Biography and expertise

Research

Scott's research centres on the psychology of sport, exercise, and physical activity, with a particular focus on positive experiences like exploration and flow states. He also investigates goal-setting strategies in physical activity contexts, aiming to enhance engagement and promote long-term adherence to active lifestyles.

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

Source: Scopus

Supervision

Scott is available to supervise Honours students and co-supervise PhD students. Prospective students are welcome to contact him for enquiries about supervision and research opportunities.

Teaching

Scott is a casual Teaching Associate and has served as the Unit Assessor for 'Exercise and Sport Psychology' and 'Positive Psychology'.

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Honours

Early Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence
Southern Cross University, 2025
The Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding PhD Thesis
Southern Cross University, 2022

Organisational affiliations

Physical Activity, Sport, and Exercise Research Theme - Full Member, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Research Fellow, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Teaching Associate, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Education

Doctor of Philosophy
20192022, PhD, Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
20182018, BPsycSc(Hons), Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Psychological Science
20152017, BPsychSc, Southern Cross University