Dr. Jack Harvey
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
Australian sport and physical activity behaviours pre, during and post-COVID-19
Does an Increase in Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness After Swimming Increase the Likelihood of Future Shoulder Pain?
Telling adults about it: children’s experience of disclosing interpersonal violence in community sport
The motivations to play organised club-based sport in Australia
The role of trait mindfulness in shaping the perception of stress, including its role as a moderator or mediator of the effects of personality
Motivations to be active in club-based sport compared to fitness centres
The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Perceived Health and Well-Being of Active Australian Older Adults
The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Perceived Health and Wellbeing of Young Australian Sport and Physical Activity Participants
Understanding volunteer motivations and concerns in coaching and officiating basketball: implications for sport policy
Participation of Australian women and girls in traditionally male-dominated sports 2016-2018
The impact of COVID-19 restrictions on Australians' frequency and duration of participation in different types of sport and physical activity
The impact of COVID-19 restrictions on perceived health and wellbeing of adult Australian sport and physical activity participants
The use of intra-articular platelet rich plasma for the symptomatic management of osteoarthritis of the knee: a pilot study
Validation of a Follow-Through Developmental Sequence for the Overarm Throw for Force in University Students
Five-Year Changes in Community-Level Sport Participation, and the Role of Gender Strategies
Irrational beliefs and choking under pressure: A preliminary investigation
Researchers who examine existing models of choking under pressure are beginning to explore the...
Marketing Up the Wrong Tree? Organisational Perspectives on Attracting and/or Retaining Older Adults in Sport
Developing Sport for Girls and Adolescents
Examining group differences in emotion regulation strategies and the state and trait anxiety of lifeguards and non-lifeguards in a real-world precompetitive situation
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences, between swimmer-lifeguards and...
Longitudinal trends in sport participation and retention of women and girls
Measurement and analysis of sport participation data is vital to understand trends, and therefore...
Sport participation settings: Where and 'how' do Australians play sport?
BackgroundLeisure-time physical activity and sport participation trends are often reported, both...
A mixed-methods case study exploring the impact of participation in community activity groups for older adults on physical activity, health and wellbeing
Regular physical activity (PA) has many health benefits but declines with age. Community...
High-intensity interval training in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Sport drop-out during adolescence: is it real, or an artefact of sampling behaviour?
The implications of female sport policy developments for the community-level sport sector: a perspective from Victoria, Australia
This study examined trends in sport participation among females over a six-year period...
A mixed methods case study exploring the impact of membership of a multi-activity, multicentre community group on social wellbeing of older adults
Background: Social wellbeing factors such as loneliness and social support have a major impact on...
Assessment and monitoring practices of Australian fitness professionals
Objectives: Assessment and monitoring of client health and fitness is a key part of fitness...
Cognitive behavior therapy for older adults with insomnia and depression: A randomized controlled trial in community mental health services
Study Objectives: To investigate whether cognitive behavior therapy was effective for older...
Demographic characteristics and type/frequency of physical activity participation in a large sample of 21,603 Australian people
Background: Regular physical activity (PA) is imperative for good health and there are many...
Girls' transition from participation in a modified sport program to club sport competition - A study of longitudinal patterns and correlates
Background: Participation in sport is very popular for young children. Many children participate...
Non-response bias in estimates of prevalence of club-based sport participation from an Australian national physical activity, recreation and sport survey
Background: An estimate of the prevalence of an activity derived from a sample survey is...
Participant characteristics of users of holistic movement practices in Australia
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the characteristics of users of holistic...
Video-based training to improve perceptual-cognitive decision-making performance of Australian football umpires
Decision-making is a central component of the in-game performance of Australian football umpires;...
Participation trends in holistic movement practices: A 10-year comparison of yoga/Pilates and t'ai chi/qigong use among a national sample of 195,926 Australians
Background: In recent decades, the evidence supporting the physical and mental health benefits of...
Personality and performance in real-world competitions: Testing trait activation of fear of negative evaluation, dispositional reinvestment, and athletic identity in the field
Objectives Based on the trait activation principle, researchers have tested whether personality...
Social anxiety mediates the relationship between social connectedness and test anxiety: An exploratory investigation
This preliminary study explored the relationships and mediation structure among social anxiety,...
Sources of practice knowledge among Australian fitness trainers
Few studies have examined the sources of practice knowledge fitness trainers use to inform their...
Sport participation across the lifespan: Australian trends and policy implications
This chapter will explore the sport participation trends in Australia across the lifespan....
