Professor Stewart Trost
Professor

Stewart Trost

Email: 
Phone: 
+61 7 334 67768

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

280 works between 2001 and 2024
All (280) Journal Article (214) Book Chapter (10) Conference Publication (52) Other Outputs (4)

41 - 60 of 280 works

2022

Journal Article

Evaluation of wrist accelerometer cut-points for classifying physical activity intensity in youth

Trost, Stewart G., Brookes, Denise S. K. and Ahmadi, Matthew N. (2022). Evaluation of wrist accelerometer cut-points for classifying physical activity intensity in youth. Frontiers in Digital Health, 4 884307, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.884307

Evaluation of wrist accelerometer cut-points for classifying physical activity intensity in youth

2022

Journal Article

Device-based measurement of physical activity in pre-schoolers: comparison of machine learning and cut point methods

Ahmadi, Matthew N. and Trost, Stewart G. (2022). Device-based measurement of physical activity in pre-schoolers: comparison of machine learning and cut point methods. PLoS One, 17 (4) e0266970, e0266970. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266970

Device-based measurement of physical activity in pre-schoolers: comparison of machine learning and cut point methods

2022

Journal Article

Bronchiectasis - Exercise as Therapy (BREATH): rationale and study protocol for a multi-center randomized controlled trial

Jones, Taryn, O’Grady, Kerry-Ann F., Goyal, Vikas, Masters, Ian B., McCallum, Gabrielle, Drovandi, Christopher, Lung, Thomas, Baque, Emmah, Brookes, Denise S. K., Terranova, Caroline O., Chang, Anne B. and Trost, Stewart G. (2022). Bronchiectasis - Exercise as Therapy (BREATH): rationale and study protocol for a multi-center randomized controlled trial. Trials, 23 (1) 292. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06256-2

Bronchiectasis - Exercise as Therapy (BREATH): rationale and study protocol for a multi-center randomized controlled trial

2022

Journal Article

Study protocol for Running for health (Run4Health CP): a multicentre, assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial of 12 weeks of two times weekly Frame Running training versus usual care to improve cardiovascular health risk factors in children and youth with cerebral palsy

Reedman, Sarah E., Sakzewski, Leanne, McNamara, Lynda, Sherrington, Catherine, Beckman, Emma, West, Kerry, Trost, Stewart G., Thomas, Rachel, Chatfield, Mark D., Dutia, Iain, Gennen, Alix, Dodds, Bridget, Cotton, Zoë and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2022). Study protocol for Running for health (Run4Health CP): a multicentre, assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial of 12 weeks of two times weekly Frame Running training versus usual care to improve cardiovascular health risk factors in children and youth with cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 12 (4) e057668, e057668. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057668

Study protocol for Running for health (Run4Health CP): a multicentre, assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial of 12 weeks of two times weekly Frame Running training versus usual care to improve cardiovascular health risk factors in children and youth with cerebral palsy

2022

Journal Article

Traffic exposure, air pollution and children's physical activity at early childhood education and care

Christian, Hayley, Lester, Leanne, Trost, Stewart G., Schipperijn, Jasper, Pereira, Gavin, Franklin, Peter and Wheeler, Amanda J. (2022). Traffic exposure, air pollution and children's physical activity at early childhood education and care. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 240 113885, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113885

Traffic exposure, air pollution and children's physical activity at early childhood education and care

2022

Conference Publication

Convergent validity of the Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAYfun) in ambulant children with cerebral palsy

Reedman, S., Frampton, K., Gomersall, S., Trost, S. and Sakzewski, L. (2022). Convergent validity of the Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAYfun) in ambulant children with cerebral palsy. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 1-5 March 2022. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Convergent validity of the Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAYfun) in ambulant children with cerebral palsy

2022

Journal Article

Evaluating the effectiveness of the Play Active policy intervention and implementation support in early childhood education and care: a pragmatic cluster randomised trial protocol

