Exercise and Sports Science Research
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Focus Statement:
The principle investigators in field of psychology in sport and physical activity
are Dr Nikola Medic, Assoc
Prof Barry Gibson and Ms
Barbara Howard. The focus of Assoc Prof Gibson’s
research is leadership issues in sport.
Dr Medic’s research to date has been aimed at examining the determinants and consequences of sport participation and performance, physical activity, habitual training and exercise behaviour from a motivational perspective. He has been particularly interested in applications of the Self-Determination Theory and the Sport Commitment Model to the study of motivational and psychological well-being issues in a number of populations ranging in age and ability.
Current Postgraduate Students working within the area and their projects:
Student |
Degree enrolled |
Thesis title |
|---|---|---|
Alastair Stewart |
PhD |
Self-determination theory in motivation to adopt physical activity in older adults: A community based approach |