The influence of a Healthy Welcoming Environment on participation in club sport by adolescent girls: A longitudinal study
Background: This study investigated the perceived influence of a Healthy Welcoming Environment...
The relationship of sport participation to provision of sports facilities and socioeconomic status: a geographical analysis
Objective: Ecological models have been applied to investigate multiple domains influencing...
Age profiles of sport participants
Background: Participation in sport has many health benefits, and is popular amongst children....
Changes in sport and physical activity participation for adolescent females: a longitudinal study
Background: Participation in sport and physical activity is reported to decline during...
Different methods of training load quantification and their relationship to injury and illness in elite Australian football
Objectives: To compare different methods of training load (TL) quantification and their...
Igniting the Pressure Acclimitization Training Debate: Contradictory Pilot-Study Evidence from Australian Football
In Australian Football, set shot goal kicking is when a player has a shot at goal after...
Patterns of time use among regional and rural adolescent girls: Associations with correlates of physical activity and health-related quality of life
Objectives: To describe patterns of time use among regional and rural adolescent girls and...
Population levels of sport participation: implications for sport policy
Background: Participation in sport can contribute to health-enhancing levels of leisure-time...
Pumping Iron in Australia: Prevalence, Trends and Sociodemographic Correlates of Muscle Strengthening Activity Participation from a National Sample of 195,926 Adults
Objective The current Australian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults engage in...
Selection and Management of Sports Grounds: Does Surface Heat Matter?
Little evidence exists on the surface temperatures experienced on third generation (3G)...
Trends in body image of adolescent females in metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions: a longitudinal study
Background: Body dissatisfaction is associated with a range of adverse outcomes, including...
Cognitive behaviour therapy for older adults experiencing insomnia and depression in a community mental health setting: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Background: Cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a well-established treatment;...
Comparison of surface temperatures of different synthetic turf systems and natural grass: Have advances in synthetic turf technology made a difference
Few studies have considered surface temperatures on the most recent synthetic turf products, and...
Genome-wide sperm DNA methylation changes after 3 months of exercise training in humans
Aim: DNA methylation programs gene expression and is involved in numerous biological processes....
GPS variables most related to match performance in an elite Australian football team
The purpose of this study is to identify which GPS variables are most related to Australian...
How healthy is Australian sport?
Integrating public health and sport management: Sport participation trends 2001-2010
In order to inform strategies to increase levels of physical activity (PA) for a healthier...
Learning and development expertise: an Australian analysis
Learning and development (L&D) practitioners draw on a distinctive range of knowledge, skills and...
Participation in modified sports programs: a longitudinal study of children's transition to club sport competition
Background: Many children are not physically active enough for a health benefit. One avenue of...
Participation in sport and physical activity: associations with socio-economic status and geographical remoteness
Background: Many factors influence participation in sport and Physical Activity (PA). It is well...
Role models of Australian female adolescents: A longitudinal study to inform programmes designed to increase physical activity and sport participation
In light of the importance attributed to the presence of positive role models in promoting...
Socioecological factors potentially associated with participation in physical activity and sport: A longitudinal study of adolescent girls
Objectives: Many adolescents are not physically active enough to receive associated health...
The contribution of sport participation to overall health enhancing physical activity levels in Australia: a population-based study
Background: The contribution of sport to overall health-enhancing leisure-time physical activity...
Assessment of decision-making performance and in-game physical exertion of Australian football umpires
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of in-game physical exertion on...
Associations Between Behavior Regulation, Competence, Physical Activity, and Health for Adolescent Females
Background: This study investigated the association between the different types of behavior...
Dose-Response of Women's Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and Life Satisfaction to Physical Activity
Background: To examine the dose-response relationship between health related quality of life...
Effectiveness of a school-community linked program on physical activity levels and health-related quality of life for adolescent girls
Background: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a school-community program on...
Linking secondary school physical education with community sport and recreation for girls: a process evaluation
Background: The purpose of this study was to undertake a process evaluation to examine the reach,...
Understanding how the components of a synthetic turf system contribute to increased surface temperature
A systematic review of the psychological and social benefits of participation in sport for adults: informing development of a conceptual model of health through sport
Background: The definition of health incorporates the physical, social and mental domains,...
A systematic review of the psychological and social benefits of participation in sport for children and adolescents: informing development of a conceptual model of health through sport
Background: There are specific guidelines regarding the level of physical activity (PA) required...
Family support and ease of access link socio-economic status and sports club membership in adolescent girls: a mediation study
Background: Much research has been conducted into the determinants of physical activity (PA)...
