Okely, Anthony D.

Overview

Anthony (Tony) Okely is a Senior Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Director of Research at Early Start at the University of Wollongong, Australia. He has been awarded over $14 Million in competitive funding and published around 250 peer-reviewed journal articles that have been cited more than 15,000 times.

Tony’s research focuses on movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep) in children. He is the 7^th most published researcher in the world on physical activity and children.

Tony led the research team that developed and recently updated the Australian 24-hr Movement Guidelines for Children 0-5 years, and the Australian 24-hr Movement Guidelines for Children and Young People. He was also part of the Guideline Development Group for the WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary and sleep behaviours in children under 5 years of age, South African 24-hr Movement Guidelines for Birth to 5 Years, and UK Physical Activity Guidelines for children under 5.

He is current leading an international surveillance study of 24-hour movement behaviours in the early years (called SUNRISE) which involves around 30 countries, two-thirds of which are either low- or middle-income according to the UN Human Development Index.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2011	Movement skills and physical activity in obese children: randomized controlled trial Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
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
2011	The Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids randomized controlled trial: Efficacy of a healthy lifestyle program for overweight fathers and their children Published in International Journal of Obesity

Research Areas

Available as Research Supervisor

Member Of

Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research Technical Advisor (child obesity and movement behaviours) Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System (CHESS) 2019 - 2021
Biomedical Research Foundation, Bangladesh International Scientific Advisor 2018 - 2020
Illawarra Health And Medical Research Institute Member 2015 - 2020
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Visiting Professor, Faculty of Education 2019
School of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Galsgow, UK Visiting Professor 2017 - 2019

