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Scott Goddard is a Research Fellow and casual Teaching Associate at the Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University. He holds a PhD (2022), BPsychSc(Hons) (2018), and BPsychSc (2017), all from Southern Cross University. His research focuses on the psychology of sport, exercise, and physical activity, particularly optimal experiences like flow states and goal-setting strategies to enhance engagement. He supervises Honours students and co-supervises PhD candidates. Teaching roles include Unit Assessor for 'Exercise and Sport Psychology' and 'Positive Psychology'.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (2019–2022), Southern Cross University
- Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (2018), Southern Cross University
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (2015–2017), Southern Cross University
Research interests include athlete performance under pressure, mental health-informed goal-setting, and interventions to promote physical activity adherence. His work challenges traditional SMART goals in favor of open goals, emphasizing psychological well-being. Recent studies explore flow interventions for runners and stressors in elite rugby players.
- Recipient of the Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding PhD Thesis (2022)
- Member of the Physical Activity, Sport, and Exercise Research Theme at Southern Cross University
- Active on ResearchGate and LinkedIn
Teaching and supervision activities reflect his commitment to bridging academic theory with practical application in sport and health contexts.
