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2026

Journal Article

Loosening tightened logics: a comment on the role of affordances

Woods, Carl T., Richard, Véronique, Martin, David and Cairney, John (2026). Loosening tightened logics: a comment on the role of affordances. New Ideas in Psychology, 83 101289, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.newideapsych.2026.101289

Loosening tightened logics: a comment on the role of affordances

2026

Journal Article

Trauma informed practice in exercise professions

Ike, Grace, Berger, Emily, Cairney, John and Wheeler, Kai W. (2026). Trauma informed practice in exercise professions. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 31 100813, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2026.100813

Trauma informed practice in exercise professions

2026

Journal Article

The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes

Carl, Johannes, Barnett, Lisa M., Jerebine, Alethea, Mazzoli, Emiliano, Mouton, Alexandre, Barratt, Jaime, Elsborg, Peter, Green, Nigel, Niederberger, Marlen, Sum, Raymond Kim-Wai, the GloPL Consortium, Aguilar-Farias, Nicolas, Filho, Valter Barbosa, Battista, Rebecca, Bopp, Trevor, Brazo-Sayavera, Javier, Brian, Ali, Bryan, Charity, Cairney, John, Camara, Pascal Mamudou, Campbell, Fiona, Carcamo-Oyarzun, Jaime, Christodoulides, Efstathios, Davies, Karl, Dlugonski, Deirdre, Dolley, Danielle, Dudley, Dean, Duncan, Michael, Durden-Myers, Liz ... Zulkifli, Ahmad Fahim (2026). The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes. Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1007/s40279-026-02485-6

The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes

2026

Journal Article

Development of a machine learning model to detect toddlers' physical activity and sedentary time using accelerometers: Little Movers Activity analysis

Letts, Elyse, King-Dowling, Sara, Di Cristofaro, Natascja, Tucker, Patricia, Cairney, John, Kobsar, Dylan, Timmons, Brian W. and Obeid, Joyce (2026). Development of a machine learning model to detect toddlers' physical activity and sedentary time using accelerometers: Little Movers Activity analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 29 (9), 1015-1023. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2026.03.009

Development of a machine learning model to detect toddlers' physical activity and sedentary time using accelerometers: Little Movers Activity analysis

2026

Journal Article

Strategic leadership in elite sport organizations: a systematic review of governance, leadership, and performance systems

Qarouach, Abdelaziz, Cairney, John and Saqri, Nadia (2026). Strategic leadership in elite sport organizations: a systematic review of governance, leadership, and performance systems. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 8 1780254, 8. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1780254

Strategic leadership in elite sport organizations: a systematic review of governance, leadership, and performance systems

2026

Journal Article

The co-design of a community physical activity promotion program for people with moderate to profound disability, the Adapted Physical Activity Program—OMNI

Clanchy, Kelly, Hill, Jessica, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Tweedy, Sean, Fleming, Jennifer, Beckman, Emma, Dutia, Iain, Fooken, Jonas, Cairney, John and Trost, Stewart G. (2026). The co-design of a community physical activity promotion program for people with moderate to profound disability, the Adapted Physical Activity Program—OMNI. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 1-12. doi: 10.1123/apaq.2025-0129

The co-design of a community physical activity promotion program for people with moderate to profound disability, the Adapted Physical Activity Program—OMNI

2026

Journal Article

A qualitative programme evaluation of New Era, a mentorship programme for women leaders in sport

Fortnum, Kathryn, Almarcha, Maria Carmen, Harrison, Zoe, Fitzsimmons, Terrance, Richard, Véronique, Mulcahy, Samantha, Hinton, Sharon and Cairney, John (2026). A qualitative programme evaluation of New Era, a mentorship programme for women leaders in sport. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 8 1813783, 1-16. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1813783

A qualitative programme evaluation of New Era, a mentorship programme for women leaders in sport

2026

Journal Article

Changing organizational culture in community sport: a systematic review

Woodforde, James, Thomas, George, Harrison, Zoe, Mulcahy, Samantha, Townsend, Stephen and Cairney, John (2026). Changing organizational culture in community sport: a systematic review. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 8 1852179, 1-18. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1852179

Changing organizational culture in community sport: a systematic review

2026

Journal Article

What guidance is available for people with epilepsy wanting to participate in sport and exercise? A narrative review

Williams, Brittany, Hill, Nathan, Cole, Damien, Gomersall, Sjaan, Tweedy, Sean M., Cairney, John and Hill, Jessica (2026). What guidance is available for people with epilepsy wanting to participate in sport and exercise? A narrative review. JSAMS Plus, 7 100139, 100139-100139. doi: 10.1016/j.jsampl.2026.100139

What guidance is available for people with epilepsy wanting to participate in sport and exercise? A narrative review

2026

Journal Article

Organizational culture and sport: a narrative review and proposed synthesis framework

Cairney, John, Townsend, Stephen, Harrison, Zoe, Woodforde, James, Wheeler, Kai, Mulcahy, Samantha and Gomersall, Sjaan (2026). Organizational culture and sport: a narrative review and proposed synthesis framework. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 8 1778505. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1778505

Organizational culture and sport: a narrative review and proposed synthesis framework

2026

Journal Article

Identifying latent profiles of actual and perceived motor competence among children at risk of developmental coordination disorder and their peers: associations with physical activity and fitness

