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Professor Stewart Trost
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Stewart Trost

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Overview

Background

Dr. Stewart Trost is a Professor in the School of Human Movement Studies Department at The University of Queensland. Trost received his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina, Colombia SC, USA. Trost leads the Children’s Physical Activity Research Group (CPARG) at the QLD Centre of Children’s Health Research. CPARG is dedicated to expanding the body of knowledge on physical activity and its promotion in children and adolescents. An overarching aim of CPARG is to enhance the health of young people by generating the knowledge needed to design and implement effective programs to increase physical activity in children with typical development and those with chronic and complex health conditions. His research interests include device-based assessment of physical activity and sedentary behavior, early life prevention of childhood obesity and chronic disease, therapeutic exercise programs for children with chronic health conditions, and the relationships between physical activity and other health behaviors.

Availability

Professor Stewart Trost is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Research impacts

Professor Trost was a member of the committee convened by the Australian Government to establish public health guidelines for physical in children and youth, as well as children under 5. Trost has developed algorithms for converting accelerometer output into estimates of physical activity intensity and energy expenditure. These algorithms have been adopted in software programs developed by the world’s leading manufacturers of accelerometer technology.

Works

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287 works between 2001 and 2025

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2025

Journal Article

Misalignment or Motivation? A Cluster Analysis Approach to Understanding Young Adolescent Physical Activity Trajectories in Summer Care Programs

Prochnow, Tyler, Patterson, Megan S., Flores, Sara A., Park, Jeong-Hui, Curran, Laurel, Howell, Emily, Jackson, Deja and Trost, Stewart G. (2025). Misalignment or Motivation? A Cluster Analysis Approach to Understanding Young Adolescent Physical Activity Trajectories in Summer Care Programs. Future, 3 (1), 1. doi: 10.3390/future3010001

Misalignment or Motivation? A Cluster Analysis Approach to Understanding Young Adolescent Physical Activity Trajectories in Summer Care Programs

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. doi: 10.1111/obr.13884

Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Population-referenced percentiles for total movement and energetic play at early childhood education and care

Trost, Stewart G., Schipperijn, Jasper, Nathan, Andrea, Wolfenden, Luke, Yoong, Serene, Shilton, Trevor and Christian, Hayley E. (2024). Population-referenced percentiles for total movement and energetic play at early childhood education and care. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27 (12), 856-862. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.07.020

Population-referenced percentiles for total movement and energetic play at early childhood education and care

2024

Journal Article

Physical Activity Outcomes of a Culturally Tailored, Father-Focused, and Family-Centered Health Promotion Program for Mexican-Heritage Families: ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (Make Room for Daddy)

Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée, Prochnow, Tyler, Wende, Marilyn E., Ylitalo, Kelly R., Sturdivant, Rodney X., Johnson, Cassandra M., Delgado, Haley, Trost, Stewart G., Gómez, Luis and Sharkey, Joseph R. (2024). Physical Activity Outcomes of a Culturally Tailored, Father-Focused, and Family-Centered Health Promotion Program for Mexican-Heritage Families: ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (Make Room for Daddy). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21 (11) 1475, 1475. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21111475

Physical Activity Outcomes of a Culturally Tailored, Father-Focused, and Family-Centered Health Promotion Program for Mexican-Heritage Families: ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (Make Room for Daddy)

2024

Journal Article

An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs

Svensson, Lee, Stylianou, Michalis, Hill, Jessica, Trost, Stewart G. and Cairney, John (2024). An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 118 102495, 102495. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102495

An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs

2024

Conference Publication

Development of a support needs assessment tool for people with disability wanting to participate in sport and exercise

Hill, J., Fleming, J., Beckman, E., Tweedy, S., Trost, S., Dutia, I., Clanchy, K. and Gomersall, S. (2024). Development of a support needs assessment tool for people with disability wanting to participate in sport and exercise. 2024 SMA & ACSEP Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 16-19 October 2024. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.08.105

Development of a support needs assessment tool for people with disability wanting to participate in sport and exercise

2024

Journal Article

Pooled Analysis of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Among Children From 33 Countries

Chong, Kar Hau, Suesse, Thomas, Cross, Penny L., Ryan, Sarah T., Aadland, Eivind, Aoko, Oluwayomi, Byambaa, Ankhmaa, Carson, Valerie, Chaput, Jean-Philippe, Christian, Hayley, Cliff, Dylan P., De Craemer, Marieke, de Lucena Martins, Clarice Maria, Delisle Nyström, Christine, Draper, Catherine E., El Hamdouchi, Asmaa, Florindo, Alex Antonio, Guan, Hongyan, Ha, Amy S., Hamzavi Zarghani, Najmeh, Hesketh, Kylie D., Hossain, Mohammad Sorowar, Jajat, Jajat, Kim, Thanh, Koh, Denise, Kontsevaya, Anna V., Kuzik, Nicholas, Leppänen, Marja H., Löf, Marie ... Okely, Anthony D. (2024). Pooled Analysis of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Among Children From 33 Countries. JAMA Pediatrics, 178 (11), 1199-1207. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.3330

