Professor Stewart Trost
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Stewart Trost

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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

Fields of research

Health Sciences Sports science and exercise

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.

Search Professor Stewart Trost’s works on UQ eSpace

357 works between 1996 and 2025
All (357) Journal Article (280) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (58) Other Outputs (6) Edited Outputs (1)

241 - 260 of 357 works

2008

Journal Article

Comparative effects of home- and group-based exercise on balance confidence and balance ability in older adults: Cluster randomized trial

Cyarto, E.V., Brown, W.J., Marshall, A.L. and Trost, S.G. (2008). Comparative effects of home- and group-based exercise on balance confidence and balance ability in older adults: Cluster randomized trial. Gerontology, 54 (5), 272-280. doi: 10.1159/000155653

Comparative effects of home- and group-based exercise on balance confidence and balance ability in older adults: Cluster randomized trial

2007

Journal Article

Advanced pubertal status at age 11 and lower physical activity in adolescent girls

Baker, Birgitta L., Birch, Leann L., Trost, Stewart G. and Davison, Kirsten Krahnstoever (2007). Advanced pubertal status at age 11 and lower physical activity in adolescent girls. The Journal of Pediatrics, 151 (5), 488-493. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.04.017

Advanced pubertal status at age 11 and lower physical activity in adolescent girls

2007

Journal Article

Agreement Between Student-Reported and Proxy-Reported Physical Activity Questionnaires

Dowda, Marsha, Pate, Russell R., Sallis, James F., Freedson, Patty S., Taylor, Wendell C., Sirard, John R. and Trost, Stewart G. (2007). Agreement Between Student-Reported and Proxy-Reported Physical Activity Questionnaires. Pediatric Exercise Science, 19 (3), 310-318. doi: 10.1123/pes.19.3.310

Agreement Between Student-Reported and Proxy-Reported Physical Activity Questionnaires

2007

Journal Article

State of the art reviews: Measurement of physical activity in children and adolescents

Trost, Stewart G. (2007). State of the art reviews: Measurement of physical activity in children and adolescents. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 1 (4), 299-314. doi: 10.1177/1559827607301686

State of the art reviews: Measurement of physical activity in children and adolescents

2007

Journal Article

Why are early maturing girls less active? Links between pubertal development, psychological well-being, and physical activity among girls at ages 11 and 13

Davison, Kirsten Krahnstoever, Werder, Jessica L., Trost, Stewart G., Baker, Birgitta L. and Birch, Leann L. (2007). Why are early maturing girls less active? Links between pubertal development, psychological well-being, and physical activity among girls at ages 11 and 13. Social Science and Medicine, 64 (12), 2391-2404. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.02.033

Why are early maturing girls less active? Links between pubertal development, psychological well-being, and physical activity among girls at ages 11 and 13

2007

Journal Article

Calibration of the biotrainer pro activity monitor in children

Welk, Gregory J., Eisenmann, Joey C., Schaben, Jodee, Trost, Stewart G. and Dale, Darren (2007). Calibration of the biotrainer pro activity monitor in children. Pediatric Exercise Science, 19 (2), 145-158.

Calibration of the biotrainer pro activity monitor in children

2007

Journal Article

Health versus weight as motivations for physical activity among adolescent girls have different antecedents and consequences

Baker, Birgitta L, Trost, Stewart G., Birch, Leann l. and Davidson, Kirsten K. (2007). Health versus weight as motivations for physical activity among adolescent girls have different antecedents and consequences. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39 (5), S86-S86. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000273248.14644.96

Health versus weight as motivations for physical activity among adolescent girls have different antecedents and consequences

2007

Conference Publication

Encouragement of physical activity for weight loss may lead to negative psychological outcomes among girls

Davison, Kirsten K., Trost, Stewart G. and Birch, Leann L. (2007). Encouragement of physical activity for weight loss may lead to negative psychological outcomes among girls. Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents, Maryland, U.S., 1 June, 2007. The American College of Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000273246.37514.22

Encouragement of physical activity for weight loss may lead to negative psychological outcomes among girls

2007

Journal Article

Validation of a 24-h physical activity recall in indigenous and non-indigenous Australian adolescents

Trost, S. G., Marshall, A. L., Miller, R., Hurley, J. T. and Hunt, J. A. (2007). Validation of a 24-h physical activity recall in indigenous and non-indigenous Australian adolescents. Journal of Science and Medicine In Sport, 10 (6), 428-435. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2006.07.018

Validation of a 24-h physical activity recall in indigenous and non-indigenous Australian adolescents

2007

Book Chapter

Trends in sport and physical activity participation in Australian children and youth

Trost, S. (2007). Trends in sport and physical activity participation in Australian children and youth. Junior sport matters: Briefing papers for Australian junior sport. (pp. 7-12) edited by Hooper, S, Macdonald, D and Phillips, M. Belconnen, Australia: Australian Sports Commission.