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	'Jump start' childcare-based intervention to promote physical activity in pre-schoolers: six-month findings from a cluster randomised trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 17 Page p. 6 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2020	An Intervention for Mental Health Literacy and Resilience in Organized Sports Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2020	Comparing and assessing physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents: A systematic literature review and analysis Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 17 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2020	Correlates of Sleep Duration in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review Published In Behavioral Sleep Medicine Altmetric
2020	Environmental influences on children's physical activity in early childhood education and care Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 423 - 428 Altmetric
2020	Exploring stakeholders' perceptions of the acceptability, usability, and dissemination of the australian 24-hour movement guidelines for the early years Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 120 - 125 Altmetric
2020	GRADE-ADOLOPMENT process to develop 24-hour movement behavior recommendations and physical activity guidelines for the under 5s in the United Kingdom, 2019 Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 101 - 108 Altmetric
2020	Identification and evaluation of risk of generalizability biases in pilot versus efficacy/effectiveness trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 17 Pages 19-1 - 19-20 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2020	Proportion of kindergarten children meeting the WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep and associations with adiposity in urban Beijing Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 20 Pages 70-1 - 70-9 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2020	Prospective associations with physiological, psychosocial and educational outcomes of meeting Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years Published In The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity Volume 17 Page p. 36 Altmetric
2020	Relationship between adherence to WHO “24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years” and motor skills or cognitive function in preschool children: SUNRISE pilot study Published In Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine Volume 69 Pages 327 - 333 Altmetric
2020	Relationship between meeting physical activity guidelines and motor competence among low-income school youth Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Altmetric
2020	Sedentary Time and Physical Activity Associations Between Child Care Educators and Children Published In American Journal of Preventive Medicine Altmetric
2020	Sedentary time and blood pressure in Australian toddlers: The get-up study longitudinal results Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Altmetric
2020	Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses: Motor Skill Interventions to Improve Fine Motor Development in Children Aged Birth to 6 Years Published In Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Volume 41 Pages 319 - 331 ISSN 0196-206X Altmetric
2020	Systematic review on retinal microvasculature, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and adiposity in children and adolescents Published In Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics Altmetric
2020	The South African 24-hour movement guidelines for birth to 5 years: An integration of physical activity, sitting behavior, screen time, and sleep Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 109 - 119 Altmetric
2020	Thinking Beyond the Norm: Using Alternate Theories in Early Childhood Education and Care Physical Activity Interventions Published In Journal of Research in Childhood Education: an international journal of research on the education of children ISSN 0256-8543 Altmetric
2020	Translation of two healthy eating and active living support programs for parents of 2-6 year old children: a parallel partially randomised preference trial protocol (the 'time for healthy habits' trial) Published In BMC Public Health Volume 20 Page p. 636 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2020	Tummy Time and Infant Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review Published In Pediatrics Volume 145 ISSN 0031-4005 Altmetric
2019	Advocating for a cautious, conservative approach to screen time guidelines in young children Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 207 Pages 261 - 262 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2019	An Internet-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Program (Time2bHealthy) for Parents of Preschool-Aged Children: Randomized Controlled Trial Published In Journal of Medical Internet Research Volume 21 Pages e11964-1 - e11964-20 ISSN 1438-8871 Altmetric
2019	Assessment of Physical Activity Indicators for Children and Youth in Ethiopia: Evidence from the Global Matrix 3.0 Study (2017–2018) Published In Sports Medicine - Open Volume 5 Altmetric
2019	Association between breaks in sitting time and adiposity in Australian toddlers: Results from the GET-UP! study Published In Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports Volume 29 Pages 259 - 265 ISSN 0905-7188 Altmetric
2019	Associations between gross motor skills and cognitive development in toddlers Published In Early Human Development Volume 132 Pages 39 - 44 ISSN 0378-3782 Altmetric
2019	Can Parental Engagement in Social Media Enhance Outcomes of an Online Healthy Lifestyle Program for Preschool-Aged Children? Published In Health Communication ISSN 1041-0236 Altmetric
2019	Changes in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep across the transition from primary to secondary school: A systematic review Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Altmetric
2019	Childcare physical activity interventions: A discussion of similarities and differences and trends, issues, and recommendations Published In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 16 Altmetric
2019	Correlates of nocturnal sleep duration, nocturnal sleep variability, and nocturnal sleep problems in toddlers: results from the GET UP! Study Published In Sleep Medicine Volume 53 Pages 124 - 132 ISSN 1389-9457 Altmetric
2019	Defining physical literacy for application in Australia: A modified delphi method Published In Journal of Teaching in Physical Education Volume 38 Pages 105 - 118 ISSN 0273-5024 Altmetric
2019	Energy expenditure associated with posture transitions in preschool children Published In PLoS One Volume 14 Pages e0215169-1 - e0215169-10 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2019	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 37 Pages 146 - 155 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2019	Flexible learning spaces facilitate interaction, collaboration and behavioural engagement in secondary school Published In PLoS One Volume 14 Pages 0223607-1 - 0223607-13 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2019	Flexible learning spaces reduce sedentary time in adolescents Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 22 Pages 918 - 923 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2019	Guidelines for the selection of physical literacy measures in physical education in Australia Published In Journal of Teaching in Physical Education Volume 38 Pages 119 - 125 ISSN 0273-5024 Altmetric
2019	Interventions in outside-school hours childcare settings for promoting physical activity amongst schoolchildren aged 4 to 12 years Published In Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Volume 2019 Pages 1 - 17 ISSN 1469-493X Altmetric
2019	Investigating the mediators and moderators of child body mass index change in the Time2bHealthy childhood obesity prevention program for parents of preschool-aged children Published In Public Health Volume 173 Pages 50 - 57 ISSN 0033-3506 Altmetric
2019	Is Childhood Overweight/Obesity Perceived as a Health Problem by Mothers of Preschool Aged Children in Bangladesh? A Community Level Cross-Sectional Study Published In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 16 Pages 202-1 - 202-12 ISSN 1660-4601 Altmetric
2019	Longitudinal associations between motor competence and different physical activity intensities: LabMed physical activity study Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume 37 Pages 285 - 290 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2019	Millennium development goals in Papua New Guinea: towards universal education Published In Educational Research for Policy and Practice Altmetric
2019	Objective measurement of tummy time in infants (0-6 months): A validation study Published In PLoS One Volume 14 Pages e0210977-1 - e0210977-13 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2019	Physical activity and screen time in out of school hours care: an observational study Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 19 Pages 283-1 - 283-10 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2019	Prevalence and risk factors of gross motor delay in pre-schoolers Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Altmetric
2019	Sitting and Screen Time Outside School Hours: Correlates in 6-to 8-Year-Old Children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 16 Pages 752 - 764 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2019	The associations between environmental characteristics of early childhood education and care centers and 1-year change in toddlers’ physical activity and sedentary behavior Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 16 Pages 1000 - 1006 Altmetric
2019	The cross-sectional and prospective associations between sleep characteristics and adiposity in toddlers: Results from the GET UP! Study Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 14 Pages e12557-1 - e12557-8 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2019	The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of flexible learning spaces: A complex adaptive systems analysis Published In Journal of Educational Change Altmetric
2019	Twelve-month outcomes of a father-child lifestyle intervention delivered by trained local facilitators in underserved communities: The Healthy Dads Healthy Kids dissemination trial Published In Translational Behavioral Medicine Volume 9 Pages 560 - 569 ISSN 1613-9860 Altmetric
2018	A narrative review of school-based physical activity for enhancing cognition and learning: The importance of relevancy and integration Published In Frontiers in Psychology Volume 9 Pages 2079-1 - 2079-17 ISSN 1664-1078 Altmetric
