The Science of Recovery: Optimizing Athlete Performance Through​ Evidence-Based Recovery Strategies

Registration Deadline: 30 April 2026

This workshop provides coaches with practical, budget-friendly recovery strategies across sleep, nutrition, and physical protocols to optimise athlete performance and reduce injury risk.

Ferdinand Chua is a Sports Science Lecturer at Republic Polytechnic. He holds a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Queensland and is a trained Exercise Physiologist. Ferdinand previously worked at Changi General Hospital, where he supported patients in chronic disease management and rehabilitation through evidence-based exercise interventions. He has also been involved in sports rehabilitation for national athletes at the Singapore Sports Institute, contributing to their return-to-play and performance optimization programs. In addition, Ferdinand has worked with professional football teams in both Australia and Singapore, blending clinical practice with high-performance sport. His key interests lie in exercise physiology and sports rehabilitation, with a focus on optimizing physical function, recovery, and athletic performance.

Please note:

1. This workshop is open to NROC coaches only
2. Please register first before attending this workshop. NROC coaches who attend this workshop without registering first will not be able to receive their CCE hours e-certificate, which is a requirement to claim CCE hours for attending this workshop
3. Up to 40 NROC coaches may attend this workshop