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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355 works between 1996 and 2025
All (355) Journal Article (280) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (57) Other Outputs (5) Edited Outputs (1)

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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

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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

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

Feeding practices in Australian early childhood education and care settings

Byrne, Rebecca A., Baxter, Kimberley, Irvine, Sue, Vidgen, Helen, Gallegos, Danielle, Martin, Elizabeth and Trost, Stewart G. (2021). Feeding practices in Australian early childhood education and care settings. Public Health Nutrition, 25 (2) PII S1368980021004055, 1-9. doi: 10.1017/S1368980021004055

Feeding practices in Australian early childhood education and care settings

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

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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

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Preschool HABIT-ILE: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to determine efficacy of intensive rehabilitation compared with usual care to improve motor skills of children, aged 2–5 years, with bilateral cerebral palsy

Sakzewski, Leanne, Reedman, Sarah, McLeod, Kate, Thorley, Megan, Burgess, Andrea, Trost, Stewart, Ahmadi, Matthew, Rowell, David, Chatfield, Mark, Bleyenheuft, Yannick and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2021). Preschool HABIT-ILE: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to determine efficacy of intensive rehabilitation compared with usual care to improve motor skills of children, aged 2–5 years, with bilateral cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 11 (3) e041542, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041542

Preschool HABIT-ILE: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to determine efficacy of intensive rehabilitation compared with usual care to improve motor skills of children, aged 2–5 years, with bilateral cerebral palsy

2021

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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

2021

Journal Article

The association between preschooler physical activity duration and intensity and social emotional development: Findings from the PLAYCE study

Christian, Hayley E., Lester, Leanne, Al Marzooqi, Mohamed K., Trost, Stewart G. and Papageorgiou, Alana (2021). The association between preschooler physical activity duration and intensity and social emotional development: Findings from the PLAYCE study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18 (7), 844-850. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2020-0588

The association between preschooler physical activity duration and intensity and social emotional development: Findings from the PLAYCE study

2021

Journal Article

Cross-cultural adaptation of instruments measuring children’s movement behaviors and parenting practices in Brazilian families

Goncalves, Widjane, Byrne, Rebecca, Lira, Pedro, Viana, Marcelo and Trost, Stewart G. (2021). Cross-cultural adaptation of instruments measuring children’s movement behaviors and parenting practices in Brazilian families. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (1) 239, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18010239

Cross-cultural adaptation of instruments measuring children’s movement behaviors and parenting practices in Brazilian families

2021

Journal Article

Measurement of screen time among young children aged 0–6 years: a systematic review

Byrne, Rebecca, Terranova, Caroline O. and Trost, Stewart G. (2021). Measurement of screen time among young children aged 0–6 years: a systematic review. Obesity Reviews, 22 (8) e13260, e13260. doi: 10.1111/obr.13260

Measurement of screen time among young children aged 0–6 years: a systematic review

2020

Journal Article

Papás activos: Associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior and personal networks among fathers living in Texas Colonias

Prochnow, Tyler, Renée Umstattd Meyer, M., Patterson, Megan S., McClendon, Megan E., Gómez, Luis, Trost, Stewart G. and Sharkey, Joseph (2020). Papás activos: Associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior and personal networks among fathers living in Texas Colonias. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (24) 9243, 9243. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17249243

Papás activos: Associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior and personal networks among fathers living in Texas Colonias

2020

Journal Article

Development of physical activity policy and implementation strategies for early childhood education and care settings using the Delphi process

Christian, Hayley E., Cross, Donna, Rosenberg, Michael, Schipperijn, Jasper, Shilton, Trevor, Trapp, Georgina, Trost, Stewart G., Nathan, Andrea, Maitland, Clover, Thornton, Ashleigh, Wenden, Elizabeth J. and George, Phoebe (2020). Development of physical activity policy and implementation strategies for early childhood education and care settings using the Delphi process. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 17 (1) 131. doi: 10.1186/s12966-020-01034-2

Development of physical activity policy and implementation strategies for early childhood education and care settings using the Delphi process

2020

Journal Article

Associations between in-school-hours physical activity and child health-related quality of life: A cross-sectional study in a sample of Australian primary school children

Shoesmith, Adam, Hall, Alix, Hope, Kirsty, Sutherland, Rachel, Hodder, Rebecca K., Trost, Stewart G., Lecathelinais, Christophe, Lane, Cassandra, McCarthy, Nicole and Nathan, Nicole (2020). Associations between in-school-hours physical activity and child health-related quality of life: A cross-sectional study in a sample of Australian primary school children. Preventive Medicine Reports, 20 101179. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101179

Associations between in-school-hours physical activity and child health-related quality of life: A cross-sectional study in a sample of Australian primary school children

2020

Journal Article

Implementation of a school physical activity policy improves student physical activity levels: Outcomes of a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Nathan, Nicole K., Sutherland, Rachel L., Hope, Kirsty, McCarthy, Nicole J., Pettett, Matthew, Elton, Ben, Jackson, Rebecca, Trost, Stewart G., Lecathelinais, Christophe, Reilly, Kathryn, Wiggers, John H., Hall, Alix, Gillham, Karen, Herrmann, Vanessa and Wolfenden, Luke (2020). Implementation of a school physical activity policy improves student physical activity levels: Outcomes of a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 17 (10), 1009-1018. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2019-0595

Implementation of a school physical activity policy improves student physical activity levels: Outcomes of a cluster-randomized controlled trial

2020

Journal Article

Effectiveness of a novel digital application to promote fundamental movement skills in 3- to 6-year-old children: a randomized controlled trial

Trost, Stewart G. and Brookes, Denise S. K. (2020). Effectiveness of a novel digital application to promote fundamental movement skills in 3- to 6-year-old children: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39 (4), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1826657

Effectiveness of a novel digital application to promote fundamental movement skills in 3- to 6-year-old children: a randomized controlled trial

2020

Journal Article

Machine learning to quantify habitual physical activity in children with cerebral palsy

Goodlich, Benjamin I., Armstrong, Ellen L., Horan, Sean A., Baque, Emmah, Carty, Christopher P., Ahmadi, Matthew N. and Trost, Stewart G. (2020). Machine learning to quantify habitual physical activity in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 62 (9), 1054-1060. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14560

Machine learning to quantify habitual physical activity in children with cerebral palsy

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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