Kylie has made meaningful contributions to physical education and sport science throughout her career. Initially working as an outdoor educator for the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Sport and Recreation, followed by several years teaching K-12 for the NSW and Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Departments of Education. During this time, she also coached various sports at a metropolitan girls’ school and worked as a sport scientist with the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS). Before joining Western, Kylie served as the Sport Science Discipline Lead and Lecturer at the Australian College of Physical Education, overseeing programs in Dance, Coaching, Movement Science, and Physical Education. 

"I love helping students recognize their potential and understand that with support, guidance, effort, and a bit of curiosity, they can achieve great things."

Kylie’s research and teaching focus on human movement behavior, and the factors e.g., menstruation, visual perception, cognition, creativity, and observational learning that influence performance in varied contexts. This research involves general and specific populations, including female and para-athletes, and occupational and non-traditional sport athletes (stunt performers, defense, extreme sports, acrobatics).

"I love working with people who recognize that our differences provide an opportunity to create something new and unique, and that each person is valued for their individuality and contribution."

Higher Degree Research - Kylie has supervised over 50 higher degree students (honours, Masters and PhD). This includes projects exploring biological motion, observational learning, menstruation and cognition, decision-making in dynamic team sports, elite performance, psychological safety, and leadership. With numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences, Kylie is dedicated to advancing the field of motor learning in sport, education, and occupational athlete settings. Always open to supervision queries for related expertise.

Areas of Expertise - includes motor behavior and skill performance, with specific applications in biological motion, visual perception and decision-making, menstruation and cognition (risk-taking, decision-making, pattern recognition).