Cliff, Dylan P

Top Publications

Year	Title
2009	Methodological considerations in using accelerometers to assess habitual physical activity in children aged 0¿5 years Published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
2011	Movement skills and physical activity in obese children: randomized controlled trial Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

2010	Fundamental movement skills in children and adolescents: Review of Associated Health Benefits Published in Sports Medicine

2017	Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years and associations with social-cognitive development among Australian preschool children Published in BMC Public Health
2014	Volumes and bouts of sedentary behavior and physical activity: associations with cardiometabolic health in obese children Published in Obesity
2017	A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): An integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep Published in BMC Public Health
2018	Wrist Acceleration Cut Points for Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
2017	Wrist Accelerometer Cut Points for Classifying Sedentary Behavior in Children Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

Research Areas

Research Overview

Dylan’s research focuses on supporting children’s development and health through investigating movement behaviours such as physical activity, sedentary behaviour and use of electronic media. This began with his PhD, which was part of an NHMRC-funded childhood obesity treatment trial, where he examined the effects of an after-school physical activity program on physical activity, fundamental movement skill competency, and electronic media use. He subsequently received two post-doctoral research fellowships from the National Heart Foundation to investigate children’s “sitting” or sedentary behaviour, and how this may influence health and development independent of participation in physical activity. He also received an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) investigating the influence of physical activity and electronic media use on cognitive and psychosocial development in preschool children. He has led and contributed to a number of other projects focused on improving the measurement of children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour which have received funding from the ARC and National Heart Foundation. He teaches in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs within the School of Education.

Dylan has co-authored over 80 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, edited book chapters and government reports.

Dylan has led and contributed to research supported by $4.5M project funding from government (3 ARC grants and 1 NHMRC grant), industry (4 Heart Foundation grants), and internal sources (UOW).

Geographic Focus

Australia Country

Available as Research Supervisor

Available for Collaborative Projects

Member Of

Food and Movement (FAM) Research Theme (Early Start Research) Member 2018 -
Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute IHMRI Research Fellow 2014 -

