Exploring how augmented feedback shapes motor skill learning in sport
University of Technology Sydney
Emma Petancevski is a researcher, educator and sport scientist investigating how augmented feedback can enhance motor skill learning and performance in sport. With a background in sport and exercise science and experience across elite rugby league environments, Emma integrates applied performance insights with academic research to improve athlete development and coaching practices. She has led sport science programs for professional teams in the NRLW and Women’s Indigenous All Stars, and currently works as a research assistant on a project examining the return-to-sport decision-making process among stakeholders following athlete injury. Her work is driven by a commitment to aligning scientific evidence with the practical demands of high-performance sport, ensuring that research outcomes are both relevant and impactful for athletes and practitioners.
Emma is currently completing a PhD at the University of Technology Sydney where she explores how augmented feedback influences motor skill acquisition, with a focus on producing research that is rigorous, transparent, and reproducible. She is passionate about generating research that is not only methodologically robust, but also directly applicable to real-world sporting environments, empowering coaches and practitioners to make informed decisions that enhance athlete learning and performance.
Emma and I met for the first time just before recording this episode, but immediately fell into an easy conversation. Her enthusiasm for her work and doctoral project will be apparent to all listeners and might perhaps serve as inspiration for those of you trying to balance work and study.
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This episode of The Knowledge Mill was recorded on the Moore Park Campus of the University of Technology Sydney on July 17, 2025.
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