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# Veronique Richard

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/36239
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Dr

# Veronique Richard

Email:
:   [v.richard@uq.edu.au](mailto:v.richard@uq.edu.au)

## Positions

Lecturer
:   School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Affiliate of Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation
:   Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Background

Dr Veronique Richard earned her doctoral degree in Sport Science from the University of Montreal and subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Sport Psychology at Florida State University. Specialising in performance psychology and creativity, she has extensive experience in both research and applied settings.

Currently a research fellow at the University of Queensland, Dr Richard conducts pioneering research that integrates creativity and movement sciences to enhance performance, health, and wellbeing. Her research interests stem from her dual engagements with high-performance sports and circus arts. In her previous roles as a mental performance consultant for Canadian national sports organisations and Cirque du Soleil, Dr Richard observed the complexities of balancing high-level performance with wellbeing among athletes and performers.

To address these challenges, she designs enriched movement activities aimed at fostering creativity-supportive environments and investigates their impact on cognitive, affective, and socio-cultural variables related to creativity. Her research aspires to promote holistic growth by creating spaces where individuals can use their physicality to experiment, discover, connect, and express themselves.

While sports organisations remain a significant area of her research, Dr Richard is expanding her focus to other high-performance domains such as the medical field, educational institutions, and health and wellbeing organisations. She is also exploring how creativity-supportive environments can enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion within organisations.

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### Availability

Dr Veronique Richard is:
:   Available for supervision

### Qualifications

- Masters (Research), University of Montreal
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Montreal

### Research interests

- #### Creativity, performance and wellbeing

  Balancing high-level performance and wellbeing can be challenging. My research examines how designing creativity supportive environments in various contexts (sport, school, health, etc.) can contribute to performance while fostering cognitive, affective and socio-cultural factors associated with wellbeing. Specifically, I examine the impact of implementing enriched movement activities on performance and well-being variables.

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- #### Performance psychology

  Applied expertise: I have worked as a mental performance consultant with various national Canadian sport organisations and with Cirque du Soleil. In addition to help athletes and artists develop mental skills, I design risk friendly environments to encourage them to navigate sport-related uncertainties and ambiguities and grow psychologically from it.

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- #### Creative movers

  Much can be learned from observing those that use their body to create breathtaking moments. Specifically, my interest is to better capture the processes supporting movement creativity in dancers, circus artists, figure skaters, and all those that create through the body.

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### Research impacts

While societies are in constant motion, requiring creativity to adapt, our bodies have never been in such a state of inertia. Our research is impactful because it tackles two essential human needs; to create and to move. By shifting towards creativity, sport, education, and health organisations will offer rich landscapes of opportunities to ignite individuals' motivation to live a healthy life, but also equip them with the skills needed to creatively confront societal issues, thereby contributing to economic sustainability.

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## Works

[Search Professor Veronique Richard’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/7631760)

[All
(35)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/36239/all)
[Journal Article
(27)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/36239/4748)
[Other Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/36239/4749)
[Conference Publication
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/36239/4751)
[Book Chapter
(6)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/36239/4752)

2025

Journal Article

##### On the topic of education in a corresponsive sport science

Woods, Carl T., Richard, Véronique, Camiré, Martin and van der Kamp, John (2025). On the topic of education in a corresponsive sport science. Sport, Education and Society, 1-13. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2025.2564247

[On the topic of education in a corresponsive sport science](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:95836bf)

2025

Journal Article

##### Mental health in preprofessional and professional circus artists: A narrative review

Stuckey, Melanie I., Greenspan, Stephanie, Nicholas, Joanna, Richard, Veronique, Stubbe, Janine H. and van Rens, Fleur E. C. A. (2025). Mental health in preprofessional and professional circus artists: A narrative review. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 14 (4), 587-601. doi: 10.1037/spy0000391

[Mental health in preprofessional and professional circus artists: A narrative review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9edafe4)

2025

Journal Article

##### Physical literacy, physical activity, and health: a citation content analysis and narrative review

Fortnum, Kathryn, Weber, Meyene Duque, Dudley, Dean, Tudella, Eloisa, Kwan, Matthew, Richard, Veronique and Cairney, John (2025). Physical literacy, physical activity, and health: a citation content analysis and narrative review. Sports Medicine - Open, 11 (1) 44, 1-17. doi: 10.1186/s40798-025-00827-8

[Physical literacy, physical activity, and health: a citation content analysis and narrative review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:27b8a41)

2025

Journal Article

##### Factorial validity and measurement invariance of a self-reported scale of paradoxical leadership behaviours: evidence from sport industry leaders

Bourke, Matthew, Cairney, John, Richard, Veronique, Mulcahy, Samantha, Moos, Chris and Dopson, Sue (2025). Factorial validity and measurement invariance of a self-reported scale of paradoxical leadership behaviours: evidence from sport industry leaders. Frontiers in Psychology, 16 1541891, 1541891. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1541891

