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
Fields of research
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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2004
Journal Article
Indexes of insulin resistance and secretion in obese children and adolescents
Conwell, L. S., Trost, S. G., Brown, W. J. and Batch, J. A. (2004). Indexes of insulin resistance and secretion in obese children and adolescents. Diabetes Care, 27 (2), 314-319. doi: 10.2337/diacare.27.2.314
2004
Conference Publication
Promoting physical activity to older adults in general practice
Armit, C. M., Brown, W. J., Ritchie, C. B., Marshall, A., Trost, S.G. and Green, A. (2004). Promoting physical activity to older adults in general practice. 2004 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport Hot topics from the Red Centre, Alice Springs Convention Centre Alice Springs, 6-9 October, 2004. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(04)80148-8
2003
Journal Article
10,000 Steps Rockhampton: Establishing a multi-strategy physical activity promotion project in a community
Brown, Wendy, Eakin, Elizabeth, Mummery, Kerry and Trost, Stewart G. (2003). 10,000 Steps Rockhampton: Establishing a multi-strategy physical activity promotion project in a community. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 14 (2), 95-100. doi: 10.1071/he03095
2003
Journal Article
Validation of a 3-Day Physical Activity Recall Instrument in Female Youth
Pate, Russell R., Ross, Rebecca, Dowda, Marsha, Trost, Stewart G. and Sirard, John (2003). Validation of a 3-Day Physical Activity Recall Instrument in Female Youth. Pediatric Exercise Science, 15 (3), 257-265. doi: 10.1123/pes.15.3.257
2003
Journal Article
Physical activity in overweight and nonoverweight preschool children
Trost, S.G., Sirard, J.R., Dowda, M., Pfeiffer, K.A. and Pate, R.R. (2003). Physical activity in overweight and nonoverweight preschool children. International Journal of Obesity, 27 (7), 834-839. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802311
2003
Journal Article
Plasma Lipid and Lipoprotein Responses during Exercise.
Ferguson, M. A., Alderson, N. L., Durstine, L. J., Trost, S. G., Davis, P. G. and Mosher, P. E. (2003). Plasma Lipid and Lipoprotein Responses during Exercise.. Scandinavian Journal Of Clinical And Laboratory Investigation, 63 (1), 73-80. doi: 10.1080/00365510310000510
2003
Conference Publication
Health Promotion for Dogs and Humans: The 10,000 Steps Rockhampton Dog walking Intervention
Schofield, G., Steele, R., Mummery, K., Brown, W. J., Trost, S.G. and Eakin, E. (2003). Health Promotion for Dogs and Humans: The 10,000 Steps Rockhampton Dog walking Intervention. Tackling the Barriers to Participation and Performance. Abstracts of the 2003 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 25-28 October, 2003. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(03)80154-8
2003
Conference Publication
10,000 Steps Rockhampton: An overview of a community-based project to increase physical activity in the adult population
Mummery, K., Brown, W. J., Trost, S.G., Eakin, E., Abernethy, P. and Schofield, G. (2003). 10,000 Steps Rockhampton: An overview of a community-based project to increase physical activity in the adult population. Promoting Health: Taking it to the Streets, Mackay, Qld, Australia, 24-26 August, 2003. Spring Hill, Brisbane, Qld.: Australian Health Promotion Association (Queensland Branch).
2003
Conference Publication
10,000 Steps Rockhampton: A Whole Community Approach to Increasing Levels of Physical Activity
Brown, Wendy, Mummery, Kerry, Eakin, Elizabeth, Trost, Stewart, Schofield, Grant and Abernethy, Peter (2003). 10,000 Steps Rockhampton: A Whole Community Approach to Increasing Levels of Physical Activity. National Physical Activity Conference 2003, Fremantle, WA, 12-14 November 2003. Subiaco, WA: Physical Activity Taskforce.
2003
Conference Publication
Test-retest reliability of physical activity measures used in Australian population surveys
Brown, W. J., Trost, S. G., Bauman, A., Mummery, K. and Owen, N. G. (2003). Test-retest reliability of physical activity measures used in Australian population surveys. American College of Sports Medicine 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, USA, 28-31 May, 2003. Maryland, MO, U.S.A.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
2003
Other Outputs
Physical activity, body mass index and health in Australian women: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Brown, W., Ball, K., Trost, S. and Dobson, A. (2003). Physical activity, body mass index and health in Australian women: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Australian Department of Health and Ageing.
