Fleur Van Rens

Biography

I am a lecturer in Sports Psychology within the School of Psychology and Exercise Science.  I received a BSc. in Social and Organisational Psychology from Utrecht University, a MSc. in Social Psychology from Tilburg University, a MSc. in Sport and Exercise psychology from Bangor University, and I completed a PhD at Victoria University about the dual careers of junior elite athletes. Prior to Murdoch, I worked as a researcher at the Mulier Institute, and at Guide Dogs for the Blind. I have worked as a tutor in sport and exercise psychology at Australian Catholic University (Melbourne), and Victoria University (Melbourne).

Research Interest

Broadly speaking, my research offers a holistic perspective on the well-being and performance of professional athletes and circus artists. Within this, my main areas of expertise are well-being in athletes’ dual careers, and the effect of athletic retirement on well-being. I have experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods (including questionnaire development) in Australia, the Netherlands, England, and Wales.