2018	A school-based physical activity and motor development program for low-fit adolescent females: The Sport4Fun pilot randomized controlled trial Published In Journal of Motor Learning and Development Volume 6 Pages 345 - 356 Altmetric
2018	Ahead of the game protocol: A multi-component, community sport-based program targeting prevention, promotion and early intervention for mental health among adolescent males Published In BMC Public Health Volume 18 Pages 390 - 402 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2018	Associations between gross motor skills and cognitive development in Australian toddlers Published In Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Volume 40 Pages S38 - S38 ISSN 0895-2779
2018	Associations between gross motor skills and physical activity in Australian toddlers Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 21 Pages 817 - 821 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2018	Child care centre adherence to infant physical activity and screen time recommendations in Australia, Canada and the United States: An observational study Published In Infant Behavior and Development Volume 50 Pages 88 - 97 ISSN 0163-6383 Altmetric
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	Cluster randomised trial of a school-community child health promotion and obesity prevention intervention: Findings from the evaluation of fun 'n healthy in Moreland! Published In BMC Public Health Volume 18 Pages 92-1 - 92-16 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2018	Environmental characteristics of early childhood education and care centres and young children's weight status: A systematic review Published In Preventive Medicine Volume 106 Pages 13 - 25 ISSN 1096-0260 Altmetric
2018	Environmental characteristics of early childhood education and care, daily movement behaviours and adiposity in toddlers: A multilevel mediation analysis from the GET UP! Study Published In Health and Place Volume 54 Pages 236 - 243 ISSN 1353-8292 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	Goal setting for weight-related behavior change in children: An exploratory study Published In Nutrition and Health Volume 24 Pages 67 - 74 Altmetric
2018	Gross motor skills in toddlers: Prevalence and socio-demographic differences Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 21 Pages 1226 - 1231 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2018	Immediate and delayed effects of integrating physical activity into preschool children's learning of numeracy skills Published In Journal of Experimental Child Psychology Volume 166 Pages 502 - 519 ISSN 0022-0965 Altmetric
2018	Implementing Resistance Training in Secondary Schools: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 50 Pages 62 - 72 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2018	Perceived interplay between flexible learning spaces and teaching, learning and student wellbeing Published In Learning Environments Research Volume 21 Pages 301 - 20 ISSN 1387-1579 Altmetric
2018	Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep: movement behaviours in early life Published In The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health Volume 2 Pages 233 - 235 Altmetric
2018	Quality Interactions in Early Childhood Education and Care Center Outdoor Environments Published In Early Childhood Education Journal Volume Online First Pages 1 - 11 ISSN 1573-1707 Altmetric
2018	School–home partnerships: the missing piece in obesity prevention? Published In The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health Volume 2 Pages 5 - 6 Altmetric
2018	Support to enhance level of implementation in physical activity interventions: An observational study Published In Australasian Journal of Early Childhood Volume 43 Pages 25 - 33 ISSN 0312-5033 Altmetric
2018	The Development, Pilot, and Process Evaluation of a Parent Mental Health Literacy Intervention Through Community Sports Clubs Published In Journal of Child and Family Studies Volume 27 Pages 2149 - 2160 ISSN 1062-1024 Altmetric
2018	The association between staff intention and pre-schoolers’ physical activity in early childhood education and care services Published In Early Child Development and Care Volume Online First Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 0300-4430 Altmetric
2018	What is the impact of professional learning on physical activity interventions among preschool children? A systematic review Published In Clinical Obesity Volume 8 Pages 285 - 299 ISSN 1758-8103 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 Ball Skills Intervention in Preschoolers: The CHAMP Randomized Controlled Trial Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 49 Pages 2234 - 2239 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	Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (0-4 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 874-1 - 874-32 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Communicating with parents of obese children: which channels are most effective? Published In Health Expectations Volume 20 Pages 349 - 360 ISSN 1369-6513 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	Correlates of tummy time in infants aged 0–12 months old: A systematic review Published In Infant Behavior and Development Volume 49 Pages 310 - 321 ISSN 0163-6383 Altmetric
2017	Educator engagement and interaction and children’s physical activity in early childhood education and care settings: an observational study protocol Published In BMJ Open Volume 7 Pages e014423-1 - e014423-8 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2017	Effects of Integrating Physical Activities Into a Science Lesson on Preschool Children's Learning and Enjoyment Published In Applied Cognitive Psychology Volume 31 Pages 281 - 290 ISSN 0888-4080 Altmetric
2017	Enhancing the effectiveness of early childhood educators and researchers working together to achieve common aims Published In Australasian Journal of Early Childhood Volume 42 Pages 81 - 84 ISSN 0312-5033 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 0905-7188 Altmetric
2017	Promoting ball skills in preschool-age girls Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 50 - 54 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Promoting motor skills in low-income, ethnic children: The Physical Activity in Linguistically Diverse Communities (PALDC) nonrandomized trial Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 1008 - 1014 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Promoting physical activity among adolescent girls: the Girls in Sport group randomized trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 14 Pages 81-1 - 81-13 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2017	Relationship between children's physical activity, sedentary behavior, and childcare environments: A cross sectional study Published In Preventive Medicine Reports Volume 6 Pages 171 - 176 Altmetric
2017	Rethinking school-based approaches to promote physical activity among children: using the evidence base more effectively Published In Translational Behavioral Medicine Volume 7 Pages 72 - 74 ISSN 1613-9860 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	Systematic review of the relationships between physical activity and health indicators in the early years (0-4 years) Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 33 - 63 ISSN 1471-2458 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	The role of community sports clubs in adolescent mental health: the perspectives of adolescent males' parents Published In Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health Volume 9 Pages 372 - 388 ISSN 2159-676X Altmetric
2017	Time2bHealthy – An online childhood obesity prevention program for preschool-aged children: A randomised controlled trial protocol Published In Contemporary Clinical Trials Volume 61 Pages 73 - 80 ISSN 1559-2030 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	'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' school-based intervention to prevent decline in adolescent physical activity levels: 12 month (mid-intervention) report on a cluster randomised trial Published In British Journal of Sports Medicine Volume 50 Pages 488 - 495 ISSN 0306-3674 Altmetric
2016	A school-based intervention incorporating smartphone technology to improve health-related fitness among adolescents: rationale and study protocol for the NEAT and ATLAS 2.0 cluster randomised controlled trial and dissemination study Published In BMJ Open Volume 6 Pages e010448-1 - e010448-15 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2016	Assessing the sustained impact of a school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent boys: the ATLAS cluster randomized controlled trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 13 Pages 92-1 - 92-12 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2016	Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for children and youth: An integration of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep Published In Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism Volume 41 Pages S311 - S327 ISSN 1715-5312 Altmetric
2016	Correlates of children's objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in early childhood education and care services: A systematic review Published In Preventive Medicine Volume 89 Pages 129 - 139 ISSN 1096-0260 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 1179-2035 Altmetric
2016	Cost effectiveness of a multi-component school-based physical activity intervention targeting adolescents: The 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' cluster randomized trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 13 Pages 94-1 - 94-14 ISSN 1479-5868 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	Effects of a 'school-based' physical activity intervention on adiposity in adolescents from economically disadvantaged communities: Secondary outcomes of the 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' RCT Published In International Journal of Obesity Volume 40 Pages 1486 - 1493 ISSN 0307-0565 Altmetric
2016	Efficacy of gross motor skill interventions in young children: an updated systematic review Published In BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine Volume 2 Pages e000067-1 - e000067-7 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	Infusing Physical Activities Into the Classroom: Effects on Preschool Children's Geography Learning Published In Mind, Brain, and Education Volume 10 Pages 256 - 263 ISSN 1751-2271 Altmetric

