Community
The research conducted by members of the Community research theme is focussed on designing and testing physical activity and population health interventions for the prevention and management of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, as well as the promotion of healthy body weight and general health. This research is conducted across a range of groups and various population settings including workplaces, clinical settings, sporting & coaching organisations and the community at large.
Current research projects
ecofit
ecofit is an evidence-based program to increase physical activity levels through the use of local parks and facilities. it includes the use of a smart phone app, a group training session and a health check.
MASTER
The MASTER program aims to enhance children's physical, psychological and socio-emotional health and well being through positive sporting experiences. MASTER is an evidence-based program that helps teachers and sports coaches develop the skills and understanding needed to design and deliver high quality sports programs .
SHED-IT
The low-cost SHED-ITTM program teaches men how to achieve long-term sustainable weight loss without having to give up the foods they love. The program uses a range of resources (printed material, video clip, food tracking App), without requiring any face-to-face contact.
Workplace POWER
Workplace POWER (Preventing Obesity Without Eating like a Rabbit), is a multi-award winning, evidence-based program teaching men how to adopt a realistic and sustainable approach to weight loss – without having to eat like a rabbit or give up beer. Workplace POWER won a National Preventive Health Award from the Australian National Preventative Health Agency in 2013 and has since been delivered to workplaces across Australia including the QLD Police Service, Diabetes WA, Daracon Civil Construction, Transgrid and Tomago Aluminium.
Theme Leaders
Professor Ronald Plotnikoff
Professor & Chair PA & PHE
School of Education
- Ron.Plotnikoff@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4985 4465
Associate Professor Narelle Eather
Associate Professor
School of Education
- Narelle.Eather@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 6232
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