Trends in sport and physical activity participation in Australian children and youth

2007

Conference Publication

Life events and physical activity in young adult women

Brown, W. J., Miller, Y. D. and Trost, S. G. (2007). Life events and physical activity in young adult women. Sixth Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Oslo, Norway, 20-23 June, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: ISBNPA.

Life events and physical activity in young adult women

2007

Book Chapter

Health and welfare of junior sport participants

Hooper, S., Trost, S. and Phillips, M. (2007). Health and welfare of junior sport participants. Junior sport matters: Briefing papers for Australian junior sport. (pp. 41-48) edited by Hooper, S., Macdonald, D. and Phillips, M.. Belconnen, ACT: Australian Sports Commission.

Health and welfare of junior sport participants

2006

Journal Article

Physical activity patterns of Singaporean adolescents

Lee, K. S. and Trost, S. G. (2006). Physical activity patterns of Singaporean adolescents. Pediatric Exercise Science, 18 (4), 400-414. doi: 10.1123/pes.18.4.400

Physical activity patterns of Singaporean adolescents

2006

Book Chapter

Public health and physical education

Trost, Stewart G. (2006). Public health and physical education. Handbook of Physical Education. (pp. 163-185) London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications. doi: 10.4135/9781848608009.n10

Public health and physical education

2006

Book Chapter

Public health and physical education

Trost, Stewart G. (2006). Public health and physical education. Handbook of physical education. (pp. 163-187) edited by David Kirk, Doune Macdonald and Mary O'Sullivan. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.

Public health and physical education

2006

Conference Publication

Early Pubertal Maturation Among Adolescent Girls Is Associated with Lower Subsequent Physical Activity

Baker, Birgitta L., Birch, Leann L., Trost, Stewart G. and Davison, Kirsten K. (2006). Early Pubertal Maturation Among Adolescent Girls Is Associated with Lower Subsequent Physical Activity. American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, USA, 31st May - 2nd Jun 2006. Maryland: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/00005768-200605001-00112

Early Pubertal Maturation Among Adolescent Girls Is Associated with Lower Subsequent Physical Activity

2006

Journal Article

Predictive validity of three ActiGraph energy expenditure equations for children

Trost, S. G., Way, R. and Okely, A. D. (2006). Predictive validity of three ActiGraph energy expenditure equations for children. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise, 38 (2), 380-387. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000483484.25845.e0

Predictive validity of three ActiGraph energy expenditure equations for children

2006

Conference Publication

Relationship between socioeconomic status and physical activity behavior in middle school children

Trost, Stewart G. and Dzewaltowski, D. A. (2006). Relationship between socioeconomic status and physical activity behavior in middle school children. ACSM 53rd Annual Meeting 2006, Denver, CO, U.S.A., 31 May - 3 June, 2006. Maryland, M.O., U.S.A.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Relationship between socioeconomic status and physical activity behavior in middle school children

2006

Journal Article

Physical Activity Correlates in Adolescent Girls Who Differ by Weight Status*

Ward, Dianne S., Dowda, Marsha, Trost, Stewart G., Felton, Gwen M., Dishman, Rod K. and Pate, Russell R. (2006). Physical Activity Correlates in Adolescent Girls Who Differ by Weight Status*. Obesity, 14 (1), 97-105. doi: 10.1038/oby.2006.12

Physical Activity Correlates in Adolescent Girls Who Differ by Weight Status*

2005

Journal Article

Promoting physical activity to older adults: a preliminary evaluation of three general practice-based strategies

Armit, C. M., Brown, W. J., Ritchie, C. B. and Trost, S. G. (2005). Promoting physical activity to older adults: a preliminary evaluation of three general practice-based strategies. Journal of Science And Medicine In Sport, 8 (4), 446-450. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(05)80060-X

Promoting physical activity to older adults: a preliminary evaluation of three general practice-based strategies

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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