Michalis Stylianou
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Dr
Michalis Stylianou
Email: : m.stylianou@uq.edu.au
Positions
Associate Member of Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing : Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Centre for Sport and Society : Centre for Sport and Society : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Senior Lecturer : School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Background
Dr Michalis Stylianou is a senior lecturer with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at The University of Queensland. His research interests focus around creating active and healthy schools using comprehensive and coordinated approaches that involve school staff, parents, and the community. Michalis is also a member of the Active Healthy Kids Australia research working group, a collaboration among Australian children’s physical activity and health researchers who advocate for actions to increase the physical activity levels among Australian children using the Physical Activity Report Card for Children and Young People as the core monitoring metric.
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Availability
Dr Michalis Stylianou is: : Available for supervision : Media expert
Fields of research
Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Curriculum and pedagogy Education Education systems Health Sciences Sports science and exercise
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education Sciences, University of Cyprus
- Masters (Coursework), Columbia University in the City of New York
- Doctor of Philosophy of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Arizona State University
Research interests
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Physical Activity in schools
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All (88) Journal Article (60) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (1) Conference Publication (18) Book Chapter (7)
2026
Book Chapter
Fitness: making a HIIT in physical education through active and autonomy-supportive learning
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R. and Stylianou, Michalis (2026). Fitness: making a HIIT in physical education through active and autonomy-supportive learning. Research-based instruction in physical education and sport: practical applications and methods for educators. (pp. 87-96) edited by Eve Bernstein and Sharon R. Phillips. New York, NY United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003414650-13
Fitness: making a HIIT in physical education through active and autonomy-supportive learning
2025
Conference Publication
Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care
Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, Duncombe, Stephanie, Thomas, George, Lee, Jessica, Hill, Jessica and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Newcastle, NSW Australia, 25-27 November 2025.
Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care
2025
Journal Article
Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in sexual and gender minority adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Ross, Megan, Stylianou, Michalis, Simmich, Joshua, Duncombe, Stephanie, Fortnum, Kathryn, Perales Perez, Francisco and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in sexual and gender minority adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (12), 1478-1494. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0659
2025
Journal Article
Activating students in feedback and assessment processes in physical education
Treschman, Paul, Stylianou, Michalis, Brooks, Cam and Sperka, Leigh (2025). Activating students in feedback and assessment processes in physical education. Sport, Education and Society, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2025.2510427
Activating students in feedback and assessment processes in physical education
2025
Journal Article
A qualitative investigation of university student's perceptions of health behaviours and associations with educational outcomes through the lens of the WHO framework on health behaviours and educational outcomes
Babaeer, Lena Y., Stylianou, Michalis, Nickbakht, Mansoureh and Gomersall, Sjaan R. (2025). A qualitative investigation of university student's perceptions of health behaviours and associations with educational outcomes through the lens of the WHO framework on health behaviours and educational outcomes. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2) e70003, 1-22. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70003
2025
Journal Article
Construct validity and reliability of the effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue (ECE-PLP) self-report instrument
Barratt, Jaime, Dudley, Dean, Stylianou, Michalis, Thomas, George, Wheeler, Kai and Cairney, John (2025). Construct validity and reliability of the effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue (ECE-PLP) self-report instrument. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 29 (2), 145-159. doi: 10.1080/1091367x.2024.2422309
2024
Journal Article
An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs
Svensson, Lee, Stylianou, Michalis, Hill, Jessica, Trost, Stewart G. and Cairney, John (2024). An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 118 102495, 102495. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102495
2024
Journal Article
24-hour movement behaviors of LGBTQA+ young people: a systematic review
Fortnum, Kathryn, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Ross, Megan H., Woodforde, James, Thomas, George, Wen, Yu-Shu, Perales, Francisco and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). 24-hour movement behaviors of LGBTQA+ young people: a systematic review. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 21 (12), 1-17. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0343
24-hour movement behaviors of LGBTQA+ young people: a systematic review
2024
Journal Article
Teacher-coaches in an Australian regional independent school: an exploratory case study
Johnson, Matthew G., Stylianou, Michalis and Mallett, Clifford J. (2024). Teacher-coaches in an Australian regional independent school: an exploratory case study. International Sport Coaching Journal, 11 (3), 425-435. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2023-0037
Teacher-coaches in an Australian regional independent school: an exploratory case study
2024
Edited Outputs
Abstracts From the 2024 North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference: giving kids a chance through exercise
Svensson, L., Stylianou, M., Hill, J., Trost, S. G. and Cairney, J. eds. (2024). Abstracts From the 2024 North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference: giving kids a chance through exercise. North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference, Louisville, KY United States, 7-10 August 2024. Pediatric Exercise Science.
