In this one-hour session, Sara will share a case study and key research findings, exploring their links to health and system stewardship. Rather than presenting a solution, she will offer new perspectives and ways of thinking about this complex challenge to better support athletes and patients. Sara has just completed her research Opening the Black Box in Australian Sport: Understanding Athlete Attrition in the High-Performance Pathway System, using a complex systems approach. Drawing on high-performance sport (HPS) industry experience and doctoral research, she will ask: Who really influences athlete health?
Sara Guevara, MACP, is the National Tennis Academy Physiotherapist with Tennis Australia. She is passionate about supporting youth athletes, promoting female health and wellbeing, and helping athletes reach their full potential. Sara has worked across multiple sports, including triathlon, volleyball, water polo, and diving. Her experience includes roles at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Triathlon Australia, and the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS). She recently completed a PhD titled Investigating Athlete Attrition in the High-Performance Pathway System – a Complex Systems Approach. She is now applying this research to enhance support for youth athletes and promote healthier, more sustainable high-performance sport environments.
Musculoskeletal, Sports and Exercise, Paediatric Health National Groups
20/11/2025
1.0 Hour
Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.
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