Frankie Hun Yau Tan

Dr. Frankie Hun Yau Tan

High Performance Sport Institute, Sport Science and Sport Medicine, Sport Excellence Singapore (SpexSG), Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
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Biography

Extensive experience in working with elite athletes and coaches from regional- to world-championship level competitions, and at major multi-sport games such as the Southeast Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Olympic Games. Embedded in the Australian elite-sport (WAIS/AIS) system as a sport physiologist (from 2006-2009), in the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Professional interests: sport & exercise physiology; scientific coaching & training methodology; interdisciplinary sport science; endurance physiology; sport nutrition; sport data analytics; and applied sport science research (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Frankie-Tan-2). Passions: outdoors & nature; cycling; woodworking & leathercrafting; architecture & interior design; tool timepieces; volunteering; marriage & parenting; manhood & mentoring.

Affiliations

Sport Excellence Singapore (SpexSG)

Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore

High Performance Sport Institute, Sport Science and Sport Medicine

Honors and Awards

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Endeavour Asia Award

Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), Canberra, Australia

2005: Monetary award for Ph.D. study in Australia from 2006-2009 (one award per Singaporean per year in all fields of study)

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Robert T Withers Ph.D. Scholar Award

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

2011: Awarded to current Ph.D. scholar or very recent Ph.D. graduate (<1 year) who has conducted Exercise Physiology research that has had a substantial impact, or the potential to have a strong impact, on Australian Sport.

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6th Sheikh Fahad Hiroshima-Asia Sports Medicine and Science Award (Individual)

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Kuwait City, Kuwait

2018: An award to promote the continued development of sport medicine and science in Asia through the recognition of accomplished individuals. Presented once every four years during the Asian Games Olympic Council assembly. The nomination process involved a holistic assessment of his work and academic history, as well as contributions to society.

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