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Dr James Woodforde
Dr

James Woodforde

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Overview

Background

James Woodforde is a lecturer in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at The University of Queensland. His research centres on physical activity in children and young people, with a specific focus on the school setting. James’s PhD research examined physical activity in the before-school segment, drawing on a variety of data sources and engaging with school stakeholders to develop a comprehensive understanding of physical activity patterns and influences during this time of day.

Availability

Dr James Woodforde is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Health, Sport and Physical Education, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • School physical activity

  • Health and physical education

Works

Search Professor James Woodforde’s works on UQ eSpace

17 works between 2018 and 2024

1 - 17 of 17 works

Featured

2024

Journal Article

A qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives of before-school physical activity

Woodforde, James, Kuswara, Konsita, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo, Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). A qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives of before-school physical activity. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 25. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01572-z

A qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives of before-school physical activity

Featured

2022

Journal Article

School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: a systematic review of the literature

Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, Duncombe, Stephanie, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Gomersall, Sjaan (2022). School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: a systematic review of the literature. Health and Place, 73 102705, 102705. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102705

School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: a systematic review of the literature

Featured

2021

Journal Article

Effects of school-based before-school physical activity programmes on children's physical activity levels, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review

Woodforde, James, Alsop, Tahlia, Salmon, Jo, Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2021). Effects of school-based before-school physical activity programmes on children's physical activity levels, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56 (13), bjsports-2021. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104470

Effects of school-based before-school physical activity programmes on children's physical activity levels, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review

2024

Journal Article

24-hour movement behaviors of LGBTQA+ young people: a systematic review

Fortnum, Kathryn, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Ross, Megan H., Woodforde, James, Thomas, George, Wen, Yu-Shu, Perales, Francisco and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). 24-hour movement behaviors of LGBTQA+ young people: a systematic review. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 21 (12), 1-17. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0343

24-hour movement behaviors of LGBTQA+ young people: a systematic review

2024

Journal Article

Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention

Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Koep, Jodie L., Woodforde, James and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 49, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01599-2

Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention

2024

Other Outputs

Before-school physical activity: a comprehensive examination of outcomes, behaviours, correlates and stakeholder perspectives

Woodforde, James (2024). Before-school physical activity: a comprehensive examination of outcomes, behaviours, correlates and stakeholder perspectives. PhD Thesis, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/28e3360

Before-school physical activity: a comprehensive examination of outcomes, behaviours, correlates and stakeholder perspectives

2024

Journal Article

Before-school physical activity levels and sociodemographic correlates among Australian adolescents: A cross-sectional study

Woodforde, James, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo, Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Before-school physical activity levels and sociodemographic correlates among Australian adolescents: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42 (3), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2326353

Before-school physical activity levels and sociodemographic correlates among Australian adolescents: A cross-sectional study

2024

Journal Article

Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data

Woodforde, James, Gomersall, Sjaan, Timperio, Anna, Mavoa, Suzanne, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data. Health and Place, 86 103222, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103222

Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data

2024

Book Chapter

School-based before-school physical activity programs

Stylianou, Michalis and Woodforde, James (2024). School-based before-school physical activity programs. Promotion of physical activity and health in the school setting. (pp. 269-284) edited by Antonio García-Hermoso. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-65595-1_12

School-based before-school physical activity programs

2023

Conference Publication

Effect of school-based HIIT intervention on student’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and executive function: Findings from Making a HIIT

Duncombe, S.L., Barker, A.R., Price, L., Koep, J.L., Woodforde, J. and Stylianou, M. (2023). Effect of school-based HIIT intervention on student’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and executive function: Findings from Making a HIIT. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity Conference, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, 28-29 November 2023. Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand: Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand.

Effect of school-based HIIT intervention on student’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and executive function: Findings from Making a HIIT

2023

Journal Article

Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis

Alsop, Tahlia, Woodforde, James, Rosbergen, Ingrid, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Brauer, Sandra and Gomersall, Sjaan (2023). Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 37 (10), 1386-1405. doi: 10.1177/02692155231170451

Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis

2023

Journal Article

The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviors: a systematic literature review

Rocliffe, Padraic, O’Keeffe, Brendan, Walsh, Liam, Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, García-González, Luis, O’Brien, Wesley, Coppinger, Tara, Sherwin, Ian, Mannix-McNamara, Patricia and MacDonncha, Ciaran (2023). The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviors: a systematic literature review. Adolescent Research Review, 8 (3), 359-385. doi: 10.1007/s40894-022-00200-w

The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviors: a systematic literature review

2023

Conference Publication

The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviours. A systematic literature review

Rocliffe, Padraic, O'Keefe, Brendan, Walsh, Liam, Stylianou, Michalis, Woodroofe, James, García-González, Luis, O'Brien, Wesley, Coppinger, Tara, Sherwin, Ian, Mannix-McNamara, Patricia and MacDonncha, Ciaran (2023). The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviours. A systematic literature review. AIESEP International Conference 2023, Santiago, Chile, 4-7 July 2023.

The impact of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports on adolescent physical activity behaviours. A systematic literature review

2023

Journal Article

Conceptualizing, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data

Woodforde, James, Gomersall, Sjaan, Timperio, Anna, Loh, Venurs, Browning, Hannah, Perales, Francisco, Salmon, Jo and Stylianou, Michalis (2023). Conceptualizing, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 6 (2), 101-114. doi: 10.1123/jmpb.2022-0051

Conceptualizing, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data

2022

Conference Publication

Conceptualising, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data

Woodforde, J., Gomersall, S., Timperio, A., Loh, V., Browning, H., Perales, F., Salmon, J. and Stylianou, M. (2022). Conceptualising, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data. 9th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23-26 October 2022.

Conceptualising, defining, and measuring before-school physical activity: a review with exploratory analysis of adolescent data

2021

Conference Publication

Before-school physical activity programs and youth physical activity, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review

Woodforde, J., Alspo, T., Salmon, J., Gomersall, S. and Stylianou, M. (2021). Before-school physical activity programs and youth physical activity, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 6 - 9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.187

Before-school physical activity programs and youth physical activity, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review

2018

Conference Publication

Development and validation of the school physical activity index

Stylianou, Michalis, Trost, Stewart and Woodforde, James (2018). Development and validation of the school physical activity index. 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, London, United Kingdom, 15-17 October 2018. Champaign, IL, United States: Human Kinetics. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0535

Development and validation of the school physical activity index

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