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2018	Childcare Educators' Perceptions of and Solutions to Reducing Sitting Time in Young Children: A Qualitative Study Published In Early Childhood Education Journal Volume 46 Pages 377 - 385 ISSN 1573-1707 Altmetric
2018	Children's sports participation and self-regulation: Bi-directional longitudinal associations Published In Early Childhood Research Quarterly Volume 42 Pages 140 - 147 ISSN 0885-2006 Altmetric
2018	Converting between estimates of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity derived from raw accelerations measured at the wrist and from ActiGraph counts measured at the hip: the Rosetta Stone Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume 36 Pages 2603 - 2607 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2018	Early Childhood Media Exposure and Self-Regulation: Bidirectional Longitudinal Associations Published In Academic Pediatrics Volume 18 Pages 813 - 819 ISSN 1530-1567 Altmetric
2018	Evaluation of an intervention to reduce adolescent sitting time during the school day: The ‘Stand Up for Health’ randomised controlled trial Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 21 Pages 1244 - 1249 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2018	Feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a childcare-based intervention to reduce sitting time among pre-schoolers: A pilot randomised controlled trial Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume Online First Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2018	Organised sports participation and adiposity among a cohort of adolescents over a two year period Published In PLoS One Volume 13 Pages e0206500-1 - e0206500-11 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2018	Physical activity and modified organized sport among preschool children: Associations with cognitive and psychosocial health Published In Mental Health and Physical Activity Volume 15 Pages 45 - 52 ISSN 1755-2966 Altmetric
2018	Prevalence of objectively measured sedentary behavior in early years: Systematic review and meta-analysis Published In Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports Volume Online First Pages 1 - 21 ISSN 1600-0838 Altmetric
2018	Sensor-enabled Activity Class Recognition in Preschoolers: Hip versus Wrist Data Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 50 Pages 634 - 641 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2018	Wrist Acceleration Cut Points for Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 50 Pages 609 - 616 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2017	A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): An integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 167 - 190 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Acute effects of reducing sitting time in adolescents: A randomized cross-over study Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 657-1 - 657-11 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years and associations with social-cognitive development among Australian preschool children Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 207 - 215 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Comparability and feasibility of wrist- and hip-worn accelerometers in free-living adolescents Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 1101 - 1106 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Compliance with the Australian 24-hour movement guidelines for the early years: Associations with weight status Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 199 - 215 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Flexibility is associated with motor competence in schoolchildren Published In Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports Volume 27 Pages 1806 - 1813 ISSN 1600-0838 Altmetric
2017	Perceived interplay between flexible learning spaces and teaching, learning and student wellbeing Published In Learning Environments Research Volume Online first Pages 1 - 20 ISSN 1387-1579 Altmetric
2017	Sedentary time, physical activity and compliance with IOM recommendations in young children at childcare Published In Preventive Medicine Reports Volume 7 Pages 221 - 226 Altmetric
2017	The Preschool Activity, Technology, Health, Adiposity, Behaviour and Cognition (PATH-ABC) cohort study: Rationale and design Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 17 Pages 95-1 - 95-9 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2017	Validation of the SenseWear Mini activity monitor in 5−12-year-old children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 55 - 59 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Validation of thigh-based accelerometer estimates of postural allocation in 5-12 year-olds Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 273 - 277 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Wrist Accelerometer Cut Points for Classifying Sedentary Behavior in Children Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 49 Pages 813 - 822 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2016	An internet-supported physical activity intervention delivered in secondary schools located in low socio-economic status communities: Study protocol for the Activity and Motivation in Physical Education (AMPED) cluster randomized controlled trial Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 17-1 - 17-15 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2016	Australia and other nations are failing to meet sedentary behaviour guidelines for children: implications and a way forward Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 13 Pages 177 - 188 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2016	Correlates of gross motor competence in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis Published In Sports Medicine Volume 46 Pages 1663 - 1688 ISSN 0112-1642 Altmetric
2016	Does participation in a physical activity program impact upon the feet of overweight and obese children? Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 19 Pages 51 - 55 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2016	Energy cost of physical activities and sedentary behaviors in young children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 13 Pages S7 - S10 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2016	Improved interpretation of studies comparing methods of dietary assessment: combining equivalence testing with the limits of agreement Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume 115 Pages 1273 - 1280 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2016	Increasing physical activity among young children from disadvantaged communities: study protocol of a group randomised controlled effectiveness trial Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 1095-1 - 1095-13 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2016	Moving forward with backward compatibility: Translating wrist accelerometer data Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 48 Pages 2142 - 2149 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2016	Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and health and development in children and adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis Published In Obesity Reviews Volume 17 Pages 330 - 344 ISSN 1467-7881 Altmetric
2016	PACE: A group randomised controlled trial to increase children's break-time playground physical activity Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 19 Pages 413 - 418 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2016	Predictive validity of a thigh-worn accelerometer METs algorithm in 5-to 12-year-old children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 13 Pages S78 - S83 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2016	Scaling-up an efficacious school-based physical activity intervention: Study protocol for the 'Internet-based Professional Learning to help teachers support Activity in Youth' (iPLAY) cluster randomized controlled trial and scale-up implementation evaluation Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 873-1 - 873-17 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2016	The theory of expanded, extended, and enhanced opportunities for youth physical activity promotion Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 13 Pages 120-1 - 120-15 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2016	“GET-UP” study rationale and protocol: a cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects of reduced sitting on toddlers’ cognitive development Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 16 Pages 182-1 - 182-14 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2015	Acceptability and potential efficacy of single-sex after-school activity programs for overweight and at-risk children: The Wollongong SPORT RCT Published In Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 27 Pages 535 - 545 ISSN 0899-8493 Altmetric
2015	Appropriateness of the definition of 'sedentary' in young children: Whole-room calorimetry study Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages 565 - 568 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2015	Associations between sports participation and psychological difficulties during childhood: a two-year follow up Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages 304 - 309 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2015	Effects of integrated physical exercises and gestures on preschool children’s foreign language vocabulary learning Published In Educational Psychology Review Volume 27 Pages 413 - 426 ISSN 1040-726X Altmetric
2015	Evaluation of Actical equations and thresholds to predict physical activity intensity in young children Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume 33 Pages 498 - 506 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2015	Issues related to measuring and interpreting objectively measured sedentary behavior data Published In Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science Volume 19 Pages 116 - 124 ISSN 1091-367X Altmetric
2015	Lower activity levels are related to higher plantar pressures in overweight children Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 47 Pages 357 - 362 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2015	Prediction of activity type in preschool children using machine learning techniques Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages 426 - 431 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2015	Reducing electronic media use in 2-3 year-old children: Feasibility and efficacy of the Family@play pilot randomised controlled trial Published In BMC Public Health Volume 15 Pages 1 - 12 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2015	Trajectories and predictors of health-related quality of life during childhood Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 167 Pages 422 - 427 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2014	Dietary intake is related to multifactor cardiovascular risk score in obese boys Published In Healthcare Volume 2 Pages 282 - 298 Altmetric
2014	Instructional strategies to promote incremental beliefs in youth sport Published In Quest Volume 66 Pages 357 - 370 ISSN 0033-6297 Altmetric
2014	Measuring adolescent boys' physical activity: Bout length and the influence of accelerometer epoch length Published In PLoS One Volume 9 Pages e92040-1 - e92040-8 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2014	PACE: A group randomised controlled trial to increase children's break-time playground physical activity Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages e64 - e64 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2014	Physical activity and sedentary guidelines; What are the similarities and differences across the globe? Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 11 Pages S180 - S180 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2014	Promoting awareness, knowledge of and compliance with the National Children's Physical Activity Guidelines Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Page p. e155 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2014	Results from Australia's 2014 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 11 Pages S21 - S25 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2014	Single-sex after-school physical activity programs for overweight and at-risk children: the Wollongong sport pilot randomised controlled trial Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 11 Pages S139 - S139 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2014	Socio-ecological predictors of participation and dropout in organised sports during childhood Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 11 Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2014	Sports participation and parent-reported health-related quality of life in children: Longitudinal associations Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 164 Pages 1469 - 1474 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2014	Validation and calibration of the activPAL™ for estimating METs and physical activity in 4–6 year olds Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 17 Pages 602 - 606 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2014	Validation of activPALTM defined sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time in 4- to 6-year-olds Published In Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 26 Pages 110 - 117 ISSN 0899-8493 Altmetric
2014	Volumes and bouts of sedentary behavior and physical activity: associations with cardiometabolic health in obese children Published In Obesity Volume 22 Pages E112 - E118 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric
2013	A hitchhiker's guide to assessing sedentary behaviour among young people: Deciding what method to use Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 16 Pages 28 - 35 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2013	Associations between sports participation, adiposity and obesity-related health behaviors in Australian adolescents Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 10 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2013	Australian children lack the basic movement skills to be active and healthy Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia Volume 24 Pages 82 - 84 ISSN 1036-1073 Altmetric

