Profile
Bridie’s research has explored environmental determinants toward success in high performance and community based para-sport. Her applied research has been undertaken in collaboration with Queensland Academy of Sport, where she was a research scholar from 2015 - 2018. Bridie's PhD research explored environmental factors influencing para student-athletes undertaking sport and study. Her findings have informed practices to support para student-athletes at USC. Her research and own experience as a Paralympic athlete create an applied approach to research in the para-sport context.
Teaching areas
- Public Health Foundations
- Health Research and Evidence
Dr Bridie Kean's specialist areas of knowledge include public health foundations, and health research and evidence.