Investigator On

Year	Title
2020 - 2024	Understanding and promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in young children Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Investigator Grants
2019 - 2023	A Meta-Epidemiological Assessment of teh Role of Pilot Studies in the Design of Well-Powered Trials - the Pilot Project - Non-Clinical Trial Awarded by: National Institute of Health (NIH) Funding Scheme: Investigator Initiated Research Scheme
2019 - 2021	MOVERS Professional Development Randomised Controlled Trial Awarded by: Victorian Government Funding Scheme: Department of Education and Training
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
2018 - 2020	Evaluating two healthy eating and active living support program for parents of 2-6 year old children - Time2bHealthy (online) and Healthy Habits (telephone-based) Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Translational Research Grants Scheme
2016 - 2020	Supporting healthy physical activity and sedentary behavior habits in Alberta licensed and approved child care settings through updated accreditation standards (HATCH) Awarded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2019	A randomised trial of a multi-component implementation intervention to support childcare services with scheduling opportunities for outdoor free play consistent with guidelines Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2017 - 2018	International surveillance study of compliance with Global 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years Awarded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Funding Scheme: Planning & Dissemination Grants
2017	Actigraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2012 - 2016	Understanding and promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Career Development Fellowship
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	Promoting Male Mental Health using a Sustainable and National Sport-Based Intervention Awarded by: Movember Foundation Funding Scheme: Australian Mental Health Initiative Funding
2014	SmartScope PRO Fundus Camera and laptop Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
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	Engaging economically disadvantaged adolescent girls in physical activity and healthy eating to improve health and prevent obesity Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
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
2007	Tanita BC-418 Segmental Body Composition Analyser Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
	'Stand Up for Health' an intervention to reduce adolescent sitting time during the school day Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Vanguard Grant
	Accuracy of physical activity monitors in children Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant-in-Aid
	Actigraph GT3X accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
	Learning Through Play - Early Start Discovery Space Pilot Project Awarded by: Harvard University Funding Scheme: Center on the Developing Child

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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Available as Research Supervisor

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Relationships between gross motor skills and health and developmental outcomes in young children.	Kazmierska-Kowalewska, Kalina
Doctor of Philosophy	Exploring the after-school healthy eating and physical activity environment	Crowe, Ruth
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	Fine motor skill acquisition in the early years: Understanding childrens progression and supporting development	Strooband, Karel
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthy Eating and Active Play in Family Day Care	Kerr, Erin
Doctor of Philosophy	A social marketing campaign to promote physical activity in the South Pacific region	Ryan, Sarah
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Before School Programs in Two NSW Health LHDs	Woods, Andrew
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthy eating, physical activity and sedentary behaviours in Outside School Hours Care services.	Elbayeh, Linda
Doctor of Philosophy	Cross-sectional and prospective associations between 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep) and health among children in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.	Alanazi, Yazeed
Doctor of Philosophy	Translating Child Health and Development Data into Policy and Practice in Papua New Guinea (PNG)	Emori, Rebecca

