Dr. Hunter Bennett is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science (Allied Health and Human Performance), member of the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) research center, and ESSA accredited Exercise Scientist . His research explores training strategies to optimise physical performance, and topics pertaining to injury surveillance and prevention in athletic populations.
Hunter completed his PhD in 2020, with his research exploring how movement assessment can help guide exercise prescription. Prior to this, Hunter completed his degree in Applied Sciences (Human Movement and Health Studies) in 2012, majoring in Sport and Exercise Science. In 2014 he completed a Masters Degree ... Read more
About me
Dr. Hunter Bennett is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science (Allied Health and Human Performance), member of the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) research center, and ESSA accredited Exercise Scientist . His research explores training strategies to optimise physical performance, and topics pertaining to injury surveillance and prevention in athletic populations.
Hunter completed his PhD in 2020, with his research exploring how movement assessment can help guide exercise prescription. Prior to this, Hunter completed his degree in Applied Sciences (Human Movement and Health Studies) in 2012, majoring in Sport and Exercise Science. In 2014 he completed a Masters Degree in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning), before undertaking an Honours year that resulted in the development of an aerobic exercise test for active duty fire service personnel. Other areas of interest include all aspects of exercise prescription, with emphasis on modes of training that can elicit relevant outcomes in athletic, healthy, and clinical populations.
Hunter has been teaching at the University of South Australia since 2012, and researching since 2016. He is currently supervising three PhD, five masters by research, and two honours students, all within the broad realm of Exercise Science.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) 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, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
Open access
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| 2025 |
Open access
4
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| 2025 |
Open access
6
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| 2025 |
Open access
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| 2025 |
2
2
203
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| 2025 |
Open access
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| 2025 |
Open access
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| 2025 |
Open access
3
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| 2025 |
Open access
9
6
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| 2024 |
Open access
2
2
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| 2024 |
Open access
5
3
85
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
1
2
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| 2024 |
Open access
3
3
6
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| 2024 |
Open access
2
2
1
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| 2024 |
Open access
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| 2024 |
2
2
2
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
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| 2024 |
Open access
2
2
6
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
1
2
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| 2024 |
1
1
2
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
1
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| 2024 |
Open access
6
7
1
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
2
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| 2023 |
Open access
6
6
2
|
| 2023 |
Open access
3
3
182
|
| 2023 |
Open access
2
3
1
|
| 2023 |
Open access
2
2
22
|
| 2023 |
Open access
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| 2023 |
Open access
44
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| 2022 |
Open access
3
3
4
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| 2022 |
Open access
12
13
4
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| 2022 |
47
50
9
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| 2022 |
Open access
19
19
2
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| 2022 |
Open access
10
9
36
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| 2021 |
Open access
3
2
2
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| 2021 |
8
9
5
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| 2021 |
Open access
16
13
18
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| 2020 |
Open access
7
4
49
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| 2020 |
Open access
13
13
6
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| 2019 |
Open access
67
54
9
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| 2019 |
Open access
11
12
6
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| 2019 |
Open access
16
15
44
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| 2018 |
Open access
21
22
10
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| 2017 |
25
24
4
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| 2016 |
3
2
1
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| 2016 |
Open access
117
97
14
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External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Alzahra University | IRAN |
| Australian Catholic University | AUSTRALIA |
| Australian Football League | AUSTRALIA |
| Bond University | AUSTRALIA |
| British Paralympic Association | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Deakin University | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| Griffith University | AUSTRALIA |
| iNform Health and Fitness Solutions | AUSTRALIA |
| Loughborough University | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Lyell McEwin Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Macquarie University | AUSTRALIA |
| Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
| Royal Adelaide Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Shomal University | IRAN |
| South Australian National Football League | AUSTRALIA |
| Sport Sciences Research Institute of Iran | IRAN |
| Swinburne University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Bojnord | IRAN |
| University of Manchester | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Pittsburgh | UNITED STATES |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Technology Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Texas | UNITED STATES |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | AUSTRALIA |
| Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan | IRAN |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| 688- Enhancing athlete monitoring through analysis of running gait mechanics (Speed Signature) in AFL athletes | Current |
| 698 - The effect of long muscle length training on hypertrophy: A comparison to full range of motion training | Current |
| Concussion in Women's Australian Rules Football | Current |
| Evolution of match demands, and relationships with physical and match performance in Australian Football League Women¿s (AFLW) athletes | Current |
| Recommendations for prescribing strength training to enhance triathlete performance | Current |
| Shoulder dislocations in Australian Rules Football Women (AFLW) players | Current |
| The characterisation of cardiac structure and function of registered Australian jockeys | Current |
| The effect of training drill classification on internal and external load in semi-elite male football athletes. | Current |
| The influence of the menstrual cycle on the performance of state-level female Australian rules footballers | Current |
| Effect of exercise on global longitudinal strain in women with breast cancer, and women at risk of cardiovascular disease | Completed |
| How complex contrast training affects the training outcomes of female semi-professional Australian rules football players | Completed |
| Inertia flywheel resistance and its applications for post-activation performance enhancement | Completed |
| The effect of aging on movement quality in Australian urban firefighters | Completed |
| The effects of training intensity distribution on elite cyclists | Completed |
| The mind and the miles: exploring motivational and psychological factors related to recreational running maintenance | Completed |
| The prevention of ankle injuries in elite adolescent male Australian footballers | Completed |
