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
Search Professor Jessica Lee’s works on UQ eSpace
2015
Journal Article
Athlete learning in Olympic sport
Barker-Ruchti, N., Rynne, S. R., Lee, J. and Barker, D. M. (2015). Athlete learning in Olympic sport. Sports Coaching Review, 3 (2), 162-178. doi: 10.1080/21640629.2014.1059136
2014
Journal Article
Reclamation of power and self: a meta-synthesis exploring the process of recovery from anorexia nervosa
Duncan, Tristan Keil, Sebar, Bernadette and Lee, Jessica (2014). Reclamation of power and self: a meta-synthesis exploring the process of recovery from anorexia nervosa. Advances in Eating Disorders, 3 (2), 177-190. doi: 10.1080/21662630.2014.978804
2014
Journal Article
Moving out of sports: A sociocultural examination of olympic career transitions
Barker, Dean, Barker-Ruchti, Natalie, Rynne, Steven and Lee, Jessica (2014). Moving out of sports: A sociocultural examination of olympic career transitions. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 9 (2), 255-270. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.9.2.255
2014
Conference Publication
High performance sport and sustainability
Barker, D., Annerstedt, C., Rynne, S. B., Lee, J., Hageskog, C., Wals, A. and Tinning, R. (2014). High performance sport and sustainability. AIESEP World Congress, Auckland, New Zealand, 10-13 February 2014.
2014
Journal Article
'Just do a little more': examining expertise in high performance sport from a sociocultural learning perspective
Barker, Dean, Barker-Ruchti, Natalie, Rynne, Steven and Lee, Jessica (2014). 'Just do a little more': examining expertise in high performance sport from a sociocultural learning perspective. Reflective Practice, 15 (1), 92-105. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2013.868797
2013
Journal Article
Making the switch
Barker-Ruchti, Natalie, Barker, Dean, Lee, Jessica and Rynne, Steven (2013). Making the switch. Olympic Review, 86, 64-67.
2012
Journal Article
Olympism as education: Analysing the learning experiences of elite athletes
Barker, D., Barker-Ruchti, N., Rynne, S. B. and Lee, J. (2012). Olympism as education: Analysing the learning experiences of elite athletes. Educational Review, 64 (3), 368-383. doi: 10.1080/00131911.2012.665846
2012
Conference Publication
Taking the person out of the sports? A socio-pedagogical examination of athletic career transitions
Barker, D., Barker-Ruchti, N., Rynne, S. B. and Lee, J. (2012). Taking the person out of the sports? A socio-pedagogical examination of athletic career transitions. The International Convention on Science Education and Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 19-24 July 2012.
2012
Journal Article
‘One door closes, a next door opens up somewhere’: The learning of one Olympic synchronised swimmer
Barker-Ruchti, Natalie, Barker, Dean, Rynne, Steven and Lee, Jessica (2012). ‘One door closes, a next door opens up somewhere’: The learning of one Olympic synchronised swimmer. Reflective Practice, 13 (3), 373-385. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2012.670107
2011
Journal Article
'Don't mention obesity': Contradictions and tensions in the UK Change4Life health promotion campaign
Piggin, Joe and Lee, Jessica (2011). 'Don't mention obesity': Contradictions and tensions in the UK Change4Life health promotion campaign. Journal of Health Psychology, 16 (8), 1151-1164. doi: 10.1177/1359105311401771
2011
Other Outputs
Final research report: preparing Olympic athletes for lives outside of elite sport. Provided to the International Olympic Council
Barker-Ruchti, N., Barker, D., Rynne, S. B. and Lee, J. (2011). Final research report: preparing Olympic athletes for lives outside of elite sport. Provided to the International Olympic Council. Not available:
2010
Book Chapter
Reflections on methodological issues: Lessons learned from the Life Activity projects
Wright, Jan, Macdonald, Doune, Burrows, Lisette, Atencio, Matthew, Knez, Kelly, Laverty, Judy, Lee, Jessica, Nelson, Alison, O'Flynn, Gabrielle and Pang, Bonnie (2010). Reflections on methodological issues: Lessons learned from the Life Activity projects. Young people, physical activity and the everyday. (pp. 197-209) edited by Jan Wright and Doune Macdonald. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203850718
2010
Journal Article
'Are they just checking our obesity or what?' The healthism discourse and rural young women
Lee, Jessica and Macdonald, Doune (2010). 'Are they just checking our obesity or what?' The healthism discourse and rural young women. Sport Education and Society, 15 (2), 203-219. doi: 10.1080/13573321003683851
2009
Journal Article
Physical activity and rural young people's sense of place
Lee, Jessica and Abbott, Rebecca (2009). Physical activity and rural young people's sense of place. Children's Geographies, 7 (2), 191-208. doi: 10.1080/14733280902798894
2009
Journal Article
Rural young people and physical activity: Understanding participation through social theory
Lee, Jessica T. and Macdonald, Doune (2009). Rural young people and physical activity: Understanding participation through social theory. Sociology of Health and Illness, 31 (3), 360-374. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9566.2008.01138.x
2009
Journal Article
Young men's physical activity choices: The impact of capital, masculinities, and location
Lee, Jessica, Macdonald, Doune and Wright, Jan (2009). Young men's physical activity choices: The impact of capital, masculinities, and location. Journal of Sport and Social Issues, 33 (1), 59-77. doi: 10.1177/0193723508328904
2009
Conference Publication
Active women: Factors associated with physical activity involvement in a sample of women across life stages
Jackson, S. and Lee, J. (2009). Active women: Factors associated with physical activity involvement in a sample of women across life stages. 2009 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport - be active '09, Brisbane, 14-17 October, 2009. Mitchell, ACT Australia: Sports Medicine Australia.
2008
Conference Publication
Young people, research, and education: Intersection tensions
lisahunter, Dawkins, Zoe, Lee, Jessica, Prosser, Brenton, Milroy, Philippa, Comber, Barbara, Nixon, Helen and Jocson, Korina (2008). Young people, research, and education: Intersection tensions. AARE 2008 International Education Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 November - 4 December 2008.
2006
Journal Article
Beyond health literacy: Youth cultures, prevention and policy
Lee, J. (2006). Beyond health literacy: Youth cultures, prevention and policy. Sport Education and Society, 11 (4), 427-430.
2006
Conference Publication
Rural health crisis?: The value of longitudinal, qualitative research for informing health and physical activity policies for rural young people
Lee, Jessica T. L. (2006). Rural health crisis?: The value of longitudinal, qualitative research for informing health and physical activity policies for rural young people. AARE Conference 2006, Adelaide, S. Aust., 26-30 November, 2006. Coldstream, Vic: Australian Association for Educational Research Inc..
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Jessica Lee is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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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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