Keywords

children movement behaviours
physical activity
sedentary behaviour

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1626-8170 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

R-1679-2018

Scopus Id

6603432058

Top Publications

Year	Title
2011	Movement skills and physical activity in obese children: randomized controlled trial Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
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
2011	The Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids randomized controlled trial: Efficacy of a healthy lifestyle program for overweight fathers and their children Published in International Journal of Obesity

Research Areas

Member Of

Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research Technical Advisor (child obesity and movement behaviours) Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System (CHESS) 2019 - 2021
Biomedical Research Foundation, Bangladesh International Scientific Advisor 2018 - 2020
Illawarra Health And Medical Research Institute Member 2015 - 2020
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Visiting Professor, Faculty of Education 2019
School of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Galsgow, UK Visiting Professor 2017 - 2019

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	'Jump start' childcare-based intervention to promote physical activity in pre-schoolers: six-month findings from a cluster randomised trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 17 Page p. 6 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2020	An Intervention for Mental Health Literacy and Resilience in Organized Sports Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2020	Comparing and assessing physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents: A systematic literature review and analysis Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 17 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2020	Correlates of Sleep Duration in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review Published In Behavioral Sleep Medicine Altmetric
2020	Environmental influences on children's physical activity in early childhood education and care Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 423 - 428 Altmetric
2020	Exploring stakeholders' perceptions of the acceptability, usability, and dissemination of the australian 24-hour movement guidelines for the early years Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 120 - 125 Altmetric
2020	GRADE-ADOLOPMENT process to develop 24-hour movement behavior recommendations and physical activity guidelines for the under 5s in the United Kingdom, 2019 Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 101 - 108 Altmetric
2020	Identification and evaluation of risk of generalizability biases in pilot versus efficacy/effectiveness trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 17 Pages 19-1 - 19-20 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2020	Proportion of kindergarten children meeting the WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep and associations with adiposity in urban Beijing Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 20 Pages 70-1 - 70-9 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2020	Prospective associations with physiological, psychosocial and educational outcomes of meeting Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years Published In The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity Volume 17 Page p. 36 Altmetric
2020	Relationship between adherence to WHO “24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years” and motor skills or cognitive function in preschool children: SUNRISE pilot study Published In Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine Volume 69 Pages 327 - 333 Altmetric
2020	Relationship between meeting physical activity guidelines and motor competence among low-income school youth Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Altmetric
2020	Sedentary Time and Physical Activity Associations Between Child Care Educators and Children Published In American Journal of Preventive Medicine Altmetric
2020	Sedentary time and blood pressure in Australian toddlers: The get-up study longitudinal results Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Altmetric
2020	Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses: Motor Skill Interventions to Improve Fine Motor Development in Children Aged Birth to 6 Years Published In Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Volume 41 Pages 319 - 331 ISSN 0196-206X Altmetric
2020	Systematic review on retinal microvasculature, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and adiposity in children and adolescents Published In Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics Altmetric
2020	The South African 24-hour movement guidelines for birth to 5 years: An integration of physical activity, sitting behavior, screen time, and sleep Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 17 Pages 109 - 119 Altmetric
2020	Thinking Beyond the Norm: Using Alternate Theories in Early Childhood Education and Care Physical Activity Interventions Published In Journal of Research in Childhood Education: an international journal of research on the education of children ISSN 0256-8543 Altmetric
2020	Translation of two healthy eating and active living support programs for parents of 2-6 year old children: a parallel partially randomised preference trial protocol (the 'time for healthy habits' trial) Published In BMC Public Health Volume 20 Page p. 636 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2020	Tummy Time and Infant Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review Published In Pediatrics Volume 145 ISSN 0031-4005 Altmetric
2019	Advocating for a cautious, conservative approach to screen time guidelines in young children Published In Journal of Pediatrics Volume 207 Pages 261 - 262 ISSN 0022-3476 Altmetric
2019	An Internet-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Program (Time2bHealthy) for Parents of Preschool-Aged Children: Randomized Controlled Trial Published In Journal of Medical Internet Research Volume 21 Pages e11964-1 - e11964-20 ISSN 1438-8871 Altmetric
2019	Assessment of Physical Activity Indicators for Children and Youth in Ethiopia: Evidence from the Global Matrix 3.0 Study (2017–2018) Published In Sports Medicine - Open Volume 5 Altmetric
2019	Association between breaks in sitting time and adiposity in Australian toddlers: Results from the GET-UP! study Published In Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports Volume 29 Pages 259 - 265 ISSN 0905-7188 Altmetric
2019	Associations between gross motor skills and cognitive development in toddlers Published In Early Human Development Volume 132 Pages 39 - 44 ISSN 0378-3782 Altmetric
2019	Can Parental Engagement in Social Media Enhance Outcomes of an Online Healthy Lifestyle Program for Preschool-Aged Children? Published In Health Communication ISSN 1041-0236 Altmetric
2019	Changes in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep across the transition from primary to secondary school: A systematic review Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Altmetric
2019	Childcare physical activity interventions: A discussion of similarities and differences and trends, issues, and recommendations Published In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 16 Altmetric
