Developmental Differences in Athlete Development: How Swimming Australia’s Project H2gr0w highlights opportunity for better strategies

Tuesday 24^th November 9 – 10am AEDT

Stephen's research interests examine the developmental factors that facilitate or inhibit learning and performance from a bio-ecological and multi-disciplinary perspective. Steve teaches units in the Exercise & Sport Science degree at Year 3 level (presently). These include Sport & Exercise Psychology (EXSS3049) as well as Motor Control & Learning (EXSS3062).

Steve has published over 125 research articles and book chapters, and is co-editor of three books. Specifically, Steve co-edited “Talent identification and development: International perspectives” (Routledge, 2012), “The Routledge handbook of talent identification and development in sport” (Routledge, 2017) and “Talent identification and development: International perspectives (2nd Ed)” (Routledge, 2020).

Steve’s research and applied work has led to the evaluation, modification and writing of athlete development programs and policy for numerous sporting organisations.