Linking Physical Education With Community Sport and Recreation: A Program for Adolescent Girls
The engagement of adolescent girls in physical activity (PA) is a persistent challenge....
Longer Leukocyte Telomeres Are Associated with Ultra-Endurance Exercise Independent of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Telomere length is recognized as a marker of biological age, and shorter mean leukocyte telomere...
The effect of prescribed fluid consumption on physiology and work behavior of wildfire fighters
The purpose of this study was to examine 1) wildfire fighters' ability to consume the prescribed...
The relationship between body image, physical activity, perceived health, and behavioural regulation among Year 7 and Year 11 girls from metropolitan and rural Australia
This study examined the relationship between educational year level, regional differences in...
Understanding the Contexts of Adolescent Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
Purpose: Participation in physical activity (PA) is reported to decline in adolescence,...
A cross-cultural study in the UK and Australia of pay expectations and entitlements A case of vanishing differences?
Can you swim? Self-report and actual swimming competence among young adults in Ballarat, Australia
This paper reports the Australian findings in an international study comparing self-reported and...
Choking under pressure: The role of fear of negative evaluation
Objective: Conceptual models and predictors of choking under pressure (i.e., choking) have been...
Examining changes in the organisational capacity and sport-related health promotion policies and practices of State Sporting Organizations
Pre-shift fluid intake: Effect on physiology, work and drinking during emergency wildfire fighting
Wildfire fighters are known to report to work in a hypohydrated state, which may compromise their...
Telomere attrition is attenuated in ultra-marathon runners
A comparative study of factors influencing participation in sport and physical activity for metropolitan and rural female adolescents
The aim of this research was to provide a comparative analysis of the influence of behavioural...
A population-based survey of knowledge of first aid for burns in New South Wales
Objective: To determine the current level of knowledge of first aid for a burn injury and sources...
Self-Presentation Origins of Choking: Evidence From Separate Pressure Manipulations
Whether self-presentation is involved in the choking process remains unknown. The purpose of the...
The test-retest reliability of a health promotion assessment tool in sport
Evaluation tools for measuring health promotion (HP) policies, practices, and organizational...
Acute effect of exercise on kicking accuracy in elite Australian football players
Kicking accuracy (KA) is an important skill in Australian football but the potential influence of...
A framework for the design and development of physical employment tests and standards
Does Sports Club Particpation Contribute to Health-Related Quality of Life?
It's not just about competition! Building sport's capacity for population-focused physical activity promotion and development of healthy settings
Transition in participation in sport and unstructured physical activity for rural living adolescent girls
Effectiveness of the 2006 Commonwealth Games 10,000 Steps Walking Challenge
Effect of a nurse back injury prevention intervention on the rate of injury compensation claims
Problem: This study evaluated the effect of introducing a No Lifting policy on back injuries to...
Treadmill Velocity Best Predicts 5000-m Run Performance
Trends in organised sport membership: Impact on sustainability
Using a socioecological approach to examine participation in sport and physical activity among rural adolescent girls
Effect of a Low-Resource-Intensive Lifestyle Modification Program Incorporating Gymnasium-Based and Home-Based Resistance Training on Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Australian Adults
OBJECTIVE- The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a low-resource- intensive...
Effect of a self management approach to implementing the National Evidence Based Guidelines for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: primary prevention on self-management capacity and quality of life
Making sporting clubs healthy and welcoming environments: A strategy to increase participation.
Sporting clubs are an ideal setting to promote community-wide participation in physical activity....
Participation by girls in community sport and physical activity during the transition to secondary school: A rural Australian perspective
Participation in sport and physical activity for rural adolescent girls: a socio-ecological approach
The effects of interval-exercise duration and intensity on oxygen consumption during treadmill running.
The magnitude of improvement in peak oxygen uptake (over(V, ̇)O2 peak) and performance to an...