Bourke, Matthew, Fortnum, Kathryn, King-Dowling, Sara, Kwan, Matthew Y. W. and Cairney, John (2026). Identifying latent profiles of actual and perceived motor competence among children at risk of developmental coordination disorder and their peers: associations with physical activity and fitness. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 84 103086, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2026.103086

Identifying latent profiles of actual and perceived motor competence among children at risk of developmental coordination disorder and their peers: associations with physical activity and fitness

2026

Journal Article

Asthma and allergy prevalence amongst children at risk of developmental coordination disorder

Pitt, Erin, Fortnum, Kathryn, Burke, Matthew, Cairney, John and Koplin, Jennifer (2026). Asthma and allergy prevalence amongst children at risk of developmental coordination disorder. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 37 (5) e70370, 1-6. doi: 10.1111/pai.70370

Asthma and allergy prevalence amongst children at risk of developmental coordination disorder

2026

Journal Article

Review: co-occurring psychiatric disorders and symptomatology among children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders - an umbrella review with individual study meta-analysis

Fortnum, Kathryn, Erskine, Noah, Cairney, John, Kwan, Matthew Y. W. and Bourke, Matthew (2026). Review: co-occurring psychiatric disorders and symptomatology among children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders - an umbrella review with individual study meta-analysis. Child and Adolescent Mental Health. doi: 10.1111/camh.70093

Review: co-occurring psychiatric disorders and symptomatology among children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders - an umbrella review with individual study meta-analysis

2026

Journal Article

Parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceived usefulness of Australian screen time guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers

Thomas, George, Lau, Samara, Gomersall, Sjaan, Stylianou, Michalis, Bourke, Matthew, Duncombe, Stephanie L., Vergeer, Ineke, Morawska, Alina, Trost, Stewart, Cairney, John and Biddle, Stuart (2026). Parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceived usefulness of Australian screen time guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37 (2) e70178, 1-11. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70178

Parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceived usefulness of Australian screen time guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers

2026

Journal Article

Developmental coordination disorder traits persistently affect physical activity and sedentary behavior in adults

Cavalcante-Neto, Jorge Lopes, Silva, Joao Mateus Carneiro, Thomas, George, da Silva, Sarah Moreira, da Silva, Irla Pereira and Cairney, John (2026). Developmental coordination disorder traits persistently affect physical activity and sedentary behavior in adults. Scientific Reports, 16 (1) 10896, 1-13. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-42487-y

Developmental coordination disorder traits persistently affect physical activity and sedentary behavior in adults

2026

Journal Article

Experiences, influencing factors, and perceived outcomes from physical literacy interventions: a qualitative meta-synthesis

Barratt, Jaime, Goss, Hannah, Erskine, Noah, James, Maeghan, Töpfer, Clemens, Pfeifer, Klaus, Cairney, John and Carl, Johannes (2026). Experiences, influencing factors, and perceived outcomes from physical literacy interventions: a qualitative meta-synthesis. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 21 (1) 2613973, 1-22. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2613973

Experiences, influencing factors, and perceived outcomes from physical literacy interventions: a qualitative meta-synthesis

2026

Journal Article

Emotional outcomes are poorer in adults with developmental coordination disorder: a systematic review and meta-analyses

Cavalcante-Neto, Jorge Lopes, Bourke, Matthew, Silva, João Mateus Carneiro and Cairney, John (2026). Emotional outcomes are poorer in adults with developmental coordination disorder: a systematic review and meta-analyses. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 202 112537, 112537. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2026.112537

Emotional outcomes are poorer in adults with developmental coordination disorder: a systematic review and meta-analyses

2026

Journal Article

Send in the squad—Podsquad! Using design thinking as a framework to develop a public health promotion programme

Farletti, Rebecca, Walker, Jacqueline L., Chai, Li Kheng, Campbell, Miranda, Munro, Joanna, Thomas, George, Cairney, John and Littlewood, Robyn (2026). Send in the squad—Podsquad! Using design thinking as a framework to develop a public health promotion programme. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37 (1) e70136, 1-11. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70136

Send in the squad—Podsquad! Using design thinking as a framework to develop a public health promotion programme

2026

Journal Article

Parent-reported trajectory of gross motor developmental milestones in children with developmental coordination disorder: a latent growth curve analysis

Statham, Laura, Fortnum, Kathryn, Bourke, Matthew, King-Dowling, Sara, Bremer, Emily, Kwan, Matthew and Cairney, John (2026). Parent-reported trajectory of gross motor developmental milestones in children with developmental coordination disorder: a latent growth curve analysis. Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 14 (1) jmld.2025-0030, 1-8. doi: 10.1123/jmld.2025-0030

Parent-reported trajectory of gross motor developmental milestones in children with developmental coordination disorder: a latent growth curve analysis

2025

Journal Article

An analysis of people with disabilities in Australia by age, sex, disability type and severity – Implications for leveraging the 2032 Paralympic games to increase physical activity participation

Tweedy, Sean, Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, Cole, Damien, Demetriou, Bridget, Dutia, Iain, Hill, Jessica, Cairney, John and Beckman, Emma (2025). An analysis of people with disabilities in Australia by age, sex, disability type and severity – Implications for leveraging the 2032 Paralympic games to increase physical activity participation. JSAMS Plus, 6 100110, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jsampl.2025.100110

An analysis of people with disabilities in Australia by age, sex, disability type and severity – Implications for leveraging the 2032 Paralympic games to increase physical activity participation