Kristy Martin

Dr. Kristy Martin is an Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Canberra. Her research focuses on mental fatigue's impact on cognitive and physical performance, with collaborations involving elite sports, healthcare, and the Australian Defence Force. She lectures in anatomy, physiology, and exercise physiology.

Education:

• PhD in Health (Mental Fatigue), 2013–2017
• Bachelor of Sports Studies (1st Class Honours), 2012
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Victoria University, 2009–2011

Research Interests: Dr. Martin explores how mental fatigue interacts with physical performance under stressors like thermal strain and cognitive load. Her work bridges sports science, psychology, and military applications, emphasizing resilience and readiness in tactical athletes.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator in projects addressing cognitive impairment in prostate cancer survivors and tactical athlete resilience.
• Co-Investigator on the Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale validation study.

Lab & Team: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on military and elite sport performance optimization through integrated cognitive-physical training interventions.