Overview
Background
Dr. Jessica Lee is recognised both nationally and internationally as a distinguished academic in the field of sport, health, and physical education. She has successfully secured research funding from international organisations and national government entities, and her work has been featured in prominent journals and international compilations. Jessica approaches her work from a critical and sociological standpoint, with a focus on enhancing equity and inclusion in health and physical education, as well as contributing to broader pedagogies and policies related to physical activity. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Jessica showcases her leadership and expertise in research methods education, critical perspectives in physical activity, and community involvement in health. Her diverse range of experience enables her to engage in cross-disciplinary research and learning and teaching. Additionally, Jessica has actively served on university academic boards and faculty committees, contributing to the improvement of higher education policies, processes, and practices.
Availability
- Dr Jessica Lee is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Psychology, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Health, Sport and Physical Education, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Understanding attrition of early career midwives in Australia
Donnelly, Eleanor, Lee, Jessica and Donnellan-Fernandez, Roslyn (2024). Understanding attrition of early career midwives in Australia. Women and Birth, 37 (4) 101636, 101636. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101636
2024
Journal Article
A call to action in review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: Impacts of conflicting nutrition information: A mixed methods study
Ngo, Lindsey, Lee, Jessica, Rutherford, Shannon and Phung, Hai (2024). A call to action in review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: Impacts of conflicting nutrition information: A mixed methods study. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 35 (1), 154-164. doi: 10.1002/hpja.726
2024
Journal Article
Connections, conflicts and compromises: a special issue in the politics of physical activity
Piggin, Joe, Lee, Jessica and Williams, Benjamin (2024). Connections, conflicts and compromises: a special issue in the politics of physical activity. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 16 (4), 1-4. doi: 10.1080/19406940.2024.2413315
2023
Journal Article
Delphi Plus: A novel methodology for identifying evidence-based data standards for health service decision-making
Clark, Peter W., Williams, Lauren T., Lee, Jessica and Ball, Lauren (2023). Delphi Plus: A novel methodology for identifying evidence-based data standards for health service decision-making. Health Services Management Research, 37 (4), 9514848231218637-235. doi: 10.1177/09514848231218637
2022
Book Chapter
A study of an anti-obesity, anti-obesity campaign
Lee, Jessica and Williams, Benjamin (2022). A study of an anti-obesity, anti-obesity campaign. Routledge handbook of critical obesity studies. (pp. 297-306) edited by Michael Gard, Darren Powell and José Tenorio. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429344824-37
2021
Journal Article
“I’m not just a babysitter”: masculinity and men’s experiences of first-time fatherhood
Lewington, Lily, Lee, Jessica and Sebar, Bernadette (2021). “I’m not just a babysitter”: masculinity and men’s experiences of first-time fatherhood. Men and Masculinities, 24 (4), 571-589. doi: 10.1177/1097184X21993884
2021
Journal Article
Analysis of crisis communication by the Prime Minister of Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bernard, Natalie Reyes, Basit, Abdul, Sofija, Ernesta, Phung, Hai, Lee, Jessica, Rutherford, Shannon, Sebar, Bernadette, Harris, Neil, Phung, Dung and Wiseman, Nicola (2021). Analysis of crisis communication by the Prime Minister of Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 62 102375, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102375
2021
Journal Article
Experts, expertise and health and physical education teaching: a scoping review of conceptualisations
Williams, Benjamin and Lee, Jessica (2021). Experts, expertise and health and physical education teaching: a scoping review of conceptualisations. Curriculum Journal, 32 (1), 14-27. doi: 10.1002/curj.94
2020
Journal Article
Atmospheres of engagement within a German drug consumption room
Duncan, Tristan, Sebar, Bernadette, Lee, Jessica and Duff, Cameron (2020). Atmospheres of engagement within a German drug consumption room. Social Science and Medicine, 253 112922. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.112922
2020
Book Chapter
Public health pedagogy and technology as a mode of existence
