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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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
2022
Conference Publication
Making a HIIT: Co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students within the curriculum
Duncombe, S. L., Barker, A. R., Price, L., Walker, J. and Stylianou, M. (2022). Making a HIIT: Co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students within the curriculum. 9th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23-26 October 2022. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress.
2022
Conference Publication
High intensity interval training in schools: methods for quantifying intensity and the validity of session rating of perceived exertion
Duncombe, S.L., Stylianou, M., Price, L., Walker, J. and Barker, A. (2022). High intensity interval training in schools: methods for quantifying intensity and the validity of session rating of perceived exertion. European College of Sport Science 27th Annual Congress, Sevilla, Spain, 30 August - 2 September.
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
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
2021
Conference Publication
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in LGBTQIA+ populations: a systematic review
Gomersall, S., Ross, M., Derouet, N., Perales, F. and Stylianou, M. (2021). Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in LGBTQIA+ populations: a systematic review. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 8-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.188
2021
Conference Publication
School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Barker, A., Bond, B., Duncombe, S., Earle, R., Stylianou, M., Varley-Campbell, J., Vlachopoulos, D., Walker, J. and Weston, K. (2021). School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 6-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.195
2021
Journal Article
Physical activity, sedentary behavior and educational outcomes in university students: a systematic review
Babaeer, Lena, Stylianou, Michalis, Leveritt, Michael and Gomersall, Sjaan (2021). Physical activity, sedentary behavior and educational outcomes in university students: a systematic review. Journal of American College Health, 70 (7), 1-26. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1846047
2020
Journal Article
Prophets, pastors and profiteering: exploring external providers’ enactment of pastoral power in school wellbeing programs
McCuaig, Louise, Woolcock, Liz, Stylianou, Michalis, Ng, Johan Y. Y. and Ha, Amy S. (2020). Prophets, pastors and profiteering: exploring external providers’ enactment of pastoral power in school wellbeing programs. Discourse, 41 (2), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/01596306.2020.1722425
2020
Book Chapter
International perspectives and initiatives
McMullen, Jaimie M. , Ní Chróinín, Déirdre , Stylianou, Michalis and Tammelin, Tuija (2020). International perspectives and initiatives. Comprehensive school physical activity programs: Putting research into evidence-based practice. (pp. 203-215) edited by Russell L. Carson and Collin A. Webster. Champaign, IL United States: Human Kinetics.
2020
Conference Publication
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and educational outcomes in university students: a systematic review
Babaeer, L., Stylianou, M., Leveritt, M. and Gomersall, S. (2020). Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and educational outcomes in university students: a systematic review. International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity 2020 Annual Meeting , Auckland, New Zealand, 17-20 June 2020.
2020
Book Chapter
CSPAPs in rural settings
Hodges Kulinna, Pamela , Stylianou, Michalis , Lorenz, Kent A. , Mulhearn, Shannon C. , Taylor, Tom , Orme, Shawn and Everett, Alan (2020). CSPAPs in rural settings. Comprehensive school physical activity programs: Putting research into evidence-based practice. (pp. 191-202) edited by Russell L. Carson and Collin A. Webster. Champaign, IL United States: Human Kinetics.
2019
Journal Article
School-based physical education: physical activity and implementation barriers in Vietnamese elementary schools
To, Quyen G., Wharton, Lee, Gallegos, Danielle, Stylianou, Michalis, Do, Dung V., To, Kien G., Tran, Hanh T.M. and Trost, Stewart G. (2019). School-based physical education: physical activity and implementation barriers in Vietnamese elementary schools. European Physical Education Review, 26 (2), 1356336X1987874-606. doi: 10.1177/1356336x19878746
2019
Journal Article
Changes in healthy behaviour knowledge of rural pupils
Lorenz, Kent A, Stylianou, Michalis and Kulinna, Pamela Hodges (2019). Changes in healthy behaviour knowledge of rural pupils. European Physical Education Review, 26 (2) 1356336X19867732, 1356336X1986773-480. doi: 10.1177/1356336x19867732
2019
Journal Article
Classroom teachers’ and administrators’ views of teaching health and physical education
Banville, Dominique, Dyson, Ben, Kulinna, Pamela H and Stylianou, Michalis (2019). Classroom teachers’ and administrators’ views of teaching health and physical education. European Physical Education Review, 26 (2), 1356336X1986773-464. doi: 10.1177/1356336x19867731
2019
Journal Article
Diversity in teachers’ approaches to movement integration: a qualitative study of lower secondary school teachers’ perceptions of a state school reform involving daily physical activity
Jørgensen, Henrik Taarsted, Agergaard, Sine, Stylianou, Michalis and Troelsen, Jens (2019). Diversity in teachers’ approaches to movement integration: a qualitative study of lower secondary school teachers’ perceptions of a state school reform involving daily physical activity. European Physical Education Review, 26 (2), 1356336X1986556-447. doi: 10.1177/1356336x19865567
2019
Conference Publication
Planned detours: identifying barriers to comprehensive school physical activity program implementation
Shannon C. Mulhearn, Pamela H. Kulinna, Kent A. Lorenz, Michalis Stylianou and Janelle Marie Griffo (2019). Planned detours: identifying barriers to comprehensive school physical activity program implementation. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 5-9 April 2019. Washington, DC United States: American Educational Research Association. doi: 10.3102/1440200
2018
Other Outputs
Muscular fitness: it's time for a jump start! The 2018 Active Healthy Kids Australia report card on physical activity for children and young people
Schranz, Natasha, Olds, Tim, Evans, John, Gomersall,Sjaan, Hardy, Louise, Hesketh, Kylie, Lubans, David, Stylianou, Michalis, Tomkinson, Grant, Vella, Stewart and Ziviani, Jenny (2018). Muscular fitness: it's time for a jump start! The 2018 Active Healthy Kids Australia report card on physical activity for children and young people. Adelaide, SA, Australia: Active Healthy Kids Australia. doi: 10.25954/5b862301479a1
2018
Journal Article
Results from Australia's 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
Schranz, Natasha, Glennon, Vanessa, Evans, John, Gomersall, Sjaan, Hardy, Louise, Hesketh, Kylie D., Lubans, David, Ridgers, Nicola D., Straker, Leon, Stylianou, Michalis, Tomkinson, Grant R., Vella, Stewart, Ziviani, Jenny and Olds, Tim (2018). Results from Australia's 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15 (S2), S315-S317. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0418
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
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Michalis Stylianou is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Feedback and a Culture of Learning in Physical Education
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Leigh Sperka
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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
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
How does built environment affect the association between physical activity and long-term health conditions in middle-aged adults?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephanie Duncombe, Dr Gregore Iven Mielke
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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
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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
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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
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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2024
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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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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