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Biography
Dr Kym Guelfi completed her PhD with distinction at The University of Western Australia in 2006, investigating metabolic and hormonal responses to exercise in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Human Sciences. In this role she is involved in a number of research projects investigating the role of exercise in disease prevention and management (particular obesity and diabetes), as well as the relationship between exercise, appetite and food intake. Dr Guelfi is also an enthusiastic teacher and is currently involved in a number of service activities within the School, University and wider community.
Funding overview
A selection:
Dimmock JA, Jackson BJ, Guelfi KJ, Nguyen T, Gibson L. (2017). Healthways Health Promotion Exploratory Research Grant. Improving mental health in mothers: feasibility of the ‘Mummy Buddy’ program. ($66,284)
Guelfi KJ, Dimmock JA, Masih T. (2016). National Heart Foundation. The effect of guided relaxation on appetite and energy intake: implications for stress-induced eating, weight management and cardiovascular disease. ($35,000 AUD)
Jones TW, Fournier PA, Guelfi KJ. (2013 – 2015). National Health and Medical Research Council. Glycaemia-increasing effects of sprinting in type 1 diabetes: toward the validation of new clinical guidelines for hypoglycaemia prevention. ($579,939 AUD)
Newnham JP, Fournier PA, Guelfi KJ, Grove JR, Wallman KE, Doherty DA (2011 - 2013). National Health and Medical Research Council. Preventing gestational diabetes mellitus using a home-based supervised exercise program during pregnancy. ($740,709 AUD)
Dimmock JA, Jackson BJ, Guelfi KJ, Nguyen T, Gibson L. (2017). Healthways Health Promotion Exploratory Research Grant. Improving mental health in mothers: feasibility of the ‘Mummy Buddy’ program. ($66,284)
Guelfi KJ, Dimmock JA, Masih T. (2016). National Heart Foundation. The effect of guided relaxation on appetite and energy intake: implications for stress-induced eating, weight management and cardiovascular disease. ($35,000 AUD)
Jones TW, Fournier PA, Guelfi KJ. (2013 – 2015). National Health and Medical Research Council. Glycaemia-increasing effects of sprinting in type 1 diabetes: toward the validation of new clinical guidelines for hypoglycaemia prevention. ($579,939 AUD)
Newnham JP, Fournier PA, Guelfi KJ, Grove JR, Wallman KE, Doherty DA (2011 - 2013). National Health and Medical Research Council. Preventing gestational diabetes mellitus using a home-based supervised exercise program during pregnancy. ($740,709 AUD)
Teaching overview
Dr Kym Guelfi is currently involved in teaching Undergraduate units within the School of Human Sciences;
• SSEH3301 Exercise Prescription and Nutrition for Health and Fitness
• SSEH1101 The Musculoskeletal System and Movement
• SSEH3301 Exercise Prescription and Nutrition for Health and Fitness
• SSEH1101 The Musculoskeletal System and Movement
Research
The relationship between exercise and appetite/energy intake: implications for weight management
The role of exercise in disease prevention and management (particularly obesity and type 1 and 2 diabetes).
Pregnancy and Exercise (and the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus)
The role of exercise in disease prevention and management (particularly obesity and type 1 and 2 diabetes).
Pregnancy and Exercise (and the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus)
Research expertise keywords
- Exercise metabolism
- Exercise and appetite regulation
- Exercise in pregnancy (and gestational diabetes)
- Exercise in type 1 diabetes
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Research Output
Exercise-related factors that influence post-exercise energy intake: A psychological perspective
Beer, N. J., Dimmock, J. A., Jackson, B. & Guelfi, K. J., 26 May 2020, In : Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
Interactions of sprint interval exercise and psychological need-support on subsequent food intake among physically inactive men and women
Beer, N. J., Dimmock, J. A., Jackson, B. & Guelfi, K. J., 4 Feb 2020, In : APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM-PHYSIOLOGIE APPLIQUEE NUTRITION ET METABOLISME.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
An 8-Week Relaxation Program Consisting of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Mindfulness Meditation to Reduce Stress and Attenuate Stress-Driven Eating
Masih, T., Dimmock, J. A., Epel, E. & Guelfi, K. J., 1 Oct 2019, In : Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Effect of combining pre-exercise carbohydrate intake and repeated short sprints on the blood glucose response to moderate-intensity exercise in young individuals with Type 1 diabetes
Soon, W. H. K., Guelfi, K. J., Davis, E. A., Smith, G. J., Jones, T. W. & Fournier, P. A., 1 May 2019, In : Diabetic Medicine. 36, 5, p. 612-619 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Evening high-intensity interval exercise does not disrupt sleep or alter energy intake despite changes in acylated ghrelin in middle-aged men
Larsen, P., Marino, F., Melehan, K., Guelfi, K. J., Duffield, R. & Skein, M., 1 Jun 2019, In : Experimental Physiology. 104, 6, p. 826-836 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Datasets
'Using the Trier Social Stress Test twice: a protocol for reducing Habituation’ Dataset
Masih, T. (Creator), Dimmock, J. (Creator), Guelfi, K. (Creator), The University of Western Australia, 26 Sep 2018
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Projects
- 11 Finished
Optimising the Exercise Experience to Facilitate Healthy Food Choices - The role of Exercise Format and Exercise Instructors’ Communication style
Beer, N., Guelfi, K., Dimmock, J. & Jackson, B.
1/07/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
Exploratory Research Grant - Improving mental health in mothers: Feasibility of the 'Mummy Buddy' program
Dimmock, J., Jackson, B., Guelfi, K., Nguyen, T. & Gibson, L.
WA Health Promotion Foundation Healthway
1/01/18 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
The Effectiveness of a Home-based Supervised Exercise Program to Prevent Gestational Diabetes
University of Western Australia
1/01/14 → 31/12/14
Project: Research
Press / Media
Limiting Choice in Exercise May Lead to Unhealthy Food Intake
30/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media