Jeff Simons, Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology
Expertise
Psycho-motor aspects of physical activity, learning, and performance
Unique Experience
Learning and Performance Consultant to elite sportspeople over 30 years; Athletes/coaches in past 7 Olympic Game; Credentialed Sport Psychologist to Australian Olympic Teams 1996 and 2000; Currently Learning/Performance Consultant to 2016 Australian Olympic Rowing Team; Considerable experience with principles of youth sport and physical activity participation.
The Science of Rivalry Driving Better Results in Sport (Cosmos Magazine)
Kinesiology professor Jeff Simons explains competition in sports.
November 8, 2023
How I’ve Beaten Rivals Faster Than Me — And How You Can Too (Podium Runner)
Simons discusses the art of playing with competitors' minds to outsmart them to the finish.
October 18, 2021
Should You Maintain Contact or Run Your Pace? (Triathlete)
Simons discusses the myth that you are broken if you don't maintain contact with your competitors in a race.
September 13, 2021