Williams, Benjamin and Lee, Jessica (2020). Public health pedagogy and technology as a mode of existence. Social theory and health education: forging new insights in research. (pp. 241-252) edited by Deana Leahy, Katie Fitzpatrick and Jan Wright. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781351048163-22
2019
Journal Article
"It's like you are in the jungle": Using the draw-and-tell method to explore preschool children's play preferences and factors that shape their active play
Wiseman, Nicola, Rossmann, Christin, Lee, Jessica and Harris, Neil (2019). "It's like you are in the jungle": Using the draw-and-tell method to explore preschool children's play preferences and factors that shape their active play. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 30 (S1), 85-94. doi: 10.1002/hpja.209
2019
Journal Article
Mapping the spatial and affective composition of care in a drug consumption room in Germany
Duncan, Tristan, Sebar, Bernadette, Lee, Jessica and Duff, Cameron (2019). Mapping the spatial and affective composition of care in a drug consumption room in Germany. Social and Cultural Geography, 22 (5), 627-646. doi: 10.1080/14649365.2019.1610487
2019
Journal Article
Understanding the reproduction of health inequalities: physical activity, social class and Bourdieu’s habitus
Wiltshire, Gareth, Lee, Jessica and Williams, Oli (2019). Understanding the reproduction of health inequalities: physical activity, social class and Bourdieu’s habitus. Sport, Education and Society, 24 (3), 226-240. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2017.1367657
2018
Journal Article
"Becoming the man you always wanted to be": exploring the representation of health and masculinity in Men's Health magazine
Lewington, Lily, Sebar, Bernadette and Lee, Jessica (2018). "Becoming the man you always wanted to be": exploring the representation of health and masculinity in Men's Health magazine. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 29 (3), 243-250. doi: 10.1002/hpja.204
2018
Journal Article
Listening to pre-school children speak about health and health-promoting behaviours
Wiseman, Nicola, Harris, Neil and Lee, Jessica (2018). Listening to pre-school children speak about health and health-promoting behaviours. Health Education Journal, 77 (3), 312-321. doi: 10.1177/0017896917746430
2017
Book Chapter
Tracing translations: The journey from evidence to policy to physical activity promotion campaigns
Lee, Jessica, Williams, Benjamin and Sebar, Bernadette (2017). Tracing translations: The journey from evidence to policy to physical activity promotion campaigns. Routledge handbook of physical activity policy and practice. (pp. 139-152) edited by Joe Piggin, Louise Mansfield and Mike Weed. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315672779-10
2017
Journal Article
‘Enjoying the kick’: locating pleasure within the drug consumption room
Duncan, Tristan, Duff, Cameron, Sebar, Bernadette and Lee, Jessica (2017). ‘Enjoying the kick’: locating pleasure within the drug consumption room. International Journal of Drug Policy, 49, 92-101. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.07.005
2017
Journal Article
‘You don’t want to stand out as the bigger one’: exploring how PE and school sport participation is influenced by pupils and their peers
Wiltshire, Gareth, Lee, Jessica and Evans, John (2017). ‘You don’t want to stand out as the bigger one’: exploring how PE and school sport participation is influenced by pupils and their peers. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 22 (5), 548-561. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2017.1294673
2016
Journal Article
A national sports institute as a learning culture
Lee, Jessica and Price, Nathan (2016). A national sports institute as a learning culture. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 21 (1), 10-23. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2015.1072507
2016
Journal Article
Learning cultures and cultural learning in high-performance sport: opportunities for sport pedagogues
Barker-Ruchti, Natalie, Barker, Dean, Rynne, Steven B. and Lee, Jessica (2016). Learning cultures and cultural learning in high-performance sport: opportunities for sport pedagogues. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 21 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2015.1072512
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Jessica Lee is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The full-service community school in an Australian context: stakeholders and student voice
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Leigh Sperka, Associate Professor Peter Lewis
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Doctor Philosophy
Trauma-informed education in partnership with First Nations communities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kai Wheeler
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