Dr Caitlin Liddelow is a Lecturer in Sport Science, Exercise and Health in the School of Human Sciences at The University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on health behaviour change, with particular expertise in women’s health, physical activity, and sport. She leads research exploring how behavioural science can support women across pregnancy, the postpartum period, and early motherhood to improve physical activity participation, mental wellbeing, and long-term health outcomes. Her broader research also examines the role of sport and exercise in promoting mental health and psychological wellbeing across the lifespan, and she has played a key role in developing Australia’s national mental health guidelines for community sport.
Dr Liddelow has published more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, has secured over AUD $500,000 in competitive research funding as both Chief Investigator and Co-Investigator, and supervises honours, master’s, and doctoral research students across women’s health, reproductive health, physical activity, and sport psychology. Through her research, teaching, and leadership, Dr Liddelow is committed to translating behavioural science into practical interventions that improve health outcomes for women, community sport participants, and the broader community.