2019	Correlates of nocturnal sleep duration, nocturnal sleep variability, and nocturnal sleep problems in toddlers: results from the GET UP! Study Published In Sleep Medicine Volume 53 Pages 124 - 132 ISSN 1389-9457 Altmetric
2019	Defining physical literacy for application in Australia: A modified delphi method Published In Journal of Teaching in Physical Education Volume 38 Pages 105 - 118 ISSN 0273-5024 Altmetric
2019	Energy expenditure associated with posture transitions in preschool children Published In PLoS One Volume 14 Pages e0215169-1 - e0215169-10 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2019	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 37 Pages 146 - 155 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2019	Flexible learning spaces facilitate interaction, collaboration and behavioural engagement in secondary school Published In PLoS One Volume 14 Pages 0223607-1 - 0223607-13 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2019	Flexible learning spaces reduce sedentary time in adolescents Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 22 Pages 918 - 923 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2019	Guidelines for the selection of physical literacy measures in physical education in Australia Published In Journal of Teaching in Physical Education Volume 38 Pages 119 - 125 ISSN 0273-5024 Altmetric
2019	Interventions in outside-school hours childcare settings for promoting physical activity amongst schoolchildren aged 4 to 12 years Published In Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Volume 2019 Pages 1 - 17 ISSN 1469-493X Altmetric
2019	Investigating the mediators and moderators of child body mass index change in the Time2bHealthy childhood obesity prevention program for parents of preschool-aged children Published In Public Health Volume 173 Pages 50 - 57 ISSN 0033-3506 Altmetric
2019	Is Childhood Overweight/Obesity Perceived as a Health Problem by Mothers of Preschool Aged Children in Bangladesh? A Community Level Cross-Sectional Study Published In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 16 Pages 202-1 - 202-12 ISSN 1660-4601 Altmetric
2019	Longitudinal associations between motor competence and different physical activity intensities: LabMed physical activity study Published In Journal of Sports Sciences Volume 37 Pages 285 - 290 ISSN 0264-0414 Altmetric
2019	Millennium development goals in Papua New Guinea: towards universal education Published In Educational Research for Policy and Practice Altmetric
2019	Objective measurement of tummy time in infants (0-6 months): A validation study Published In PLoS One Volume 14 Pages e0210977-1 - e0210977-13 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2019	Physical activity and screen time in out of school hours care: an observational study Published In BMC Pediatrics Volume 19 Pages 283-1 - 283-10 ISSN 1471-2431 Altmetric
2019	Prevalence and risk factors of gross motor delay in pre-schoolers Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Altmetric
2019	Sitting and Screen Time Outside School Hours: Correlates in 6-to 8-Year-Old Children Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 16 Pages 752 - 764 ISSN 1543-3080 Altmetric
2019	The associations between environmental characteristics of early childhood education and care centers and 1-year change in toddlers’ physical activity and sedentary behavior Published In Journal of Physical Activity and Health Volume 16 Pages 1000 - 1006 Altmetric
2019	The cross-sectional and prospective associations between sleep characteristics and adiposity in toddlers: Results from the GET UP! Study Published In Pediatric Obesity Volume 14 Pages e12557-1 - e12557-8 ISSN 1747-7166 Altmetric
2019	The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of flexible learning spaces: A complex adaptive systems analysis Published In Journal of Educational Change Altmetric
2019	Twelve-month outcomes of a father-child lifestyle intervention delivered by trained local facilitators in underserved communities: The Healthy Dads Healthy Kids dissemination trial Published In Translational Behavioral Medicine Volume 9 Pages 560 - 569 ISSN 1613-9860 Altmetric
2018	A narrative review of school-based physical activity for enhancing cognition and learning: The importance of relevancy and integration Published In Frontiers in Psychology Volume 9 Pages 2079-1 - 2079-17 ISSN 1664-1078 Altmetric
2018	A school-based physical activity and motor development program for low-fit adolescent females: The Sport4Fun pilot randomized controlled trial Published In Journal of Motor Learning and Development Volume 6 Pages 345 - 356 Altmetric
2018	Ahead of the game protocol: A multi-component, community sport-based program targeting prevention, promotion and early intervention for mental health among adolescent males Published In BMC Public Health Volume 18 Pages 390 - 402 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2018	Associations between gross motor skills and cognitive development in Australian toddlers Published In Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Volume 40 Pages S38 - S38 ISSN 0895-2779
2018	Associations between gross motor skills and physical activity in Australian toddlers Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 21 Pages 817 - 821 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2018	Child care centre adherence to infant physical activity and screen time recommendations in Australia, Canada and the United States: An observational study Published In Infant Behavior and Development Volume 50 Pages 88 - 97 ISSN 0163-6383 Altmetric
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	Cluster randomised trial of a school-community child health promotion and obesity prevention intervention: Findings from the evaluation of fun 'n healthy in Moreland! Published In BMC Public Health Volume 18 Pages 92-1 - 92-16 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2018	Environmental characteristics of early childhood education and care centres and young children's weight status: A systematic review Published In Preventive Medicine Volume 106 Pages 13 - 25 ISSN 1096-0260 Altmetric
2018	Environmental characteristics of early childhood education and care, daily movement behaviours and adiposity in toddlers: A multilevel mediation analysis from the GET UP! Study Published In Health and Place Volume 54 Pages 236 - 243 ISSN 1353-8292 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	Goal setting for weight-related behavior change in children: An exploratory study Published In Nutrition and Health Volume 24 Pages 67 - 74 Altmetric
2018	Gross motor skills in toddlers: Prevalence and socio-demographic differences Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 21 Pages 1226 - 1231 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2018	Immediate and delayed effects of integrating physical activity into preschool children's learning of numeracy skills Published In Journal of Experimental Child Psychology Volume 166 Pages 502 - 519 ISSN 0022-0965 Altmetric
2018	Implementing Resistance Training in Secondary Schools: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 50 Pages 62 - 72 ISSN 0195-9131 Altmetric
2018	Perceived interplay between flexible learning spaces and teaching, learning and student wellbeing Published In Learning Environments Research Volume 21 Pages 301 - 20 ISSN 1387-1579 Altmetric