Pooled Analysis of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Among Children From 33 Countries

2024

Journal Article

Perceptions and expectations of an artificially intelligent physical activity digital assistant — A focus group study

Vandelanotte, Corneel, Hodgetts, Danya, Peris, D.L.I.H.K., Karki, Ashmita, Maher, Carol, Imam, Tasadduq, Rashid, Mamunur, To, Quyen and Trost, Stewart (2024). Perceptions and expectations of an artificially intelligent physical activity digital assistant — A focus group study. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 16 (4), 2362-2380. doi: 10.1111/aphw.12594

Perceptions and expectations of an artificially intelligent physical activity digital assistant — A focus group study

2024

Journal Article

Developmental trends in young children’s device-measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Christian, Hayley E., Adams, Emma K., Moore, Hannah L., Nathan, Andrea, Murray, Kevin, Schipperijn, Jasper and Trost, Stewart G. (2024). Developmental trends in young children’s device-measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 97, 97. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01645-z

Developmental trends in young children’s device-measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour

2024

Journal Article

Comparing cadence vs. machine learning based physical activity intensity classifications: variations in the associations of physical activity with mortality

Wei, Le, Ahmadi, Matthew N., Biswas, Raaj Kishore, Trost, Stewart G. and Stamatakis, Emmanuel (2024). Comparing cadence vs. machine learning based physical activity intensity classifications: variations in the associations of physical activity with mortality. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 34 (9) e14719. doi: 10.1111/sms.14719

Comparing cadence vs. machine learning based physical activity intensity classifications: variations in the associations of physical activity with mortality

2024

Edited Outputs

Abstracts From the 2024 North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference: giving kids a chance through exercise

Svensson, L., Stylianou, M., Hill, J., Trost, S. G. and Cairney, J. eds. (2024). Abstracts From the 2024 North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference: giving kids a chance through exercise. North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference, Louisville, KY United States, 7-10 August 2024. Pediatric Exercise Science.

Abstracts From the 2024 North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Conference: giving kids a chance through exercise

2024

Journal Article

Comparing cadence-based and machine learning based estimates for physical activity intensity classification: the UK Biobank

Wei, Le, Ahmadi, Matthew N., Hamer, Mark, Blodgett, Joanna M., Small, Scott, Trost, Stewart and Stamatakis, Emmanuel (2024). Comparing cadence-based and machine learning based estimates for physical activity intensity classification: the UK Biobank. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27 (8), 551-556. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.05.002

Comparing cadence-based and machine learning based estimates for physical activity intensity classification: the UK Biobank

2024

Conference Publication

Participate-CP 2: optimizing participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy: phase III randomized controlled trial

Sakzewski, L., Novak, I., Elliott, C., Reedman, S., Majnemer, A., Ziviani, J., Trost, S., Comans, T., Shikako, K., Ware, R., McNamara, L., Williams, S., Keramat, S., Brookes, D. and Boyd, R. (2024). Participate-CP 2: optimizing participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy: phase III randomized controlled trial. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Cairns, QLD Australia, 31 July-3 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Participate-CP 2: optimizing participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy: phase III randomized controlled trial

2024

Conference Publication

Active-start-active-future: feasibility of behaviour-change intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and promote physical activity in young children with cerebral palsy

Reedman, S., Kilgour, G., Gomersall, S., Sakzewski L, Trost, S. and Boyd, R. (2024). Active-start-active-future: feasibility of behaviour-change intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and promote physical activity in young children with cerebral palsy. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Cairns, QLD Australia, 31 July- 3 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Active-start-active-future: feasibility of behaviour-change intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and promote physical activity in young children with cerebral palsy

2024

Other Outputs

Cohort profile: The PLAY Spaces & Environments for Children’s Physical Activity (PLAYCE) cohort study, Western Australia

Christian, Hayley, Nathan, Andrea, Trost, Stewart G., Schipperijn, Jasper, Boruff, Bryan, Adams, Emma K., George, Phoebe, Moore, Hannah L., Robinson, Trina and Henry, Anna (2024). Cohort profile: The PLAY Spaces & Environments for Children’s Physical Activity (PLAYCE) cohort study, Western Australia. LCC Working Paper Series. 2024-22. Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland Australia. doi: 10.14264/28b2452

Cohort profile: The PLAY Spaces & Environments for Children’s Physical Activity (PLAYCE) cohort study, Western Australia

2024

Journal Article

Maternal physical activity and sitting time and its association with placental morphology and blood flow during gestation: findings from the Queensland family cohort study

Kubler, Jade M., Edwards, Christopher, Cavanagh, Erika, Mielke, Gregore I., Gardiner, Paul A., Trost, Stewart G., Fontanarosa, Davide, Borg, Danielle J., Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki L. and Beetham, Kassia S. (2024). Maternal physical activity and sitting time and its association with placental morphology and blood flow during gestation: findings from the Queensland family cohort study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27 (7), 480-485. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.02.011

