Kyle Bennett

Dr. Kyle Bennett is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Health. He serves as Deputy Lead of the Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Research (PASER) theme and is on the Australasian Skill Acquisition Network (ASAN) executive committee. An accredited Sports Scientist (Level 1) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia, his research focuses on talent identification, youth sports development, and the intersection of esports with health and well-being.

Education:

• BESS(Hons) from University of Newcastle
• PhD from University of Technology Sydney

Research interests include skill acquisition in sports, esports performance modeling, and healthy gaming practices. He actively publishes on topics like goal-setting psychology and the physiological impacts of sports surfaces. His recent work explores the role of esports in promoting youth health and well-being.

Awards:

• Mid-Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence (2024)
• Early Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence (2022)
• Outstanding Teaching Award (202X)

Teaching roles include Deputy Course Coordinator for the Sport and Exercise Science degree and unit assessor for courses like Growth and Development (HBIO1006) and Applied Skill Acquisition (HLTH3006). Bennett contributes to interdisciplinary research through PASER and ASAN, emphasizing practical applications in high-performance environments.