PhD AES ESSAM Dr Kerry Mann is a Lecturer in the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences at Charles Sturt University and an Accredited Exercise Scientist. Her expertise spans biomechanics, movement science, injury prevention and rehabilitation, with a particular interest in understanding the factors that influence movement quality and injury risk. Dr Mann completed her Bachelor of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) and Bachelor of Exercise Science (Honours) at Charles Sturt University, graduating with Distinction and First Class Honours. Her doctoral research, Lumbopelvic Instability: The Primary Cause of Lower Limb Injuries in Pre-Elite Youth Athletes?, investigated the relationship between lumbopelvic stability, movement patterns and lower limb injury risk in young athletes. Her current work continues to integrate biomechanics, neurophysiology and movement science to improve performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Beyond teaching and research, Dr Mann contributes to the advancement of biomechanics education through curriculum leadership, research supervision, peer review for international journals, and national and international collaborations. She is also committed to community engagement and STEM outreach, co-founding the Biomechanics and Motor Control Club and supporting initiatives that inspire the next generation of researchers and health professionals. Dr Kerry Mann is a researcher in biomechanics and movement science, with expertise in understanding how movement influences performance, injury risk and rehabilitation. Her research integrates biomechanics, electromyography and emerging technologies, including machine learning, to develop innovative approaches for movement assessment and injury prevention. Kerry has a particular interest in identifying the factors that influence movement quality and neuromuscular function in athletes and clinical populations. She co-founded the Sensory-motor Performance Assessment and Rehabilitative Knowledge (SPARK) research group, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across exercise science, exercise physiology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Through her research, supervision and national collaborations, Kerry contributes to advancing evidence-based assessment and rehabilitation practices that improve movement, reduce injury risk and support lifelong physical function. Dr Kerry Mann is committed to creating inclusive, evidence-informed and student-centred learning experiences that prepare graduates for professional practice. Her teaching expertise lies in biomechanics, exercise science and technology-enhanced learning, with a particular focus on engaging students in hybrid and online environments. She designs authentic, scaffolded learning experiences that integrate real-world case studies, industry-standard technologies and evidence-based practice to develop students' analytical and clinical reasoning skills. Kerry has led curriculum development in biomechanics to ensure alignment with professional accreditation standards while embedding Universal Design for Learning principles to support diverse learners. She is passionate about mentoring students and emerging academics, fostering confidence, critical thinking and lifelong learning, and contributing to innovation in biomechanics education through national and international collaborations. Dr Kerry Mann is an active member of several national and international professional organisations that support excellence in exercise and sport science, biomechanics, and sports medicine. She maintains memberships with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), the Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics (ANZSB), and the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS). Through these professional affiliations, Kerry remains engaged with emerging research, evidence-based practice, and advances in biomechanics, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and human movement. These memberships support ongoing professional development, foster national and international collaborations, and ensure her teaching and research remain aligned with contemporary developments in the discipline. Dr Kerry Mann's publications reflect her expertise in biomechanics, movement science, neurophysiology, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Her research spans athlete performance, movement assessment, neuromuscular function, and the application of emerging technologies, including machine learning, to improve movement analysis and clinical practice. She publishes in national and international peer-reviewed journals and collaborates across disciplines to advance evidence-based approaches to human movement, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Exercise and Sports Science3805406
Dr Kerry Mann
Lecturer in Exercise Science / Biomechanics
Bathurst
Building 1431 Room 1.16