2013	Longitudinal levels and bouts of sedentary time among adolescent girls Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 13 Pages 1 - 6 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2013	Objectively measured sedentary behavior, physical activity, and plasma lipids in overweight and obese children Published In Obesity Volume 21 Pages 382 - 385 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric
2013	Practical utility and reliability of whole-room calorimetry in young children Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume 109 Pages 1917 - 1922 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2013	Predictive validity and classification accuracy of ActiGraph energy expenditure equations and cut-points in young children Published In PLoS One Volume 8 Pages e79124-1 - e79124-9 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2012	Effects of a physical activity program on plantar pressures in overweight and obese children: RCT findings at 12 months follow-up Published In Obesity Research and Clinical Practice Volume 6 Pages 76 - 76 ISSN 1871-403X Altmetric
2012	Proficiency deficiency: mastery of fundamental movement skills and skill components in overweight and obese children Published In Obesity Volume 20 Pages 1024 - 1033 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric

2011	Movement skill mastery in a clinical sample of overweight and obese children Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 6 Pages 473 - 475 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2011	Movement skills and physical activity in obese children: randomized controlled trial Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 43 Pages 90 - 100 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2011	Muscular fitness, body composition and physical self-perception in adolescents Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 14 Pages 216 - 221 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2011	Parent diet modification, child activity, or both in obese children: An RCT Published In Pediatrics Volume 127 Pages 619 - 627 ISSN 0031-4005 Altmetric
2011	Relationship between plantar pressures, physical activity and sedentariness among preschool children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 14 Pages 36 - 41 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2010	Fundamental movement skills in children and adolescents: Review of Associated Health Benefits Published In Sports Medicine Volume 40 Pages 1019 - 1035 ISSN 0112-1642 Altmetric
2010	Multi-site randomized controlled trial of a child-centered physical activity program, a parent-centered dietary-modification program, or both in overweight children: The HIKCUPS study Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 157 Pages 388 - 394 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2010	Perceived and actual competence among overweight and non-overweight children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 13 Pages 589 - 596 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2010	Process evaluation of the Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge using parent support study: a multisite randomized controlled trial for the management of child obesity Published In Health Promotion Practice Volume 11 Pages 917 - 927 ISSN 1524-8399 Altmetric
2010	Relationships between child, parent and community characteristics and weight status among young children Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 5 Pages 256 - 264 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2010	The impact of child and adolescent obesity treatment interventions on physical activity: a systematic review Published In Obesity Reviews Volume 11 Pages 516 - 230 ISSN 1467-7881 Altmetric
2009	Adherence to physical activity and electronic media guidelines in Australian pre-school children Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Volume 45 Pages 5 - 8 ISSN 1034-4810 Altmetric
2009	Methodological considerations in using accelerometers to assess habitual physical activity in children aged 0¿5 years Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 12 Pages 557 - 567 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2009	Relationships between fundamental movement skills and objectively measured physical activity in pre-school children Published In Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 21 Pages 436 - 439 ISSN 0899-8493
2009	Relationships between weight status and child, parent and community characteristics in preschool children Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 4 Pages 54 - 60 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2008	Correlates of Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Obese Children Published In Obesity Volume 16 Pages 2634 - 2641 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric
2008	Relationships between children, parent and community characteristics and weight status among young school children Published In Proceedings of the Australian Health & Medical Research Congress Pages 279 - 280
2007	Comparison of two sets of accelerometer cut-off points for calculating moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in young children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 4 Pages 509 - 513 ISSN 1543-3080
2007	Compliance with physical activity and television viewing guidelines among preschool children and relationships with overweight in two urban cities on the east coast of Australia Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 26 - 26 ISSN 1440-2440
2007	Feasibility of SHARK: a physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 263 - 267 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2007	Feasibility of SHARK: a pilot physical activity program for overweight and obese children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 263 - 267 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2007	Relationships between objectively measured physical activity, movement competency and psychosocial outcomes in overweight and obese children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 67 - 67 ISSN 1440-2440
2007	The HIKCUPS trial: a multi-site randomized controlled trial of a combined physical activity skill-development and dietary modification program in overweight and obese children Published In BMC Public Health Volume 7 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2008	Plantar pressure, physical activity, motor development and obesity: are these moderated by an activity program? Published In Proceedings of the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress 2008 Pages 280 - 280
2008	What is the effect of a physical activity program on foot structure & function in overweight & obese children? Published In Emed Scientific Meeting Pages 78 - 78
2007	Correlates of Physical Activity among a Sample of Overweight and Obese Children Published In Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity 15th Annual Scientific Meeting
2007	Efficacy of HIKCUPS (Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support) in reducing BMI z-score at 1 year: Results of a multi-site randomized trial for overweight 5-9 year olds.
2007	Multi-site randomised trial of a weight management program for overweight and obese children: 6- and 12-mo outcomes from HIKCUPS (Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support). Published In Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity 15th Annual Scientific Meeting Pages 1 - 1
2007	Process evaluation of the HIKCUPS study: a multi-site randomised controlled trial for the management of child obesity Published In Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity 15th Annual Scientific Meeting Pages 1 - 1

