Kotryna Lewis

Kotryna Lewis is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her work sits at the intersection of Sport Psychology, Behaviour Change, and Equity & Inclusion in sports. With dual expertise from academia and applied practice as a swimming coach and Sport Psychology Consultant, she actively works to dismantle gender constraints in sports through research, education, and advocacy.

• Current projects focus on gender equity in elite sports
• Chairs BASES Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
• Accredited curriculum designer for Sport Psychology programs

Her research examines how masculine-dominated sports environments affect athlete wellbeing and performance. She applies qualitative methodologies to explore cultural constraints, while developing educational frameworks for inclusive coaching practices. Her publications span topics from youth swimming motivation to systemic barriers in elite athletics.

Scientific honors include

• 2021 Faculty of Medicine and Health/New Academic Staff Funding Grant

She supervises undergraduate, Honours, Masters, and PhD students, with a focus on Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. Her teaching portfolio covers Sport Psychology, Exercise Psychology, and Research Methods, meeting ESSA accreditation standards.