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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2007
Conference Publication
Walking towards health in a university community: The impact of campus location on walking interventions
Gilson, Nicholas, McKenna, Jim, Cooke, Carlton and Brown, Wendy (2007). Walking towards health in a university community: The impact of campus location on walking interventions. Walk21-VII, The Next Steps, The 7th International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, 23-25 October, 2006. Melbourne, Vic, Australia: Walk 21.
2007
Conference Publication
An Evaluation of Community Interventions and their Impact on Moderate Physical Activity (MPA)
Pringle, A. R., Gilson, N. D., McKenna, J., Cooke, C. B. and Rivett, M. (2007). An Evaluation of Community Interventions and their Impact on Moderate Physical Activity (MPA). American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 30 May - 2 June, 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
Walking and Work Performance in a University Community: A Feasibility Study
Cooke, Carlton B, Gilson, Nicholas and McKenna, Jim (2007). Walking and Work Performance in a University Community: A Feasibility Study. American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 30 May – 2 June 2007.
2007
Journal Article
Walking towards health in a university community: A feasibility study
Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Cooke, C. and Brown, Wendy J. (2007). Walking towards health in a university community: A feasibility study. Preventive Medicine, 44 (2), 167-169. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.09.012
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.
2006
Conference Publication
Walking Towards Health in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data
Gilson, Nicholas D., McKenna, Jim, Cooke, Carlton and Brown, Wendy (2006). Walking Towards Health in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data.
2006
Conference Publication
Walking towards health in a university community: Preliminary analyses of baseline data
Gilson, Nicholas D., McKenna, Jim, Cooke, Carlton and Brown, Wendy (2006). Walking towards health in a university community: Preliminary analyses of baseline data. ACSM 2006: American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, U.S.A., 31 May-3 June, 2006. Maryland, MO, U.S.A.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2005
Conference Publication
Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans
Gilson, Nicholas D. (2005). Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans. PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. doi: 10.1249/00005768-200505001-01664
2005
Journal Article
Adolescent physical self-perceptions, sport/exercise and lifestyle physical activity
Gilson, N. D., Cooke, C. B. and Mahoney, C. A. (2005). Adolescent physical self-perceptions, sport/exercise and lifestyle physical activity. Health Education, 105 (6), 437-450. doi: 10.1108/09654280510630786
2005
Conference Publication
Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans
Gilson, Nicholas D. (2005). Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans. American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, Nashville, USA, June, 2005.
2004
Journal Article
A case for intervention? Physical activity behaviour in an urban sample of middle-to-high income Northeast Mexicans
Gilson, N. D. (2004). A case for intervention? Physical activity behaviour in an urban sample of middle-to-high income Northeast Mexicans. Promotion and Education, 11 (3), 150-152.
2003
Journal Article
Contemporary physical activity
Gilson, N. D. (2003). Contemporary physical activity. Promotion and Education, 10 (2), 63-65.
2001
Journal Article
A comparison of adolescent moderate-to-vigorous physical activity participation in relation to a sustained or accumulated criterion
Gilson, ND, Cooke, CB and Mahoney, CA (2001). A comparison of adolescent moderate-to-vigorous physical activity participation in relation to a sustained or accumulated criterion. Health Education Research, 16 (3), 335-341. doi: 10.1093/her/16.3.335
2000
Conference Publication
An assessment of children's habitual physical activity in relation to different activity criteria
Gilson, N., Cooke, C. and Mahoney, C. (2000). An assessment of children's habitual physical activity in relation to different activity criteria. Fourth Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), *, *. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
1996
Conference Publication
Suitability of the 20 m shuttle run test for prediction of aerobic power in young children
Dyson, K., Gilson, N. D., Starkey, S. A., Gray, M. P., Butterly, R. J. and Cooke, C. B. (1996). Suitability of the 20 m shuttle run test for prediction of aerobic power in young children. Annual conference of the British association of sport and exercise sciences (BASES), Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2–5 September 1995. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
1996
Conference Publication
Evaluation of an age-based regression equation for prediction of VO2 peak from performance on the 20-m shuttle run test in young children
Gray, M. P., Butterly, R. J., Dyson, K., Gilson, N. D., Starkey, S. A. and Cooke, C. B. (1996). Evaluation of an age-based regression equation for prediction of VO2 peak from performance on the 20-m shuttle run test in young children. Annual conference of the British association of sport and exercise sciences (BASES), Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2–5 September 1995. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- 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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