James Woodforde
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Dr
James Woodforde
Email: : j.woodforde@uq.edu.au
Positions
Lecturer : School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Background
James Woodforde is a lecturer in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at The University of Queensland. His research centres on physical activity in children and young people, with a specific focus on the school setting. James’s PhD research examined physical activity in the before-school segment, drawing on a variety of data sources and engaging with school stakeholders to develop a comprehensive understanding of physical activity patterns and influences during this time of day.
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Availability
Dr James Woodforde is: : Available for supervision
Fields of research
Health Sciences Health promotion Public health Sports science and exercise Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Health, Sport and Physical Education, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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School physical activity
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All (18) Journal Article (10) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (6) Book Chapter (1)
Featured
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
2022
Journal Article
School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: a systematic review of the literature
Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, Duncombe, Stephanie, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Gomersall, Sjaan (2022). School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: a systematic review of the literature. Health and Place, 73 102705, 102705. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102705
Featured
2021
Journal Article
Effects of school-based before-school physical activity programmes on children's physical activity levels, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review
Woodforde, James, Alsop, Tahlia, Salmon, Jo, Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2021). Effects of school-based before-school physical activity programmes on children's physical activity levels, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56 (13), bjsports-2021. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104470
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
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
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
Other Outputs
Before-school physical activity: a comprehensive examination of outcomes, behaviours, correlates and stakeholder perspectives
Woodforde, James (2024). Before-school physical activity: a comprehensive examination of outcomes, behaviours, correlates and stakeholder perspectives. PhD Thesis, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/28e3360
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
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
2023
Conference Publication
Effect of school-based HIIT intervention on student’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and executive function: Findings from Making a HIIT
Duncombe, S.L., Barker, A.R., Price, L., Koep, J.L., Woodforde, J. and Stylianou, M. (2023). Effect of school-based HIIT intervention on student’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and executive function: Findings from Making a HIIT. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity Conference, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, 28-29 November 2023. Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand: Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand.
2023
Journal Article
Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis
Alsop, Tahlia, Woodforde, James, Rosbergen, Ingrid, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Brauer, Sandra and Gomersall, Sjaan (2023). Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 37 (10), 1386-1405. doi: 10.1177/02692155231170451
2023
Journal Article
The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviors: a systematic literature review
Rocliffe, Padraic, O’Keeffe, Brendan, Walsh, Liam, Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, García-González, Luis, O’Brien, Wesley, Coppinger, Tara, Sherwin, Ian, Mannix-McNamara, Patricia and MacDonncha, Ciaran (2023). The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviors: a systematic literature review. Adolescent Research Review, 8 (3), 359-385. doi: 10.1007/s40894-022-00200-w
2023
Conference Publication
The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviours. A systematic literature review
Rocliffe, Padraic, O'Keefe, Brendan, Walsh, Liam, Stylianou, Michalis, Woodroofe, James, García-González, Luis, O'Brien, Wesley, Coppinger, Tara, Sherwin, Ian, Mannix-McNamara, Patricia and MacDonncha, Ciaran (2023). The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviours. A systematic literature review. AIESEP International Conference 2023, Santiago, Chile, 4-7 July 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Conceptualizing, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data
Woodforde, James, Gomersall, Sjaan, Timperio, Anna, Loh, Venurs, Browning, Hannah, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo and Stylianou, Michalis (2023). Conceptualizing, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 6 (2), 101-114. doi: 10.1123/jmpb.2022-0051
2022
Conference Publication
Conceptualising, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data
Woodforde, J., Gomersall, S., Timperio, A., Loh, V., Browning, H., Perales, F., Salmon, J. and Stylianou, M. (2022). Conceptualising, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data. 9th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23-26 October 2022.
2021
Conference Publication
Before-school physical activity programs and youth physical activity, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review
Woodforde, J., Alspo, T., Salmon, J., Gomersall, S. and Stylianou, M. (2021). Before-school physical activity programs and youth physical activity, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 6 - 9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.187
2018
Conference Publication
Development and validation of the school physical activity index
Stylianou, Michalis, Trost, Stewart and Woodforde, James (2018). Development and validation of the school physical activity index. 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, London, United Kingdom, 15-17 October 2018. Champaign, IL, United States: Human Kinetics. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0535
Development and validation of the school physical activity index
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Physical activity of children and adolescents before the start of the school day
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Dr Michalis Stylianou - Doctor Philosophy
##### The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Wellbeing Within Australian Secondary School Teachers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou, Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
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