2018	Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep: movement behaviours in early life Published In The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health Volume 2 Pages 233 - 235 Altmetric
2018	Quality Interactions in Early Childhood Education and Care Center Outdoor Environments Published In Early Childhood Education Journal Volume Online First Pages 1 - 11 ISSN 1573-1707 Altmetric
2018	School–home partnerships: the missing piece in obesity prevention? Published In The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health Volume 2 Pages 5 - 6 Altmetric
2018	Support to enhance level of implementation in physical activity interventions: An observational study Published In Australasian Journal of Early Childhood Volume 43 Pages 25 - 33 ISSN 0312-5033 Altmetric
2018	The Development, Pilot, and Process Evaluation of a Parent Mental Health Literacy Intervention Through Community Sports Clubs Published In Journal of Child and Family Studies Volume 27 Pages 2149 - 2160 ISSN 1062-1024 Altmetric
2018	The association between staff intention and pre-schoolers’ physical activity in early childhood education and care services Published In Early Child Development and Care Volume Online First Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 0300-4430 Altmetric
2018	What is the impact of professional learning on physical activity interventions among preschool children? A systematic review Published In Clinical Obesity Volume 8 Pages 285 - 299 ISSN 1758-8103 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 Ball Skills Intervention in Preschoolers: The CHAMP Randomized Controlled Trial Published In Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Volume 49 Pages 2234 - 2239 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	Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (0-4 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 874-1 - 874-32 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2017	Communicating with parents of obese children: which channels are most effective? Published In Health Expectations Volume 20 Pages 349 - 360 ISSN 1369-6513 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	Correlates of tummy time in infants aged 0–12 months old: A systematic review Published In Infant Behavior and Development Volume 49 Pages 310 - 321 ISSN 0163-6383 Altmetric
2017	Educator engagement and interaction and children’s physical activity in early childhood education and care settings: an observational study protocol Published In BMJ Open Volume 7 Pages e014423-1 - e014423-8 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2017	Effects of Integrating Physical Activities Into a Science Lesson on Preschool Children's Learning and Enjoyment Published In Applied Cognitive Psychology Volume 31 Pages 281 - 290 ISSN 0888-4080 Altmetric
2017	Enhancing the effectiveness of early childhood educators and researchers working together to achieve common aims Published In Australasian Journal of Early Childhood Volume 42 Pages 81 - 84 ISSN 0312-5033 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 0905-7188 Altmetric
2017	Promoting ball skills in preschool-age girls Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 50 - 54 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Promoting motor skills in low-income, ethnic children: The Physical Activity in Linguistically Diverse Communities (PALDC) nonrandomized trial Published In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Volume 20 Pages 1008 - 1014 ISSN 1440-2440 Altmetric
2017	Promoting physical activity among adolescent girls: the Girls in Sport group randomized trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 14 Pages 81-1 - 81-13 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2017	Relationship between children's physical activity, sedentary behavior, and childcare environments: A cross sectional study Published In Preventive Medicine Reports Volume 6 Pages 171 - 176 Altmetric
2017	Rethinking school-based approaches to promote physical activity among children: using the evidence base more effectively Published In Translational Behavioral Medicine Volume 7 Pages 72 - 74 ISSN 1613-9860 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	Systematic review of the relationships between physical activity and health indicators in the early years (0-4 years) Published In BMC Public Health Volume 17 Pages 33 - 63 ISSN 1471-2458 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	The role of community sports clubs in adolescent mental health: the perspectives of adolescent males' parents Published In Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health Volume 9 Pages 372 - 388 ISSN 2159-676X Altmetric
2017	Time2bHealthy – An online childhood obesity prevention program for preschool-aged children: A randomised controlled trial protocol Published In Contemporary Clinical Trials Volume 61 Pages 73 - 80 ISSN 1559-2030 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	'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' school-based intervention to prevent decline in adolescent physical activity levels: 12 month (mid-intervention) report on a cluster randomised trial Published In British Journal of Sports Medicine Volume 50 Pages 488 - 495 ISSN 0306-3674 Altmetric
2016	A school-based intervention incorporating smartphone technology to improve health-related fitness among adolescents: rationale and study protocol for the NEAT and ATLAS 2.0 cluster randomised controlled trial and dissemination study Published In BMJ Open Volume 6 Pages e010448-1 - e010448-15 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2016	Assessing the sustained impact of a school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent boys: the ATLAS cluster randomized controlled trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 13 Pages 92-1 - 92-12 ISSN 1479-5868 Altmetric
2016	Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for children and youth: An integration of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep Published In Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism Volume 41 Pages S311 - S327 ISSN 1715-5312 Altmetric
2016	Correlates of children's objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in early childhood education and care services: A systematic review Published In Preventive Medicine Volume 89 Pages 129 - 139 ISSN 1096-0260 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 1179-2035 Altmetric
2016	Cost effectiveness of a multi-component school-based physical activity intervention targeting adolescents: The 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' cluster randomized trial Published In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Volume 13 Pages 94-1 - 94-14 ISSN 1479-5868 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	Effects of a 'school-based' physical activity intervention on adiposity in adolescents from economically disadvantaged communities: Secondary outcomes of the 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' RCT Published In International Journal of Obesity Volume 40 Pages 1486 - 1493 ISSN 0307-0565 Altmetric
2016	Efficacy of gross motor skill interventions in young children: an updated systematic review Published In BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine Volume 2 Pages e000067-1 - e000067-7 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	Infusing Physical Activities Into the Classroom: Effects on Preschool Children's Geography Learning Published In Mind, Brain, and Education Volume 10 Pages 256 - 263 ISSN 1751-2271 Altmetric