Report

Year	Title
2012	A systematic review to update the Australian physical activity guidelines for children and young people ISBN 9781741860672 Publisher Commonwealth of Australia

Investigator On

Year	Title
2017 - 2021	Prevention Research Support Program - Early Start Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Prevention Research Support Program - PRSP
2016 - 2021	Greener Cities Healthier Lives: Measuring the wider social benefits Awarded by: Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) Ltd Funding Scheme: Strategic Co-investment Pool
2016 - 2017	Actigraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2014 - 2017	Do physical activity and electronic screen behaviours influence cognitive and psychosocial development in preschool children? Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)
2015 - 2016	Actigraph GT3X accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2015	Modelling active play in preschool children using machine learning Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2014	Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in early childhood: A group randomised controlled effectiveness trial Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2014	SmartScope PRO Fundus Camera and laptop Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2012 - 2013	Accuracy of physical activity monitors in children Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant-in-Aid
2012	Sedentary behaviour in children: measurement, patterns and determinants Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
2011	Determinents of childrenâ¬"s physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a follow-up study from early childhood Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2010	Relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk factors among overweight and obese children Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Postdoctoral Fellowship
2010	Validity of energy expenditure equations in pre-school children: a whole body calorimeter study Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant-in-Aid
2009	Wollongong Sport: A community-based after-school activity program for overweight and at-risk of overweight 8- to 11-year old children Awarded by: Foundation for Children Funding Scheme: Grant

Impact Story

The effect of flexible learning spaces in primary and high school environments on student learning, teacher pedagogical approaches and well being outcomes.
Summary
This project was commissioned by the NSW Department of Education in 2016 to evaluate a change in school classroom design moving from traditional rows of desks to a Flexible Learning Space (FLS) design which accommodates a variety of furnishings to meet the needs of different pedagogical approaches of teachers and learning styles of students. This project has benefited the NSW Department of Education by providing feedback to teachers, executives and directors regarding the effect of FLS on children’s learning, time on task, engagement and collaboration. At an organisational level, the research provided constructive infrastructural design advice and addressed teacher concerns regarding the practical implications of a pedagogical approach which encouraged students to be co-creators of their learning experience using collaboration, independence and experiential learning in an environment where students are free to move around the classroom. Children benefitted through a more actively engaged approach to their learning which resulted in more positive classroom interactions and a reduction in sitting time, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.

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Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Do Physical Activity and Electronic Screen Behaviours Influence Psychosocial Development in Preschool Children?	McNeill, Jade
Doctor of Philosophy	Measurement, Levels, Patterns and Correlates of Sedentary Behaviour in Toddlers and Pre-schoolers.	Rodrigues Pereira, Joao Rafael
Doctor of Philosophy	Exploring changes in non-organised physical activity participation from childhood to adolescence: an interdisciplinary approach	Kemp, Byron
Doctor of Philosophy	24-hour movement behaviours across the primary-secondary school transition: Associations with physical and psychosocial health in preadolescent children	Chong, Kar-Hau
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Influence of Coach Feedback on the Motivation and Development of Primary School Sport Participants	Wilsmore, Brent
Doctor of Philosophy	Using experiential learning for children's healthy nutrition and movement	Varman, Sumantla

Outreach Overview

My professional service activities include the following:

Associate Editor: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (2014–2018)

Peer Reviewer: ARC Discovery (2014-2017) and ARC Future Fellowships (2012-14), Diabetes Australia (2015), Healthway WA (2016), Scottish Chief Scientist Office Research Grants (2016), and NHMRC project grants (2012-2015). Peer reviewer for international journals including (selected): Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Obesity, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Pediatrics, American Journal of Preventative Medicine.

Grant panel: Assistant Chair, NHMRC Project Grant GRP (2016).

Community Committee member: Shellharbour Local Government Area Communities for Children (2016-present). In this role I advise on evidence-based community approaches to improving developmental and health outcomes among disadvantaged and Aboriginal children.

Advocacy: I co-authored a report chapter on sedentary behavior in the National Heart Foundation’s advocacy document: Blueprint for an Active Australia.

Research Ethics: School of Education, Academic Representative, UoW Social Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee (2018-).

