Dr Kylie Steel

Dr Kylie Steel’s research explores the intersection of cognitive performance, learning, and female physiology in sport. With a focus on the menstrual cycle’s impact on attention, decision-making, and motor skill acquisition, her work challenges traditional, male-dominant sport science models. Kylie’s interdisciplinary approach bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and applied sport science to improve the design of training and coaching practices for female athletes. She is particularly interested in how hormonal fluctuations influence cognition under pressure and the implications for talent development and athlete well-being. Her work informs athlete support systems across elite and developmental sport contexts.

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