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Feasibility of ‘Muscle Movers’: a teacher-delivered program to support children’s participation in muscle-strengthening physical activity Open
Background Muscle-strengthening activity (MSA) is beneficial for school-aged children, but most school-based MSA interventions have been delivered by external specialists or research staff, limiting scalability. We aimed to assess the feas…
Feasibility of ‘Muscle Movers’: A teacher-delivered program to support children’s participation in muscle-strengthening physical activity Open
Background: Muscle-strengthening activity (MSA) is beneficial for school-aged children, but most school-based MSA interventions have been delivered by external specialists or research staff, limiting scalability. We aimed to assess the fea…
The effect of variety-support in physical education on participation: the serial mediation role of enjoyment and motivation Open
Although adolescents' Physical Activity (PA) levels are associated with various benefits, PA participation rates remain low. Previous studies have revealed that one of the psychological factors that may have a significant impact on adolesc…
The Fit-4-Fun study: promoting physical activity and physical fitness in primary school-aged children Open
Physical fitness is an important predictor of physical and psychological health in children and adolescents, yet evidence confirms that a large proportion of children are unfit and do not participate in physical activity of sufficient volu…
Exploring Three Pedagogical Approaches to Developing Fundamental Movement Skills in Children Open
Purpose: The primary aim of this pilot study was to investigate whether teaching FMS using Bothmer Gymnastics (taught internationally in Waldorf/Steiner schools), a linear approach, or a non-linear approach is more effective for the acquis…
Exploring the Impact of Choice and Variety on Adolescents’ Motivation to Participate in High-Intensity Interval Training During Physical Education: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate whether variety and choice affect adolescents’ motivation in high-intensity interval training during physical education. Method : We conducted a four-armed randomized controlled trial i…
View article: Provision of online information and resources for resistance training in Australian youth sports: A scoping review
Provision of online information and resources for resistance training in Australian youth sports: A scoping review Open
Objectives This study aimed to identify and synthesize online information/resources related to resistance training provided by governing bodies of the ten most popular youth sports in Australia. Design A scoping review. Methods The top 10 …
Twelve-month outcomes of a community-based, father-daughter physical activity program delivered by trained facilitators Open
Background Dads and Daughters Exercising and Empowered (DADEE) is a program targeting fathers/father-figures to improve their daughters’ physical activity and well-being. Previous randomised controlled efficacy and effectiveness trials of …
View article: Development and evaluation of the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation to deliver Physical Activity in School Scale (COM-PASS)
Development and evaluation of the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation to deliver Physical Activity in School Scale (COM-PASS) Open
Background Teachers are recognized as ‘key agents’ for the delivery of physical activity programs and policies in schools. The aim of our study was to develop and evaluate a tool to assess teachers’ capability, opportunity, and motivation …
Current teachers’ perceptions and students' perspectives regarding activities modalities, instructional settings during primary school physical education classes in China: a cross-sectional observational study Open
Introduction This study set out to understand the association between teaching practices, teacher confidence, competence, self-efficacy, and the resulting student outcomes. Methods Data regarding teaching behaviours were collected via vide…
How many adults have sufficient muscle-strengthening exercise and the associated factors: A systematic review consisting of 2,629,508 participants Open
Less than a quarter of adults meet the MSE guidelines and multidimensional correlates are associated with the adherence to the guidelines, particularly sociodemographic correlates (e.g., sex, age, and educational level). Findings highlight…
The Development and Evaluation of Netball-Specific High-Intensity Interval Training Sessions: The Netball-HIIT Study Open
This two-phase study involved the design, development, and evaluation of netball-specific high-intensity interval training sessions (Netball-HIIT) for use with netballers of varied ages and abilities. In Phase 1 (2020), a systematic analys…
Pilot randomized controlled trial of a game-based intervention for teaching basketball in Chinese primary school physical education Open
This study aimed to examine the preliminary efficacy and feasibility of implementing a tailored version of the MASTER coach education programme in Chinese primary schools to support physical education (PE) teachers' basketball lesson desig…
Achieving the fourth SDGs by developing students’ public speaking skills: A practice of behavioral counseling with modeling method Open
