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Dr Stephanie Duncombe
Dr

Stephanie Duncombe

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Overview

Background

Dr Stephanie Duncombe is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Health, University of Queensland. Her research intersects understanding inequalities in physical activity through epidemiological methods and tailored interventions to reduce these inequalities using health promotion frameworks. Stephanie has specific interests in gender inequalities and paediatrics. Stephanie completed her PhD on high-intensity interval training within schools and led an intervention study titled Making a HIIT. She has a multidisciplinary background, including epidemiology, exercise physiology, and health promotion. Stephanie is also a Lecturer at the School of Public Health and coordinates courses related to work-integrated learning and health promotion.

Availability

Dr Stephanie Duncombe is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, The University of British Columbia
  • Masters (Coursework), École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Human Movement and Sports Science, The University of Queensland

Works

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32 works between 2016 and 2024

1 - 20 of 32 works

Featured

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

Featured

2020

Journal Article

High hopes: lower risk of death due to mental disorders and self-harm in a century-long US Olympian cohort compared with the general population

Duncombe, Stephanie L., Tanaka, Hirofumi, De Larochelambert, Quentin, Schipman, Julien, Toussaint, Jean-François and Antero, Juliana (2020). High hopes: lower risk of death due to mental disorders and self-harm in a century-long US Olympian cohort compared with the general population. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55 (16) 102624, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102624

High hopes: lower risk of death due to mental disorders and self-harm in a century-long US Olympian cohort compared with the general population

2024

Journal Article

Making a HIIT: Methods for quantifying intensity in high-intensity interval training in schools and validity of session rating of perceived exertion

Duncombe, Stephanie L., Stylianou, Michalis, Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L. and Barker, Alan R. (2024). Making a HIIT: Methods for quantifying intensity in high-intensity interval training in schools and validity of session rating of perceived exertion. Journal of Sports Sciences, 41 (18), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2291736

Making a HIIT: Methods for quantifying intensity in high-intensity interval training in schools and validity of session rating of perceived exertion

2024

Journal Article

Validation and calibration for embedding rating of perceived exertion into high-intensity interval exercise in adolescents: A lab-based study

Liu, Yong, Williams, Craig A., Weston, Kathryn L., Duncombe, Stephanie L., Malik, Adam A. and Barker, Alan R. (2024). Validation and calibration for embedding rating of perceived exertion into high-intensity interval exercise in adolescents: A lab-based study. Pediatric Exercise Science, 37 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1123/pes.2023-0084

Validation and calibration for embedding rating of perceived exertion into high-intensity interval exercise in adolescents: A lab-based study

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

Other Outputs

Making a HIIT: High-intensity interval training interventions in educational settings

Duncombe, Stephanie (2023). Making a HIIT: High-intensity interval training interventions in educational settings. PhD Thesis, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/7c5316f

Making a HIIT: High-intensity interval training interventions in educational settings

2023

Journal Article

Making a HIIT: co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students & teachers within the curriculum

Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Liu, Yong, Paris, Dewi and Stylianou, Michalis (2023). Making a HIIT: co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students & teachers within the curriculum. BMC Public Health, 23 (1) 1795, 1795. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-16613-8

Making a HIIT: co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students & teachers within the curriculum

2022

Conference Publication

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

Duncombe, S., Barker, A.R., Price, L., Walker, J.L. and Stylianou, M. (2022). Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention. 2022 SMA Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 16-19 November 2022. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2022.09.035

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

2022

Journal Article

Making a HIIT: study protocol for assessing the feasibility and effects of co-designing high-intensity interval training workouts with students and teachers

Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Dux, Paul E., Fox, Amaya, Matthews, Natasha and Stylianou, Michalis (2022). Making a HIIT: study protocol for assessing the feasibility and effects of co-designing high-intensity interval training workouts with students and teachers. BMC Pediatrics, 22 (1) 475, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12887-022-03440-w

Making a HIIT: study protocol for assessing the feasibility and effects of co-designing high-intensity interval training workouts with students and teachers

2022

Journal Article

Does maternity during sports career jeopardize future athletic success in elite marathon runners?

Forstmann, Nicolas, Meignié, Alice, Larochelambert, Quentin De, Duncombe, Stephanie, Schaal, Karine, Maître, Carole, Toussaint, Jean-François and Antero, Juliana (2022). Does maternity during sports career jeopardize future athletic success in elite marathon runners?. European Journal of Sport Science, 23 (6), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2022.2089054

Does maternity during sports career jeopardize future athletic success in elite marathon runners?