Education And Training

Ph.D. in Physical & Health Education, University of Wollongong, Education 2004 - 2008
B.E. in Physical & Health Education, University of Wollongong, Education, Honours I 2000 - 2003

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6863-3996 (confirmed)

Top Publications

Year	Title
2009	Methodological considerations in using accelerometers to assess habitual physical activity in children aged 0¿5 years Published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
2011	Movement skills and physical activity in obese children: randomized controlled trial Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

2010	Fundamental movement skills in children and adolescents: Review of Associated Health Benefits Published in Sports Medicine

2017	Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years and associations with social-cognitive development among Australian preschool children Published in BMC Public Health
2014	Volumes and bouts of sedentary behavior and physical activity: associations with cardiometabolic health in obese children Published in Obesity
2017	A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): An integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep Published in BMC Public Health
2018	Wrist Acceleration Cut Points for Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
2017	Wrist Accelerometer Cut Points for Classifying Sedentary Behavior in Children Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

Research Areas

Research Overview

Dylan’s research focuses on supporting children’s development and health through investigating movement behaviours such as physical activity, sedentary behaviour and use of electronic media. This began with his PhD, which was part of an NHMRC-funded childhood obesity treatment trial, where he examined the effects of an after-school physical activity program on physical activity, fundamental movement skill competency, and electronic media use. He subsequently received two post-doctoral research fellowships from the National Heart Foundation to investigate children’s “sitting” or sedentary behaviour, and how this may influence health and development independent of participation in physical activity. He also received an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) investigating the influence of physical activity and electronic media use on cognitive and psychosocial development in preschool children. He has led and contributed to a number of other projects focused on improving the measurement of children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour which have received funding from the ARC and National Heart Foundation. He teaches in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs within the School of Education.

Dylan has co-authored over 80 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, edited book chapters and government reports.

Dylan has led and contributed to research supported by $4.5M project funding from government (3 ARC grants and 1 NHMRC grant), industry (4 Heart Foundation grants), and internal sources (UOW).

Geographic Focus

Australia Country

Member Of

Food and Movement (FAM) Research Theme (Early Start Research) Member 2018 -
Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute IHMRI Research Fellow 2014 -

