Dr Matthew Bourke
Dr

Matthew Bourke

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Background

Dr Matthew Bourke is a Research Fellow working on the Health Research Accelerator 360-Kids Community Network program. His research uses several contemporary techniques including Ecological Momentary Assessment and compositional data analysis to better understand the antecedents and outcomes of 24-hour movement behaviours in children and youth, and especially how engaging in different combinations of movement behaviours can help support optimal development in young people. Matthew's research also aims to develop and evaluate interventions that target multiple levels of influence to improve the composition of young people's 24-hour movement behaviours and support healthy development.

Availability

Dr Matthew Bourke is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Applied and developmental psychology Child and adolescent development Health Sciences Psychology Sport and exercise psychology Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, Monash University
  • Bachelor of Business, Monash University
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies), Victoria University
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Human Movement, Victoria University

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52 works between 2018 and 2025
All (52) Journal Article (52)

1 - 20 of 52 works

2025

Journal Article

Unpacking the relationship between autism, sport participation, and adolescent health: a causal mediation analysis

O'Flaherty, Martin, Hill, Jessica, Bourke, Matthew, Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, Gomersall, Sjaan R. and Cairney, John (2025). Unpacking the relationship between autism, sport participation, and adolescent health: a causal mediation analysis. Disability and Health Journal 101832, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2025.101832

Unpacking the relationship between autism, sport participation, and adolescent health: a causal mediation analysis

2025

Journal Article

Factorial validity and measurement invariance of a self-reported scale of paradoxical leadership behaviours: evidence from sport industry leaders

Bourke, Matthew, Cairney, John, Richard, Veronique, Mulcahy, Samantha, Moos, Chris and Dopson, Sue (2025). Factorial validity and measurement invariance of a self-reported scale of paradoxical leadership behaviours: evidence from sport industry leaders. Frontiers in Psychology, 16 1541891. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1541891

Factorial validity and measurement invariance of a self-reported scale of paradoxical leadership behaviours: evidence from sport industry leaders

2025

Journal Article

Exploring occupational therapists’ use of movement guidelines for young children with disabilities

Taylor, Leah G., Bourke, Matthew, Alvarez, Liliana, Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Kelly P., Burke, Shauna M. and Tucker, Patricia (2025). Exploring occupational therapists’ use of movement guidelines for young children with disabilities. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84174251318200. doi: 10.1177/00084174251318200

Exploring occupational therapists’ use of movement guidelines for young children with disabilities

2025

Journal Article

Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta-analysis

Bourke, Matthew, Harrison, Zoe, Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, O'Flaherty, Martin, Mulcahy, Samantha K., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Alsop, Tahlia, Trost, Stewart G., Koplin, Jennifer J., Bruijns, Brianne A., Phillips, Sophie M., Vanderloo, Leigh M., Tucker, Patricia, Hesketh, Kylie D., Kwan, Matthew Y. W. and Cairney, John (2025). Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 26 (5) e13884, e13884. doi: 10.1111/obr.13884

Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

The efficacy of the TEACH e-Learning course at improving early childhood educators’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour self-efficacy, knowledge, intentions, and perceived behavioural control: a randomized controlled trial

Bourke, Matthew, Bruijns, Brianne A., Vanderloo, Leigh M., Irwin, Jennifer, Heydon, Rachel, Carson, Valerie, Naylor, Patti-Jean, Johnson, Andrew M., Adamo, Kristi B., Burke, Shauna M., Timmons, Brian W. and Tucker, Patricia (2024). The efficacy of the TEACH e-Learning course at improving early childhood educators’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour self-efficacy, knowledge, intentions, and perceived behavioural control: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 79, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01628-0

The efficacy of the TEACH e-Learning course at improving early childhood educators’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour self-efficacy, knowledge, intentions, and perceived behavioural control: a randomized controlled trial

2024

Journal Article

Encouraging movement opportunities through theory-informed video education among undergraduate students: the MOVE study

Labadie, Carmen T., Contini, Nia, Vasudevan, Varsha, Bourke, Matthew, Burke, Shauna M., Tucker, Patricia and Irwin, Jennifer D. (2024). Encouraging movement opportunities through theory-informed video education among undergraduate students: the MOVE study. Journal of American College Health. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2427055

Encouraging movement opportunities through theory-informed video education among undergraduate students: the MOVE study