[Factorial validity and measurement invariance of a self-reported scale of paradoxical leadership behaviours: evidence from sport industry leaders](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a557d39)

2024

Journal Article

##### Toward a knowledge-synthesis heuristic for sport leaders: the strategic leader synthesis model

Cairney, John, Richard, Veronique and Legg, David (2024). Toward a knowledge-synthesis heuristic for sport leaders: the strategic leader synthesis model. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6 1408887, 1-6. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1408887

[Toward a knowledge-synthesis heuristic for sport leaders: the strategic leader synthesis model](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9f59f3a)

2024

Journal Article

##### The exploration of the holistic and complex impacts of creative dance on creative potential enhancement

Richard, Veronique, Brown, Denver M. Y., Garcías, Silvia, Almarcha, Maricarmen, Cairney, John and Torrents, Carlota (2024). The exploration of the holistic and complex impacts of creative dance on creative potential enhancement. The Journal of Creative Behavior, 58 (3), 511-529. doi: 10.1002/jocb.673

[The exploration of the holistic and complex impacts of creative dance on creative potential enhancement](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5684582)

2024

Journal Article

##### Emergency medicine residents and performance under pressure: learning from elite athletes’ experience

Trepanier, Gabrielle, Falardeau, Viviane, Sohi, Gurpreet and Richard, Veronique (2024). Emergency medicine residents and performance under pressure: learning from elite athletes’ experience. International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 17 (1) 67, 67. doi: 10.1186/s12245-024-00648-8

[Emergency medicine residents and performance under pressure: learning from elite athletes’ experience](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4f3fe9e)

2024

Journal Article

##### Through the big top: An exploratory study of circus-based artistic knowledge translation in rural healthcare services, Québec, Canada

Théberge, Julie, Smithman, Mélanie Ann, Turgeon-Pelchat, Catherine, Tounkara, Fatoumata Korika, Richard, Véronique, Aubertin, Patrice, Léonard, Patrick, Alami, Hassane, Singhroy, Diane and Fleet, Richard (2024). Through the big top: An exploratory study of circus-based artistic knowledge translation in rural healthcare services, Québec, Canada. PLoS One, 19 (4) e0302022, 1-25. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302022

[Through the big top: An exploratory study of circus-based artistic knowledge translation in rural healthcare services, Québec, Canada](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3c5ccf9)

2024

Book Chapter

##### Engaging in creative behaviours and activities as a well-being and recovery approach

Richard, Veronique, Wergin, V. Vanessa and Cairney, John (2024). Engaging in creative behaviours and activities as a well-being and recovery approach. Fostering recovery and well-being in a healthy lifestyle: Psychological, somatic, and organizational prevention approaches. (pp. 92-102) edited by Michael Kellmann and Jürgen Beckmann. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003250654-8

[Engaging in creative behaviours and activities as a well-being and recovery approach](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:61946e7)

2023

Other Outputs

##### Design of the Athletics Australia First Nations Community Impact Framework

Wheeler, Kai, Hall, Emily, Griffiths, Kealey, Boyd-Ford, Stella, Carle, Maleah, Richard, Veronique, Beckman, Emma and Cairney, John (2023). Design of the Athletics Australia First Nations Community Impact Framework. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

[Design of the Athletics Australia First Nations Community Impact Framework](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8efc182)

2023

Journal Article

##### The golden ratio in baseball: the influence of historical eras on winning percentages in major league baseball

Cairney, John, Townsend, Stephen, Brown, Denver M. Y., Graham, Jeffrey D., Richard, Veronique and Kwan, Matthew Y. W. (2023). The golden ratio in baseball: the influence of historical eras on winning percentages in major league baseball. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 5 1273327, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1273327

[The golden ratio in baseball: the influence of historical eras on winning percentages in major league baseball](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:24a4135)

2023

Journal Article

##### The embodied journey of an idea: an exploration of movement creativity in circus arts

Richard, Veronique, Glăveanu, Vlad and Aubertin, Patrice (2023). The embodied journey of an idea: an exploration of movement creativity in circus arts. The Journal of Creative Behavior, 57 (2), 221-236. doi: 10.1002/jocb.571

[The embodied journey of an idea: an exploration of movement creativity in circus arts](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4085ebd)

2023

Conference Publication

##### On the centrality of (movement) creativity to enrich the sustainability of physical literacy

Richard, Veronique, Thomas, George, Gomersall, Sjaan and Cairney, John (2023). On the centrality of (movement) creativity to enrich the sustainability of physical literacy. International Physical Literacy Conference, New York, United States, 1-3 May 2023.

