Overview
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
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Fields of research
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
Works
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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
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
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 e13884, e13884. doi: 10.1111/obr.13884
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. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01628-0
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, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2427055
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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), 1-13. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0482
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
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
2024
Journal Article
Efficacy of a physical activity e-learning course delivered to early childhood educators on preschoolers’ physical activity and sedentary behaviors: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Bourke, Matthew, Bruijns, Brianne A., Saravanamuttoo, Kendall, Vanderloo, Leigh M. and Tucker, Patricia (2024). Efficacy of a physical activity e-learning course delivered to early childhood educators on preschoolers’ physical activity and sedentary behaviors: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Pediatric Exercise Science, 1-9. doi: 10.1123/pes.2023-0180
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