Dr. Knee’s research focuses broadly on diversity and inclusion within sport, recreation, and leisure spaces. Using a critical social justice lens, this work explores the intersectional experiences of diverse identities within hegemonic and counter-hegemonic spaces for leisure, sport, and recreation - with a particular emphasis on sexuality and gender. His secondary lines of research focus on sport and recreation-based youth development for underserved populations, recreational sports management, and critical pedagogy. 
Dr. Knee has worked with the community-based rehabilitation team on studies investigating sexual health post SCI, with particular emphasis on qualitative inquiry and sexuality studies.