Nathan, Andrea, Adams, Emma, Trost, Stewart, Cross, Donna, Schipperijn, Jasper, McLaughlin, Matthew, Thornton, Ashleigh, Trapp, Georgina, Lester, Leanne, George, Phoebe, Wenden, Elizabeth and Christian, Hayley (2022). Evaluating the effectiveness of the Play Active policy intervention and implementation support in early childhood education and care: a pragmatic cluster randomised trial protocol. BMC Public Health, 22 (1) 306, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-12729-5

Evaluating the effectiveness of the Play Active policy intervention and implementation support in early childhood education and care: a pragmatic cluster randomised trial protocol

2022

Book Chapter

Physical activity

Coombes, J., Trost, S. and Gomersall, S. (2022). Physical activity. ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. (pp. 1-25) edited by Jeff Coombes and Tina Skinner. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier.

Physical activity

2022

Other Outputs

Intergenerational Parks: Design guide for physical activity and social engagement across generations

Cushing, Debra, Washington, Tracy, MacKenzie, Janelle, Buys, Laurie, Trost, Stewart, Mortensen, Wes, Volbert, Tobias, Nieberler-Walker, Katharina, Hughes, Sheree, Sutherland, Amanda and Boyd, Bob (2022). Intergenerational Parks: Design guide for physical activity and social engagement across generations. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Queensland University of Technology (QUT). doi: 10.5204/rep.eprints.234286

Intergenerational Parks: Design guide for physical activity and social engagement across generations

2021

Journal Article

The impact of an implementation intervention that increased school's delivery of a mandatory physical activity policy on student outcomes: A cluster-randomised controlled trial

Hall, Alix, Wolfenden, Luke, Shoesmith, Adam, McCarthy, Nicole, Wiggers, John, Bauman, Adrian E, Rissel, Chris, Sutherland, Rachel, Lecathelinais, Christophe, Brown, Hannah, Trost, Stewart G and Nathan, Nicole (2021). The impact of an implementation intervention that increased school's delivery of a mandatory physical activity policy on student outcomes: A cluster-randomised controlled trial. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 25 (4), 321-326. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.12.005

The impact of an implementation intervention that increased school's delivery of a mandatory physical activity policy on student outcomes: A cluster-randomised controlled trial

2021

Journal Article

The impact of school uniforms on primary school student’s physical activity at school: outcomes of a cluster randomized controlled trial

Nathan, Nicole, McCarthy, Nicole, Hope, Kirsty, Sutherland, Rachel, Lecathelinais, Christophe, Hall, Alix, Lane, Cassandra, Trost, Stewart, Yoong, Sze Lin and Wolfenden, Luke (2021). The impact of school uniforms on primary school student’s physical activity at school: outcomes of a cluster randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 18 (1) 17. doi: 10.1186/s12966-021-01084-0

The impact of school uniforms on primary school student’s physical activity at school: outcomes of a cluster randomized controlled trial

2021

Journal Article

Study protocol for Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup: a multi-site cluster randomized controlled trial of an intervention to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours in young children attending community playgroups

Trost, Stewart G., Byrne, Rebecca, Williams, Kate E., Johnson, Brittany J., Bird, Anna, Simon, Kate, Chai, Li Kheng, Terranova, Caroline O., Christian, Hayley E. and Golley, Rebecca K. (2021). Study protocol for Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup: a multi-site cluster randomized controlled trial of an intervention to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours in young children attending community playgroups. BMC Public Health, 21 (1) 1757. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11789-3

Study protocol for Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup: a multi-site cluster randomized controlled trial of an intervention to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours in young children attending community playgroups

2021

Journal Article

Psychometric properties of instruments to measure parenting practices and children’s movement behaviors in low-income families from Brazil

Goncalves, Widjane Sheila Ferreira, Byrne, Rebecca, de Lira, Pedro Israel Cabral, Viana, Marcelo Tavares and Trost, Stewart G. (2021). Psychometric properties of instruments to measure parenting practices and children’s movement behaviors in low-income families from Brazil. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 21 (1) 129. doi: 10.1186/s12874-021-01320-y

Psychometric properties of instruments to measure parenting practices and children’s movement behaviors in low-income families from Brazil

2021

Journal Article

The relationship between physical activity, self-regulation and cognitive school readiness in preschool children

