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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2009
Book
A systematic review and meta analysis of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour and low energy expenditure in the workplace and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: and strategies which encou
Brown, W. J., Burton, N. W. and Gilson, N. (2009). A systematic review and meta analysis of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour and low energy expenditure in the workplace and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: and strategies which encou. Progress Report 3 Spring Hill, QLD, Australia: Australian Health Promotion Association (Queensland Branch).
2009
Conference Publication
Do walking strategies to increase physical activity reduce sitting in workplaces? A randomized control trial
Gilson, N., Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2009). Do walking strategies to increase physical activity reduce sitting in workplaces? A randomized control trial. 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-20 June, 2009. Lisbon: Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa.
2009
Conference Publication
What stops employees increasing step counts? A qualitative approach within a randomised controlled trial
McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Gilson, N. and Brown, W. (2009). What stops employees increasing step counts? A qualitative approach within a randomised controlled trial. 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-29 June, 2009. Lisbon, Portugal: International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
2009
Journal Article
A multi-site comparison of environmental characteristics to support workplace walking
Gilson, Nicolas D., Ainsworth, Barbara, Biddle, Stuart, Faulkner, Guy, Murphy, Marie H., Niven, Ailsa, Pringle, Andy, Puig-Ribera, Anna, Stathi, Afroditi and Umstattd, M. Renee (2009). A multi-site comparison of environmental characteristics to support workplace walking. Preventive Medicine, 49 (1), 21-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.05.001
2008
Conference Publication
Walking towards health in university communities: An international, multi-site randomised control trial
Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2008). Walking towards health in university communities: An international, multi-site randomised control trial. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 13-16 April 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: VU University Medical Center.
2008
Journal Article
Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial
Puig-Ribera, Anna, McKenna, Jim, Gilson, Nicholas and Brown, Wendy J. (2008). Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial. Global Health Promotion, 15 (4), 11-16. doi: 10.1177/1025382308097693
2008
Conference Publication
Walking experiences in an Australian university community: Qualitative perspectives within a randomised controlled trial
Ferney, S., Gilson, N., Brown, W., Burton, N. and McKenna, J. (2008). Walking experiences in an Australian university community: Qualitative perspectives within a randomised controlled trial. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, 16-18 October, 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.189
2008
Conference Publication
A Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) for use with Catalan employees: Linguistic adaptation and validation
Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J. and Gilson, N. (2008). A Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) for use with Catalan employees: Linguistic adaptation and validation. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 13-16 April, 2008. Amsterdam: VU University Medical Center.
2008
Journal Article
Measuring presenteeism in Catalan employees: linguistic adaptation and validation
Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J. and Gilson, N. (2008). Measuring presenteeism in Catalan employees: linguistic adaptation and validation. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 1 (3), 198-208. doi: 10.1108/17538350810926543
2008
Conference Publication
The effect of motivational-interviews on the physical activity engagement and change in completers
Greatwood, H., Pringle, A., Gilson, N. and McKenna, J. (2008). The effect of motivational-interviews on the physical activity engagement and change in completers. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport: Program and Abstracts, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, 16-18 October, 2008. Mitchell, ACT: Sports Medicine Australia.
2008
Journal Article
Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial
Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J., Gilson, N. and Brown, W.J. (2008). Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial. Promotion and Education, 15 (4), 11-16. doi: 10.1177/1025382308097693
2008
Journal Article
The International Universities Walking Project: Employee step counts, sitting times and health status
Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2008). The International Universities Walking Project: Employee step counts, sitting times and health status. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 1 (3), 152-161. doi: 10.1108/17538350810926516
2008
Conference Publication
The impact of route and incidental walking one waist circumference: A randomised workplace intervention
Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2008). The impact of route and incidental walking one waist circumference: A randomised workplace intervention. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, 16-18 October, 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.039
2008
Conference Publication
Change in workday step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomized controlled trial
Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J., Gilson, N. and Brown, W. (2008). Change in workday step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomized controlled trial. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 13-16 April, 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: VU University Medical Center.
2008
Conference Publication
Physical infrastructure and workplace walking in an Australian university campus
Brown, W., Coward, E., Gilson, N. and McKenna, J. (2008). Physical infrastructure and workplace walking in an Australian university campus. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, Australia, 16-18 October 2008.
2008
Journal Article
Experiences of route and task-based walking in a university community: qualitative perspectives in a randomized control trial
Gilson, N., McKenna, J. and Cooke C. (2008). Experiences of route and task-based walking in a university community: qualitative perspectives in a randomized control trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 5 (Sup. 1), S172-S178.
2008
Conference Publication
The International Universities Walking Project: Development on an intervention framework through the Delphi Technique
Gilson, N., Brown, W., Faulkner, G., McKenna, J., Murphy, M., Pringle, A., Poper, K., Puig-Ribera, A. and Stathi, A. (2008). The International Universities Walking Project: Development on an intervention framework through the Delphi Technique. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 13-16 April, 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: VU University Medical Center.
2007
Journal Article
Health-enhancing physical activity and health-related risk in a sample of North Mexican, office-based employees
Gilson, Nicholas David (2007). Health-enhancing physical activity and health-related risk in a sample of North Mexican, office-based employees. Promotion and Education, 14 (1), 12-16. doi: 10.1177/10253823070140010502
2007
Conference Publication
The International University Walking Project: Step counts, sitting times and health status
Gilson, Nicholas D., McKenna, Jim, Ribera, Anna Puig and Brown, Wendy (2007). The International University Walking Project: Step counts, sitting times and health status. ACSM 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LO, U.S.A., 30 May-2 June 2007. Maryland, MO, U.S.A.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000273920.08664.47
2007
Conference Publication
The International University Walking Project: Comparison of Step Counts and Sitting Times at Different Sites
Brown, Wendy J, Gilson, Nicholas, McKenna, Jim and Ribera, Anna Puig (2007). The International University Walking Project: Comparison of Step Counts and Sitting Times at Different Sites. American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, 30 may – 2 June, 2007.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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Master Philosophy
Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth
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
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Employee Presenteeism
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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