Nattai Borges
Doctor of Philosophy (Exercise Physiology) | March 2017
Central Queensland University, Rockhampton
Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) | July 2010
Edith Cowan University, Perth
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) | November 2008
University of Sydney, Sydney
I am an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Senior Lecturer and Program Lead for Exercise Science at the University of New South Wales interested in implementing pragmatic exercise research projects that improve health and physical performance.
The application of my research interests vary from sporting to ageing populations and also injury management.
- Publications
- Media
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
1. EngAGE: A Strategy for Improving Mental, Physical, and Social Wellbeing through Interactive Exercise on the Central Coast (2022) = $50,000
Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC)
2. Amino Acids, Fatigue and Recovery (2021 CIA) = $15,000
Gideon Lang Research Foundation/Research Grant
3. EngAGE: A Strategy for Improving Mental, Physical, and Social Wellbeing through Interactive Exercise on the Central Coast (2021) = $200,000
Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC)
4. FSCI Matched Industry Funding Scheme (2019 CIA) = $30,000
Modjoul ANZ and University of Newcastle – Faculty of Science
5. Centre of Research Excellence Future Leader Grant (2019 CIA) = $29,604
NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence – Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery
6. PVC Conference Assistance Grant (2019 CIA) = $2,000
University of Newcastle – Faculty of Science
7. Development and implementation of an advanced clinical decision-making support tool for the delivery of efficient, personalised rehabilitation for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) (2018) = $1,473,200
Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation Ltd
8. The effect of age and physical fitness on erythrocyte capacity to transport amino acids in humans (2018 CIA) = $7,000
University of Newcastle – Faculty of Science
9. PVC Conference Assistance Grant (2018 CIA) = $1,500
University of Newcastle – Faculty of Science
10. ECR HDR Candidate Scholarship (2018 CIA) = $138,000
University of Newcastle – Research Advantage
11. Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine Congress Travel Grant (2016 CIA) = $580
Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
12. European Congress of Sport Science Award Winnings & Travel Grant (2016 CIA) = $6,670
European College of Sport Science
13. Travel Grant (2016 CIA) = $600
Central Queensland University
14. Travel Grant (2015 CIA) = $800
University of Waikato
15. Writers Retreat Scholarship Recipients Travel Grant (2014 CIA) = $2,000
Health CRN Gold Coast
1. Staff Excellence Award – Teaching Excellence (2021)
University of Newcastle – College of Engineering, Science and Environment
2. Early Career Researcher Excellence Award (2020)
University of Newcastle
3. Young Investigator Award Winner (2016)
European Congress of Sport Science
4. Certificate of Commendation - Student Voice Awards for Educator of the Year (2015)
Central Queensland University
5. Certificate of Commendation - Student Voice Awards for Distance Educator of the Year (2015)
Central Queensland University
6. Certificate of Commendation - Student Voice Awards for On-Campus Educator of the Year (2015)
Central Queensland University
Scholarly Journal Articles
1. Del Vecchio, L., Borges, N., MacGregor, C., Meerkin, J. D., & Climstein, M. (2021). Musculoskeletal profile of amateur combat athletes: body composition, muscular strength and striking power. Movement & Sport Sciences-Science & Motricité. Publication ahead of print https://doi.org/10.1051/sm/2021004.
2. Milne, E. C., Vickery, W. M., Dascombe, B. J., & Borges, N. R. (2020). Development of a Twenty20 Field-Based Simulation for Cricket Fast Bowlers (FBS-T20). Journal of strength and conditioning research. Publication ahead of print 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003912
3. Fernandes, J. F., Lamb, K. L., Norris, J. P., Moran, J., Drury, B., Borges, N. R., & Twist, C. (2020). Aging and recovery after resistance-exercise-induced muscle damage: Current evidence and implications for future research. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 29(3), 544-551.
4. Thorn, B., Dunstan, R. H., Macdonald, M. M., Borges, N., & Roberts, T. K. (2020). Evidence that human and equine erythrocytes could have significant roles in the transport and delivery of amino acids to organs and tissues. Amino acids, 52(5), 711-724.
5. Borges, N., Scanlan, A.T., Reaburn, P. & Doering, T (2019). A comparison of heart rate training load and perceptual effort between masters and young cyclists. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 15 (5), 759-762.
6. Thornton, H.R., Smith, M.R., Armstrong, P., Delaney, J.A., Duthie, G.M., Cunneen, H. & Borges, N.R (2019). Is implementing age and positional specific training drills necessary in elite youth rugby league? Sports Performance and Science Reports. Oct (75 v1).
7. Murphy, G.R., Dunstan, R.H., Macdonald, M.M., Borges, N., Radford, Z., Sparkes, D.L., Dascombe, B.J. & Roberts, T.K (2019). Relationships between electrolyte and amino acid compositions in sweat during exercise suggest a role for amino acids and K+ in reabsorption of Na+ and Cl-from sweat. PloS one, 14(10): e0223381.