2022

Journal Article

School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Bond, Bert, Earle, Renae, Varley-Campbell, Jo, Vlachopoulos, Dimitris, Walker, Jacqueline L., Weston, Kathryn L. and Stylianou, Michalis (2022). School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 17 (5) e0266427, e0266427. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266427

School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2022

Conference Publication

Making a HIIT: Co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students within the curriculum

Duncombe, S. L., Barker, A. R., Price, L., Walker, J. and Stylianou, M. (2022). Making a HIIT: Co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students within the curriculum. 9th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23-26 October 2022. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress.

Making a HIIT: Co-design of high-intensity interval training workouts with students within the curriculum

2022

Conference Publication

High intensity interval training in schools: methods for quantifying intensity and the validity of session rating of perceived exertion

Duncombe, S.L., Stylianou, M., Price, L., Walker, J. and Barker, A. (2022). High intensity interval training in schools: methods for quantifying intensity and the validity of session rating of perceived exertion. European College of Sport Science 27th Annual Congress, Sevilla, Spain, 30 August - 2 September.

High intensity interval training in schools: methods for quantifying intensity and the validity of session rating of perceived exertion

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

2021

Journal Article

Is the visual impairment origin a performance factor? Analysis of international-level para swimmers and para athletes

Le Toquin, Bryan, Schipman, Julien, De Larochelambert, Quentin, Saulière, Guillaume, Duncombe, Stephanie and Toussaint, Jean-François (2021). Is the visual impairment origin a performance factor? Analysis of international-level para swimmers and para athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1999618

Is the visual impairment origin a performance factor? Analysis of international-level para swimmers and para athletes

2021

Conference Publication

School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Barker, A., Bond, B., Duncombe, S., Earle, R., Stylianou, M., Varley-Campbell, J., Vlachopoulos, D., Walker, J. and Weston, K. (2021). School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 6-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.195

School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021

Journal Article

Back in time for breakfast: an analysis of the changing breakfast cereal aisle

Croisier, Emilie, Hughes, Jaimee, Duncombe, Stephanie and Grafenauer, Sara (2021). Back in time for breakfast: an analysis of the changing breakfast cereal aisle. Nutrients, 13 (2) 489, 489-18. doi: 10.3390/nu13020489

Back in time for breakfast: an analysis of the changing breakfast cereal aisle

2020

Journal Article

Body and boat: significance of morphology on elite rowing performance

De Larochelambert, Quentin, Del Vecchio, Scott, Leroy, Arthur, Duncombe, Stephanie, Toussaint, Jean-Francois and Sedeaud, Adrien (2020). Body and boat: significance of morphology on elite rowing performance. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2020.597676

Body and boat: significance of morphology on elite rowing performance

2020

Journal Article

Does an Optimal Relationship Between Injury Risk and Workload Represented by the “Sweet Spot” Really Exist? An Example From Elite French Soccer Players and Pentathletes

Sedeaud, Adrien, De Larochelambert, Quentin, Moussa, Issa, Brasse, Didier, Berrou, Jean-Maxence, Duncombe, Stephanie, Antero, Juliana, Orhant, Emmanuel, Carling, Christopher and Toussaint, Jean-Francois (2020). Does an Optimal Relationship Between Injury Risk and Workload Represented by the “Sweet Spot” Really Exist? An Example From Elite French Soccer Players and Pentathletes. Frontiers in Physiology, 11 1034, 1034. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.01034

Does an Optimal Relationship Between Injury Risk and Workload Represented by the “Sweet Spot” Really Exist? An Example From Elite French Soccer Players and Pentathletes

2019

Journal Article

Pulmonary artery wall thickness in children with Fontan physiology: an optical coherence tomography case control study

McGovern, Eimear, Voss, Christine, Brunner, Nathan W., Duncombe, Stephanie, Harris, Kevin C. and Hosking, Martin H. (2019). Pulmonary artery wall thickness in children with Fontan physiology: an optical coherence tomography case control study. Cardiology in the Young, 29 (4), 524-527. doi: 10.1017/s1047951119000362

Pulmonary artery wall thickness in children with Fontan physiology: an optical coherence tomography case control study

Funding

Past funding

  • 2022
    Creating a HIIT: Co-designing Workouts with Students & Teachers for Educative and Health Outcomes
    Sports Medicine Australia Research Foundation
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Stephanie Duncombe is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the optimal doses of physical activity and sedentary behaviour across the lifespan for prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hsin-Fang Chung, Dr Gregore Iven Mielke

Media

Enquiries

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  • high-intensity interval training
  • physical activity in children
  • school-based health promotion

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