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Biography
Richard completed his MSc and PhD at Loughborough University, and before that, a degree in Psychology at the University of Bristol. His research focuses on four key areas: motivational processes in sport and exercise; physical literacy; applied sport psychology practice; and psychological resilience. He has published over 60 peer reviewed academic papers, 2 books and 20 book chapters, as well as reports for state and Federal governments.
Richard is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and has served as Chair of Teaching and Learning in two university departments. His approach to education focuses on stimulating the co-creation of innovative and science-inspired products, as an explicit reaction against casting students as passive consumers of information: helping students to develop the key employability skills of critical, independent thinking, and reflective practice. His teaching spans face-to-face delivery, as well as online and flexible platforms, such as YouTube, Twitter, GoogleDocs (to host open data collection); and blogging platforms to encourage public engagement.
Richard is a qualified sport and exercise psychologist, who has worked with athletes across the full range of levels (from beginners to world champions), and in a range of sports (from athletics and snow-sports to motorsport and officiating). His book “Being a Sport Psychologist” focuses on understanding the role of practicing sport psychologists, and he retains strong links with the AIS and other local service providers. This experience helps to ensure the real-world applicability of Richard’s research, as well as embedding work-integrated learning opportunities in his teaching.
In his spare time he enjoys playing squash, long walks, and spending time with his young family.
Areas of Teaching
Richard teaches all the psychology-related units within the discipline of sport and exercise sciences; including:
* Sport and Exercise Psychology (Year 1, Semester 1)
* Sport and Performance Psychology (Year 2, Semester 2)
* Resilience and Decision Making (Year 3 and/or Masters, Semester 1)
He has also taught, and continues to contribute to the following units:
* Motor Control and Skill Acquisition (Year 1, Semester 1)
* Research Methods for Honours (Honours, Semester 1)
* Research Methods for Masters (Masters in High Performance Sport); and
* Neuromuscular Conditions and Rehabilitation (Ex, Phys. Year 4)
Research Interests
Richard’s research focuses on four key areas:
* motivation;
* physical literacy;
* psychological resilience; and
* applied sport psychology practice
Richard is the HDR convenor for both the Faculty of Health and UC-RISE, and spent two years establishing the research seminars series run by both groups. He also sits on the Faculty of Health Research Committee.
External positions
Visiting Fellow, University of Lincoln
1 Jun 2017 → 1 Jun 2020
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Perception of effort through brain signals monitoring
RATTRAY, B. (CI), Muzeau, M. (CI), KEEGAN, R. (CoI) & Staiano, W. (CoI)
20/05/23 → 20/05/26
Project: Research
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A very brief intervention for physical activity behaviour change in cardiac rehabilitation: the ‘Measure It!’ trial
Freene, N. (CI), Davey, R. (CoI), McPhail, S. (CoI), Tyack, Z. (CoI), Kunstler, B. (CoI), NIYONSENGA, T. (CoI), Abhayaratna, W. (CoI), Gallagher, R. (CoI) & KEEGAN, R. (CoI)
1/02/23 → 31/01/25
Project: Research
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PAPLM: Sport Australia RFQ22/144 Physical Activity and Physical Literacy Measurement
Barnett, L. M. (CoI), Keegan, R. (CI), Dudley, D. A. (CoI), Derbyshire, A. (CoI), Ridgers, N. D. (CoI), Salmon, J. (CoI), Jerbine, A. (CoI), Arundel, L. (CoI) & Hesketh, K. D. (CoI)
21/09/22 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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ARMSv3: Implementation and Ecological Validation of the Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale (ARMS)
KEEGAN, R. (CI), SUMMERS, S. (CoI), RATTRAY, B. (CoI), Flood, A. (CoI) & MARTIN, K. (CoI)
12/04/22 → 30/11/23
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AADQ: Enhancing data collection procedures in elite athletes
KEEGAN, R. (CI) & LASCU, A. (CoI)
1/03/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Associations between physical literacy and physical activity in adults. A cross-sectional study with self-report and device-based physical activity assessments
Naylor, A., Keegan, R., Martin, K. & Flood, A., 2025, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 43, 6, p. 593-599 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of Australian mental health guidelines for community sport
Vella, S. A., Liddelow, C., Rice, S. M., Keegan, R., Hall, K., Jones, M. A., Lubans, D. R., Mcleod, S., Okely, A. D., Olive, L. S., Purcell, R., Reece, L. J., Rosenbaum, S., Schweickle, M. J., Singh, K., Stewart, D., Stimpson, L., Sutcliffe, J. T., Teychenne, M. & Walton, C. C. & 1 others, , 2025, In: British Journal of Sports Medicine. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bowler and coach experiential knowledge of new ball swing bowling in elite cricket
Lindsay, C., Crowther, R., Clark, B., Middleton, K., Keegan, R. & Spratford, W., 2024, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 42, 2, p. 146-159 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Defining the scope and content of mental health guidelines for community sport in Australia: A Delphi study
Liddelow, C., Schweickle, M. J., Sutcliffe, J. T., Swann, C., Keegan, R., Rice, S., Okely, A. & Vella, S. A., Jan 2024, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 70, p. 1-9 9 p., 102553.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of the Physical Literacy in Adults Scale (PLAS)
Naylor, A., Flood, A., Barnett, L. M. & Keegan, R., 2024, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 42, 12, p. 1099-1111 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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