8. Vecchio, L.D., Stanton, R., Macgregor, C., Humphries, B. & Borges, N (2019). Effects of a six-week strength and power training program on punching and kicking impact power in amateur male combat athletes: a pilot study. Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 8(1): DOI: 10.4172/2324-9080.1000316.
9. Stanton, R., Doering, T.M., Macgregor, C., Borges, N. & Delvecchio, L (2019). Validity of a contact mat and accelerometric system to assess countermovement jump from flight time. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 23(1): 39-46.
10. Borges, N., Reaburn, P., Doering, T., Argus, C. & Driller, M (2018). Blood lactate accumulation and clearance during typical training sessions in well-trained masters and young cyclists. The Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. In Press.
11. Borges, N., Reaburn, P., Doering, T., Argus, C. & Driller, M (2018). Age-related changes in physical, perceptual and haematological markers of recovery following repeated high-intensity interval exercise. Experimental Aging Research, 44(4): 338-349.
12. Delvecchio, L., Stanton, R., MacGregor, C., Humpries, B. & Borges, N (2018). The effects of a six-week Exogen training program on punching and kicking impact power in amateur male combat athletes: a pilot study. The Australian Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 26(6):18-28.
13. Scanlan, A.T., Fox, J.L., Borges, N.R., Delextrat, A., Spiteri, T., Dalbo, V.J., Stanton, R. & Kean, C (2018). Decrements in knee extensor and flexor strength are associated with performance fatigue during simulated basketball game-play. Journal of Sports Science. 36 (8): 852-860.
14. Borges, N., Reaburn, P., Doering, T., Argus, C. & Driller, M (2017). Autonomic cardiovascular modulation in masters and young cyclists following high-intensity interval training. Clinical Autonomic Research. 27:83-90.
15. Borges, N., Doering, T., Reaburn, P. & Scanlan, A (2017). Hydration status of rugby union players in hot and humid conditions: A comparative team case study of day and night training sessions. South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation. 39(2): 2131.
16. Scanlan, A.T., Richter-Stretton, G.l., Madueno, M.C., Borges, N.R. & Fenning, A.S (2017). Reliability of a cryoscopic micro-osmometer using 15-µL plasma samples to measure hydration status in varied environmental conditions. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. 21(1):34-39.
17. Doering, T.M., Reaburn, P., Borges, N.R., Cox, G. & Jenkins, D (2016). The effect of higher than recommended protein feedings post-exercise on recovery following downhill running in masters triathletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 27(1):76-82.
18. Scanlan, A., Fox, J., Borges, N., Dascombe, B. & Dalbo, V (2016). Cumulative training dose alters the interrelationships between common training load models during basketball activity. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 12(2):168-174
19. Scanlan, A., Fox, J., Borges, N., Tucker, P. and Dalbo, V (2016). The commonality between approaches to determine jump fatigue during basketball activity: In-game vs. across-game decrements. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 12(2):260-263
20. Doering, T.M., Reaburn, P., Jenkins, D., Borges, N.R., Hohmann, E. & Phillips, S.P (2016). Lower integrated muscle protein synthesis in masters compared to younger athletes. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 48(8):1613-1618
21. Delvecchio, L., Borges, N., Korhonen, M. & Reaburn, P (2016). Concurrent Resistance Training and Flying 200-meter Time Trial Program for A Masters Track-Cyclist. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 38(3):1-10
22. Reaburn, P., Doering, T. & Borges, N (2016). Veteran athletes. Modern Athlete and Coach. 54(3): 21-23
23. Driller, M., Plews, D. & Borges, N (2016). Wearable near infrared sensor for determining an athlete’s lactate threshold during exercise. NIR news. 27(4):8-10.
24. Delvecchio, L., Borges, N., Korhonen, M. & Reaburn, P (2016). Reliability of squat jump and countermovement jump performance in endurance-trained masters cyclists. La Prensa Medica Argentina. 120(2):2.
25. Driller, M., Borges, N. & Plews, D (2016). Evaluating a new wearable lactate threshold sensor in recreational to highly trained cyclists. Sports Engineering. 19(4):229-235.
26. Scanlan, A., Fox, J., Borges, N., Tucker, P. and Dalbo, V (2016). Temporal changes in physiological and performance responses across game-specific simulated basketball activity. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 7(2), 176-182.
27. Borges, N. & Driller, M (2016). Wearable Lactate threshold predicting device is valid and reliable in runners. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30(8):2212-2218.
28. Borges, N., Reaburn, P., Driller, M. & Argus, C. (2016). Age related changes in performance and recovery kinetics in master athletes. Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity. 24, 149-157.
29. Delvecchio, L., Stanton, R., Borges, N., MacGregor, C., Doering, T., Korhonen, M. & Reaburn, P. (2016). A comparison of strength, power and muscle mass of master cyclists and sedentary older adults over 50 years of age. Gazzetta Medica Italiana, 175(4):123-129.
30. Scanlan, A., Wen, N., Tucker, P. Borges, N. & Dalbo, V. (2014). Training mode influences the relationships between training load models during basketball conditioning. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 9(5), 851-856.
