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

84 works between 2012 and 2025
All (84) Journal Article (58) Book Chapter (6) Conference Publication (17) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (1)

61 - 80 of 84 works

2018

Journal Article

The role of classroom teacher social capital in a comprehensive school physical activity program

Jordan, Michelle E., Lorenz, Kent, Stylianou, Michalis and Kulinna, Pamela Hodges (2018). The role of classroom teacher social capital in a comprehensive school physical activity program. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 37 (2), 218-224. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2017-0197

The role of classroom teacher social capital in a comprehensive school physical activity program

2018

Journal Article

The Effect of an Authentic Acute Physical Education Session of Dance on Elementary Students' Selective Attention

Kulinna, P. H., Stylianou, M., Dyson, B., Banville, D., Dryden, C. and Colby, R. (2018). The Effect of an Authentic Acute Physical Education Session of Dance on Elementary Students' Selective Attention. Biomed Research International, 2018 (1) 8790283, 8790283-8. doi: 10.1155/2018/8790283

The Effect of an Authentic Acute Physical Education Session of Dance on Elementary Students' Selective Attention

2018

Journal Article

Physical activity in schools: what, why, and how? Insights from a local initiative

Stylianou, M. and Elliot, J. (2018). Physical activity in schools: what, why, and how? Insights from a local initiative. The Queensland Principal, 45 (4), 32-34.

Physical activity in schools: what, why, and how? Insights from a local initiative

2018

Conference Publication

Parents' perceptions of classroom physical activity integration in two countries

Stylianou, Michalis, Smith, Kaitlin, Enright, Eimear and Kulinna, Pamela Hodges (2018). Parents' perceptions of classroom physical activity integration in two countries. 2018 SHAPE America National Convention and Expo, Nashville, TN, United States, 20-24 March 2018. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2018.1450043

Parents' perceptions of classroom physical activity integration in two countries

2018

Journal Article

Health benefits of physical activity: cognitive performance and school engagement.

Stylianou, Michalis (2018). Health benefits of physical activity: cognitive performance and school engagement.. Active + Healthy Journal, 25 (2/3), 32-38.

Health benefits of physical activity: cognitive performance and school engagement.

2017

Journal Article

An assessment of Australian school physical activity and nutrition policies

Stylianou, Michalis and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2017). An assessment of Australian school physical activity and nutrition policies. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42 (1), 16-21. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12751

An assessment of Australian school physical activity and nutrition policies

2017

Journal Article

Nuancing the critique of commercialisation in schools: recognising teacher agency

Hogan, Anna, Enright, Eimear, Stylianou, Michalis and McCuaig, Louise (2017). Nuancing the critique of commercialisation in schools: recognising teacher agency. Journal of Education Policy, 33 (5), 617-631. doi: 10.1080/02680939.2017.1394500

Nuancing the critique of commercialisation in schools: recognising teacher agency

2017

Journal Article

Youth sport policy: the enactment and possibilities of ‘soft policy’ in schools

Stylianou, Michalis, Hogan, Anna and Enright, Eimear (2017). Youth sport policy: the enactment and possibilities of ‘soft policy’ in schools. Sport, Education and Society, 24 (2), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2017.1339685

Youth sport policy: the enactment and possibilities of ‘soft policy’ in schools

2017

Book Chapter

Jarrod: the promise and messy realities of digital technology in physical education

Enright, Eimear, Robertson, Jarrod, Hogan, Anna and Stylianou, Michalis (2017). Jarrod: the promise and messy realities of digital technology in physical education. Digital technologies and learning in physical education: Pedagogical cases. (pp. 173-190) edited by Ashley Casey, Victoria A. Goodyear and Kathleen M. Armour. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315670164

Jarrod: the promise and messy realities of digital technology in physical education

2017

Journal Article

Learning to be researchers in physical education and sport pedagogy: the perspectives of doctoral students and early career researchers

Stylianou, Michalis, Enright, Eimear and Hogan, Anna (2017). Learning to be researchers in physical education and sport pedagogy: the perspectives of doctoral students and early career researchers. Sport, Education and Society, 22 (1), 122-139. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2016.1244665

Learning to be researchers in physical education and sport pedagogy: the perspectives of doctoral students and early career researchers

2016

Journal Article

Does fitness make the grade? The relationship between elementary students’ physical fitness and academic grades

