Prof Leach Currently an Associate professor in the Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape. Lecturing modules on Exercise Physiology, Sports Safety, and Exercise Testing and Prescription. Supervise honours, masters, and doctoral students in sport science and biokinetics. Research interests in persons living with HIV/Aids and the role of physical activity as a complementary modality of health care, as well as the prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service. Current international partnerships with Malmo University, Sweden, and the University of Loughborough, UK. Current member of the Board of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, and Biokinetics (PPB) of the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA). Current member of the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA), and committee member of the Sports Science and Medical Committee of the SA Football Association, Cape Town. Current assessor for the Higher Education Qualifications Committee (HEQC), Council on Higher Education (CHE), and assessor for biokinetics practice accreditation, HPCSA.
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