Overview
Background
Nick joined the School in January 2008. He completed his under-graduate degree (Human Movement Studies) and PhD at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. His first post-doctoral position was at Liverpool Hope University College, UK where he lectured in Exercise Science (1997-2001). Prior to moving to UQ he was a Senior and Principal Lecturer in Exercise Science and Health within the Carnegie Faculty, Leeds Metropolitan University.
Research Interests:
Nick is an internationally recognised expert in measuring, understanding and influencing occupational physical activity, sedentary behavior, health and productivity. Recent funded work has included leading multi-disciplinary teams in developing and testing innovative health solutions for office workers, truck drivers and veterans. Nick regularly presents to international conferences and academic groups, provides consultancy services to industry, and supervises PhD and other post-graduate projects.
Availability
- Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, Leeds Metropolitan University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Leeds Metropolitan University
Research interests
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Physical activity, exercise and health
Works
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2015
Conference Publication
Project Energise: Use of standing and moving strategies to reduce and break occupational sitting in Australian office workers
Gilson, Nicholas, Ng, Norman, Ryde, Gemma, Straker, Leon and Brown, Wendy (2015). Project Energise: Use of standing and moving strategies to reduce and break occupational sitting in Australian office workers. ISBNPA 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland, 3-6 June 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Project Energise: Using participatory approaches and real time prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase physical activity in office workers
Gilson, Nicholas, Ng, Norman, Pavey, Toby, Ryde, Gemma, Straker, Leon and Brown, Wendy (2015). Project Energise: Using participatory approaches and real time prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase physical activity in office workers. Triennial Congress, Melbourn, VIC Australia, 9-14 August 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Project Energise: Describing the patterns of objectively measured desk sitting, sedentary behavior and physical activity of Australian office workers.
Ng, Norman, Gilson, Nicholas, Pavey, Toby, Ryde, Gemma, Straker, Leon and Brown, Wendy (2015). Project Energise: Describing the patterns of objectively measured desk sitting, sedentary behavior and physical activity of Australian office workers.. ISBNPA 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland, 3-6 June 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Shifting Gears: Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet choices and chronic disease risks in Australian truck drivers
Gilson, N., Pavey, T., Vandelanotte, C., Duncan, M., Wright, O., Gomersall, S., Trost, S. and Brown, W. (2014). Shifting Gears: Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet choices and chronic disease risks in Australian truck drivers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.369
2014
Journal Article
Are we chained to our desks? Describing desk-based sitting using a novel measure of occupational sitting
Ryde, Gemma Cathrine, Brown, Helen Elizabeth, Gilson, Nicholas David and Brown, Wendy (2014). Are we chained to our desks? Describing desk-based sitting using a novel measure of occupational sitting. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11 (7), 1318-1323. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2012-0480
2014
Journal Article
Which population groups are most unaware of CVD risks associated with sitting time?
Duncan, Mitch J., Gilson, Nicholas and Vandelanotte, Corneel (2014). Which population groups are most unaware of CVD risks associated with sitting time?. Preventive Medicine, 65, 103-108. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.05.009
2014
Journal Article
Measuring presenteeism: which questionnaire to use in physical activity research?
Brown, Helen Elizabeth, Burton, Nicola, Gilson, Nicholas David and Brown, Wendy (2014). Measuring presenteeism: which questionnaire to use in physical activity research?. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11 (2), 241-248. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2011-0307
2014
Book Chapter
Action area 2 - Workplaces: Promote physical activity before, during and after work
Plotnikoff, R., Healy, G., Morgan, P., Gilson, N. and Kennedy, S. (2014). Action area 2 - Workplaces: Promote physical activity before, during and after work. Blueprint for an active Australia: Government and community actions to increase population levels of physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in Australia, 2014–2017. (pp. 20-25) Melbourne, VIC Australia: National Heart Foundation of Australia.
