Overview
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.
Availability
- Dr Michalis Stylianou is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
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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Health and Physical Education
Works
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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
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) ARTN 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
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
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. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01572-z
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
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
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), 1-11. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2023-0057
2023
Conference Publication
A qualitative investigation of Australian university students' perceptions of health behaviours and relationships with educational outcomes
Babaeer, Lena, Stylianou, Michalis, Nickbakht, Mansoureh and Gomersall, Sjaan (2023). A qualitative investigation of Australian university students' perceptions of health behaviours and relationships with educational outcomes. ASPA, New Zealand, 27-29 November 2023. The Journal of Sport & Exercise Science. doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01
2023
Journal Article
Making a HIIT: co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students & teachers within the curriculum
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Liu, Yong, Paris, Dewi and Stylianou, Michalis (2023). Making a HIIT: co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students & teachers within the curriculum. BMC Public Health, 23 (1) 1795, 1795. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-16613-8
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
Journal Article
Correction to: The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent mental health and wellbeing: a systematic literature review
Rocliffe, Padraic, Adamakis, Manolis, O’Keeffe, Brendan T., Walsh, Liam, Bannon, Aine, Garcia-Gonzalez, Luis, Chambers, Fiona, Stylianou, Michalis, Sherwin, Ian, Mannix-McNamara, Patricia, MacDonncha, Ciaran and Adamakis, Manolis (2023). Correction to: The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent mental health and wellbeing: a systematic literature review. Adolescent Research Review, 9 (2), 1-1. doi: 10.1007/s40894-023-00225-9
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
The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent mental health and wellbeing: a systematic literature review
Rocliffe, Padraic, Adamakis, Manolis, O’Keeffe, Brendan T., Walsh, Liam, Bannon, Aine, Garcia-Gonzalez, Luis, Chambers, Fiona, Stylianou, Michalis, Sherwin, Ian, Mannix-McNamara, Patricia and MacDonncha, Ciaran (2023). The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent mental health and wellbeing: a systematic literature review. Adolescent Research Review, 9 (2), 339-364. doi: 10.1007/s40894-023-00220-0
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
2023
Journal Article
Associations of passive and mentally active screen time with perceived school performance of 197,439 adolescents across 38 countries
Khan, Asaduzzaman, Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2023). Associations of passive and mentally active screen time with perceived school performance of 197,439 adolescents across 38 countries. Academic Pediatrics, 23 (3), 651-658. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2022.07.024
2023
Book Chapter
Nuancing the critique of commercialisation in schools
Hogan, Anna, Enright, Eimear, Stylianou, Michalis and McCuaig, Louise (2023). Nuancing the critique of commercialisation in schools. Neoliberalism and Education. (pp. 143-157) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003253617-9
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
The Development and Evaluation of a Self-Report Instrument to Measure Early Childhood Educators¿ Physical Literacy Capabilities, Knowledge, and Practices
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Cairney
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Doctor Philosophy
The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Wellbeing Within Australian Secondary School Teachers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Before-School Physical Activity: A Comprehensive Examination of Outcomes, Behaviours, Correlates and Stakeholder Perspectives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Making a HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training Interventions in Educational Settings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacki Walker
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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
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Health Behaviours and Educational Outcomes among Australian University Students
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
Media
Enquiries
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- Children
- Health and Active Schools
- Physical Activity
- Physical Education
- Young people
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