Adam Gorman

Adam Gorman is an Associate Professor in the School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences at QUT, specializing in skill acquisition and sports science. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and has extensive experience in elite sports through roles at the Australian Institute of Sport and as a secondary school teacher. His research focuses on optimizing practice design, equipment scaling for junior sports, and constraints-led approaches to enhance skill development across various sports like basketball, volleyball, and cricket.

Education: PhD (Human Movement Studies), University of Queensland; Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Teaching), Federation University; Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours), Federation University.

Research interests include representative practice design, creativity in sports (e.g., rugby), and leveraging technology (e.g., XR) in high-performance training. His work emphasizes practical applications for both elite and youth athletes.

Recent articles explore topics like coach-athlete dynamics in the digital era, creativity cultivation in rugby, and pressure training practices in elite sports. Gorman collaborates with organizations like the Future Food Systems CRC and has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications.

He advises on doctoral research, such as 'Understanding Coaching Behaviours and The Role of Remote Coaching Technologies in Para Sport,' and actively engages in grants and interdisciplinary projects to advance sports science.