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2018	Childcare Educators' Perceptions of and Solutions to Reducing Sitting Time in Young Children: A Qualitative Study Published In Early Childhood Education Journal Volume 46 Pages 377 - 385 ISSN 1573-1707 Altmetric
2018	Children's sports participation and self-regulation: Bi-directional longitudinal associations Published In Early Childhood Research Quarterly Volume 42 Pages 140 - 147 ISSN 0885-2006 Altmetric
2018	Converting between estimates of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity derived from raw accelerations measured at the wrist and from ActiGraph counts measured at the hip: the Rosetta Stone Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume 36 Pages 2603 - 2607 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2018	Early Childhood Media Exposure and Self-Regulation: Bidirectional Longitudinal Associations Published In Academic Pediatrics Volume 18 Pages 813 - 819 ISSN 1530-1567 Altmetric
2018	Evaluation of an intervention to reduce adolescent sitting time during the school day: The ‘Stand Up for Health’ randomised controlled trial Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 21 Pages 1244 - 1249 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2018	Feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a childcare-based intervention to reduce sitting time among pre-schoolers: A pilot randomised controlled trial Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume Online First Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2018	Organised sports participation and adiposity among a cohort of adolescents over a two year period Published In PLoS One Volume 13 Pages e0206500-1 - e0206500-11 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2018	Physical activity and modified organized sport among preschool children: Associations with cognitive and psychosocial health Published In Mental Health and Physical Activity Volume 15 Pages 45 - 52 ISSN 1755-2966 Altmetric
2018	Prevalence of objectively measured sedentary behavior in early years: Systematic review and meta-analysis Published In Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports Volume Online First Pages 1 - 21 ISSN 1600-0838 Altmetric
2018	Sensor-enabled Activity Class Recognition in Preschoolers: Hip versus Wrist Data Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 50 Pages 634 - 641 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2018	Wrist Acceleration Cut Points for Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 50 Pages 609 - 616 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2017	A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): An integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 167 - 190 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Acute effects of reducing sitting time in adolescents: A randomized cross-over study Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 657-1 - 657-11 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years and associations with social-cognitive development among Australian preschool children Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 207 - 215 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Comparability and feasibility of wrist- and hip-worn accelerometers in free-living adolescents Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 1101 - 1106 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Compliance with the Australian 24-hour movement guidelines for the early years: Associations with weight status Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 199 - 215 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Flexibility is associated with motor competence in schoolchildren Published In Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports Volume 27 Pages 1806 - 1813 ISSN 1600-0838 Altmetric
2017	Perceived interplay between flexible learning spaces and teaching, learning and student wellbeing Published In Learning Environments Research Volume Online first Pages 1 - 20 ISSN 1387-1579 Altmetric
2017	Sedentary time, physical activity and compliance with IOM recommendations in young children at childcare Published In Preventive Medicine Reports Volume 7 Pages 221 - 226 Altmetric
2017	The Preschool Activity, Technology, Health, Adiposity, Behaviour and Cognition (PATH-ABC) cohort study: Rationale and design Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 17 Pages 95-1 - 95-9 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2017	Validation of the SenseWear Mini activity monitor in 5−12-year-old children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 55 - 59 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Validation of thigh-based accelerometer estimates of postural allocation in 5-12 year-olds Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 273 - 277 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Wrist Accelerometer Cut Points for Classifying Sedentary Behavior in Children Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 49 Pages 813 - 822 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2016	An internet-supported physical activity intervention delivered in secondary schools located in low socio-economic status communities: Study protocol for the Activity and Motivation in Physical Education (AMPED) cluster randomized controlled trial Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 17-1 - 17-15 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2016	Australia and other nations are failing to meet sedentary behaviour guidelines for children: implications and a way forward Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 13 Pages 177 - 188 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2016	Correlates of gross motor competence in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis Published In Sports Medicine Volume 46 Pages 1663 - 1688 ISSN 0112-1642 Altmetric
2016	Does participation in a physical activity program impact upon the feet of overweight and obese children? Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 19 Pages 51 - 55 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2016	Energy cost of physical activities and sedentary behaviors in young children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 13 Pages S7 - S10 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2016	Improved interpretation of studies comparing methods of dietary assessment: combining equivalence testing with the limits of agreement Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume 115 Pages 1273 - 1280 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2016	Increasing physical activity among young children from disadvantaged communities: study protocol of a group randomised controlled effectiveness trial Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 1095-1 - 1095-13 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2016	Moving forward with backward compatibility: Translating wrist accelerometer data Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 48 Pages 2142 - 2149 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2016	Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and health and development in children and adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis Published In Obesity Reviews Volume 17 Pages 330 - 344 ISSN 1467-7881 Altmetric
2016	PACE: A group randomised controlled trial to increase children's break-time playground physical activity Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 19 Pages 413 - 418 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2016	Predictive validity of a thigh-worn accelerometer METs algorithm in 5-to 12-year-old children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 13 Pages S78 - S83 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2016	Scaling-up an efficacious school-based physical activity intervention: Study protocol for the 'Internet-based Professional Learning to help teachers support Activity in Youth' (iPLAY) cluster randomized controlled trial and scale-up implementation evaluation Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 873-1 - 873-17 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2016	The theory of expanded, extended, and enhanced opportunities for youth physical activity promotion Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 13 Pages 120-1 - 120-15 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2016	“GET-UP” study rationale and protocol: a cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects of reduced sitting on toddlers’ cognitive development Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 16 Pages 182-1 - 182-14 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2015	Acceptability and potential efficacy of single-sex after-school activity programs for overweight and at-risk children: The Wollongong SPORT RCT Published In Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 27 Pages 535 - 545 ISSN 0899-8493 Altmetric
2015	Appropriateness of the definition of 'sedentary' in young children: Whole-room calorimetry study Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages 565 - 568 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2015	Associations between sports participation and psychological difficulties during childhood: a two-year follow up Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages 304 - 309 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2015	Effects of integrated physical exercises and gestures on preschool children’s foreign language vocabulary learning Published In Educational Psychology Review Volume 27 Pages 413 - 426 ISSN 1040-726X Altmetric
2015	Evaluation of Actical equations and thresholds to predict physical activity intensity in young children Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume 33 Pages 498 - 506 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2015	Issues related to measuring and interpreting objectively measured sedentary behavior data Published In Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science Volume 19 Pages 116 - 124 ISSN 1091-367X Altmetric
2015	Lower activity levels are related to higher plantar pressures in overweight children Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 47 Pages 357 - 362 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2015	Prediction of activity type in preschool children using machine learning techniques Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages 426 - 431 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2015	Reducing electronic media use in 2-3 year-old children: Feasibility and efficacy of the Family@play pilot randomised controlled trial Published In BMC Public Health Volume 15 Pages 1 - 12 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2015	Trajectories and predictors of health-related quality of life during childhood Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 167 Pages 422 - 427 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2014	Dietary intake is related to multifactor cardiovascular risk score in obese boys Published In Healthcare Volume 2 Pages 282 - 298 Altmetric
2014	Instructional strategies to promote incremental beliefs in youth sport Published In Quest Volume 66 Pages 357 - 370 ISSN 0033-6297 Altmetric
2014	Measuring adolescent boys' physical activity: Bout length and the influence of accelerometer epoch length Published In PLoS One Volume 9 Pages e92040-1 - e92040-8 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2014	PACE: A group randomised controlled trial to increase children's break-time playground physical activity Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Pages e64 - e64 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2014	Physical activity and sedentary guidelines; What are the similarities and differences across the globe? Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 11 Pages S180 - S180 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2014	Promoting awareness, knowledge of and compliance with the National Children's Physical Activity Guidelines Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 18 Page p. e155 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2014	Results from Australia's 2014 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 11 Pages S21 - S25 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2014	Single-sex after-school physical activity programs for overweight and at-risk children: the Wollongong sport pilot randomised controlled trial Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 11 Pages S139 - S139 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2014	Socio-ecological predictors of participation and dropout in organised sports during childhood Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 11 Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2014	Sports participation and parent-reported health-related quality of life in children: Longitudinal associations Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 164 Pages 1469 - 1474 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2014	Validation and calibration of the activPAL™ for estimating METs and physical activity in 4–6 year olds Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 17 Pages 602 - 606 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2014	Validation of activPALTM defined sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time in 4- to 6-year-olds Published In Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 26 Pages 110 - 117 ISSN 0899-8493 Altmetric
2014	Volumes and bouts of sedentary behavior and physical activity: associations with cardiometabolic health in obese children Published In Obesity Volume 22 Pages E112 - E118 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric
2013	A hitchhiker's guide to assessing sedentary behaviour among young people: Deciding what method to use Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 16 Pages 28 - 35 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2013	Associations between sports participation, adiposity and obesity-related health behaviors in Australian adolescents Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 10 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2013	Australian children lack the basic movement skills to be active and healthy Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia Volume 24 Pages 82 - 84 ISSN 1036-1073 Altmetric