2024

Journal Article

The pleasure of moving: A compositional data analysis of the association between replacing sedentary time with physical activity on affective valence in daily life

Bourke, Matthew, Phillips, Sophie M., Gilchrist, Jenna and Pila, Eva (2024). The pleasure of moving: A compositional data analysis of the association between replacing sedentary time with physical activity on affective valence in daily life. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 75 102724, 102724. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102724

The pleasure of moving: A compositional data analysis of the association between replacing sedentary time with physical activity on affective valence in daily life

2024

Journal Article

Associations Between Childcare Physical Activity and Sedentary Time and Early Childhood Developmental Outcomes: A Compositional and Isotemporal Substitution Analysis

Phillips, Sophie M., Bourke, Matthew, Bruijns, Brianne A., Vanderloo, Leigh, Loh, Aidan, Saravanamuttoo, Kendall and Tucker, Patricia (2024). Associations Between Childcare Physical Activity and Sedentary Time and Early Childhood Developmental Outcomes: A Compositional and Isotemporal Substitution Analysis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 50 (6) e70011. doi: 10.1111/cch.70011

Associations Between Childcare Physical Activity and Sedentary Time and Early Childhood Developmental Outcomes: A Compositional and Isotemporal Substitution Analysis

2024

Journal Article

The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training on Testosterone Concentration in Individuals Who are Obese or Have Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Healy, Rhiannon, Patten, Rhiannon, Bauer, Carlie, Woessner, Mary N., Bourke, Matthew, Grossmann, Mathis and Levinger, Itamar (2024). The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training on Testosterone Concentration in Individuals Who are Obese or Have Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine - Open, 10 (1) 117. doi: 10.1186/s40798-024-00781-x

The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training on Testosterone Concentration in Individuals Who are Obese or Have Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2024

Journal Article

The impact of an early childhood educator e-Learning course on young children’s fundamental movement skills: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Loh, Aidan, Bourke, Matthew, Saravanamuttoo, Kendall, Bruijns, Brianne A. and Tucker, Patricia (2024). The impact of an early childhood educator e-Learning course on young children’s fundamental movement skills: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42 (17), 1635-1643. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2404777

The impact of an early childhood educator e-Learning course on young children’s fundamental movement skills: a cluster randomized controlled trial

2024

Journal Article

Resistance training and combined resistance and aerobic training as a treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms in young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Marinelli, Ryan, Parker, Alexandra G., Levinger, Itamar, Bourke, Matthew, Patten, Rhiannon and Woessner, Mary N. (2024). Resistance training and combined resistance and aerobic training as a treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms in young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 18 (8), 585-598. doi: 10.1111/eip.13528

Resistance training and combined resistance and aerobic training as a treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms in young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Physical activity and depression symptoms in people with osteoarthritis-related pain: a cross-sectional study

Pascoe, Michaela C., Patten, Rhiannon K., Tacey, Alexander, Woessner, Mary N., Bourke, Matthew, Bennell, Kim, Tran, Phong, McKenna, Michael J., Apostolopoulos, Vasso, Lane, Rebecca, Koska, Jakub, Asilioglu, Alev, Sheeny, Jodie, Levinger, Itamar and Parker, Alexandra (2024). Physical activity and depression symptoms in people with osteoarthritis-related pain: a cross-sectional study. PLOS Global Public Health, 4 (7) e0003129, e0003129-7. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003129

Physical activity and depression symptoms in people with osteoarthritis-related pain: a cross-sectional study

2024

Journal Article

Factors that influence mental health and well-being of high-performance athletes from Olympic or Paralympic sport who have transitioned out of national-level or international-level sport: a mixed methods approach

Brockett, Camilla L, Stansen, Caroline, Bourke, Matthew, Pascoe, Michaela, Clements, Matti and Parker, Alexandra G (2024). Factors that influence mental health and well-being of high-performance athletes from Olympic or Paralympic sport who have transitioned out of national-level or international-level sport: a mixed methods approach. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 10 (2) e001991, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-001991

Factors that influence mental health and well-being of high-performance athletes from Olympic or Paralympic sport who have transitioned out of national-level or international-level sport: a mixed methods approach