A critical evaluation of methods used to evaluate a large scale health promotion program in the sport and recreation sector
Evaluation of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games 10,000 steps walking challenge and 10,000 steps walking program
Men's sheds in Australia: Learning through community contexts
Ballarat diabetes prevention pilot initiative
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 10: Reliability of potential physical employment tests
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 11: Normative physical performance data: Infantry and ADG
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 12: Physical performance tests and standards: Infantry and ADG
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 13: Capacity of women to improve physical performance: A review
Defence physical employment standards project infantry and airfield defence guards, report 5: Trade tasks risk analysis and mitigation: Infantry and ADG
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 7: Retrospective surveys of injuries (2004 & 2005): Infantry and ADG
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 9: Trade task analysis: Infantry and ADG
Dispensing and monitoring of schedule 8 and schedule 4 (with dependency properties) drugs (addiction care 2)
Error in publication code - Review of the physical fitness entry requisites for policing
Factors affecting the successful creation of health promoting sports clubs
Heat injury risk of simulated march and urban patrol infantry tasks
Impact of systemic and cultural factors on trade-related injuries in the Australian infantry
Linking school-based sport programs to sport club membership
Participation in five major Victorian sports: Trends and issues
Review of ADF injury data for infantry and airfield defence guards: 1998-2003
The development of regional sports assemblies as health promoting organisations
VicHealth sport and active recreation schemes evaluation project. Phase 1 evaluation report no.30 volume three: Active participation grant scheme
VicHealth sport and active recreation schemes evaluation project. Phase 1 evaluation report no.30 volume two: Participation in community sport and active recreation scheme
Analysis of the physical requirements of tasks undertaken by Australian infantry soldiers and airfield defence guards
Community acquired pneumonia project: Final report
Criterion task workshop: Outcomes and recommendations
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 3: Review of injury data: Infantry and ADG
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 4: Trade tasks movement analysis: Infantry and ADG
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 6: The effect of demanding infantry and ADG trade tasks on cognitive performance: A pilot observational study
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 8: Selection of criterion trade tasks: Infantry and ADG
Finding the fire: numeracy and literacy for public safety volunteers
Literacy practices associated with training and learning by fire and emergency service volunteers in small and remote Australian towns
Literacy practices associated with training and learning by fire and emergency service volunteers in small & remote Australian towns
Monitoring core body temperature in infantry soldiers and airfield defence guards
Review of the firefighter fitness assessment
VicHealth sport and active recreation schemes evaluation project: Phase 1 report partnerships for health
Adult learning through fire and emergency service organisations in small and remote Australian towns
Data mining of the Australian adverse drug reactions database: A comparison of Bayesian and other statistical indicators
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 1: Selection of key trade tasks for detailed observation
Defence physical employment standards project, infantry and airfield defence guards, report 2: Selection of potential endurance tests and kinanthropometric measures
Men's learning in small rural towns: a Victorian survey
Promoting holistic health to rural blue-collar men in the workplace: A multi-disciplinary socio-medical model
Reliable assessment of faecal loading in older adults by abdominal radiograph
Objective: To produce a measure of faecal loading using plain abdominal radiograph that has both...
Technical note: The use of subject derived scale factors for one-camera 2D analysis in underwater swimming
This technical note describes a comparison of relative errors in one-camera 2D underwater motion...
The use of derived scale factors for one-camera 2D analysis in underwater swimming
The Victorian nurses back injury prevention project
The Victorian Nurses Back Injury Prevention Project: An Evaluation
VicHealth sport and active recreation schemes evaluation project report no. 5: Evaluation report format and timeline
Victorian Nurses Back Injury Prevention Project: Evaluation 2003/4
Victorian nurses back injury prevention project evaluation report
A critical evaluation of the Australian accident classification standard
A critical evaluation of the Australian accident classification standard.
Evaluation of the health through sport and active recreation program: Phase 1 report
Impact of health and safety representative training on concepts of accident causation and prevention
In South Australia, health and safety representatives (HSRs) may undertake three levels of...
Impact on training health and safety representatives on concepts of accident causation and prevention
Locating the Eureka Stockade: Use of a geographical information system (GIS) in a historiographical research context
More to sheds than meets the eye: Adult learning through public safety organisations in small and remote Australian towns
Population estimation at the pixel level: Developing the expectation maximization technique
Reliability of risk assessments - A statistical evaluation of results from six risk assessment tools
An analysis of the forces required to drag sheep over various surfaces
Some occupational health and safety hazards associated with sheep shearing are related to...
Bayesian data mining of the Australian adverse drug reactions database
Data mining of the Australian adverse drug reactions database
Estimating census district populations from satellite imagery: Some approaches and limitations
Population estimation models based on individual TM pixels
Reducing the energy cost of dragging sheep during sheep shearing
The task of dragging sheep into position for shearing has been reported by shearers as the most...
Multivariate statistical analysis of songs of the male Common Blackbird (Turdus merula): An example from western Victoria, Australia
Variation in the song of the male Common Blackbird was investigated within and between two...
DSM-IV AD/HD: Confirmatory factor models, prevalence, and gender and age differences based on parent and teacher ratings of Australian primary school children