Bec Patterson – Sport and Exercise Scientist + Sports Nutritionist

I grew up in Rocky where I was heavily involved in sports throughout my whole life, starting in gymnastics at the age of 4. I then moved into tennis, softball, touch football, track and field, and my first love, which was netball. I started my gym journey when I was 15 when I fell in love with lifting weights. After finishing high school, I represented North Queensland in under 18s, 19s and 23s mixed indoor netball before retiring from the sport at 19. I particularly enjoy weightlifting and track and field training and continue to do these as an adult.
 
In 2017, I took up my first coaching job in a women’s only gym where I transitioned from my earlier sporting endeavours to CrossFit, where I competed for four years. In 2020, injury lead me to seek physio at vector before training as an athlete and ultimately accepting a coaching position in 2021. Since then, I have completed my bachelor’s degree, strength and conditioning and weightlifting accreditations. At Vector, I am heavily involved in the women’s health and fitness space, having led the Boost and Stepping Up programs since 2021, and our Junior Athletic Development programs.
 
Outside of Vector, my passions for all things health and performance led me to complete further studies in sports nutrition and launch my own nutrition platform. I am also currently studying a Master of Dietetics and hope to graduate as a Dietitian in the near future.