2024
Journal Article
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on undergraduate students' mental health: systematic review and meta-analysis
Huang, Kevin, Beckman, Emma M., Ng, Norman, Dingle, Genevieve A., Han, Rong, James, Kari, Winkler, Elisabeth, Stylianou, Michalis and Gomersall, Sjaan R. (2024). Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on undergraduate students' mental health: systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Promotion International, 39 (3) daae054. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daae054
2024
Journal Article
Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Koep, Jodie L., Woodforde, James and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 49, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01599-2
Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention
2024
Journal Article
Before-school physical activity levels and sociodemographic correlates among Australian adolescents: A cross-sectional study
Woodforde, James, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo, Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Before-school physical activity levels and sociodemographic correlates among Australian adolescents: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42 (3), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2326353
2024
Journal Article
Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data
Woodforde, James, Gomersall, Sjaan, Timperio, Anna, Mavoa, Suzanne, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data. Health and Place, 86 103222, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103222
Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data
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2024
Journal Article
A qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives of before-school physical activity
Woodforde, James, Kuswara, Konsita, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo, Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). A qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives of before-school physical activity. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 25, 25. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01572-z
A qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives of before-school physical activity
2024
Journal Article
A scoping review of feedback in physical education: conceptualisations and the role of teachers and students
Treschman, Paul, Stylianou, Michalis and Brooks, Cam (2024). A scoping review of feedback in physical education: conceptualisations and the role of teachers and students. European Physical Education Review, 30 (4), 545-562. doi: 10.1177/1356336x241230829
2024
Journal Article
A conceptual model of an effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue
Barratt, Jaime, Dudley, Dean, Stylianou, Michalis and Cairney, John (2024). A conceptual model of an effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 22 (3), 381-394. doi: 10.1177/1476718x231219580
A conceptual model of an effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue
2024
Journal Article
Making a HIIT: Methods for quantifying intensity in high-intensity interval training in schools and validity of session rating of perceived exertion
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Stylianou, Michalis, Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L. and Barker, Alan R. (2024). Making a HIIT: Methods for quantifying intensity in high-intensity interval training in schools and validity of session rating of perceived exertion. Journal of Sports Sciences, 41 (18), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2291736
2024
Book Chapter
School-based before-school physical activity programs
Stylianou, Michalis and Woodforde, James (2024). School-based before-school physical activity programs. Promotion of physical activity and health in the school setting. (pp. 269-284) edited by Antonio García-Hermoso. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-65595-1_12
School-based before-school physical activity programs
2024
Journal Article
Ripples in the water: physical education teacher education program influence on graduates’ perceptions of expanded physical activity programming
Mulhearn, Shannon C., Kulinna, Pamela Hodges, van der Mars, Hans, McMullen, Jaimie and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Ripples in the water: physical education teacher education program influence on graduates’ perceptions of expanded physical activity programming. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 43 (3), 490-500. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2023-0057
Past funding
- 2022
Creating a HIIT: Co-designing Workouts with Students & Teachers for Educative and Health Outcomes
Sports Medicine Australia Research Foundation
Open grant - 2018 - 2020
Healthy transition navigators: Fostering students' learning and wellbeing to promote positive post-secondary transitions into higher education learning environments
Education Horizon
Open grant - 2018 - 2020
A sustainable strategy for improving school physical activity practices (Healthway Project led by Curtin University)
Curtin University of Technology
Open grant - 2017 - 2018
Physical activity in Australian schools: An iAIM case study school
Increasing Activity and Intelligent Minds (iAIM) Program
Open grant - 2017 - 2018
Using physical activity to enhance classroom engagement and learning: Stakeholder Perspectives, Recommendations, and Dissemination of Findings from a localised project
Education Horizon
Open grant - 2016 - 2018
Social and Emotional Learning and the Australian Curriculum (Lions Quest Australia)
C&Q Districts Core 4 Project
Open grant - 2015 - 2016
Verde Health Initiative: Fitness For Life Program
Arizona State University
Open grant - 2014 - 2016
Evaluation of Physical Activity Initiative in Schools
Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment
Availability
Dr Michalis Stylianou is: : Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Finding Formative Assessment: Supporting and Activating Students in the Learning Process in Physical Education
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Leigh Sperka - Doctor Philosophy
##### Physical activity of children and adolescents before the start of the school day
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr James Woodforde, Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall - Doctor Philosophy
##### How individual and neighbourhood socioeconomic status influence physical activity and cardiovascular outcomes during the transition from midlife to older age
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephanie Duncombe, Dr Gregore Iven Mielke - Doctor Philosophy
##### High performance athletes and coaches experiences: A retrospective look at the value of autonomy-supportive coaching
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - Doctor Philosophy
##### Interventions to increase physical activity in children and youth with Autism
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stewart Trost, Dr Jessica Hill, Professor John Cairney - Doctor Philosophy
##### An Exploration of Prosody in High-Performance Sports Coaching
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Rynne, Professor Cliff Mallett - Doctor Philosophy
##### The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Wellbeing Within Australian Secondary School Teachers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr James Woodforde, Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
Completed supervision
- 2024
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### Making a HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training Interventions in Educational Settings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacki Walker - 2021
Master Philosophy
##### Opportunities and Challenges for Teacher-Coaches in a Regional Independent School: An Exploratory Case Study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Cairney - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### Health Behaviours and Educational Outcomes among Australian University Students
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
Enquiries
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- Children
- Health and Active Schools
- Physical Activity
- Physical Education
- Young people
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