2014
Journal Article
The characteristics of inactive men working in a regional area of Queensland, Australia
Wong, Jason Y.L., Gilson, Nicholas, Peeters, Geeske, Ostini, Remo, Bush, Robert A. and Brown, Wendy J. (2014). The characteristics of inactive men working in a regional area of Queensland, Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 17 (1), 56-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2013.02.008
2014
Journal Article
Measuring and influencing physical activity with Smartphone technology: a systematic review
Bort-Roig, Judit, Gilson, Nicholas D., Puig-Ribera, Anna, Contreras, Ruth S. and Trost, Stewart G. (2014). Measuring and influencing physical activity with Smartphone technology: a systematic review. Sports Medicine, 44 (5), 671-686. doi: 10.1007/s40279-014-0142-5
2014
Journal Article
Uptake and factors that influence the use of 'sit less, move more' occupational intervention strategies in Spanish office employees
Bort-Roig, Judit, Martin, Montserrat, Puig-Ribera, Anna, Gonzalez-Suarez, Ángel Manuel, Martínez-Lemos, Ivan, Martori, Joan Carles and Gilson, Nicholas D. (2014). Uptake and factors that influence the use of 'sit less, move more' occupational intervention strategies in Spanish office employees. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11 (152) 152, 152. doi: 10.1186/s12966-014-0152-6
2014
Book Chapter
Occupational work and obesity
Gilson, Nicholas D. and Tudor-Locke, Catrine (2014). Occupational work and obesity. Epidemiology, Etiology and Physiopathology. (pp. 377-384) edited by George A. Bray and Claude Bouchard. Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b16473-38
2014
Journal Article
Patterns and perceptions of physical activity and sedentary time in male transport drivers working in regional Australia
Wong, Jason Y. L., Gilson, Nicholas D., Bush, Robert A. and Brown, Wendy J. (2014). Patterns and perceptions of physical activity and sedentary time in male transport drivers working in regional Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 38 (4), 314-320. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12214
2013
Journal Article
Participatory workplace interventions can reduce sedentary time for office workers-a randomised controlled trial
Parry, Sharon, Straker, Leon, Gilson, Nicholas D. and Smith, Anne J. (2013). Participatory workplace interventions can reduce sedentary time for office workers-a randomised controlled trial. PLoS One, 8 (11) e78957, e78957.1-e78957.10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0078957
2013
Journal Article
Desk-Based Occupational Sitting Patterns Weight-Related Health Outcomes
Ryde, Gemma C., Brown, Helen E., Peeters, G. M. E. E., Gilson, Nicholas D. and Brown, Wendy J. (2013). Desk-Based Occupational Sitting Patterns Weight-Related Health Outcomes. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 45 (4), 448-452. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2013.05.018
2013
Journal Article
Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: relationships with presenteeism
Brown, Helen Elizabeth, Ryde, Gemma C., Gilson, Nicholas D., Burton, Nicola W. and Brown, Wendy J. (2013). Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: relationships with presenteeism. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55 (8), 945-953. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e31829178bf
2013
Journal Article
Walk@Work: an automated intervention to increase walking in university employees not achieving 10,000 daily steps
Gilson, Nicholas D., Faulkner, Guy, Murphy, Marie H., Meyer, M. Renee Umstattd, Washington, Tracy, Ryde, Gemma C., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Kelly P. and Dillon, Kimber A. (2013). Walk@Work: an automated intervention to increase walking in university employees not achieving 10,000 daily steps. Preventive Medicine, 56 (5), 283-287. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.01.022
2013
Journal Article
Recruitment rates in workplace physical activity interventions: Characteristics for success
Ryde, Gemma C., Gilson, Nicholas D., Burton, Nicola W. and Brown, Wendy J. (2013). Recruitment rates in workplace physical activity interventions: Characteristics for success. American Journal of Health Promotion, 27 (5), E101-E112. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.120404-LIT-187
2013
Conference Publication
Can participatory workplace interventions aimed at changing sedentary time also reduce musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers?
Parry, Sharon P., Straker, Leon M., Gilson, Nicholas D. and Smith, Anne J. (2013). Can participatory workplace interventions aimed at changing sedentary time also reduce musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers?. 49th Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 2-4 December 2013. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. (HFESA).
2012
Journal Article
Validation of a novel, objective measure of occupational sitting
Ryde, Gemma C., Gilson, Nicolas D., Suppini, Alessandro and Brown, Wendy J. (2012). Validation of a novel, objective measure of occupational sitting. Journal of Occupational Health, 54 (5), 383-386. doi: 10.1539/joh.12-0091-BR
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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Doctor Philosophy
The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Wellbeing Within Australian Secondary School Teachers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou
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Doctor Philosophy
The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Wellbeing Within Australian Secondary School Teachers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou
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Doctor Philosophy
Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth - Feasability, mechanisms for allied health practice.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
Completed supervision
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2019
Master Philosophy
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Occupational Groups from Papua New Guinea: Self-reported Patterns and Correlates
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bronwyn Clark
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding, describing and measuring workplace physical activity patterns in men from a regional area of Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Occupational Sitting in Australian Office Workers: Measurement, Description and Strategies for Change
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Employee Presenteeism
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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