Quality education is the main focus of the fourth Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which specifies inclusivity in the learning process and improves the quality of students. Therefore, this research used a single subject design with an…
Strengthening initial teacher education programs to deliver confident, effective, classroom-ready graduates: A feasibility study Open
Purpose TransformEd is an evidence-based program that targets initial teacher education to equip future teachers with innovative strategies that increase the health, wellbeing and education outcomes of school children. Feasibility, effecti…
Evaluation of Yantiin Kalabara – 5 Ways to a Healthier You: A primary school-based education program targeting healthy living choices through interactive workshops Open
The aim of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate the novel one-day, school-based health education program Yantiin Kalabara that embedded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and perspectives within a series of interact…
An investigation of sessional staff support, development, and psychosocial wellbeing in Australian universities Open
Sessional academic staff form most of the teaching staff cohort in Australian universities. The available literature supports that this important staff cohort often experience precarious and insecure work, restricted access to training, su…
View article: Effects of a father–daughter physical activity intervention delivered by trained facilitators in the community setting on girls’ social-emotional well-being: A randomized controlled trial.
Effects of a father–daughter physical activity intervention delivered by trained facilitators in the community setting on girls’ social-emotional well-being: A randomized controlled trial. Open
This study evaluated the effect of the Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered (DADEE) program on daughters' social-emotional well-being when delivered by trained facilitators. Fathers (n = 158; Mage = 41.95 ± 5.32 years; 86% Australia…
Mediating effects of sleep on mental health in older adolescents: Findings from the Burn 2 Learn randomized controlled trial Open
Purpose Our study explored the mediating effect of sleep‐related variables on older adolescents' mental health in the context of a school‐based physical activity intervention. Methods We evaluated the Burn 2 Learn (B2L) intervention using …
The impact of sports participation on mental health and social outcomes in adults: a systematic review and the ‘Mental Health through Sport’ conceptual model Open
Background Sport is a subset of physical activity that can be particularly beneficial for short-and-long-term physical and mental health, and social outcomes in adults. This study presents the results of an updated systematic review of the…
Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study Open
Purpose This study investigates views and beliefs of current and preservice teachers regarding martial arts (MA) and the inclusion of martial arts in schools. Methods Participants completed an anonymous, 28‐item questionnaire made availabl…
Time-efficient physical activity intervention for older adolescents with disability: rationale and study protocol for the Burn 2 Learn adapted (B2La) cluster randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Physical activity declines during adolescence, with the lowest levels of activity observed among those with disability. Schools are ideal settings to address this issue; however, few school-based interventions have been specif…
Development and Evaluation of the High-Intensity Interval Training Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Open
This study involved the design and evaluation of the High-Intensity Interval Training Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (HIIT-SQ). Phase 1: Questionnaire items were developed. Phase 2: Australian adolescents (N = 389, 16.0 ± 0.4 years, 41.10% fe…
View article: Establishing Effectiveness of a Community-based, Physical Activity Program for Fathers and Daughters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Establishing Effectiveness of a Community-based, Physical Activity Program for Fathers and Daughters: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background The ‘Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered’ (DADEE) program significantly improved physical activity levels of fathers and their daughters in an efficacy trial. However, the effectiveness of interventions when delivered in…
A Historical Review of Physical Education in China (1949-2020) Open
With the drastic changes in the historical context, political and social reconstructions played a significant role in the formation of the contemporary education system in China as well as other countries around the world. Based on the chr…
The Kick-Smart Program: A Randomised Feasibility Trial Evaluating the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Primary-School Based Martial Arts Program Integrating Mathematics, Physical Fitness and Well-Being Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the ‘Kick-Smart’ martial arts programme using a randomised controlled-trial conducted in one Australian primary school. Kick-Smart involved children 9-11yrs (n= 46…