2024

Journal Article

Effect of capacity building interventions on classroom teacher and early childhood educator perceived capabilities, knowledge, and attitudes relating to physical activity and fundamental movement skills: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bourke, Matthew, Haddara, Ameena, Loh, Aidan, Saravanamuttoo, Kendall A., Bruijns, Brianne A. and Tucker, Patricia (2024). Effect of capacity building interventions on classroom teacher and early childhood educator perceived capabilities, knowledge, and attitudes relating to physical activity and fundamental movement skills: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health, 24 (1) 1409, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18907-x

Effect of capacity building interventions on classroom teacher and early childhood educator perceived capabilities, knowledge, and attitudes relating to physical activity and fundamental movement skills: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep knowledge and self-efficacy among parents of young children in Canada

Bruijns, Brianne A., Bourke, Matthew, Saravanamuttoo, Kendall and Tucker, Patricia (2024). Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep knowledge and self-efficacy among parents of young children in Canada. Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, 3 (1) 12, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s44167-024-00051-x

Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep knowledge and self-efficacy among parents of young children in Canada

2024

Journal Article

Movement behaviour education for parents in prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care in Canada: A needs assessment

Bruijns, Brianne A., Bourke, Matthew, Loh, Aidan and Tucker, Patricia (2024). Movement behaviour education for parents in prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care in Canada: A needs assessment. BMC Pediatrics, 24 (1) 164, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12887-024-04630-4

Movement behaviour education for parents in prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care in Canada: A needs assessment

2024

Journal Article

Corrigendum to “Parents' attitudes regarding their children's play during COVID-19: Impact of socioeconomic status and urbanicity”. [SSM - Popul. Health. (24) (2023) 101-549]

Vanderloo, Leigh M., Saravanamuttoo, Kendall, Bruijns, Brianne A., Bourke, Matthew, Zhong, Shiran, Szpunar, Monika, Gilliland, Jason, Burke, Shauna M., Irwin, Jennifer D., Truelove, Stephanie and Tucker, Patricia (2024). Corrigendum to “Parents' attitudes regarding their children's play during COVID-19: Impact of socioeconomic status and urbanicity”. [SSM - Popul. Health. (24) (2023) 101-549]. SSM - Population Health, 25 101628, 1-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101628

Corrigendum to “Parents' attitudes regarding their children's play during COVID-19: Impact of socioeconomic status and urbanicity”. [SSM - Popul. Health. (24) (2023) 101-549]

2024

Journal Article

The cross-sectional and longitudinal association between 24-hour movement behavior compositions with Body Mass Index, waist circumference, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms in 6-year-old children

Bourke, Matthew, Alsop, Tahlia, Peters, Rachel L., Cassim, Raisa, Wake, Melissa, Tang, Mimi L.K. and Koplin, Jennifer J. (2024). The cross-sectional and longitudinal association between 24-hour movement behavior compositions with Body Mass Index, waist circumference, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms in 6-year-old children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (2), 192-204. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0482

The cross-sectional and longitudinal association between 24-hour movement behavior compositions with Body Mass Index, waist circumference, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms in 6-year-old children

2024

Journal Article

Effect of accelerometer cut-points on preschoolers’ physical activity and sedentary time: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Phillips, Sophie M., Clevenger, Kimberly A., Bruijns, Brianne A., Tucker, Patricia, Vanderloo, Leigh M., Loh, Aidan, Naveed, Manahil and Bourke, Matthew (2024). Effect of accelerometer cut-points on preschoolers’ physical activity and sedentary time: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 7 (1) jmpb.2023-0060. doi: 10.1123/jmpb.2023-0060

Effect of accelerometer cut-points on preschoolers’ physical activity and sedentary time: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Association between children’s and parents’ physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-lagged analysis

Szpunar, Monika, Bourke, Matthew, Vanderloo, Leigh M., Bruijns, Brianne A., Truelove, Stephanie, Burke, Shauna M., Gilliland, Jason, Irwin, Jennifer D. and Tucker, Patricia (2024). Association between children’s and parents’ physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-lagged analysis. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 21 (1), 68-76. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2023-0356

Association between children’s and parents’ physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-lagged analysis

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    The effects of the Kids Heart Pilates program on children¿s motor skills, physical activity, and social-emotional and cognitive development: A pilot cluster randomized controlled trial
    Kids Heart Pilates PTY LTD
    Open grant

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