Scholarly Book Chapters
1. Borges, N.R., & Delvecchio, L (2019). Exercise Recommendations for Masters Athletes. In Bouchard, D (Eds. 1), Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. (In Print)
2. Reaburn, P., Doering, T. & Borges, N. (2015). Nutritional issues for the aging athlete. In Burke, L. & Deaking, V (Eds. 5), Clinical Sports Nutrition, McGraw-Hill Education Pty Ltd. Sydney, Australia. pp. 619-646.
Invited Talks
1. Borges, N.R. (2019). Chair of invited session. The Masters Athlete. 24th Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Prague, Czech Republic.
2. Borges, N.R. (2018). Recovery in the masters athlete. Mastering Sport Symposium. Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
3. Borges, N.R., Reaburn, P.R., Doering, T.M., Argus, C.K. & Driller, M.W (2016). The effect of age on pulmonary and muscle oxygenation kinetics following high-intensity interval exercise. The Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine Congress. Morioka, Japan.
4. Borges, N.R. (2016). The masters athlete and exercise and sport science in Australia. Waseda University. Tokyo, Japan.
Conference Papers
1. Borges, N., Murphy, G., Macdonald, M. & Dunstan, H (2021). Amino Acid Distributions in Erythrocytes and Plasma During Exercise: A Proposed New Functional Role of Erythrocytes. Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference. Perth, Australia.
2. Smith, M., Marshall Armstrong, P., Thornton, H. & Borges, N (2019). Peak running intensities of elite youth rugby league match play. 24th Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Prague, Czech Republic.
3. Vickery, W., Milne, E. & Borges, N (2018). Performance changes of fast bowlers during a Twenty20 fast bowling simulation. 23rd Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Dublin, Ireland.
4. Borges, N., Reaburn, P., Doering, T. & Driller, M (2018). The effect of age on post-exercise recovery following HIIT: A comprehensive analysis of recovery following high intensity interval cycling. Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference. Brisbane, Australia.
5. Milne, E., Vickery, W., Dascombe, B., Scarlett, C. & Borges, N (2018). Development of a Field Based Simulation for Fast Bowlers during the Bowling Innings of a Twenty20 Match. Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference. Brisbane, Australia.
6. Del Vecchio, L., Borges, N., Humphries, B. & Stanton, R (2017). Six weeks of strength and power training increases punching impact power in amateur combat athletes. International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning. Surfers Paradise, Australia.
7. Borges, N.R., Reaburn, P.R., Doering, T.M., Argus, C.K. & Driller, M.W (2016). The effect of age on pulmonary and muscle oxygenation kinetics following high-intensity interval exercise. 21st Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Vienna, Austria.
8. Doering, T.M., Reaburn, P. R., Borges, N.R., Cox, G.R. & Jenkins, D. G. (2016). Effect of high vs. moderate post-exercise protein feedings on recovery of masters athletes. 21st Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Vienna, Austria.
9. Borges, N., Reaburn, P., Doering, T., Argus, C. & Driller, M (2016). The effect of age on autonomic cardiovascular modulation following repeated high intensity interval cycling. Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference. Melbourne, Australia.
10. Scanlan, A., Fox, J., Borges, N., Tucker, P. & Dalbo, V (2016). Physiological responses and shifts across game periods during simulated basketball activity. Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference. Melbourne, Australia.
11. Doering, T., Reaburn, P., Jenkins, D., Borges, N., Hohmann, E. & Phillips, S (2016). Age-related ‘anabolic resistance’ in muscle protein synthesis exists in well-trained masters triathletes during a period of intensified training. Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference. Melbourne, Australia.
12. Dalbo, V., Fox, J., Borges, N., Dascombe, B., Young, K. & Scanlan, A (2016). Cumulative training dose augments the interrelationships between common training load models during basketball activity. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Boston, USA.
13. Borges, N., Reaburn, P., Argus, C. & Driller, M. (2015). The effect of age on muscle strength recovery following an anaerobic exercise stimulus. ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference. Sanctuary Cove, Australia. 18(6).
14. Doering, T., Reaburn, P., Borges, N. & Jenkins, D. (2015) No Difference in muscle damage between well-trained masters and young triathletes following regular intense endurance exercise ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference. Sanctuary Cove, Australia. 18(6).
15. Doering, T., Reaburn, P., Borges, N. & Jenkins, D. (2015) Low carbohydrate intake of masters vs. young triathletes in the pre-competition phase of training. ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference. Sanctuary Cove, Australia. 18(6).
My Research Supervision
| 2022 | Masters | Investigation of Measurable Assessment Tool of Total Body Instability as a Singular Predictor Versus Multiple Standardised Tests for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain | M Philosophy (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2020 | PhD | Time-motion Analysis of A-League Football Matches: Integration of Physical, Tactical and Technical Data and Practical Applications | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2019 | PhD | The Effect of Age and Exercise on Cerebral-Vascular Health | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2018 | PhD | Player Monitoring and Secondary Injury Prevention in Male Professional Football | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
My Teaching
I currently teach into the following courses:
- HECS3501
- EXPT1155