2013	Longitudinal levels and bouts of sedentary time among adolescent girls Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 13 Pages 1 - 6 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2013	Objectively measured sedentary behavior, physical activity, and plasma lipids in overweight and obese children Published In Obesity Volume 21 Pages 382 - 385 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric
2013	Practical utility and reliability of whole-room calorimetry in young children Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume 109 Pages 1917 - 1922 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2013	Predictive validity and classification accuracy of ActiGraph energy expenditure equations and cut-points in young children Published In PLoS One Volume 8 Pages e79124-1 - e79124-9 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2012	Effects of a physical activity program on plantar pressures in overweight and obese children: RCT findings at 12 months follow-up Published In Obesity Research and Clinical Practice Volume 6 Pages 76 - 76 ISSN 1871-403X Altmetric
2012	Proficiency deficiency: mastery of fundamental movement skills and skill components in overweight and obese children Published In Obesity Volume 20 Pages 1024 - 1033 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric

2011	Movement skill mastery in a clinical sample of overweight and obese children Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 6 Pages 473 - 475 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2011	Movement skills and physical activity in obese children: randomized controlled trial Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 43 Pages 90 - 100 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2011	Muscular fitness, body composition and physical self-perception in adolescents Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 14 Pages 216 - 221 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2011	Parent diet modification, child activity, or both in obese children: An RCT Published In Pediatrics Volume 127 Pages 619 - 627 ISSN 0031-4005 Altmetric
2011	Relationship between plantar pressures, physical activity and sedentariness among preschool children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 14 Pages 36 - 41 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2010	Fundamental movement skills in children and adolescents: Review of Associated Health Benefits Published In Sports Medicine Volume 40 Pages 1019 - 1035 ISSN 0112-1642 Altmetric
2010	Multi-site randomized controlled trial of a child-centered physical activity program, a parent-centered dietary-modification program, or both in overweight children: The HIKCUPS study Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 157 Pages 388 - 394 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2010	Perceived and actual competence among overweight and non-overweight children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 13 Pages 589 - 596 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2010	Process evaluation of the Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge using parent support study: a multisite randomized controlled trial for the management of child obesity Published In Health Promotion Practice Volume 11 Pages 917 - 927 ISSN 1524-8399 Altmetric
2010	Relationships between child, parent and community characteristics and weight status among young children Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 5 Pages 256 - 264 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2010	The impact of child and adolescent obesity treatment interventions on physical activity: a systematic review Published In Obesity Reviews Volume 11 Pages 516 - 230 ISSN 1467-7881 Altmetric
2009	Adherence to physical activity and electronic media guidelines in Australian pre-school children Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Volume 45 Pages 5 - 8 ISSN 1034-4810 Altmetric
2009	Methodological considerations in using accelerometers to assess habitual physical activity in children aged 0¿5 years Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 12 Pages 557 - 567 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2009	Relationships between fundamental movement skills and objectively measured physical activity in pre-school children Published In Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 21 Pages 436 - 439 ISSN 0899-8493
2009	Relationships between weight status and child, parent and community characteristics in preschool children Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 4 Pages 54 - 60 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2008	Correlates of Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Obese Children Published In Obesity Volume 16 Pages 2634 - 2641 ISSN 1930-7381 Altmetric
2008	Relationships between children, parent and community characteristics and weight status among young school children Published In Proceedings of the Australian Health & Medical Research Congress Pages 279 - 280
2007	Comparison of two sets of accelerometer cut-off points for calculating moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in young children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 4 Pages 509 - 513 ISSN 1543-3080
2007	Compliance with physical activity and television viewing guidelines among preschool children and relationships with overweight in two urban cities on the east coast of Australia Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 26 - 26 ISSN 1440-2440
2007	Feasibility of SHARK: a physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 263 - 267 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2007	Feasibility of SHARK: a pilot physical activity program for overweight and obese children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 263 - 267 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2007	Relationships between objectively measured physical activity, movement competency and psychosocial outcomes in overweight and obese children Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 10 Pages 67 - 67 ISSN 1440-2440
2007	The HIKCUPS trial: a multi-site randomized controlled trial of a combined physical activity skill-development and dietary modification program in overweight and obese children Published In BMC Public Health Volume 7 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2008	Plantar pressure, physical activity, motor development and obesity: are these moderated by an activity program? Published In Proceedings of the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress 2008 Pages 280 - 280
2008	What is the effect of a physical activity program on foot structure & function in overweight & obese children? Published In Emed Scientific Meeting Pages 78 - 78
2007	Correlates of Physical Activity among a Sample of Overweight and Obese Children Published In Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity 15th Annual Scientific Meeting
2007	Efficacy of HIKCUPS (Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support) in reducing BMI z-score at 1 year: Results of a multi-site randomized trial for overweight 5-9 year olds.
2007	Multi-site randomised trial of a weight management program for overweight and obese children: 6- and 12-mo outcomes from HIKCUPS (Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support). Published In Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity 15th Annual Scientific Meeting Pages 1 - 1
2007	Process evaluation of the HIKCUPS study: a multi-site randomised controlled trial for the management of child obesity Published In Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity 15th Annual Scientific Meeting Pages 1 - 1