Maternal physical activity and sitting time and its association with placental morphology and blood flow during gestation: findings from the Queensland family cohort study

2024

Journal Article

Experiences of children with bronchiectasis and their parents in a novel play-based therapeutic exercise programme: a qualitative analysis

Jones, Taryn, Baque, Emmah, O'Grady, Kerry-Ann, Kohler, Brooke E., Goyal, Vikas, McCallum, Gabrielle B., Chang, Anne and Trost, Stewart (2024). Experiences of children with bronchiectasis and their parents in a novel play-based therapeutic exercise programme: a qualitative analysis. BMJ Open, 14 (7) e078994, e078994. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078994

Experiences of children with bronchiectasis and their parents in a novel play-based therapeutic exercise programme: a qualitative analysis

2024

Journal Article

Associations between natural blue and green space and preschool children's movement behaviours

George, Phoebe, Murray, Kevin, Trost, Stewart G., Boruff, Bryan and Christian, Hayley (2024). Associations between natural blue and green space and preschool children's movement behaviours. People and Nature, 6 (4), 1668-1680. doi: 10.1002/pan3.10682

Associations between natural blue and green space and preschool children's movement behaviours

2024

Journal Article

Reliability and validity of rapid assessment tools for measuring 24-hour movement behaviours in children aged 0–5 years: the Movement Behaviour Questionnaire Baby (MBQ-B) and child (MBQ-C)

Trost, Stewart G., Terranova, Caroline O., Brookes, Denise S.K., Chai, Li Kheng and Byrne, Rebecca A. (2024). Reliability and validity of rapid assessment tools for measuring 24-hour movement behaviours in children aged 0–5 years: the Movement Behaviour Questionnaire Baby (MBQ-B) and child (MBQ-C). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 43, 43. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01596-5

Reliability and validity of rapid assessment tools for measuring 24-hour movement behaviours in children aged 0–5 years: the Movement Behaviour Questionnaire Baby (MBQ-B) and child (MBQ-C)

2024

Journal Article

Physical activity-related practices and psychosocial factors of childcare educators: a latent profile analysis

Adams, Emma K., Nathan, Andrea, George, Phoebe, Trost, Stewart G., Schipperijn, Jasper and Christian, Hayley (2024). Physical activity-related practices and psychosocial factors of childcare educators: a latent profile analysis. Children, 11 (4) 390, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/children11040390

Physical activity-related practices and psychosocial factors of childcare educators: a latent profile analysis

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a consumer co-designed exercise program in paediatric survivors of sarcoma
    World Cancer Research Fund International
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Implementation and scale-up of a consumer co-designed physical activity promotion program for people with moderate-to-profound disabilities
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Effective Treatments and Therapies
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Australian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network
    NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children and Adolescents
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Scaling-up the `Play Active¿ program to improve children¿s physical activity in early childhood education and care ¿ a multi-state hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial (MRFF MHHL led by UniWA)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    CP Movetime (MRFF grant led by Curtin University)
    Curtin University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Applying machine learning to develop a smart and engaging chatbot to increase physical activity and improve health (NHMRC Ideas Grant administered by Central Queensland University).
    Central Queensland University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: Randomised trial of Intensive Rehabilitation (Combined Intensive Gait and Cycling Training) for children with moderate to severe bilateral cerebral palsy
    NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    School Readiness child outcomes of early neuroprotection/ early neurorehabilitation for infants at high risk of Cerebral Palsy- in the first 2,000 days
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Maternal Health and First 2000 Days, Early Childhood, and Exercise and Nutrition
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Wearable technology for the measurement of post-operative outcomes in children undergoing Ear Nose and Throat surgery (CHQ SERTA Governance Committee Grant by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Framing and Enabling Children's Active Play using Novel Technology (ARC Discovery Project administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Modelling active play in preschool children using machine learning (ARC Discovery Project administered by the University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behaviour in Early Childhood: A group randomised controlled effectiveness trial (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    The relationship between muscle quality and functional capacity through the adult lifespan in cerebral palsy
    Cerebral Palsy Foundation, USA
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    The Shifting Gears Project: Active Living and Healthy Eating in Queensland Truck Drivers
    Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Implementation and evaluation of a lifestyle intervention programme in Indigenous Australian communities
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Increasing physical activity in the general practice setting: a randomised trial to test the efficacy of three strategies.
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Physical Activity in Preschool Children
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Physical activity in the construction of occupation for primary school aged children
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Physical activity in the veteran community - prevalence, barriers, preferences and relationships with health and well-being
    Department of Veterans' Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Discussion paper for the development of recommendations for children's and youth's participation in health promoting physical activity
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Evaluation of the Chill Out and Black Diamond Programs
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    NHMRC Career Development Award
    National Health & Medical Research Council - Career Development Award
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Predictive validity of accelerometer prediction equations for energy expenditure during overland walking and running in children and adolescents
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Effects of moderate physical activity on insulin sensitivity and other components of the insulin resistance syndrome in obese adolescents
    Life Fitness
    Open grant

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