Research
Our research in Physical Activity and Health is concerned with understanding, measuring, and promoting physical activity and related health behaviours.
This involves examining population trends, as well as the sociodemographic, psychological, social and environmental factors that influence behaviour at different life stages.
Our researchers work on the development of new measures to improve understanding of the links between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health and well-being. We use a multi-disciplinary approach and concepts from epidemiology, health promotion, public health, and exercise science to design, implement, and evaluate innovative interventions.
These interventions aim to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour across the lifespan.
Externally funded, current and HMNS-led research projects
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Investigators |
Funding Scheme |
Duration |
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Wendy Brown, Nicola Burton, G. Turrell, B. Giles-Corti, A. Barnett Nancy Pachana |
NHMRC Project Grant administered by Deakin University |
2013-2019 |
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A sustainable strategy for improving school physical activity practices
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Michalis Stylianou, Leon Straker, N. Schranz Sjaan Gomersall M. Rosenberg
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Healthway Project with Curtin University – UQ component |
2018-2020 |
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Gregore Iven Mielke Wendy Brown |
UQ Development Fellowships |
2018-2021 |
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Nicholas Gilson, Wendy Brown, Mitch Duncan Guy Wallis |
National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant |
2019-2020 |
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Active Choices: A 'stepped-down' program to promote group-based physical activity to DVA clients |
Nicholas Gilson, Gregore Iven Mielke, Catherine Haslam, Jonas Fooken, Wendy Brown |
Department of Veterans' Affairs |
2019-2021 |
Related Research Centre:
Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health (CRExPAH)