[On the centrality of (movement) creativity to enrich the sustainability of physical literacy](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1216d55)

2023

Journal Article

##### What would the idea say? Experimenting with creative writing about creativity

Richard, Véronique, Glăveanu, Vlad and Aubertin, Patrice (2023). What would the idea say? Experimenting with creative writing about creativity. Minnesota Review, 2023 (100), 132-150. doi: 10.1215/00265667-10320947

[What would the idea say? Experimenting with creative writing about creativity](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ff18d4b)

2023

Journal Article

##### Holding open spaces to explore beyond: Toward a different conceptualization of specialization in high-performance sport

Richard, Veronique, Cairney, John and Woods, Carl T. (2023). Holding open spaces to explore beyond: Toward a different conceptualization of specialization in high-performance sport. Frontiers in Psychology, 14 1089264, 1089264. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1089264

[Holding open spaces to explore beyond: Toward a different conceptualization of specialization in high-performance sport](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9cd0e6b)

2022

Journal Article

##### Assessment of professional circus students’ psychological characteristics at four strategic timepoints over the scholastic year: a longitudinal study using the stress process model

Decker, Adam, Richard, Veronique, Cairney, John, Jefferies, Philip, Houser, Natalie, Aubertin, Patrice and Kriellaars, Dean (2022). Assessment of professional circus students’ psychological characteristics at four strategic timepoints over the scholastic year: a longitudinal study using the stress process model. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 37 (4), 249-258. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2022.4036

[Assessment of professional circus students’ psychological characteristics at four strategic timepoints over the scholastic year: a longitudinal study using the stress process model](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2c7f453)

2022

Journal Article

##### The Gold Medal Profile for Sport Psychology (GMP-SP)

Durand-Bush, Natalie, Baker, Joseph, van den Berg, Frank, Richard, Véronique and Bloom, Gordon A. (2022). The Gold Medal Profile for Sport Psychology (GMP-SP). Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 35 (4), 547-570. doi: 10.1080/10413200.2022.2055224

[The Gold Medal Profile for Sport Psychology (GMP-SP)](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:486ceb2)

2022

Journal Article

##### Effects of bali yoga program for athletes (BYP-A) on psychological state related to performance of circus artists

Cadieux, Elena Grilli, Richard, Véronique and Dupuis, Gilles (2022). Effects of bali yoga program for athletes (BYP-A) on psychological state related to performance of circus artists. International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 7 (1), 23-33. doi: 10.22271/yogic.2022.v7.i1a.1249

[Effects of bali yoga program for athletes (BYP-A) on psychological state related to performance of circus artists](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2e404e9)

2022

Journal Article

##### Considerations for the medical management of the circus performance artist and acrobat

Faltus, John and Richard, Veronique (2022). Considerations for the medical management of the circus performance artist and acrobat. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 17 (2), 307-316. doi: 10.26603/001c.31645

[Considerations for the medical management of the circus performance artist and acrobat](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7d2617c)

2021

Journal Article

##### Creativity in motion: examining the creative potential system and enriched movement activities as a way to ignite it

Richard, Veronique, Holder, Darren and Cairney, John (2021). Creativity in motion: examining the creative potential system and enriched movement activities as a way to ignite it. Frontiers in Psychology, 12 690710, 690710. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.690710

[Creativity in motion: examining the creative potential system and enriched movement activities as a way to ignite it](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1bcb6fc)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2026 - 2028

  Improving Peak Performance Under Pressure in Intensive Care

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/71905)
- 2024 - 2026

  Efficacy of Athlete Selection

  QAS Centre for Sport Performance, Innovation and Knowledge Excellence

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66466)

### Past funding

- 2024 - 2025

  Exploring the impacts of engaging with performing arts practices on health and well-being outcomes

  Queensland Performing Arts Trust

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/65625)
- 2023 - 2024

  Creativity in Motion: Fostering athletes' creative potential and adaptability

  Tennis Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/61610)
- 2023 - 2024

  ACT Brumbies: Mental skill acquisition in action

  ACT and Southern NSW Rugby Union

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/62946)
- 2023 - 2024

  Gen 2032 - Coaching with and for creativity

  Australian Sports Commission

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59833)
- 2022 - 2023

  Design of a First Nations Community Impact Framework for Athletics Australia

  Athletics Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/56725)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Veronique Richard is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### The Impact of Environmental Factors on the Distribution of Talent Hotspots within Queensland Olympic and Paralympic Populations.

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Emma Beckman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1536)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Investigating the Cultural Determinants of Physical Literacy in Diverse Communities

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor John Cairney](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25474), [Dr Kai Wheeler](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/29913)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Stadium to stage: Advancing Western actor training with sport psychology and pedagogy

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Cliff Mallett](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/647), [Associate Professor Steven Rynne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1411)

#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Training talent to thrive: Piloting the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment protocol in a Western drama school](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2272c6a)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Steven Rynne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1411), [Professor Cliff Mallett](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/647)

## Media

### Enquiries

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[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)

## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0486-9606)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57198254809)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=KFqikd0AAAAJ)

## Social media

- [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/v%C3%A9ronique-richard-5a25177b/)
- [X](https://twitter.com/VeroRichard03)

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