About

Biography

Dr. James Clark obtained his PhD from the Queensland University of Technology in 2023 and moved into a Lecturer position at UniSC in May 2023. James co-ordinates the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPX222) and Applied Psychology in Healthcare courses (PSY103) at UniSC.

Research

Dr. James Clark's research areas are related to sport and exercise psychology - with the broad goal to help people get the most out of sport and exercise, from weekend warriors to elite athletes. He has a particular interest in mental toughness, goals of athletes, and women's sport. He has published papers in high impact journals in the field of sport and exercise psychology (Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Journal of Sport Sciences).

Current HDR Students and Projects

Matthew Bekker - Examining the impact of coach half-time talks.

Matthew Young - Toxicity in online gaming.

Rohan Watson - Psychosocial risk factors in Australian small business.

Media Commentary

Burgin, R. (2024, July 21). State of Origin referee Eddie Ward finds peace hosting weddings. ABC Sunshine Coast. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-21/origin-referee-eddie-ward-hosts-weddings-sunshine-coast/104117156.

Dr. Clark's specialist areas of interest are sport psychology, mental toughness, goals, women's sport, Australian football, and personality in sport.

Awards and Honours

Executive Deans Commendation List for Most Outstanding Doctoral Thesis
Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT, 2024

Organisational Affiliations

Lecturer, Psychology, School of Health - Psychology

Education

Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science
Feb-2014–Nov-2017, Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Hons)
Feb-2014–Nov-2018, Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT
Doctor of Philosophy
Apr-2019–Mar-2023, Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT