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Dr Vandelanotte studied Physical Education (equivalent to Human Movement Science) at the Ghent University in Belgium and completed his PhD in 2004. In 2005 he moved to Australia where he first worked at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Since the start of 2009 he has been working at CQUniversity in Rockhampton. In 2007 Dr Vandelanotte was awarded a four year NHMRC & NHF post-doctoral research fellowship (2009-2013). His areas of interest and research involve the development and evaluation of website-delivered and computer-tailored physical activity and dietary interventions, and as such applying a population health approach to behaviour change. He is also involved in research evaluating the efficacy of interactive telecommunication technology (e.g. smart phones) to improve chronic disease self-management.
Dr Duncan completed a Bachelors of Human Movement Science (Honours) in 2003 and a PhD at CQUniversity in 2006 and has been working as a post-doctoral research fellow with IHSSR since. His research interests are related to the influence of built environments on physical activity behaviours and also relate to the health effects of physical activity. Dr Duncan is currently involved in several projects seeking to identify how characteristics of urban environments influence the activity behaviours of Australian children; and the health outcomes and environmental correlates of occupational sitting. Other projects include examining the effectiveness of IT based strategies to improve physical activity, nutrition and self monitoring behaviour.
Cally completed a Bachelor of Human Movement Science (Honours) at CQUniversity Australia. Recently Cally has completed and submitted her PhD and currently she works as a researcher on several CPAS projects. Her area of interest is in physical activity and health, as such she has worked as a research assistant on a number of projects at CQUniversity. Her PhD is in the field of internet delivered physical activity programs for primary and secondary prevention of chronic disease. Specifically, she has developed and is currently evaluating 'Diabetes in Check' (DiC) which is an online physical activity program designed to assist individuals diagnosed with Type II diabetes. DiC is an interactive, theoretical based website that utilises self-management education with self-monitoring and feedback to help increase physical activity behaviour.
After completing a Bachelor of Human Movement Science at CQUniversity in 2003, Anetta began working in the Centre for Social Science Research (now known as the Institute for Health and Social Science Research) on the 10,000 Steps project. During 2005, she completed her Honours project on "Applying Usability Testing to a Health Promotion Website". Anetta has continued to work as Project Manager within IHSSR, assisting with grant applications and working on a variety of physical activity and health research projects, including 10,000 Steps, the electronic Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation (eOCR) project, and the ManUp project.
After completing a Bachelor of Human Movement Science (Honours), Kelly has worked on a variety of research projects at CQUniversity, first within the Centre for Social Science Research and then within the Institute for Health and Social Science Research and the Centre for Physical Activity Studies. These projects have included 10,000 Steps, Women's Active Living Kits (WALK), the electronic Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation (eOCR) project, and the ManUp project. Kelly has worked in different capacities from a Research Associate to her current role as a Senior Project Officer overseeing the conduct of 10,000 Steps and ManUp projects.
After completing a Bachelor of Human Movement Science, Stephanie has worked in the Centre for Social Science Research as an Administration and Research Assistant in the Population Research Laboratory. After acquiring some research experience in this position she progressed to become employed within the Institute for Health and Social Science as an Administration Officer. This expanded her knowledge base in finances and administrative processes, which, in addition to conducting, coordinating and managing research, are some key duties in her current role as a Project Officer for the 10,000 Steps Project.
In 2004 Cindy moved to Rockhampton to begin tertiary studies in Health Promotion and Human Movement Science (Bachelor). During her studies she coordinated research related to the benefits of liquid supplements and vibration and balance techniques on athletic performance. For the past six years she have been a Volunteer Coordinator for the Annual Capricorn Resort Triathlon and over the past two years, she has also been teaching sports to students and adults with intellectual disabilities. Currently Cindy is working as a Senior Porject Officer (Acting) on the ManUp project.
After completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree in 2008, Kylie spent a short time working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory before returning to CQUniverstiy to undertake an honours degree assessing the therapeutic potential of natural products in preventing cardiovascular complications in diabetes. During this time she was introduced to the Institute for Health and Social Science Research, where she was employed as a Research Assistant working on the Standing Desk study. In her current role as Project Officer Kylie assists in the establishment and ongoing support of a number of projects including 10,000 Steps and ManUp.
In 2005 Marcus moved to Rockhampton to commence Human Movement Science and Health and Safety studies at CQUniversity. Upon graduation in 2007 he gained employment with Thiess as a Health and Safety Graduate which resulted in working in both the Construction and Mining industries. Having completed the two year Thiess graduate program in 2009 Marcus decided to pursue further study and also became the Research Project Officer for the ManUp project. This project is a physical activity and nutrition intervention for men aged 35-54 in the Gladstone region. Marcus plans to undertake a research-based Masters degree alongside his current work.
Christine Hanley has a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) and is currently finishing a Master of Applied (Social) Science. Christine is the Manager of the Population Research Laboratory (PRL) at CQUniversity. The PRL conducts high quality social surveys using advanced social research methods and includes a 20 station Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) laboratory and a designated web server for hosting online surveys. Ms Hanley is an experienced project manager with extensive hands-on involvement in large scale population research design, sample management, data collection and analysis of a variety of projects. Ms Hanley oversees the technical aspects of PRL projects, from questionnaire development, construction and management of complex samples, data processing, and data analysis and report preparation.
Danya Hodgetts has a Bachelor of Human Movement Science (Honours) and a Master in Business Administration (Information Systems). In her roles as National Development Manager with Surf Life Saving Australia, and Regional Manager with the Australian Sports Commission, Danya lead teams that implemented programs in coaching, officiating, club & school participation. For the past five years, Danya has been a Lecturer and Program Director of Health and Exercise Studies at CQUni. Danya continued to work with a range of sporting and government bodies in the areas of strategic planning and review, sport development and education and training. Danya has completed and submitted her PhD examining how major events can be leveraged to create legacies for community sport.
Morwenna Kirwan has undergraduate degrees in Business (Information Systems) and Human Movement Science (Information Technology), and a Masters in Human Movement Science (Sport Psychology). Morwenna is currently completing a PhD focusing on the development and evaluation of smartphone applications to improve health behaviours, both in the general population and people with type 1 diabetes. Morwenna is also a passionate educator and advocate for the fitness industry, an international presenter at health and fitness conferences and a seasoned contributor to various health and fitness magazines.
Stephanie Schoeppe has a Diploma in Social Sciences (equivalent to a Master) from Hannover University, Germany. From 2003 until 2006 she worked for the Centre for Physical Activity and Health, University of Sydney. Following appointments for the WHO in Europe in 2006 and 2007 she returned to the University of Sydney in 2008. Since August 2010, Stephanie is enrolled as a PhD Candidate at CQUniversity. In her PhD she is currently investigating associations of children's independent mobility and active travel with health factors (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, weight status) and social indicators (neighbourhood social capital). This work is part of the Independent Mobility, Active Travel and Children's Health (iMATCH) and Children's Active Travel, Connectedness and Health (CATCH) projects.
Professor Kerry Mummery is the founder of the Centre of Physical Activity Studies and the Population Research Laboratory. Kerry has been the director of the Institute for Health and Social Science Research, as well as the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health at CQUniversity. Although currently at the University of Alberta, he remains heavily involved in CPAS research projects. Kerry's field of research is physical activity and population health with an emphasis on community-based health promotion and the use of communication technologies such as the internet to promote physical activity. His most significant contribution to the field was the development, conduct and evaluation of the 10,000 Steps Rockhampton project.
Professor Gregory Kolt has an academic background that spans several disciplines including psychology, physiotherapy, sport and exercise science, and education. He has worked in research, teaching, psychology and physiotherapy practice. His extensive research experience has covered areas including physical activity and health, primary health care, health promotion, and psychological aspects of injury and rehabilitation. Professor Kolt has worked collaboratively with researchers from the Centre for Physical Activity Studies for several years and is currently involved with the ManUp study, the Walk 2.0 Study, and work on physical activity in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) groups.
Dr. Caperchione completed her PhD at CQUniversity in 2005 and was employed as a Lecturer and Senior Post-doctoral Research Fellow with the IHSSR since 2004. Most recently Dr. Caperchione accepted an assistant professor position at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, yet, she remains an Adjunct Research Fellow within the IHSSR at CQUniversity. Dr. Caperchione's research interests include the area of health-related physical activity and the use of behavioural change strategies for health promotion, with an emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Dr. Caperchione is currently involved with a number of research projects associated with the Centre for Physical Activity Studies. These include: CALD physical activity, ManUp study, the Walk 2.0 Study, and Mental/Physical Health Nurses Study.
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