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Year	Title
2020 - 2024	Understanding and promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in young children Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Investigator Grants
2019 - 2023	A Meta-Epidemiological Assessment of teh Role of Pilot Studies in the Design of Well-Powered Trials - the Pilot Project - Non-Clinical Trial Awarded by: National Institute of Health (NIH) Funding Scheme: Investigator Initiated Research Scheme
2019 - 2021	MOVERS Professional Development Randomised Controlled Trial Awarded by: Victorian Government Funding Scheme: Department of Education and Training
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
2018 - 2020	Evaluating two healthy eating and active living support program for parents of 2-6 year old children - Time2bHealthy (online) and Healthy Habits (telephone-based) Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Translational Research Grants Scheme
2016 - 2020	Supporting healthy physical activity and sedentary behavior habits in Alberta licensed and approved child care settings through updated accreditation standards (HATCH) Awarded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2019	A randomised trial of a multi-component implementation intervention to support childcare services with scheduling opportunities for outdoor free play consistent with guidelines Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2017 - 2018	International surveillance study of compliance with Global 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years Awarded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Funding Scheme: Planning & Dissemination Grants
2017	Actigraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2012 - 2016	Understanding and promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Career Development Fellowship
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	Promoting Male Mental Health using a Sustainable and National Sport-Based Intervention Awarded by: Movember Foundation Funding Scheme: Australian Mental Health Initiative Funding
2014	SmartScope PRO Fundus Camera and laptop Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
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	Engaging economically disadvantaged adolescent girls in physical activity and healthy eating to improve health and prevent obesity Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
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
2007	Tanita BC-418 Segmental Body Composition Analyser Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
	'Stand Up for Health' an intervention to reduce adolescent sitting time during the school day Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Vanguard Grant
	Accuracy of physical activity monitors in children Awarded by: Heart Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant-in-Aid
	Actigraph GT3X accelerometers Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
	Learning Through Play - Early Start Discovery Space Pilot Project Awarded by: Harvard University Funding Scheme: Center on the Developing Child

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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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Doctor of Philosophy	Relationships between gross motor skills and health and developmental outcomes in young children.	Kazmierska-Kowalewska, Kalina
Doctor of Philosophy	Exploring the after-school healthy eating and physical activity environment	Crowe, Ruth
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	Fine motor skill acquisition in the early years: Understanding childrens progression and supporting development	Strooband, Karel
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthy Eating and Active Play in Family Day Care	Kerr, Erin
Doctor of Philosophy	A social marketing campaign to promote physical activity in the South Pacific region	Ryan, Sarah
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Before School Programs in Two NSW Health LHDs	Woods, Andrew
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthy eating, physical activity and sedentary behaviours in Outside School Hours Care services.	Elbayeh, Linda
Doctor of Philosophy	Cross-sectional and prospective associations between 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep) and health among children in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.	Alanazi, Yazeed
Doctor of Philosophy	Translating Child Health and Development Data into Policy and Practice in Papua New Guinea (PNG)	Emori, Rebecca

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children movement behaviours
physical activity
sedentary behaviour

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R-1679-2018

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