Report

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2012	A systematic review to update the Australian physical activity guidelines for children and young people ISBN 9781741860672 Publisher Commonwealth of Australia

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2017 - 2021	Prevention Research Support Program - Early Start Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Prevention Research Support Program - PRSP
2016 - 2021	Greener Cities Healthier Lives: Measuring the wider social benefits Awarded by: Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) Ltd Funding Scheme: Strategic Co-investment Pool
2016 - 2017	Actigraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2014 - 2017	Do physical activity and electronic screen behaviours influence cognitive and psychosocial development in preschool children? Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)
2015 - 2016	Actigraph GT3X accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2015	Modelling active play in preschool children using machine learning Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2014	Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in early childhood: A group randomised controlled effectiveness trial Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2014	SmartScope PRO Fundus Camera and laptop Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2012 - 2013	Accuracy of physical activity monitors in children Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant-in-Aid
2012	Sedentary behaviour in children: measurement, patterns and determinants Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
2011	Determinents of childrenâ¬"s physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a follow-up study from early childhood Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2010	Relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk factors among overweight and obese children Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Postdoctoral Fellowship
2010	Validity of energy expenditure equations in pre-school children: a whole body calorimeter study Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant-in-Aid
2009	Wollongong Sport: A community-based after-school activity program for overweight and at-risk of overweight 8- to 11-year old children Awarded by: Foundation for Children Funding Scheme: Grant

Impact Story

The effect of flexible learning spaces in primary and high school environments on student learning, teacher pedagogical approaches and well being outcomes.
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This project was commissioned by the NSW Department of Education in 2016 to evaluate a change in school classroom design moving from traditional rows of desks to a Flexible Learning Space (FLS) design which accommodates a variety of furnishings to meet the needs of different pedagogical approaches of teachers and learning styles of students. This project has benefited the NSW Department of Education by providing feedback to teachers, executives and directors regarding the effect of FLS on children’s learning, time on task, engagement and collaboration. At an organisational level, the research provided constructive infrastructural design advice and addressed teacher concerns regarding the practical implications of a pedagogical approach which encouraged students to be co-creators of their learning experience using collaboration, independence and experiential learning in an environment where students are free to move around the classroom. Children benefitted through a more actively engaged approach to their learning which resulted in more positive classroom interactions and a reduction in sitting time, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.

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Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Do Physical Activity and Electronic Screen Behaviours Influence Psychosocial Development in Preschool Children?	McNeill, Jade
Doctor of Philosophy	Measurement, Levels, Patterns and Correlates of Sedentary Behaviour in Toddlers and Pre-schoolers.	Rodrigues Pereira, Joao Rafael
Doctor of Philosophy	Exploring changes in non-organised physical activity participation from childhood to adolescence: an interdisciplinary approach	Kemp, Byron
Doctor of Philosophy	24-hour movement behaviours across the primary-secondary school transition: Associations with physical and psychosocial health in preadolescent children	Chong, Kar-Hau
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Influence of Coach Feedback on the Motivation and Development of Primary School Sport Participants	Wilsmore, Brent
Doctor of Philosophy	Using experiential learning for children's healthy nutrition and movement	Varman, Sumantla

Outreach Overview

My professional service activities include the following:

Associate Editor: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (2014–2018)

Peer Reviewer: ARC Discovery (2014-2017) and ARC Future Fellowships (2012-14), Diabetes Australia (2015), Healthway WA (2016), Scottish Chief Scientist Office Research Grants (2016), and NHMRC project grants (2012-2015). Peer reviewer for international journals including (selected): Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Obesity, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Pediatrics, American Journal of Preventative Medicine.

Grant panel: Assistant Chair, NHMRC Project Grant GRP (2016).

Community Committee member: Shellharbour Local Government Area Communities for Children (2016-present). In this role I advise on evidence-based community approaches to improving developmental and health outcomes among disadvantaged and Aboriginal children.

Advocacy: I co-authored a report chapter on sedentary behavior in the National Heart Foundation’s advocacy document: Blueprint for an Active Australia.

Research Ethics: School of Education, Academic Representative, UoW Social Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee (2018-).

Education And Training

Ph.D. in Physical & Health Education, University of Wollongong, Education 2004 - 2008
B.E. in Physical & Health Education, University of Wollongong, Education, Honours I 2000 - 2003

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http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6863-3996 (confirmed)

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