Dr. Hunter Bennett is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science (Allied Health and Human Performance). Hunter completed his PhD in 2020, with his research exploring how movement assessment can help guide exercise prescription, and subsequntly enhance functionally relevant training outcomes.
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... Read more
About me
Dr. Hunter Bennett is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science (Allied Health and Human Performance). Hunter completed his PhD in 2020, with his research exploring how movement assessment can help guide exercise prescription, and subsequntly enhance functionally relevant training outcomes.
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 functionally relevant outcomes in athletic, healthy, and clinical populations.
Hunter has been teaching at the University of South Australia since 2012. He has taught into Exercise Physiology 1, Functional Anatomy, Exercise Delivery, Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sport Science, and Exercise Prescription (the last two of which he currently coordinates). Additionally, Hunter has authored several peer-reviewed publications, and presented at national and international conferences.
He is currently supervising two PhD, four masters by research, and two honours students, all within the broad realm of Exercise Science.
Outside of work hours you will find him out to brunch consuming copious amounts of coffee with his wife Emma and daugher Astrid, watching Parks and Recreation for the umpteenth time, or lying on the couch with a good book in hand.
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 |
Open access
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| 2025 |
Open access
2
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| 2025 |
Open access
6
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| 2025 |
Open access
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| 2025 |
Open access
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| 2024 |
Open access
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| 2024 |
Open access
3
1
85
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
1
2
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| 2024 |
Open access
2
2
6
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| 2024 |
Open access
2
1
1
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| 2024 |
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| 2024 |
2
2
2
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
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| 2024 |
1
1
203
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| 2024 |
Open access
2
1
6
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| 2024 |
Open access
1
1
2
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| 2024 |
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
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| 2023 |
Open access
2
2
182
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| 2023 |
Open access
2
3
1
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| 2023 |
Open access
2
2
22
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| 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
11
4
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| 2022 |
43
45
9
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| 2022 |
Open access
17
17
2
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| 2022 |
Open access
9
8
36
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| 2021 |
Open access
3
2
2
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| 2021 |
7
8
5
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| 2021 |
Open access
15
11
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
64
52
9
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| 2019 |
Open access
11
11
6
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| 2019 |
Open access
16
15
44
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| 2018 |
Open access
20
21
10
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| 2017 |
23
22
4
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| 2016 |
3
2
1
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| 2016 |
Open access
111
90
14
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External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Alzahra University | IRAN |
| Australian Catholic University | 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 |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Bojnord | IRAN |
| University of Pittsburgh | UNITED STATES |
| University of South Australia | 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 |
| Screening for post-shoulder surgery recovery | 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 |
