyn Lock

Post-doc

Email

mlock@hbku.edu.qa

Dr. Merilyn Lock

Post-doc

Educational Qualifications

PhD (Human Movement)

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation)

Entity

College of Health and Life Sciences

Biography

Dr. Lock is a post-doctoral researcher at HBKU, developing several research collaborations, both locally and internationally. She has experience tutoring within the fields of exercise and health science at multiple universities. Dr. Lock’s professional experience specialised in clinical exercise prescription and delivery for older adults, including rehabilitation and reablement, cardiac rehabilitation, and exercise for degenerative neurological conditions.

PhD (Human Movement)

University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

2020

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation)

Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia.

2015

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours, Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology)

University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

2012

Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies)

University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

2010

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar.

2021 - Present

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

ECH Southern and College Grove Wellness, Adelaide, Australia.

2019 - 2021

Clinical Educator (Professional Practice in Exercise Science), Tutor and Demonstrator (Exercise Science and Human Bioscience)

College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Finders University, Adelaide, Australia.

2019 - 2020

Anatomy Technician

College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

2019 - 2020

Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Healthy Ageing Specialist

ACH Group, Adelaide, Australia.

2015 - 2020

Tutor (Human Physiology and Fundamentals of Physical Activity and Health)

School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

2015 and 2019

Tutor and Laboratory Demonstrator (Functional Human Anatomy; Principles of Exercise Science; Advanced Exercise Science; Exercise Movement and Cognition; Cells and Neurobiology)

School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

2011 - 2018

Accredited Exercise Scientist and Fitness Leader

ECH Seaside Wellness, Adelaide, Australia.

2014 - 2015

Research Assistant, Activitystat Project

School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

2010 - 2012

Lock, M., Post, D., Dollman, J., & Parfitt, G. (2021). Efficacy of theory-informed workplace physical activity interventions: A systematic literature review with meta-analyses. Health Psychology Review, 15(4), 483-507.

Lock, M., Post, D., Dollman, J., & Parfitt, G. (2020). Feasibility and Process Evaluation of a Need-Supportive Physical Activity Program in Aged Care Workers: The Activity for Well-Being Project. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 518413.

Mitchell, B. L., Lock, M. J., Davison, K., Parfitt, G., Buckley, J. P., & Eston, R. G. (2019). What is the effect of aerobic exercise intensity on cardiorespiratory fitness in those undergoing cardiac rehabilitation? A systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(21), 1341-1351.

Lock, M., Post, D., Dollman, J., & Parfitt, G. (2018). Development of a self-determination theory-based physical activity intervention for aged care workers: Protocol for the activity for well-being program. Frontiers in Public Health, 6, 341.

  • 2020-2021, Accredited Exercise Physiology Professional Standards Review Committee (AEPRC), Committee Chair, Exercise and Sports Science Australia, Brisbane, Australia. 
  • 2016-2020, ACH Group Activity for Wellbeing Project, industry sponsored PhD scholarship University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. 
  • 2019-2020, Accredited Exercise Science Professional Standards Review Committee (AESRC), 
  • Committee Deputy Chair, Exercise and Sports Science Australia, Brisbane, Australia. 
  • 2014 and 2015, Dean’s Merit Award, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia.