A/Prof. Nicky Ridgers

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Honorary Associate Professor

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, Liverpool John Moores Univ., 2007
Postgraduate Certificate in Learn & Teach in Higher Education, Liverpool John Moores Univ., 2004
Master of Science, University of Wales, Bangor, 2003
Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Wales, Bangor, 2001

Contact

nicky.ridgers@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 924 46718

Research interests

Dr Ridgers current program of research focuses on understanding patterns of childrens physical activity and sedentary behaviours. She is interested in the assessment of these behaviours, and how these behaviours are influenced by a range of factors. 

Affiliations

International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Sports Medicine Australia

International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour

Fellow - Higher Education Academy (UK)
 

Teaching interests

Dr Ridgers currently supervises two PhD students.

Awards

2009 - Liverpool John Moores University Promising Researcher Award

2006 - Best oral presentation in the Public Health Category at the Postgraduate Research in Science and Medicine (PRISM) Annual Conference
 

Publications

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2024

Motor skill competence and moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity: a linear and non-linear cross-sectional analysis of eight pooled trials

L Barnett, S Verswijveren, B Colvin, D Lubans, R Telford, N Lander, N Schott, M Tietjens, K Hesketh, P Morgan, T Hinkley, K Downing, R Telford, K Cohen, N Ridgers, G Abbott

(2024), Vol. 21, pp. 14-, The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, England, C1

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Cost-effectiveness of reducing children's sedentary time and increasing physical activity at school: the Transform-Us! intervention

V Brown, L Sheppard, J Salmon, L Arundell, E Cerin, N Ridgers, K Hesketh, R Daly, D Dunstan, H Brown, J Gatta, J Chinapaw, M Moodie

(2024), Vol. 21, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, C1

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Effectiveness of Intervention Strategies to Increase Adolescents' Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Time in Secondary School Settings, Including Factors Related to Implementation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A Contardo Ayala, K Parker, E Mazzoli, N Lander, N Ridgers, A Timperio, D Lubans, G Abbott, H Koorts, J Salmon

(2024), Vol. 10, pp. 1-20, Sports Medicine - Open, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article
2023

Results from the Australian 2022 Report Card on physical activity for children and young people

K Hesketh, V Booth, V Cleland, S Gomersall, T Olds, L Reece, N Ridgers, L Straker, M Stylianou, G Tomkinson, D Lubans

(2023), Vol. 21, pp. 83-87, Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, Singapore, C1

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Transform-Us! cluster RCT: 18-month and 30-month effects on children's physical activity, sedentary time and cardiometabolic risk markers

J Salmon, L Arundell, E Cerin, N Ridgers, K Hesketh, R Daly, D Dunstan, H Brown, J Della Gatta, P Della Gatta, M Chinapaw, L Shepphard, M Moodie, C Hume, V Brown, K Ball, D Crawford

(2023), Vol. 57, pp. 311-319, British Journal of Sports Medicine, England, C1

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Exploring Children's Self-Reported Activity Compensation: The REACT Study

B Swelam, L Arundell, J Salmon, G Abbott, A Timperio, S Chastin, N Ridgers

(2023), Vol. 55, pp. 1456-1464, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Baltimore, Md., C1

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Validity, Reliability, and Feasibility of Physical Literacy Assessments Designed for School Children: A Systematic Review

Lisa Barnett, Alethea Jerebine, Richard Keegan, Kimberley Watson-Mackie, Lauren Arundell, Nicola Ridgers, Jo Salmon, Dean Dudley

(2023), Sports Medicine, Berlin, Germany, C1

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Defining and reporting activity patterns: a modified Delphi study

N Ridgers, E Denniss, A Burnett, J Salmon, S Verswijveren

(2023), Vol. 20, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, Eng., C1

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Socioeconomic position as a predictor of youth's movement trajectory profiles between ages 10 and 14 years

K Wilhite, B del Pozo Cruz, M Noetel, C Lonsdale, N Ridgers, C Maher, E Bradshaw, T Sanders

(2023), Vol. 20, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, Eng., C1-1

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Scaling up a school-based intervention to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in children: Protocol for the TransformUs hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

H Koorts, A Timperio, C Lonsdale, N Ridgers, D Lubans, J Della Gatta, A Bauman, A Telford, L Barnett, K Lamb, N Lander, S Lai, T Sanders, L Arundell, H Brown, K Wilhite, J Salmon

(2023), Vol. 13, BMJ Open, C1

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Prioritizing a research agenda on built environments and physical activity: a twin panel Delphi consensus process with researchers and knowledge users

S Prince, J Lang, M de Groh, H Badland, A Barnett, L Littlejohns, N Brandon, G Butler, G Casu, E Cerin, R Colley, L de Lannoy, I Demchenko, H Ellingwood, K Evenson, G Faulkner, L Fridman, C Friedenreich, D Fuller, P Fuselli, L Giangregorio, N Gupta, A Hino, C Hume, B Isernhagen, B Jalaludin, J Lakerveld, R Larouche, S Lemon, C Loucaides, J Maddock, G McCormack, A Mehta, K Milton, J Mota, V Ngo, N Owen, A Oyeyemi, A Palmeira, D Rainham, R Rhodes, N Ridgers, I Roosendaal, D Rosenberg, J Schipperijn, S Slater, K Storey, M Tremblay, M Tully, L Vanderloo, J Veitch, C Vietinghoff, S Whiting, M Winters, L Yang, R Geneau

(2023), Vol. 20, pp. 1-16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, Eng., C1

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2022

Using compositional data analysis to explore accumulation of sedentary behavior, physical activity and youth health

S Verswijveren, K Lamb, J Martín-Fernández, E Winkler, R Leech, A Timperio, J Salmon, R Daly, E Cerin, D Dunstan, R Telford, R Telford, L Olive, N Ridgers

(2022), Vol. 11, pp. 234-243, Journal of Sport and Health Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Physical activity and active recreation before and during COVID-19: The Our Life at Home study

L Arundell, J Salmon, A Timperio, S Sahlqvist, R Uddin, J Veitch, N Ridgers, H Brown, K Parker

(2022), Vol. 25, pp. 235-241, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

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Socioecological correlates associated with muscle-strengthening exercise at home during COVID-19 among adolescents: The our life at home study

K Parker, J Salmon, N Ridgers, S Sahlqvist, R Uddin, J Veitch, L Thornton, A Timperio, H Brown, L Arundell

(2022), Vol. 40, pp. 899-907, Journal of Sports Sciences, England, C1

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A systematic review of temporal body weight and dietary intake patterns in adults: implications on future public health nutrition interventions to promote healthy weight

S Tan, A Curtis, R Leech, N Ridgers, D Crawford, S McNaughton

(2022), Vol. 61, pp. 2255-2278, European Journal of Nutrition, Germany, C1

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The Influence of Sitting, Standing, and Stepping Bouts on Cardiometabolic Health Markers in Older Adults

S Verswijveren, C Powell, S Chappel, N Ridgers, B Carson, K Dowd, I Perry, P Kearney, J Harrington, A Donnelly

(2022), Vol. 30, pp. 114-122, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Champaign, Ill., C1

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Exploring activity compensation amongst youth and adults: a systematic review

B Swelam, S Verswijveren, J Salmon, L Arundell, N Ridgers

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, C1

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"When You Move You Have Fun": Perceived Barriers, and Facilitators of Physical Activity From a Child's Perspective

S Nally, N Ridgers, A Gallagher, M Murphy, J Salmon, A Carlin

(2022), Vol. 4, pp. 1-15, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

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Intervention effects on children's movement behaviour accumulation as a result of the Transform-Us! school- and home-based cluster randomised controlled trial

S Verswijveren, N Ridgers, J Martín-Fernández, S Chastin, E Cerin, M Chinapaw, L Arundell, D Dunstan, C Hume, H Brown, J Della Gatta, J Salmon

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

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Mediators of Effects on Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in an Activity Tracker and Behavior Change Intervention for Adolescents: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

S Verswijveren, G Abbott, S Lai, J Salmon, A Timperio, H Brown, S Macfarlane, N Ridgers

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. e35261-e35261, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Canada, C1

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"Everything kind of revolves around technology": a qualitative exploration of families' screen use experiences, and intervention suggestions

L Arundell, L Gould, N Ridgers, A Ayala, K Downing, J Salmon, A Timperio, J Veitch

(2022), Vol. 22, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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CHAP-child: an open source method for estimating sit-to-stand transitions and sedentary bout patterns from hip accelerometers among children

J Carlson, N Ridgers, S Nakandala, R Zablocki, F Tuz-Zahra, J Bellettiere, P Hibbing, C Steel, M Jankowska, D Rosenberg, M Greenwood-Hickman, J Zou, A LaCroix, A Kumar, L Natarajan

(2022), Vol. 19, pp. 1-10, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, Eng., C1

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Is level of implementation linked with intervention outcomes? Process evaluation of the TransformUs intervention to increase children's physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour

H Koorts, A Timperio, G Abbott, L Arundell, N Ridgers, E Cerin, H Brown, R Daly, D Dunstan, C Hume, M Chinapaw, M Moodie, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

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Test-retest reliability of a measure of perceived activity compensation in primary school children and their parents: a mixed methods study

B Swelam, J Salmon, L Arundell, A Timperio, A Moriarty, N Ridgers

(2022), Vol. 40, pp. 2359-2370, Journal of Sports Sciences, C1

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Validity evidence for the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Water Competence short form (PSPWC-4)

L Barnett, G Abbott, N Lander, B Jidovtseff, N Ridgers

(2022), Vol. 40, pp. 2491-2498, Journal of Sports Sciences, London, Eng., C1-1

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CHAP-Adult: A Reliable and Valid Algorithm to Classify Sitting and Measure Sitting Patterns Using Data From Hip-Worn Accelerometers in Adults Aged 35+

J Bellettiere, S Nakandala, F Tuz-Zahra, E Winkler, P Hibbing, G Healy, D Dunstan, N Owen, M Greenwood-Hickman, D Rosenberg, J Zou, J Carlson, C Di, L Dillon, M Jankowska, A Lacroix, N Ridgers, R Zablocki, A Kumar, L Natarajan

(2022), Vol. 5, pp. 215-223, Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, Champagne, Ill., C1

journal article
2021

Reallocating sedentary time with total physical activity and physical activity bouts in children: Associations with cardiometabolic biomarkers

S Verswijveren, J Salmon, R Daly, L Arundell, E Cerin, D Dunstan, K Hesketh, P Della Gatta, N Ridgers

(2021), Vol. 39, pp. 332-340, Journal of Sports Sciences, England, C1

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Bidirectional associations between emergency nurses' occupational and leisure physical activity: An observational study

S Chappel, B Aisbett, J Considine, N Ridgers

(2021), Vol. 39, pp. 705-713, Journal of Sports Sciences, England, C1

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Is replacing sedentary time with bouts of physical activity associated with inflammatory biomarkers in children?

S Verswijveren, J Salmon, R Daly, P Della Gatta, L Arundell, D Dunstan, K Hesketh, E Cerin, N Ridgers

(2021), Vol. 31, pp. 733-741, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Denmark, C1

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The use of digital platforms for adults' and adolescents' physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic (our life at home): Survey study

K Parker, R Uddin, N Ridgers, H Brown, J Veitch, J Salmon, A Timperio, S Sahlqvist, S Cassar, K Toffoletti, R Maddison, L Arundell

(2021), Vol. 23, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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Effect of commercial wearables and digital behaviour change resources on the physical activity of adolescents attending schools in socio-economically disadvantaged areas: the RAW-PA cluster-randomised controlled trial

N Ridgers, A Timperio, K Ball, S Lai, H Brown, S Macfarlane, J Salmon

(2021), Vol. 18, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

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The Acceptability, Feasibility and Effectiveness of Wearable Activity Trackers for Increasing Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Amy Creaser, Stacy Clemes, Silvia Costa, Jennifer Hall, Nicola Ridgers, Sally Barber, Daniel Bingham

(2021), Vol. 18, pp. 1-28, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Physical activity accumulation along the intensity spectrum differs between children and adults

T Rantalainen, N Ridgers, Y Gao, D Belavý, E Haapala, T Finni

(2021), Vol. 121, pp. 2563-2571, European Journal of Applied Physiology, Berlin, Germany, C1

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Foundational movement skills and play behaviors during recess among preschool children: A compositional analysis

L Foweather, M Crotti, J Foulkes, M O’Dwyer, T Utesch, Z Knowles, S Fairclough, N Ridgers, G Stratton

(2021), Vol. 8, Children, Switzerland, C1

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Validity of Two Awake Wear-Time Classification Algorithms for activPAL in Youth, Adults, and Older Adults

Jordan Carlson, Fatima Tuz-Zahra, John Bellettiere, Nicola Ridgers, Chelsea Steel, Carolina Bejarano, Andrea LaCroix, Dori Rosenberg, Mikael Greenwood-Hickman, Marta Jankowska, Loki Natarajan

(2021), Vol. 4, pp. 151-162, Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, Champaign, Ill., C1

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Agreement of Sedentary Behavior Metrics Derived From Hip- and Thigh-Worn Accelerometers Among Older Adults: With Implications for Studying Physical and Cognitive Health

John Bellettiere, Fatima Tuz-Zahra, Jordan Carlson, Nicola Ridgers, Sandy Liles, Mikael Greenwood-Hickman, Rod Walker, Andrea LaCroix, Marta Jankowska, Dori Rosenberg, Loki Natarajan

(2021), Vol. 4, pp. 79-88, Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, Champaign, Ill., C1

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2020

Screen-Based Behaviors of Children and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

S Robinson, R Daly, N Ridgers, J Salmon

(2020), Vol. 167, pp. 1239-1245, Journal of Pediatrics, United States, C1

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Land- versus water-walking interventions in older adults: Effects on body composition

L Naylor, B Maslen, K Cox, A Spence, E Robey, A Haynes, H Carter, N Lautenschlager, N Ridgers, C Pestell, D Green

(2020), Vol. 23, pp. 164-170, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

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Activity Accumulation and Cardiometabolic Risk in Youth: A Latent Profile Approach

S Verswijveren, K Lamb, R Leech, J Salmon, A Timperio, R Telford, M McNarry, K MacKintosh, R Daly, D Dunstan, C Hume, E Cerin, L Olive, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 52, pp. 1502-1510, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, United States, C1

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Using the technology acceptance model to explore adolescents' perspectives on combining technologies for physical activity promotion within an intervention: Usability study

M Drehlich, M Naraine, K Rowe, S Lai, J Salmon, H Brown, H Koorts, S Macfarlane, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 22, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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Land-walking vs. water-walking interventions in older adults: effects on aerobic fitness

A Haynes, L Naylor, H Carter, A Spence, E Robey, K Cox, B Maslen, N Lautenschlager, N Ridgers, D Green

(2020), Vol. 9, pp. 274-282, Journal of sport and health science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Emergency nurses' activity levels across rotating shifts

S Chappel, B Aisbett, J Considine, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 23, pp. 203-210, Australasian Emergency Care, Australia, C1

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Laboratory-based gait variability and habitual gait entropy do not differentiate community-dwelling older adults from those with subjective memory complaints

T Rantalainen, W Teo, N Ridgers, N Nuzum, L Valente, H Macpherson

(2020), Vol. 80, pp. 20-25, Gait and posture, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Cross-sectional associations of total daily volume and activity patterns across the activity spectrum with cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents

S Verswijveren, K Lamb, A Timperio, J Salmon, R Telford, R Daly, E Cerin, C Hume, L Olive, K Mackintosh, M McNarry, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 17, pp. 1-12, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

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The accumulation of, and associations between, nurses' activity levels within their shift in the emergency department

Stephanie Chappel, Brad Aisbett, Julie Considine, Nicola Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 63, pp. 1525-1534, Ergonomics, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Translatability of a wearable technology intervention to increase adolescent physical activity: Mixed methods implementation evaluation

H Koorts, J Salmon, A Timperio, K Ball, S Macfarlane, S Lai, H Brown, S Chappel, M Lewis, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 22, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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Validity of items assessing self-reported number of breaks in sitting time among children and adolescents

V Van Oeckel, B Deforche, N Ridgers, E Bere, M Verloigne

(2020), Vol. 17, pp. 1-8, International journal of environmental research and public health, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Impacts of a Standing Desk Intervention within an English Primary School Classroom: A Pilot Controlled Trial

Aron Sherry, Natalie Pearson, Nicola Ridgers, William Johnson, Sally Barber, Daniel Bingham, Liana Nagy, Stacy Clemes

(2020), Vol. 17, pp. 1-18, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Interventions to change school recess activity levels in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Parrish, K Chong, A Moriarty, M Batterham, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 50, pp. 2145-2173, Sports medicine, New York, N.Y., C1

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2019

Measuring movement skill perceptions in preschool children: A face validity and reliability study

J Moulton, C Cole, N Ridgers, G Pepin, L Barnett

(2019), Vol. 66, pp. 13-22, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Australia, C1

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Beneficial intervertebral disc and muscle adaptations in high-volume road cyclists

Daniel Belavy, Matthew Quittner, Nicola Ridgers, Yuan Ling, David Connell, Guy Trudel, Timo Rantalainen

(2019), Vol. 51, pp. 211-217, Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

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activPAL-measured sitting levels and patterns in 9-10 years old children from a UK city

Aron Sherry, Natalie Pearson, Nicola Ridgers, Sally Barber, Daniel Bingham, Liana Nagy, Stacy Clemes

(2019), Vol. 41, pp. 757-764, Journal of public health, Oxford, Eng., C1

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Higher circulating androgens and higher physical activity levels are associated with less central adiposity and lower risk of cardiovascular death in older men

Lauren Chasland, Matthew Knuiman, Mark Divitini, Kevin Murray, David Handelsman, Leon Flicker, Graeme Hankey, Osvaldo Almeida, Jonathan Golledge, Nicola Ridgers, Louise Naylor, Daniel Green, Bu Yeap

(2019), Vol. 90, pp. 375-383, Clinical endocrinology, Chichester, Eng., C1

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Compensatory changes in physical activity and sedentary time in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis

Kelly Mackintosh, Nicola Ridgers, Melitta McNarry

(2019), Vol. 37, pp. 1506-1511, Journal of sports sciences, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Day-level sedentary pattern estimates derived from hip-worn accelerometer cut-points in 8-12-year-olds: Do they reflect postural transitions?

J Carlson, J Bellettiere, J Kerr, J Salmon, A Timperio, S Verswijveren, N Ridgers

(2019), Vol. 37, pp. 1899-1909, Journal of Sports Sciences, England, C1

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Changes in volume and bouts of physical activity and sedentary time across early childhood: A longitudinal study

J Hnatiuk, K Lamb, N Ridgers, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

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Designing activating schoolyards: Seen from the girls' viewpoint

C Pawlowski, J Veitch, H Andersen, N Ridgers

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

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Parental perspectives of a wearable activity tracker for children younger than 13 years: Acceptability and usability study

K Mackintosh, S Chappel, J Salmon, A Timperio, K Ball, H Brown, S Macfarlane, N Ridgers

(2019), Vol. 7, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Canada, C1

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2018

Potential moderators of day-to-day variability in children's physical activity patterns

N Ridgers, L Barnett, D Lubans, A Timperio, E Cerin, J Salmon

(2018), Vol. 36, pp. 637-644, Journal of sports sciences, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Exploring the impact of high intensity interval training on adolescents' objectively measured physical activity: findings from a randomized controlled trial

S Costigan, N Ridgers, N Eather, R Plotnikoff, N Harris, D Lubans

(2018), Vol. 36, pp. 1087-1094, Journal of Sports Sciences, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Seasonal changes in physical activity during school recess and lunchtime among Australian children

N Ridgers, J Salmon, A Timperio

(2018), Vol. 36, pp. 1508-1514, Journal of sports sciences, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Reliability and validity of self-reported sitting and breaks from sitting in the workplace

B Sudholz, N Ridgers, A Mussap, J Bennie, A Timperio, J Salmon

(2018), Vol. 21, pp. 697-701, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Chatswood, N.S.W., C1

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Are habitual runners physically inactive?

T Rantalainen, A Pesola, M Quittner, N Ridgers, D Belavy

(2018), Vol. 36, pp. 1793-1800, Journal of sports sciences, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Specific modulation of vertebral marrow adipose tissue by physical activity

Daniel Belavy, Matthew Quittner, Nicola Ridgers, Adnan Shiekh, Timo Rantalainen, Guy Trudel

(2018), Vol. 33, pp. 651-657, J Bone Miner Res, Chichester, Eng., C1

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Sleep in wildland firefighters: what do we know and why does it matter?

G Vincent, B Aisbett, A Wolkow, S Jay, N Ridgers, S Ferguson

(2018), Vol. 27, pp. 73-84, International journal of wildland fire, Clayton, Vic., C1

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From surveillance to intervention: overview and baseline findings for the Active City of Liverpool Active Schools and SportsLinx (A-CLASS) project

N McWhannell, L Foweather, L Graves, J Henaghan, N Ridgers, G Stratton

(2018), Vol. 15, pp. 1-21, International journal of environmental research and public health, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Intervertebral disc status is associated with vertebral marrow adipose tissue and muscular endurance

Matthew Quittner, Timo Rantalainen, Nicola Ridgers, Guy Trudel, Adnan Sheikh, David Connell, Daniel Belavý

(2018), Vol. 27, pp. 1704-1711, European spine journal, Berlin, Germany, C1

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Wearable activity tracker use among Australian adolescents: Usability and acceptability study

N Ridgers, A Timperio, H Brown, K Ball, S Macfarlane, S Lai, K Richards, K Mackintosh, M McNarry, M Foster, J Salmon

(2018), Vol. 20, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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Adding sleep restriction to the equation: impact on wildland firefighters' work performance and physiology in hot conditions

G Vincent, S Ferguson, B Larsen, N Ridgers, R Snow, B Aisbett

(2018), Vol. 91, pp. 601-611, International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Germany, C1

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The impact of breaking up prolonged sitting on glucose metabolism and cognitive function when sleep is restricted

G Vincent, S Jay, C Sargent, K Kovac, C Vandelanotte, N Ridgers, S Ferguson

(2018), Vol. 4, pp. 17-23, Neurobiology of sleep and circadian rhythms, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Investigating children's short-term responses to imposed or restricted physical activity

N Ridgers, K Lamb, A Timperio, H Brown, J Salmon

(2018), Vol. 15, pp. 239-246, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

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Physical activity and sedentary time patterns in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and age- and sex-matched healthy controls

Kelly Mackintosh, Nicola Ridgers, Rachel Evans, Melitta McNarry

(2018), Vol. 15, pp. 82-88, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

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Origins of perceived physical education ability and worth among English adolescents

T Hilland, N Ridgers, G Stratton, Z Knowles, S Fairclough

(2018), Vol. 24, pp. 165-180, European physical education review, London, Eng., C1

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Does breaking up prolonged sitting when sleep restricted affect postprandial glucose responses and subsequent sleep architecture? - a pilot study

Grace Vincent, Sarah Jay, Charli Sargent, Katya Kovac, Michele Lastella, Corneel Vandelanotte, Nicola Ridgers, Sally Ferguson

(2018), Vol. 35, pp. 821-826, Chronobiology international, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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What is the contribution of actual motor skill, fitness, and physical activity to children's self-perception of motor competence?

L Barnett, D Lubans, J Salmon, A Timperio, N Ridgers

(2018), Vol. 6, pp. S461-S473, Journal of motor learning and development, Champaign, Ill., C1

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Associations between activity patterns and cardio-metabolic risk factors in children and adolescents: A systematic review

S Verswijveren, K Lamb, L Bell, A Timperio, J Salmon, N Ridgers

(2018), Vol. 13, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

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The impact of height-adjustable desks and prompts to break-up classroom sitting on adolescents' energy expenditure, adiposity markers and perceived musculoskeletal discomfort

A Ayala, B Sudholz, J Salmon, D Dunstan, N Ridgers, L Arundell, A Timperio

(2018), Vol. 13, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

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Effect and process evaluation of implementing standing desks in primary and secondary schools in Belgium: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Maïté Verloigne, Nicola Ridgers, Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij, Greet Cardon

(2018), Vol. 15, pp. 1-17, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, Eng., C1

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2017

Maternal correlates of young children's physical activity across periods of the day

J Hnatiuk, N Ridgers, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 20, pp. 178-183, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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A cluster-randomised controlled trial to promote physical activity in adolescents: The Raising Awareness of Physical Activity (RAW-PA) Study

N Ridgers, A Timperio, H Brown, K Ball, S Macfarlane, S Lai, K Richards, W Ngan, J Salmon

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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A machine learning approach to measure and monitor physical activity in children

P Fergus, A Hussain, J Hearty, S Fairclough, L Boddy, K Mackintosh, G Stratton, N Ridgers, D Al-Jumeily, A Aljaaf, J Lunn

(2017), Vol. 228, pp. 220-230, Neurocomputing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Temporal and bidirectional associations between physical activity and sleep in primary school-aged children

G Vincent, L Barnett, D Lubans, J Salmon, A Timperio, N Ridgers

(2017), Vol. 42, pp. 238-242, Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, Canada, C1

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The impact of heat exposure and sleep restriction on firefighters'work performance and physiology during simulated wildfire suppression

G Vincent, B Aisbett, B Larsen, N Ridgers, R Snow, S Ferguson

(2017), Vol. 14, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

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Evaluation of a smartphone food diary application using objectively measured energy expenditure

F Pendergast, N Ridgers, A Worsley, S McNaughton

(2017), Vol. 14, pp. 1-10, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Effect of a 6-Week Active Play Intervention on Fundamental Movement Skill Competence of Preschool Children: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

J Foulkes, Z Knowles, S Fairclough, G Stratton, M O'Dwyer, N Ridgers, L Foweather

(2017), Vol. 124, pp. 393-412, Perceptual and motor skills, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Running exercise strengthens the intervertebral disc

D Belavý, M Quittner, N Ridgers, Y Ling, D Connell, T Rantalainen

(2017), Vol. 7, pp. 1-8, Scientific reports, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Setting them up for lifetime activity: play competence perceptions and physical activity in young children

L Barnett, N Ridgers, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2017), Vol. 20, pp. 856-860, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Daily Weather and Children's Physical Activity Patterns

T Remmers, C Thijs, A Timperio, J Salmon, J Veitch, S Kremers, N Ridgers

(2017), Vol. 49, pp. 922-929, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, United States, C1

journal article

Nurses' occupational physical activity levels: a systematic review

S Chappel, S Verswijveren, B Aisbett, J Considine, N Ridgers

(2017), Vol. 73, pp. 52-62, International journal of nursing studies, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Patterns of objectively measured sedentary time in 10- to 12-year-old Belgian children: an observational study within the ENERGY-project

M Verloigne, N Ridgers, M Chinapaw, T Altenburg, E Bere, W Van Lippevelde, G Cardon, J Brug, I De Bourdeaudhuij

(2017), Vol. 17, pp. 1-10, BMC pediatrics, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Improving cardiometabolic health with diet, physical activity, and breaking up sitting: what about sleep?

G Vincent, S Jay, C Sargent, C Vandelanotte, N Ridgers, S Ferguson

(2017), Vol. 8, pp. 1-7, Frontiers in physiology, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2016

Does playing a sports active video game improve young children's ball skill competence?

T Johnson, N Ridgers, R Hulteen, R Mellecker, L Barnett

(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 432-436, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

Reducing children's classroom sitting time using sit-to-stand desks: Findings from pilot studies in UK and Australian primary schools

S Clemes, S Barber, D Bingham, N Ridgers, E Fletcher, N Pearson, J Salmon, D Dunstan

(2016), Vol. 38, pp. 526-533, Journal of Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Associations of sedentary time patterns and TV viewing time with inflammatory and endothelial function biomarkers in children

L Gabel, N Ridgers, P Della Gatta, L Arundell, E Cerin, S Robinson, R Daly, D Dunstan, J Salmon

(2016), Vol. 11, pp. 194-201, Pediatric Obesity, England, C1

journal article

How important is young children's actual and perceived movement skill competence to their physical activity?

S Slykerman, N Ridgers, C Stevenson, L Barnett

(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 488-492, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

Associations between firefighters' physical activity across multiple shifts of wildfire suppression

G Vincent, N Ridgers, S Ferguson, B Aisbett

(2016), Vol. 59, pp. 924-931, Ergonomics, England, C1

journal article

Construct validity of the pictorial scale of perceived movement skill competence

L Barnett, S Vazou, G Abbott, S Bowe, L Robinson, N Ridgers, J Salmon

(2016), Vol. 22, pp. 294-302, Psychology of sport and exercise, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Standing Classrooms: Research and Lessons Learned from Around the World

E Hinckson, J Salmon, M Benden, S Clemes, B Sudholz, S Barber, S Aminian, N Ridgers

(2016), Vol. 46, pp. 977-987, Sports Medicine, New Zealand, C1

journal article

Physical activity guidelines and cardiovascular risk in children: a cross sectional analysis to determine whether 60 minutes is enough

L Füssenich, L Boddy, D Green, L Graves, L Foweather, R Dagger, N McWhannell, J Henaghan, N Ridgers, G Stratton, N Hopkins

(2016), Vol. 16, pp. 1-7, BMC public health, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Correlates of gross motor competence in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

L Barnett, S Lai, S Veldman, L Hardy, D Cliff, P Morgan, A Zask, D Lubans, S Shultz, N Ridgers, E Rush, H Brown, A Okely

(2016), Vol. 46, pp. 1663-1688, Sports medicine, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and health and development in children and adolescents: Systematic review and meta-analysis

D Cliff, K Hesketh, S Vella, T Hinkley, M Tsiros, N Ridgers, A Carver, J Veitch, A Parrish, L Hardy, R Plotnikoff, A Okely, J Salmon, D Lubans

(2016), Vol. 17, pp. 330-344, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

journal article

How many days of monitoring are needed to reliably assess SenseWear Armband outcomes in primary school-aged children?

N Ridgers, J Hnatiuk, G Vincent, A Timperio, L Barnett, J Salmon

(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 999-1003, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

The Impact and Feasibility of Introducing Height-Adjustable Desks on Adolescents' Sitting in a Secondary School Classroom

Bronwyn Sudholz, Anna Timperio, Nicola Ridgers, David Dunstan, Rick Baldock, Bernie Holland, Jo Salmon

(2016), Vol. 3, pp. 274-287, AIMS PUBLIC HEALTH, United States, C1

journal article

Criterion validity of the activPALTM and ActiGraph for assessing children's sitting and standing time in a school classroom setting

K Ridley, N Ridgers, J Salmon

(2016), Vol. 13, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Firefighters' Physical Activity across Multiple Shifts of Planned Burn Work

S Chappel, B Aisbett, G Vincent, N Ridgers

(2016), Vol. 13, International journal of environmental research and public health, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Energy cost of free-play activities in 10- to 11-year-old children

K Mackintosh, K Ridley, G Stratton, N Ridgers

(2016), Vol. 13, pp. S71-S74, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Feasibility and effectiveness of using wearable activity trackers in youth: a systematic review

N Ridgers, M McNarry, K Mackintosh

(2016), Vol. 4, pp. 1-12, JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth, Toronto, Ont., C1

journal article

Results from Australia's 2016 report card on physical activity for children and youth

N Schranz, T Olds, R Boyd, J Evans, S Gomersall, L Hardy, K Hesketh, D Lubans, N Ridgers, L Straker, S Vella, J Ziviani, G Tomkinson

(2016), Vol. 13, pp. S87-S94, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Impact of an 8-month trial using height-adjustable desks on children's classroom sitting patterns and markers of cardio-metabolic and musculoskeletal health

A Ayala, J Salmon, A Timperio, B Sudholz, N Ridgers, P Sethi, D Dunstan

(2016), Vol. 13, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, C1

journal article

Socio-demographic, social-cognitive, health-related and physical environmental variables associated with context-specific sitting time in Belgian adolescents: a one-year follow-up study

C Busschaert, N Ridgers, I De Bourdeaudhuij, G Cardon, J Van Cauwenberg, K De Cocker

(2016), Vol. 11, pp. 1-23, PLoS One, San Francisco, Calif., C1

journal article
2015

Associations between young children's perceived and actual ball skill competence and physical activity

L Barnett, N Ridgers, J Salmon

(2015), Vol. 18, pp. 167-171, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Face validity and reliability of a pictorial instrument for assessing fundamental movement skill perceived competence in young children

L Barnett, N Ridgers, A Zask, J Salmon

(2015), Vol. 18, pp. 98-102, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Fundamental movement skills in relation to weekday and weekend physical activity in preschool children

L Foweather, Z Knowles, N Ridgers, M O'Dwyer, J Foulkes, G Stratton

(2015), Vol. 18, pp. 691-696, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Reliability of the pictorial scale of perceived movement skill competence in 2 diverse samples of young children

L Barnett, L Robinson, E Webster, N Ridgers

(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 1045-1051, Journal of physical activity & health, Manchester, Eng., C1

journal article

Associations of low- and high-intensity light activity with cardiometabolic biomarkers

B Howard, E Winkler, P Sethi, V Carson, N Ridgers, J Salmon, G Healy, N Owen, D Dunstan

(2015), Vol. 47, pp. 2093-2101, Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

journal article

Associations between skill perceptions and young children's actual fundamental movement skills

G Liong, N Ridgers, L Barnett

(2015), Vol. 120, pp. 591-603, Perceptual & motor skills, Missoula, Mont., C1

journal article

Tracking of maternal self-efficacy for limiting young children's television viewing and associations with children's television viewing time: A longitudinal analysis over 15-months Health behavior, health promotion and society

J Hnatiuk, J Salmon, K Campbell, N Ridgers, K Hesketh

(2015), Vol. 15, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

The UP4FUN intervention effect on breaking up sedentary time in 10- to 12-year-old Belgian children: the ENERGY project

M Verloigne, S Berntsen, N Ridgers, G Cardon, M Chinapaw, T Altenburg, J Brug, E Bere, I De Bourdeaudhuij, W Van Lippevelde, L Maes

(2015), Vol. 27, pp. 234-242, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, IIl., C1

journal article

Too hot to move? Objectively assessed seasonal changes in Australian children's physical activity

N Ridgers, J Salmon, A Timperio

(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 1-8, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Fundamental movement skills of preschool children in Northwest England

J Foulkes, Z Knowles, S Fairclough, G Stratton, M O'dwyer, N Ridgers, L Foweather

(2015), Vol. 121, pp. 260-283, Perceptual and motor skills, Missoula, Mont., C1

journal article

Playing Active Video Games may not develop movement skills: An intervention trial

L Barnett, N Ridgers, J Reynolds, L Hanna, J Salmon

(2015), Vol. 2, pp. 673-678, Preventive Medicine Reports, United States, C1

journal article

Within-and between-day associations between children's sitting and physical activity time

N Ridgers, A Timperio, E Cerin, J Salmon

(2015), Vol. 15, pp. 1-7, BMC public health, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Children's movement skills when playing active video games

R Hulteen, T Johnson, N Ridgers, R Mellecker, L Barnett

(2015), Vol. 121, pp. 767-790, Perceptual & motor skills, Missoula, Mont., C1

journal article

A machine learning approach to measure and monitor physical activity in children to help fight overweight and obesity

P Fergus, A Hussain, J Hearty, S Fairclough, L Boddy, K Mackintosh, G Stratton, N Ridgers, N Radi

(2015), Vol. 9226, pp. 676-688, ICIC 2015 : Intelligent Computing Theories, Proceedings Part II, Fuzhou, China, E1

conference
2014

Parents' and children's views on whether active video games are a substitute for the 'real thing'

L Barnett, N Ridgers, L Hanna, J Salmon

(2014), Vol. 6, pp. 366-381, Qualitative research in sport, exercise and health, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

What helps children to move more at school recess and lunchtime? Mid-intervention results from Transform-Us! cluster-randomised controlled trial

M Yildirim, L Arundell, E Cerin, V Carson, H Brown, D Crawford, K Hesketh, N Ridgers, S Te Velde, M Chinapaw, J Salmon

(2014), Vol. 48, pp. 271-277, British journal of sports medicine, London, England, C1

journal article

Objectively assessed recess physical activity in girls and boys from high and low socioeconomic backgrounds

G Baquet, N Ridgers, A Blaes, J Aucouturier, E Van Praagh, B Serge

(2014), Vol. 14, pp. 1-6, BMC Public Health, London, England, C1

journal article

Non-overweight and overweight children's physical activity during school recess

N Ridgers, P Saint-Maurice, G Welk, M Siahpush, J Huberty

(2014), Vol. 73, pp. 129-136, Health education journal, London, England, C1

journal article

Compensation of physical activity and sedentary time in primary school children

N Ridgers, A Timperio, E Cerin, J Salmon

(2014), Vol. 46, pp. 1564-1569, Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Philadelphia, PA, C1

journal article

Design elements and feasibility of an organized multiplayer mobile active videogame for primary school-aged children

Sophie McKenzie, Shaun Bangay, Lisa Barnett, Nicola Ridgers, Jo Salmon

(2014), Vol. 3, pp. 1-9, Games for health journal, New Rochelle, NY, C1

journal article

Patterns of objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in preschool children

M O'Dwyer, S Fairclough, N Ridgers, Z Knowles, L Foweather, G Stratton

(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 1233-1238, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, IL, C1

journal article

Encouraging organized active game play in primary school children

Sophie McKenzie, Shaun Bangay, Lisa Barnett, Nicola Ridgers, Jo Salmon

(2014), pp. 1-8, 6th IEEE Consumer Electronics Society Games, Entertainment, Media Conference, Toronto, Canada, E1

conference
2013

What factors are associated with adolescents' school break time physical activity and sedentary time?

N Ridgers, A Timperio, D Crawford, J Salmon

(2013), Vol. 8, pp. 1-8, PLoS one, San Francisco, Calif., C1

journal article

An observational assessment of physical activity levels and social behaviour during elementary school recess

S Roberts, S Fairclough, N Ridgers, C Porteous

(2013), Vol. 72, pp. 254-262, Health education journal, London, England, C1

journal article

Learning from the experts: exploring playground experience and activities using a write and draw technique

Z Knowles, D Parnell, G Stratton, N Ridgers

(2013), Vol. 10, pp. 406-415, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

The effect of school recess interventions on physical activity

A Parrish, A Okely, R Stanley, N Ridgers

(2013), Vol. 43, pp. 287-299, Sports medicine, Auckland, New Zealand, C1

journal article

5-year changes in afterschool physical activity and sedentary behavior

L Arundell, N Ridgers, J Veitch, J Salmon, T Hinkley, A Timperio

(2013), Vol. 44, pp. 605-611, American journal of preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Examination of mid-intervention mediating effects on objectively assessed sedentary time among children in the Transform-Us! Cluster-randomized controlled trial

V Carson, J Salmon, L Arundell, N Ridgers, E Cerin, H Brown, K Hesketh, K Ball, M Chinapaw, M Yildirim, R Daly, D Dunstan, D Crawford

(2013), Vol. 10, pp. 1-11, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Light-intensity physical activity and cardiometabolic biomarkers in US adolescents

V Carson, N Ridgers, B Howard, E Winkler, G Healy, N Owen, D Dunstan, J Salmon

(2013), Vol. 8, pp. 1-7, Plos one, San Francisco, California, C1

journal article

Effective recruitment and retention strategies in community health programs

J McCann, N Ridgers, A Carver, L Thornton, M Teychenne

(2013), Vol. 24, pp. 104-110, Health promotion journal of Australia, Camperdown, NSW, C1

journal article

Effects of a playground marking intervention on school recess physical activity in French children

A Blaes, N Ridgers, J Aucouturier, E Van Praagh, S Berthoin, G Baquet

(2013), Vol. 57, pp. 580-584, Preventive medicine, Boston, Mass., C1

journal article

Early childhood predictors of toddlers' physical activity: longitudinal findings from the Melbourne InFANT program

J Hnatiuk, J Salmon, K Campbell, N Ridgers, K Hesketh

(2013), Vol. 10, pp. 1-9, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Effect of a school-based active play intervention on sedentary time and physical activity in preschool children

M O'Dwyer, S Fairclough, N Ridgers, Z Knowles, L Foweather, G Stratton

(2013), Vol. 28, pp. 931-942, Health education research, Oxford, England, C1

journal article

Development and use of an observation tool for active gaming and movement (OTAGM) to measure children's movement skill components during active video game play

R Rosa, N Ridgers, L Barnett

(2013), Vol. 117, pp. 935-949, Perceptual and motor skills : physical development & measurement, Missoula, Montana, C1

journal article
2012

Physical activity, play and the pre-school years

M O'Dwyer, Z Knowles, N Ridgers, G Stratton

(2012), pp. 1-12, Reviews in Pediatric Exercise Science, B1-1

book chapter

Correlates of children's moderate and vigorous physical activity during weekdays and weekends

S Fairclough, N Ridgers, G Welk

(2012), Vol. 9, pp. 129-137, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Lack of relationship between sedentary behaviour and vascular function in children

N Hopkins, G Stratton, N Ridgers, L Graves, N Cable, D Green

(2012), Vol. 112, pp. 617-622, European journal of applied physiology, Heidelberg, Germany, C1-1

journal article

Validity of a brief self-report instrument for assessing compliance with physical activity guidelines amongst adolescents

N Ridgers, A Timperio, D Crawford, J Salmon

(2012), Vol. 15, pp. 136-141, Journal of medicine and science in sport, Chatswood, N. S. W., C1

journal article

Agreement between activPAL and ActiGraph for assessing children's sedentary time

N Ridgers, J Salmon, K Ridley, E O'Connell, L Arundell, A Timperio

(2012), Vol. 9, pp. 1-18, International journal of behavioural nutrition and physical activity, London, U. K., C1

journal article

Weight status associations with physical activity intensity and physical self-perceptions in 10-to 11-year-old children

S Fairclough, L Boddy, N Ridgers, G Stratton

(2012), Vol. 24, pp. 100-112, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Am I able? Is it worth it? Adolescent girls' motivational predispositions to school physical education : Associations with health-enhancing physical activity

S Fairclough, T Hilland, G Stratton, N Ridgers

(2012), Vol. 18, pp. 147-158, European physical education review, Nafferton, England, C1

journal article

A calibration protocol for population-specific accelerometer cut-points in children

K Mackintosh, S Fairclough, G Stratton, N Ridgers

(2012), Vol. 7, pp. 1-6, PLoS One, San Francisco, Calif., C1

journal article

School day segmented physical activity patterns of high and low active children

S Fairclough, A Beighle, H Erwin, N Ridgers

(2012), Vol. 12, pp. 1-23, BMC public health, London, England, C1

journal article

Five-year changes in school recess and lunchtime and the contribution to children's daily physical activity

N Ridgers, A Timperio, D Crawford, J Salmon

(2012), Vol. 46, pp. 741-746, British journal of sports medicine, London, England, C1

journal article

Physical activity levels and patterns of 19-month-old children

J Hnatiuk, N Ridgers, J Salmon, K Campbell, Z McCallum, K Hesketh

(2012), Vol. 44, pp. 1715-1720, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

journal article

Physical activity during school recess : a systematic review

N Ridgers, J Salmon, A Parrish, R Stanley, A Okely

(2012), Vol. 43, pp. 320-328, American journal of preventive medicine, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article

Differences between 9-11 year old British Pakistani and White British girls in physical activity and behavior during school recess

T Pollard, Y Hornby-Turner, A Ghurbhurrun, N Ridgers

(2012), Vol. 12, pp. 1-8, BMC public health, London, England, C1

journal article

Encouraging play in the natural environment : a child-focused case study of Forest School

N Ridgers, Z Knowles, J Sayers

(2012), Vol. 10, pp. 49-65, Children's geographies, Abingdon, England, C1

journal article
2011

Comparing the physiological cost of step-powered video gaming, sedentary video gaming and self paced ambulatory activity in university students

N Ridgers, J McKinney, G Stratton, L Graves

(2011), Vol. 2, pp. 81-88, Archives of exercise in health and disease, Plácido Costa, Portugal, C1-1

journal article

Seasonal reduction in physical activity and flow-mediated dilation in children

N Hopkins, G Stratton, T Tinken, N Ridgers, L Graves, N McWhannell, N Cable, D Green

(2011), Vol. 43, pp. 232-238, Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Philadelphia, PA, C1-1

journal article

Associations between selected demographic, biological, school environmental and physical education based correlates, and adolescent physical activity

T Hilland, N Ridgers, G Stratton, S Fairclough

(2011), Vol. 23, pp. 61-71, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, Ill., C1-1

journal article

Biological maturity and primary school children's physical activity : influence of different physical activity assessment instruments

S Fairclough, L Boddy, N Ridgers, G Stratton, S Cumming

(2011), Vol. 11, pp. 241-248, European journal of sport science, Oxfordshire, England, C1

journal article

Assessing free-living physical activity using accelerometry : practical issues for researchers and practitioners

N Ridgers, S Fairclough

(2011), Vol. 11, pp. 205-213, European journal of sport science, Oxfordshire, England, C1-1

journal article

Examining children's physical activity and play behaviors during school playtime over time

N Ridgers, L Carter, G Stratton, T McKenzie

(2011), Vol. 26, pp. 586-595, Health education research, Oxford, England, C1

journal article

Differences in physical activity during school recess

N Ridgers, P Saint-Maurice, G Welk, M Siahpush, J Huberty

(2011), Vol. 81, pp. 545-551, Journal of school health, Kent, OH., C1

journal article

How is active transport associated with children's and adolescents' physical activity over time?

A Carver, A Timperio, K Hesketh, N Ridgers, J Salmon, D Crawford

(2011), Vol. 8, pp. 1-6, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Physical activity in non-overweight and overweight UK preschool children : preliminary findings and methods of the Active Play Project

M O'Dwyer, L Foweather, G Stratton, N Ridgers

(2011), Vol. 26, pp. 345-349, Science and sports, Issy les Moulineaux, France, C1

journal article

Using formative research to develop CHANGE! : a curriculum-based physical activity promoting intervention

K Mackintosh, Z Knowles, N Ridgers, S Fairclough

(2011), Vol. 11, pp. 1-12, BMC public health, London, England, C1

journal article

Examining physical activity and inactivity in 9-12 years old children

M Uvacsek, M Toth, N Ridgers

(2011), Vol. 98, pp. 313-320, Acta physiologica hungarica, Budapest, Hungary, C1

journal article
2010

Twelve-month effects of a playground intervention on children's morning and lunchtime recess physical activity levels

N Ridgers, S Fairclough, G Stratton

(2010), Vol. 7, pp. 167-175, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, Ill., C1-1

journal article

The physiological cost and enjoyment of Wii Fit in adolescents, young adults, and older adults

L Graves, N Ridgers, K Williams, G Stratton, G Atkinson

(2010), Vol. 7, pp. 393-401, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, Ill., C1-1

journal article

Reliability and validity of the system for observing children's activity and relationships during play (SOCARP)

N Ridgers, G Stratton, T McKenzie

(2010), Vol. 7, pp. 17-25, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, Ill., C1-1

journal article

Relationships between maturity status, physical activity and physical self-perceptions in primary school children

S Fairclough, N Ridgers

(2010), Vol. 28, pp. 1-9, Journal of sports sciences, London, England, C1-1

journal article

Variables associated with children's physical activity levels during recess : the A-CLASS project

N Ridgers, S Fairclough, G Stratton

(2010), Vol. 7, pp. 1-8, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

The effect of active video gaming on children's physical activity, behavior preferences and body composition

L Graves, N Ridgers, G Atkinson, G Stratton

(2010), Vol. 22, pp. 535-546, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, Ill., C1-1

journal article

Examining influences on boys' and girls' physical activity patterns: the a-class project

N Ridgers, L Graves, L Foweather, G Stratton

(2010), Vol. 22, pp. 638-650, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, Ill., C1-1

journal article
2009

Physical activity levels of Hungarian children during school recess

N Ridgers, M Tóth, M Uvacsek

(2009), Vol. 49, pp. 410-412, Preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Relationships between measures of fitness, physical activity, body composition and vascular function in children

N Hopkins, G Stratton, T Tinken, N McWhannell, N Ridgers, L Graves, K George, N Cable, D Green

(2009), Vol. 204, pp. 244-249, Atherosclerosis, [Dublin, Ireland], C1-1

journal article
2008

Physical activity levels during the school day

G Stratton, S Fairclough, N Ridgers

(2008), pp. 321-350, Youth physical activity and sedentary behavior : challenges and solutions, Leeds, England, B1-1

book chapter

The contribution of upper limb and total body movement to adolescents' energy expenditure whilst playing Nintendo Wii

L Graves, N Ridgers, G Stratton

(2008), Vol. 104, pp. 617-623, European journal of applied physiology, Berlin, Germany, C1-1

journal article

Energy expenditure in adolescents playing new generation computer games

L Graves, G Stratton, N Ridgers, N Cable

(2008), Vol. 42, pp. 592-594, British journal of sports medicine, London, England, C1-1

journal article
2007

Long-term effects of a playground markings and physical structures on children's recess physical activity levels

N Ridgers, G Stratton, S Fairclough, J Twisk

(2007), Vol. 44, pp. 393-397, Preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Comparison of energy expenditure in adolescents when playing new generation and sedentary computer games: cross sectional study

L Graves, G Stratton, N Ridgers, N Cable

(2007), Vol. 335, pp. 1282-1284, BMJ : British medical journal, London, England, C1-1

journal article

Perceptions of athletic competence and fear of negative evaluation during physical education

N Ridgers, D Fazey, S Fairclough

(2007), Vol. 77, pp. 339-349, British journal of educational psychology, Leicester, England, C1-1

journal article

Children's physical activity levels during school recess : a quasi-experimental intervention study

N Ridgers, G Stratton, S Fairclough, J Twisk

(2007), Vol. 4, pp. 19-28, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1-1

journal article

Physical activity levels of normal-weight and overweight girls and boys during primary school recess

G Stratton, N Ridgers, S Fairclough, D Richardson

(2007), Vol. 15, pp. 1513-1519, Obesity, Basingstoke, England, C1-1

journal article

Contribution of recess to habitual physical activity in boys and girls : A-CLASS project

N Ridgers, G Stratton

(2007), pp. 138-141, Children and exercise XXIV : the proceedings of the 24th Pediatric Work Physiology Meeting, Tallinn, Estonia, E1-1

conference
2006

Day-to-day and seasonal variability of physical activity during school recess

N Ridgers, G Stratton, E Clark, S Fairclough, D Richardson

(2006), Vol. 42, pp. 372-374, Preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Physical activity levels of children during school playtime

N Ridgers, G Stratton, S Fairclough

(2006), Vol. 36, pp. 359-371, Sports medicine, Auckland, N.Z., C1-1

journal article
2005

Assessing physical activity during recess using accelerometry

N Ridgers, G Stratton, S Fairclough

(2005), Vol. 41, pp. 102-107, Preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Physical activity during school recess : the Liverpool sporting playgrounds project

N Ridgers, G Stratton

(2005), Vol. 17, pp. 281-290, Pediatric excercise science, United States, C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Understanding patterns of physical activity in youth: exploring compensatory effects

A/Prof Nicky Ridgers

ARC DECRA - Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

  • 2014: $138,953
  • 2013: $138,147
  • 2012: $126,539

Scalability of the Transform-Us! study to reduce children's sitting and promote physical activity in Victorian primary schools

Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Anna Timperio, Prof Adrian Bauman, Prof David Lubans, Dr Chris Lonsdale, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, A/Prof Amanda Telford, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Lisa Barnett, Dr Karen Lamb

NHMRC - Partnership Project

  • 2022: $53,625
  • 2021: $144,700
  • 2020: $106,890
  • 2018: $74,565
  • 2017: $30,563

Do children have a physical activity 'set-point'?

A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Anna Timperio, Dr Sebastien Chastin

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2019: $46,976
  • 2018: $123,109
  • 2017: $107,354

Addressing the challenges of promoting youth physical activity

A/Prof Nicky Ridgers

NHF Future Leader Fellowship - National Heart Foundation of Australia

  • 2021: $166,000
  • 2020: $164,000
  • 2019: $161,980
  • 2018: $160,000

Other Public Sector Funding

DoHA review of national physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents

Prof Jo Salmon, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Anna Timperio

DHA Grant - Research - Department of Health and Ageing

  • 2012: $1,200

Literature Review - Children's Physical Activitiy Participation; Active for Life Part 2

A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Dr Alison Carver, Dr Trina Hinkley, Prof Jo Salmon

VicHealth Grant - Research Project and Program Grants

  • 2013: $15,050

Scalability of the Transform-Us! study to reduce children's sitting and promote physical activity in Victorian primary schools

Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Anna Timperio, Prof Adrian Bauman, Prof David Lubans, Dr Chris Lonsdale, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, A/Prof Amanda Telford, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Lisa Barnett, Dr Karen Lamb

VicHealth - NHMRC Partnership Project Grants

  • 2019: $50,000
  • 2018: $50,000
  • 2017: $50,000

Using Fitbits to promote physical activity in inactive Victorian adolescents: Technological revolution or fad

A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Anna Timperio, A/Prof Helen Brown, Prof Kylie Ball, Ms Susie Macfarlane

VicHealth Innovation Research Grant 2015 & Onwards (Cat 2)

  • 2018: $20,000
  • 2017: $81,000
  • 2016: $99,000

Transform - Us ! Secondary Schools pilot

Prof Jo Salmon, Dr Ana Maria Contardo Ayala, Prof Anna Timperio, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Dr Kate Parker, A/Prof Natalie Lander, Dr Emiliano Mazzoli

DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria

  • 2022: $150,000
  • 2021: $250,000

Industry and Other Funding

WHO School physical activity and promotion guide and toolkit.

Prof Jo Salmon, Dr Lauren Arundell, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Lisa Barnett, Dr Shannon Sahlqvist, Prof Anna Timperio, A/Prof Harriet Koorts

World Health Organisation - WHO

  • 2018: $26,988

Novel computational techniques to detect the relationship between sitting patterns and metabolic syndrome in existing cohort studies

A/Prof Nicky Ridgers

NIH Grant - Research - National Institutes of Health

  • 2021: $5,425
  • 2020: $14,226

Jump Rope for Heart Program Evaluation.

Dr Shannon Sahlqvist, Dr Rachel Duckham, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Lisa Barnett, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Anna Timperio

National Heart Foundation Victoria

  • 2021: $60,000
  • 2019: $60,000

Other Funding Sources

GT9X-BT Link Bluetooth Activity Monitor, Watch Band for Link Devices (x23) - Nicky Ridgers

A/Prof Nicky Ridgers

NHMRC - Equipment Grant - Not R&D income countable (2017-current)

  • 2021: $9,445

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2020

Simone Johanna Josefa Maria Verswijveren

Thesis entitled: Activity accumulation patterns and cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Co-supervisor
2020

Steph (Stephanie) Chappel

Thesis entitled: Emergency Nurses¿ Physical Activity at Work and During Leisure Time

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Associate Supervisor
2015

Grace Vincent

Thesis entitled: Fighting fires and fatigue: sleep, physical activity, and physical task performance

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Sarah-Jane Robinson

Thesis entitled: Patterns of sedentary behaviour and cardiovascular health in children

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Jill Hnatiuk

Thesis entitled: Understanding young children's physical activity

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences