Dr Clare Quinlan is a lecturer and the course coordinator of Exercise and Sports Science at Charles Darwin University. Her primary research focuses on healthy cognitive ageing, and the effects of physical activity and exercise on cognitive function in midlife. Unveiling the impacts of physical activity on cognitive function during midlife will provide further insight into how we can prevent, or delay, cognitive decline.  

Clare is also involved in STEMfit; a program targeted at creating a fun learning environment for primary school children. Through the combination of wearable devices and physical activity, the children are engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths activities in a fun environment that utilises themselves for data. This program aims to improve student learning and engagement while also improving their physical literacy.

Clare is available for research supervision for students interested in physical activity as an intervention or physical activity for improved cognitive function.