Dr. Gordon Spence

Professor

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Biography

Gordon Spence is a coaching psychologist, exercise scientist, educator, and researcher affiliated with the University of Sydney. He has over a decade of experience in the academic field, previously serving as the Academic Program Director and Head of Students at the Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong. Gordon holds a PhD in Coaching Psychology and specializes in teaching topics related to psychology, peak performance, employee engagement, workplace wellbeing, and healthy aging. He has contributed substantially to the field through his co-editorship of the Sage Handbook of Coaching (2017) and has been the joint editor-in-chief of the Philosophy Coaching: International Journal. Gordon has authored several books on healthy aging and is currently involved in developing behavior change innovations aimed at assisting midlife adults in closing the intention-behavior gap to support sustained active living. His research aligns with the Faculty of Science's research strengths in health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Research Interests

Courses

Psychology of Peak Performance Applied Positive Psychology Socio-Cognitive Issues in Coaching Coaching Skills in Work & Life

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.