chloe blacket

Many people adopt a running routine when motivation is at its highest. Yet, many struggle to maintain this level of motivation to run on a regular basis, limiting the positive health outcomes available. Exploring the psychological underpinnings of motivation, and understanding how to implement behaviour change strategies, is key in promoting successful running participation.

What excites you about this presentation?
Injury prevention and management is undeniably a crucial aspect of podiatry. However, the intersection of biomechanics and motivation with the running population allows podiatrists to facilitate pivotal behaviour change discussions and motivational strategies to keep clients engaged in running well beyond injury rehabilitation timelines.

Chloe Blacket is a tutor in Exercise and Sport Science with UniSA: Allied Health and Human Performance. Chloe has experience in teaching various 1st and 2nd year courses including Functional Anatomy and Exercise Delivery. Through the completion of her degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) at UniSA, Chloe developed an enthusiasm for further research and teaching at tertiary level with the aim of providing the skills needed for the next generation of exericse experts.

Chloe completed her Bachelor degree in 2019, with her Honours research centered around the experience of breathlessness in people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. As a passionate distance runner herself, Chloe switched her focus to completing her PhD (UniSA) on the role of motivation in sustained running participation in novice and recreational runners. Additionally, Chloe is a practicing Accredited Exercise Physiologist in private practice. Chloe's interest areas include behaviour change, motivational interviewing, exercise physiology in healthy and clinical populations and clinical exercise