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.

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

321 - 340 of 357 works

2001

Conference Publication

Calibration of the computer science and applications, Inc. physical activity monitor in preschool children

Sirard, J., Trost, S. G., Dowda, M. and Pate, R.R. (2001). Calibration of the computer science and applications, Inc. physical activity monitor in preschool children. 48th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., 30 May - 2 June, 2001. Maryland, MO, U.S.A.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Calibration of the computer science and applications, Inc. physical activity monitor in preschool children

2001

Journal Article

Objective measurement of physical activity in youth: Current issues, future directions

Trost, S. G. (2001). Objective measurement of physical activity in youth: Current issues, future directions. Exercise Sports Sciences Reviews, 29, 32-36.

Objective measurement of physical activity in youth: Current issues, future directions

2001

Journal Article

Objective measurement of physical activity in youth: Current issues, future directions

Trost, Stewart G. (2001). Objective measurement of physical activity in youth: Current issues, future directions. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 29 (1), 32-36. doi: 10.1097/00003677-200101000-00007

Objective measurement of physical activity in youth: Current issues, future directions

2001

Conference Publication

Life transitions and changing physical activity patterns in young women

Brown, W. J., Trost, S. G. and Miller, Y. D. (2001). Life transitions and changing physical activity patterns in young women. Dallas, Texas, 4-6 October, 2001. Dallas, Tx: The Cooper Institute.

Life transitions and changing physical activity patterns in young women

2001

Conference Publication

Socioeconomic status, physical activity and obesity: Does one size fit all?

Brown, W. J. and Trost, S. G. (2001). Socioeconomic status, physical activity and obesity: Does one size fit all?. Gold Coast, 8-9 September, 2001. Sydney: ASSO.

Socioeconomic status, physical activity and obesity: Does one size fit all?

2001

Conference Publication

Are mothers of young children really inactive?

Brown, W. J., Trost, S. G. and Ringuet, C. (2001). Are mothers of young children really inactive?. 48th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., 30 May - 2 June, 2001. Maryland, MO, U.S.A.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/00005768-200105001-00646

Are mothers of young children really inactive?

2001

Journal Article

Effects of physical activity intervention in youth: A review

Ringuet, C. and Trost, S.G. (2001). Effects of physical activity intervention in youth: A review. International SportMed Journal, 2 (5), 1-10.

Effects of physical activity intervention in youth: A review

2001

Journal Article

Measurement of energy expenditure of daily tasks among mothers of young children

Brown, W, Ringuet, C, Trost, SG and Jenkins, D (2001). Measurement of energy expenditure of daily tasks among mothers of young children. Journal of Science And Medicine In Sport, 4 (4), 379-385. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(01)80047-5

Measurement of energy expenditure of daily tasks among mothers of young children

2001

Conference Publication

Integrating the social and environmental determinants of physical activity: Linking CATI and GIS data

Mummery, K., Trost, S. G., Brown, W. J., Eakin, E. and Abernethy, P.J. (2001). Integrating the social and environmental determinants of physical activity: Linking CATI and GIS data. Innovative Approaches to Understanding and Influencing Physical Activity Conference, Dallas, TX, U.S.A., 4-6 October 2001. Dallas, Tx:

Integrating the social and environmental determinants of physical activity: Linking CATI and GIS data

2001

Conference Publication

Physical activity and overweight in children aged 3-5: Relationship to parental activity and obesity

Trost, S. G., Pate, R.R., Dowda, M. and Sirard, J. (2001). Physical activity and overweight in children aged 3-5: Relationship to parental activity and obesity. Gold Coast, 8-9 September, 2001. Sydney: ASSO.

Physical activity and overweight in children aged 3-5: Relationship to parental activity and obesity

2001

Conference Publication

Will you take care of the kids?

Miller, Y. D., Trost, S.G. and Brown, W. J. (2001). Will you take care of the kids?. Dallas, Texas, 4-6 October, 2001. Dallas, Tx: The Cooper Institute.

Will you take care of the kids?

2001

Conference Publication

The role of parental support in the prediction of youth physical activity behaviour

Trost, S.G., Pate, R., Sallis, J., Freedson, P., Taylor, W., Dowda, M. and Sirard, J. (2001). The role of parental support in the prediction of youth physical activity behaviour. Dallas, Texas, 4-6 October, 2001. Dallas, Tx: The Cooper Institute.

The role of parental support in the prediction of youth physical activity behaviour

2000

Journal Article

Community interventions to promote proper nutrition and physical activity among youth

Pate, Russell R., Trost, Stewart G., Mullis, Rebecca, Sallis, James F., Wechsler, Howell and Brown, David R. (2000). Community interventions to promote proper nutrition and physical activity among youth. Preventive Medicine, 31 (2 II), S138-S149. doi: 10.1006/pmed.2000.0632

Community interventions to promote proper nutrition and physical activity among youth

2000

Journal Article

Correlates of physical activity in male and female youth

Bungum, T., Dowda, M., Weston, A., Trost, S. G. and Pate, R. R. (2000). Correlates of physical activity in male and female youth. Pediatric Exercise Science, 12 (1), 71-79. doi: 10.1123/pes.12.1.71

Correlates of physical activity in male and female youth

2000

Journal Article

Sports participation and health-related behaviors among US youth

Pate, Russell R., Trost, Stewart G., Levin, Sarah and Dowda, Marsha (2000). Sports participation and health-related behaviors among US youth. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 154 (9), 904-911. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.154.9.904

Sports participation and health-related behaviors among US youth

2000

Journal Article

Children's understanding of the concept of physical activity

Trost, S. G., Morgan, A. M., Saunders, R., Felton, G., Ward, D. S. and Pate, R. R. (2000). Children's understanding of the concept of physical activity. Pediatric Exercise Science, 12 (3), 293-299. doi: 10.1123/pes.12.3.293

Children's understanding of the concept of physical activity

2000

Journal Article

The use of uniaxial and triaxial accelerometers to measure children's 'free-play' physical activity

Ott, A. E., Pate, R. R., Trost, S. G., Ward, D. S. and Saunders, R. (2000). The use of uniaxial and triaxial accelerometers to measure children's 'free-play' physical activity. Pediatric Exercise Science, 12 (4), 360-370. doi: 10.1123/pes.12.4.360

The use of uniaxial and triaxial accelerometers to measure children's 'free-play' physical activity

2000

Journal Article

Factorial validity and invariance of questionnaires measuring social-cognitive determinants of physical activity among adolescent girls

Motl, R. W., Dishman, R. K., Trost, S. G., Saunders, R. P., Dowda, M., Felton, G., Ward, D. S. and Pate, R. R. (2000). Factorial validity and invariance of questionnaires measuring social-cognitive determinants of physical activity among adolescent girls. Preventive Medicine, 31 (5), 584-594. doi: 10.1006/pmed.2000.0735

Factorial validity and invariance of questionnaires measuring social-cognitive determinants of physical activity among adolescent girls

2000

Journal Article

Using objective physical activity measures with youth: How many days of monitoring are needed?

Trost, Stewart G., Pate, Russell R., Freedson, Patty S., Sallis, James F. and Taylor, Wendell C. (2000). Using objective physical activity measures with youth: How many days of monitoring are needed?. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32 (2), 426-431. doi: 10.1097/00005768-200002000-00025

Using objective physical activity measures with youth: How many days of monitoring are needed?

1999

Journal Article

Correlates of objectively measured physical activity in preadolescent youth

Trost, Stewart G., Pate, Russell R., Ward, Dianne S., Saunders, Ruth and Riner, William (1999). Correlates of objectively measured physical activity in preadolescent youth. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 17 (2), 120-126. doi: 10.1016/S0749-3797(99)00056-2

Correlates of objectively measured physical activity in preadolescent youth

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

Availability

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