Biography and expertise

Biography

Dr Kyle Bennett is a Senior Lecturer in the Sport and Exercise Science discipline. He is Deputy Lead of the Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Research (PASER) theme and is on the Australasian Skill Acquisition Network (ASAN) executive committee. Kyle is an accredited Sports Scientist (Level 1) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Kyle's work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Scopus

Research

Dr Bennett leads three research programs. He actively published on talent identification and development practices in youth sports and esports. Kyle is currently exploring the notion of healthy esports and its potential role in promoting health and well-being among young people.

Teaching

Dr Kyle Bennett is the Deputy Course Coordinator of the Sport and Exercise Science degree. He is the unit assessor for Growth and Development (HBIO1006), Sport and Exercise Psychology (PSYC2003), and Applied Skill Acquisition (HLTH3006).

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Honours

Mid-Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence
Southern Cross University, 2024
Early Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence
Southern Cross University, 2022
Inspiring Educator, Outstanding Teaching Award
Southern Cross University, 2022

Organisational affiliations

Human Sciences, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Past affiliations

Lecturer, School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University

Human Sciences, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Education

University of Newcastle
BESS(Hons)
University of Technology Sydney
PhD
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Technology Sydney

An Australian perspective on talent identification and development in soccer