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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. 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

Asthma and allergy prevalence amongst children at risk of Developmental Coordination Disorder

Pitt, E., Fortnum, K., Burke, K., Cairney, J. and Koplin, J. (2026). Asthma and allergy prevalence amongst children at risk of Developmental Coordination Disorder. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.

Asthma and allergy prevalence amongst children at risk of Developmental Coordination Disorder

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

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. 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

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, 112537-202. 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

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, 103086. 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

Book Chapter

Para-Athlete Development

Legg, David, Dehghansai, Nima, Winckler, Ciro, Beckman, Emma, Tweedy, Sean, Cairney, John and Pan, Cheng-Chen (2026). Para-Athlete Development. Routledge Handbook of Sports Development. (pp. 263-277) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003503910-23

Para-Athlete Development

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, 2613973. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2613973

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

2026

Book Chapter

Trauma-informed partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Hall, Emily, Louth, Sharon, Phillips, Murray, Cairney, John and Wheeler, Kai (2026). Trauma-informed partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Understanding and implementing trauma-informed practice in schools: an evidence-based guide. (pp. 166-186) edited by Emily Berger, Shantel D. Crosby and Karen E. Martin. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003436034-9

Trauma-informed partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

2026

Book Chapter

Multi-disciplinary partnering in school-based trauma-informed active play

Lawson, Ellie, Barratt, Jaime, Hall, Emily, Cairney, John and Wheeler, Kai (2026). Multi-disciplinary partnering in school-based trauma-informed active play. Understanding and implementing trauma-informed practice in schools: an evidence-based guide. (pp. 210-224) edited by Emily Berger, Shantel D. Crosby and Karen E. Martin. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003436034-11

Multi-disciplinary partnering in school-based trauma-informed active play

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. 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

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

Book Chapter

FOSTERING HEALTHY ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT IN WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS: An Ecological Approach

Legg, David, Dehghansai, Nima, Winckler, Ciro, Beckman, Emma, Tweedy, Sean, Cairney, John and Pan, Cheng-Chen (2026). FOSTERING HEALTHY ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT IN WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS: An Ecological Approach. Routledge Handbook of Sports Development, Second Edition. (pp. 278-293) London: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.4324/9781003503910-24

FOSTERING HEALTHY ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT IN WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS: An Ecological Approach

2026

Book Chapter

SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Legg, David, Dehghansai, Nima, Winckler, Ciro, Beckman, Emma, Tweedy, Sean, Cairney, John and Pan, Cheng-Chen (2026). SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. Routledge Handbook of Sports Development, Second Edition. (pp. 299-308) London: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.4324/9781003503910-26

SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

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

2025

Journal Article

School-based strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in students with disability: protocol of the TransformUs All Abilities hybrid type II implementation-effectiveness trial

Mazzoli, Emiliano, Contardo Ayala, Ana Maria, Koorts, Harriet, Timperio, Anna, Lander, Natalie, Lubans, David Revalds, Ridgers, Nicola D., Anderson, Kate Louise Mccann, Cairney, John, Barnett, Lisa Michele and Salmon, Jo (2025). School-based strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in students with disability: protocol of the TransformUs All Abilities hybrid type II implementation-effectiveness trial. BMJ Open, 15 (11) e105311, 1-12. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-105311

School-based strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in students with disability: protocol of the TransformUs All Abilities hybrid type II implementation-effectiveness trial

2025

Journal Article

The role of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: a systematic review

Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, Too, Kiara, Tam, Athena, Tilley, Kate, Cairney, John, Healy, Genevieve N. and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). The role of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, 25 (1) 3675, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-23767-0

The role of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: a systematic review

2025

Journal Article

The utility of the MABC-2 for measuring motor impairment in children with ADHD: Examining measurement invariance in children with and without symptoms of ADHD

Bourke, M., Kwan, M.Y., Fortnum, K., O'Flaherty, M., King-Dowling, S. and Cairney, J. (2025). The utility of the MABC-2 for measuring motor impairment in children with ADHD: Examining measurement invariance in children with and without symptoms of ADHD. Human Movement Science, 103 103389, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2025.103389

The utility of the MABC-2 for measuring motor impairment in children with ADHD: Examining measurement invariance in children with and without symptoms of ADHD

2025

Journal Article

Associations between screen time, sleep quality, diet quality and food selectivity among school-aged autistic children

Wang, Hiu Fei Wendy, Smith, Simon S., O’Flaherty, Martin, Trost, Stewart G., Thomas, George, Walker, Jacqueline L., Fortnum, Kathryn, McNaughton, Sarah, Cairney, John and Bourke, Matthew (2025). Associations between screen time, sleep quality, diet quality and food selectivity among school-aged autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10803-025-07064-8

Associations between screen time, sleep quality, diet quality and food selectivity among school-aged autistic children