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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369 works between 1996 and 2025
All (369) Journal Article (290) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (60) Other Outputs (6) Edited Outputs (1)

161 - 180 of 369 works

2016

Journal Article

Increasing physical activity among young children from disadvantaged communities: Study protocol of a group randomised controlled effectiveness trial

Stanley, Rebecca M., Jones, Rachel A., Cliff, Dylan P., Trost, Stewart G., Berthelsen, Donna, Salmon, Jo, Batterham, Marijka, Eckermann, Simon, Reilly, John J., Brown, Ngiare, Mickle, Karen J., Howard, Steven J., Hinkley, Trina, Janssen, Xanne, Chandler, Paul, Cross, Penny, Gowers, Fay and Okely, Anthony D. (2016). Increasing physical activity among young children from disadvantaged communities: Study protocol of a group randomised controlled effectiveness trial. BMC Public Health, 16 (1) 1095. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3743-0

Increasing physical activity among young children from disadvantaged communities: Study protocol of a group randomised controlled effectiveness trial

2016

Journal Article

Evaluation of a physical activity intervention for adults with brain impairment: a controlled clinical trial

Clanchy, Kelly M., Tweedy, Sean M. and Trost, Stewart G. (2016). Evaluation of a physical activity intervention for adults with brain impairment: a controlled clinical trial. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 30 (9), 854-865. doi: 10.1177/1545968316632059

Evaluation of a physical activity intervention for adults with brain impairment: a controlled clinical trial

2016

Journal Article

Age-Related Differences in OMNI-RPE Scale Validity in Youth: A Longitudinal Analysis

Gammon, Catherine, Pfeiffer, Karin A., Pivarnik, James M., Moore, Rebecca W., Rice, Kelly R. and Trost, Stewart G. (2016). Age-Related Differences in OMNI-RPE Scale Validity in Youth: A Longitudinal Analysis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 (8), 1590-1594. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000918

Age-Related Differences in OMNI-RPE Scale Validity in Youth: A Longitudinal Analysis

2016

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Balanced: a randomised trial examining the efficacy of two self-monitoring methods for an app-based multi-behaviour intervention to improve physical activity, sitting and sleep in adults

Duncan, Mitch J., Vandelanotte, Corneel, Trost, Stewart G., Rebar, Amanda L., Rogers, Naomi, Burton, Nicola W., Murawski, Beatrice, Rayward, Anna, Fenton, Sasha and Brown, Wendy J. (2016). Balanced: a randomised trial examining the efficacy of two self-monitoring methods for an app-based multi-behaviour intervention to improve physical activity, sitting and sleep in adults. BMC Public Health, 16 (1) 670, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3256-x

Balanced: a randomised trial examining the efficacy of two self-monitoring methods for an app-based multi-behaviour intervention to improve physical activity, sitting and sleep in adults

2016

Journal Article

Decision trees for detection of activity intensity in youth with cerebral palsy

Trost, Stewart G., Fragala-Pinkham, Maria, Lennon, Nancy and O'Neil, Margaret E. (2016). Decision trees for detection of activity intensity in youth with cerebral palsy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 (5), 958-966. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000842

Decision trees for detection of activity intensity in youth with cerebral palsy

2016

Journal Article

Increasing physical activity in childcare outdoor learning environments: the effect of setting adjacency relative to other built environment and social factors

Smith, William R., Moore, Robin, Cosco, Nilda, Wesoloski, Jennifer, Danninger, Tom, Ward, Dianne S., Trost, Stewart G. and Ries, Nicole (2016). Increasing physical activity in childcare outdoor learning environments: the effect of setting adjacency relative to other built environment and social factors. Environment and Behavior, 48 (4), 550-578. doi: 10.1177/0013916514551048

Increasing physical activity in childcare outdoor learning environments: the effect of setting adjacency relative to other built environment and social factors

2016

Journal Article

Chronic disease risks and use of a smartphone application during a physical activity and dietary intervention in Australian truck drivers

Gilson, Nicholas D, Pavey, Toby G., Vandelanotte, Corneel, Duncan, Mitch J., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Trost, Stewart G. and Brown, Wendy J. (2016). Chronic disease risks and use of a smartphone application during a physical activity and dietary intervention in Australian truck drivers. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40 (1), 91-93. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12501

Chronic disease risks and use of a smartphone application during a physical activity and dietary intervention in Australian truck drivers

2016

Journal Article

Field evaluation of a random forest activity classifier for wrist-worn accelerometer data

Pavey, Toby G., Gilson, Nicholas D., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Clark, Bronwyn and Trost, Stewart G. (2016). Field evaluation of a random forest activity classifier for wrist-worn accelerometer data. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 (1), 75-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.06.003

Field evaluation of a random forest activity classifier for wrist-worn accelerometer data

2016

Journal Article

Developmental trends in the energy cost of physical activities performed by youth