Lorenz, Kent A., Stylianou, Michalis, Moore, Shannon and Hodges Kulinna, Pamela (2016). Does fitness make the grade? The relationship between elementary students’ physical fitness and academic grades. Health Education Journal, 76 (3), 302-312. doi: 10.1177/0017896916672898

Does fitness make the grade? The relationship between elementary students’ physical fitness and academic grades

2016

Journal Article

Teacher fidelity to a physical education curricular model and physical activity outcomes

Stylianou, Michalis, Kloeppel, Tiffany, Kulinna, Pamela and van der Mars, Hans (2016). Teacher fidelity to a physical education curricular model and physical activity outcomes. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 35 (4), 337-348. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2016-0112

Teacher fidelity to a physical education curricular model and physical activity outcomes

2016

Journal Article

Elementary fitness for life in action

Phelps, Ashley Nicole, McLeod, Candice, Hodges-Kulinna, Pamela, Lorenz, Kent and Stylianou, Michalis (2016). Elementary fitness for life in action. Strategies, 29 (5), 37-41. doi: 10.1080/08924562.2016.1205538

Elementary fitness for life in action

2016

Journal Article

Before-school running/walking club and student physical activity levels: an efficacy study

Stylianou, Michalis, van der Mars, Hans, Hodges Kulinna, Pamela, Adams, Marc A., Mahar, Matthew and Amazeen, Eric (2016). Before-school running/walking club and student physical activity levels: an efficacy study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 87 (4), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2016.1214665

Before-school running/walking club and student physical activity levels: an efficacy study

2016

Journal Article

Before-school running/walking club: effects on student on-task behavior

Stylianou, Michalis, Hodges Kulinna, Pamela, van der Mars, Hans, Mahar, Matthew, Adams, Marc A. and Amazeen, Eric (2016). Before-school running/walking club: effects on student on-task behavior. Preventive Medicine Reports, 3, 196-202. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.01.010

Before-school running/walking club: effects on student on-task behavior

2016

Journal Article

School-based sports development and the role of NSOs as ‘boundary spanners’: benefits, disbenefits and unintended consequences of the Sporting Schools policy initiative

Hogan, Anna and Stylianou, Michalis (2016). School-based sports development and the role of NSOs as ‘boundary spanners’: benefits, disbenefits and unintended consequences of the Sporting Schools policy initiative. Sport, Education and Society, 23 (4), 367-380. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2016.1184638

School-based sports development and the role of NSOs as ‘boundary spanners’: benefits, disbenefits and unintended consequences of the Sporting Schools policy initiative

2016

Journal Article

Feeling refreshed: Aotearoa/New Zealand Students’ perceptions of the role of healthy behaviors in schools

Banville, Dominique, Hodges Kulinna, Pamela, Dyson, Ben, Stylianou, Michalis, Colby, Rachel and Dryden, Craig (2016). Feeling refreshed: Aotearoa/New Zealand Students’ perceptions of the role of healthy behaviors in schools. European Physical Education Review, 23 (1), 41-59. doi: 10.1177/1356336X15624895

Feeling refreshed: Aotearoa/New Zealand Students’ perceptions of the role of healthy behaviors in schools

2016

Journal Article

Examining student social capital in a comprehensive school-based health intervention

Jordan, Michelle E., Lorenz K.A., Kent A., Stylianou, Michalis and Kulinna, Pamela H. (2016). Examining student social capital in a comprehensive school-based health intervention. Journal of Classroom Interaction, 51 (2), 36-49.

Examining student social capital in a comprehensive school-based health intervention

2015

Journal Article

'... because there’s nobody who can just sit that long': teacher perceptions of classroom-based physical activity and related management issues

Stylianou, Michalis, Hodges Kulinna, Pamela and Naiman, Tyler (2015). '... because there’s nobody who can just sit that long': teacher perceptions of classroom-based physical activity and related management issues. European Physical Education Review, 22 (3), 390-408. doi: 10.1177/1356336X15613968

'... because there’s nobody who can just sit that long': teacher perceptions of classroom-based physical activity and related management issues

2014

Journal Article

Healthy living initiative: Running/walking club

Stylianou, Michalis, Kulinna, Pamela H. and Kloeppel, Tiffany (2014). Healthy living initiative: Running/walking club. The Physical Educator, 71 (2), 157-184.

Healthy living initiative: Running/walking club

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

    Feedback and a Culture of Learning in Physical Education

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Leigh Sperka

  • 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

  • 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

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

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson

  • 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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