Bai, Pulan, Johnson, Sarah, Trost, Stewart G., Lester, Leanne, Nathan, Andrea and Christian, Hayley (2021). The relationship between physical activity, self-regulation and cognitive school readiness in preschool children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (22) 11797, 11797. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182211797

The relationship between physical activity, self-regulation and cognitive school readiness in preschool children

2021

Journal Article

Fundamental movement skill proficiency and objectively measured physical activity in children with bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional study

Joschtel, Barbara, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Tweedy, Sean, Petsky, Helen, Chang, Anne B. and Trost, Stewart G. (2021). Fundamental movement skill proficiency and objectively measured physical activity in children with bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 21 (1) 269, 269. doi: 10.1186/s12890-021-01637-w

Fundamental movement skill proficiency and objectively measured physical activity in children with bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional study

2021

Journal Article

Active play network influences on physical activity among children living in Texas colonias

Prochnow, Tyler, Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée, Patterson, Megan S., Trost, Stewart G., Gómez, Luis and Sharkey, Joseph (2021). Active play network influences on physical activity among children living in Texas colonias. Family and Community Health, 44 (3), 154-161. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000296

Active play network influences on physical activity among children living in Texas colonias

2021

Journal Article

Exploring the effect of a school‐based cluster‐randomised controlled trial to increase the scheduling of physical activity for primary school students on teachers’ physical activity

Murawski, Beatrice, Reilly, Kathryn L., Hope, Kirsty, Hall, Alix E., Sutherland, Rachel L., Trost, Stewart G., Yoong, Sze Lin, McCarthy, Nicole, Lecathelinais, Christophe, Wolfenden, Luke and Nathan, Nicole K. (2021). Exploring the effect of a school‐based cluster‐randomised controlled trial to increase the scheduling of physical activity for primary school students on teachers’ physical activity. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 33 (2), 373-378. doi: 10.1002/hpja.499

Exploring the effect of a school‐based cluster‐randomised controlled trial to increase the scheduling of physical activity for primary school students on teachers’ physical activity

2021

Journal Article

Validity of two wheelchair-mounted devices for estimating wheelchair speed and distance traveled

Karinharju, Kati S., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Clanchy, Kelly M., Trost, Stewart G., Yeo, Li T. and Tweedy, Sean M. (2021). Validity of two wheelchair-mounted devices for estimating wheelchair speed and distance traveled. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 38 (3), 1-17. doi: 10.1123/apaq.2020-0122

Validity of two wheelchair-mounted devices for estimating wheelchair speed and distance traveled

2021

Journal Article

Comparison of three algorithms using thigh-worn accelerometers for classifying sitting, standing, and stepping in free-living office workers

Clark, Bronwyn, Winker, Elisabeth, Ahmadi, Matthew and Trost, Stewart (2021). Comparison of three algorithms using thigh-worn accelerometers for classifying sitting, standing, and stepping in free-living office workers. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 4 (1), 89-95. doi: 10.1123/jmpb.2020-0019

Comparison of three algorithms using thigh-worn accelerometers for classifying sitting, standing, and stepping in free-living office workers

2021

Journal Article

Physical ACTivity in Survivorship (PACTS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a goal-directed therapeutic exercise program in pediatric posterior fossa brain tumor survivors

Kohler, Brooke E., Baque, Emmah, Sandler, Carolina X., Brookes, Denise S. K., Terranova, Caroline O., Rixon, Matthew, Hassall, Tim and Trost, Stewart G. (2021). Physical ACTivity in Survivorship (PACTS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a goal-directed therapeutic exercise program in pediatric posterior fossa brain tumor survivors. BMC Pediatrics, 21 (1) 105. doi: 10.1186/s12887-021-02566-7

Physical ACTivity in Survivorship (PACTS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a goal-directed therapeutic exercise program in pediatric posterior fossa brain tumor survivors

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 - 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
  • 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

  • 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

Professor Stewart Trost is:
Available for supervision

Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

For media enquiries about Professor Stewart Trost's areas of expertise, story ideas and help finding experts, contact our Media team:

communications@uq.edu.au