Dr Michalis Stylianou
Dr

Michalis Stylianou

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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

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

  • Physical Activity in schools

  • Health and Physical Education

Search Professor Michalis Stylianou’s works on UQ eSpace

83 works between 2012 and 2024
All (83) Journal Article (57) Book Chapter (6) Conference Publication (17) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (1)

1 - 20 of 83 works

2024

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 (2024). Construct validity and reliability of the effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue (ECE-PLP) self-report instrument. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/1091367x.2024.2422309

Construct validity and reliability of the effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue (ECE-PLP) self-report instrument

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

An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs

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.

Abstracts From the 2024 North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference: giving kids a chance through exercise

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

Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on undergraduate students' mental health: systematic review and meta-analysis

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

Before-school physical activity levels and sociodemographic correlates among Australian adolescents: A cross-sectional study

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

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

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

A scoping review of feedback in physical education: conceptualisations and the role of teachers and students

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

Making a HIIT: Methods for quantifying intensity in high-intensity interval training in schools and validity of session rating of perceived exertion

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

Ripples in the water: physical education teacher education program influence on graduates’ perceptions of expanded physical activity programming

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

A qualitative investigation of Australian university students' perceptions of health behaviours and relationships with educational outcomes

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.

Effect of school-based HIIT intervention on student’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and executive function: Findings from Making a HIIT

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

Making a HIIT: co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students & teachers within the curriculum

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

The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviors: a systematic literature review

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

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

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
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Michalis Stylianou is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Wellbeing Within Australian Secondary School Teachers

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson

  • 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

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Michalis Stylianou directly for media enquiries about:

  • Children
  • Health and Active Schools
  • Physical Activity
  • Physical Education
  • Young people

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