Wayne Cotton

Associate Professor Wayne Cotton is an academic at the University of Sydney's School of Education and Social Work within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. With previous roles including Lecturer (2008–2011), Senior Lecturer (2012–2018), and leadership positions such as HPE Program Director and Associate Dean of Teacher Education, he focuses on education and health initiatives. His educational background includes:

• GradCertEdStud (Higher Education) from University of Sydney
• BEd, MEd, MCompStud and PhD from University of Wollongong

His research explores teacher education, physical activity, health promotion, and educational technology, with recent work examining teaching performance assessment, technology-supported physical education, and health interventions. Cotton's publications demonstrate consistent focus on evidence-based educational practices, health behavior interventions, and innovative teaching methodologies across diverse populations.

Honors include:

• University Postgraduate Award (2004-2007)
• Graduate Certificate with Distinction (2008)
• PhD research commendation (2009)

He has supervised graduate students including Michael Graham, Cassidy Kealy-Ashby, Tzu-ping Lu, and Adam Watson. His research has secured $3 million in funding and he leads projects like the Mid-Career Transition to Teaching Project and What's the Evidence study.