Trost, Stewart G., Drovandi, Christopher C. and Pfeiffer, Karin (2016). Developmental trends in the energy cost of physical activities performed by youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13 (6), S35-S40. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2015-0723

Developmental trends in the energy cost of physical activities performed by youth

2016

Journal Article

Energy cost of children's structured and unstructured games

Clevenger, Kimberly A., Aubrey, Aubrey J., Moore, Rebecca W., Peyer, Karissa L., Suton, Darijan, Trost, Stewart G. and Pfeiffer, Karin A. (2016). Energy cost of children's structured and unstructured games. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13 (6), S44-S47. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2016-0005

Energy cost of children's structured and unstructured games

2016

Journal Article

Reliability and validity of objective measures of physical activity in youth with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory

O’Neil, Margaret E., Fragala-Pinkham, Maria, Lennon, Nancy, George, Ameeka, Forman, Jeffrey and Trost, Stewart G. (2016). Reliability and validity of objective measures of physical activity in youth with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory. Physical Therapy, 96 (1), 37-45. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20140201

Reliability and validity of objective measures of physical activity in youth with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory

2015

Journal Article

Maternal and paternal support for physical activity and healthy eating in preschool children: A cross-sectional study

Schoeppe, Stephanie and Trost, Stewart G. (2015). Maternal and paternal support for physical activity and healthy eating in preschool children: A cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 15 (1) 971, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2318-9

Maternal and paternal support for physical activity and healthy eating in preschool children: A cross-sectional study

2015

Journal Article

Validity of the OMNI rating of perceived exertion scale for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

Fragala-Pinkham, Maria, O'neil, Margaret E., Lennon, Nancy, Forman, Jeffrey L. and Trost, Stewart G. (2015). Validity of the OMNI rating of perceived exertion scale for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 57 (8), 748-753. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12703

Validity of the OMNI rating of perceived exertion scale for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

2015

Journal Article

Physical activity, obesity status, and blood pressure in preschool children

Vale, Susana, Trost, Stewart G., Rêgo, Carla, Abreu, Sandra and Mota, Jorge (2015). Physical activity, obesity status, and blood pressure in preschool children. Journal of Pediatrics, 167 (1), 98-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.04.031

Physical activity, obesity status, and blood pressure in preschool children

2015

Journal Article

Prediction of activity type in preschool children using machine learning techniques

Hagenbuchner, Markus, Cliff, Dylan P., Trost, Stewart G., Van Tuc, Nguyen and Peoples, Gregory E. (2015). Prediction of activity type in preschool children using machine learning techniques. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18 (4), 426-431. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.003

Prediction of activity type in preschool children using machine learning techniques

2015

Journal Article

Exploring metrics to express energy expenditure of physical activity in youth

McMurray, Robert G., Butte, Nancy F., Crouter, Scott E., Trost, Stewart G., Pfeiffer, Karin A., Bassett, David R., Puyau, Maurice R., Berrigan, David, Watson, Kathleen B. and Fulton, Janet E. (2015). Exploring metrics to express energy expenditure of physical activity in youth. PLoS One, 10 (6) e0130869, 1-16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130869

Exploring metrics to express energy expenditure of physical activity in youth

2015

Journal Article

Activity patterns of preschool-aged children at risk for obesity

Senso, Meghan M., Trost, Stewart G., Crain, A. Lauren, Seburg, Elisabeth M., Anderson, Julie D. and Sherwood, Nancy E. (2015). Activity patterns of preschool-aged children at risk for obesity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 12 (6), 861-868. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2013-0503

Activity patterns of preschool-aged children at risk for obesity

2015

Journal Article

Age related differences in the validity of the OMNI perceived exertion scale during lifestyle activities

Rice, Kelly R., Gammon, Catherine, Pfieffer, Karin and Trost, Stewart (2015). Age related differences in the validity of the OMNI perceived exertion scale during lifestyle activities. Pediatric Exercise Science, 27 (1), 95-101. doi: 10.1123/pes.2014-0007

Age related differences in the validity of the OMNI perceived exertion scale during lifestyle activities

2015

Journal Article

Use of physical activity self-management strategies by high school students

Trost, Stewart G. and Hutley, Jan (2015). Use of physical activity self-management strategies by high school students. Pediatric Exercise Science, 27 (1), 168-174. doi: 10.1123/pes.2014-0089

Use of physical activity self-management strategies by high school students

2015

Journal Article

The effects of a goal setting intervention on aerobic fitness in middle school students

McDonald, Samantha M. and Trost, Stewart G. (2015). The effects of a goal setting intervention on aerobic fitness in middle school students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 34 (4), 576-587. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2014-0138

The effects of a goal setting intervention on aerobic fitness in middle school students

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2030
    APAP-YCS: a Co-designed adaption of the Adapted Physical Activity Program to promote lifestyle physical activity among young cancer survivors (MRFF grant administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 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 - 2026
    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
  • 2013
    Developing a national collaboration for the prevention and management of childhood obesity with exercise
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    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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