Dr Henry Blake is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of South Australia, where he coordinates the Motor Control and Learning and Human Movement Neuroscience courses. He has taught into more than a dozen different subjects across UniSA and Flinders University, developing a reputation for clear, supportive, and engaging teaching. His contributions have been recognised through multiple commendations for sustained excellence in teaching and consistently high student evaluations. Henry’s research focuses on physical activity, sport participation, health and well-being, and learning design principles. He has authored work in leading journals such as BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, American Journal of... Read more
About me
Dr Henry Blake is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of South Australia, where he coordinates the Motor Control and Learning and Human Movement Neuroscience courses. He has taught into more than a dozen different subjects across UniSA and Flinders University, developing a reputation for clear, supportive, and engaging teaching. His contributions have been recognised through multiple commendations for sustained excellence in teaching and consistently high student evaluations. Henry’s research focuses on physical activity, sport participation, health and well-being, and learning design principles. He has authored work in leading journals such as BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, American Journal of Men’s Health, and The Lancet Digital Health. Henry has a h-index of 6 and more than 580 citations. Alongside his teaching and research, Henry supervises Honours and PhD projects. He is an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia and currently serves as the Student Engagement Officer for South Australian. His broader work includes community health initiatives and collaborative research aimed at connecting evidence with practice.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Human Movement University of South Australia
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Open access
4
|
| 2022 |
Open access
14
13
12
|
| 2022 |
Open access
261
105
1122
|
| 2021 |
Open access
77
57
15
|
| 2021 |
Open access
41
35
88
|
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
Open access
|
| 2025 |
Open access
25
22
|
| 2024 |
Open access
4
|
| 2022 |
Open access
14
13
12
|
| 2022 |
5
3
11
|
| 2022 |
Open access
261
105
1122
|
| 2021 |
Open access
2
1
4
|
| 2021 |
Open access
77
57
15
|
| 2021 |
Open access
41
35
88
|
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| McMaster University | CANADA |
| Nippon Sport Science University | JAPAN |
| Onkaparinga Council - Noarlunga Office | AUSTRALIA |
| Shanghai University of Sport | CHINA |
| Technical University of Liberec | CZECH REPUBLIC |
| University of Granada | SPAIN |
| University of North Dakota | UNITED STATES |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Southern Denmark | DENMARK |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Evaluating and enhancing coaching pedagogy in elite Australian Sports | Current |
