The unsung 'cognitive expertise' needed to excel in elite sports
In sports, physical training is often emphasized over cognitive, but both are required to excel, experts say.
Clare MacMahon
Associate Professor in Motor Learning and Skilled Performance, La Trobe University
Clare MacMahon completed an Undergraduate degree in Psychology from McGill University, a Masters in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, and a PhD in Human Biodynamics from McMaster University. After completing a Postdoctoral Research position funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council at Florida State University in Cognitive Psychology, Clare moved to Australia to work within Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University, Swinburne University, and currently at La Trobe University. She has worked in the research and application of skill acquisition and talent identification principles within Defense contexts, and professional sports such as Australian Rules football, Cricket, and Tennis.