2003
Journal Article
Plasma lipid and lipoprotein responses during exercise
Ferguson, M. A., Alderson, N. L., Trost, S. G., Davis, P. G., Mosher, P. E. and Durstine, J. L. (2003). Plasma lipid and lipoprotein responses during exercise. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation, 63 (1), 73-9. doi: 10.1080/00365510308583
2003
Conference Publication
Promoting physical activity to older adults through general practice
Armit, C. M., Brown, W. J., Ritchie, C. B., Marshall, A. and Trost, S. G. (2003). Promoting physical activity to older adults through general practice. Active Living - All Together Better, Fremantle, Western Australia, 12-14 November, 2003. Subiaco, Western Australia: Physical Activity Taskforce.
2003
Journal Article
Life transitions and changing physical activity patterns in young women
Brown, W. J. and Trost, S. G. (2003). Life transitions and changing physical activity patterns in young women. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 25 (2), 140-143. doi: 10.1016/S0749-3797(03)00119-3
2003
Journal Article
Evaluation of a community-based intervention to promote physical activity in youth: Lessons from active winners
Pate, R.R., Saunders, R.P., Ward, D.S., Felton, G., Trost, S.G. and Dowda, M. (2003). Evaluation of a community-based intervention to promote physical activity in youth: Lessons from active winners. American Journal of Health Promotion, 17 (3), 171-182. doi: 10.4278/0890-1171-17.3.171
2003
Conference Publication
Evaluation of a pedometer-based, moderate-intensity physical activity program for obese children and adolescents
Trost, S. G., Conwell, L. S., Spence, L., Brown, W. J. and Batch, J. A. (2003). Evaluation of a pedometer-based, moderate-intensity physical activity program for obese children and adolescents. American College of Sports Medicine 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A, 28-31 May, 2003. Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
2003
Conference Publication
Increasing physical activity among women with young children: Results from the Proactive Mums Project
Miller, Y. D., Brown, W. J. and Trost, S. G. (2003). Increasing physical activity among women with young children: Results from the Proactive Mums Project. Active Living - All Together Better, Fremantle, Western Australia, 12-14 November, 2003. Subiaco, Western Australia: Physical Activity Taskforce.
2003
Journal Article
Physical activity and population health outcomes
Owen, N., Bauman, A., Brown, W. and Trost, S. (2003). Physical activity and population health outcomes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6 (3), 368-370. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(03)80032-4
2003
Conference Publication
Building Community Coalitions for the Promotion of Physical Activity: 10,000 Steps Rockhampton
Mummery, Kerry, Brown, Wendy, Eakin, Elizabeth, Trost, Stewart and Schofield, Grant (2003). Building Community Coalitions for the Promotion of Physical Activity: 10,000 Steps Rockhampton. Active Living - All Together Better: National Physical Activity Conference 2003, Fremantle, Western Australia, 12-14 November, 2003. Subiaco, Western Australia: Physical Activity Taskforce.
2003
Journal Article
Evaluating a model of parental influence on youth physical activity
Trost, SG, Sallis, JF, Pate, RR, Freedson, PS, Taylor, WC and Dowda, M (2003). Evaluating a model of parental influence on youth physical activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 25 (4), 277-282. doi: 10.1016/S0749-3797(03)00217-4
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Stewart Trost is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Interventions to increase physical activity in children and youth with Autism
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou, Dr Jessica Hill, Professor John Cairney
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Doctor Philosophy
The SPORTY Project: Sports Priorities and Objectives for Research & Translation for Youth with childhood-onset disability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Georgina Clutterbuck
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Doctor Philosophy
Advancing knowledge in the measurement of movement behaviors in children with neurodevelopmental challenges
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jessica Hill, Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Physiological and psychological effects of an exercise program on children with chronic pulmonary disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sean Tweedy, Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PATTERNS OF SINGAPOREAN ADOLESCENTS
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING PEOPLE WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Abernethy, Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Promoting Physical Activity for Community-Dwelling Manual Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Professor Sean Tweedy
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Promotion of Physical Activity Among Adults with an Acquired Brain Injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sean Tweedy
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
INSULIN RESISTANCE AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS IN OBESE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
PROACTIVE MUMS:PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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