Research interests
Helens research interest focuses on behaviour change in sport and physical activity with a specific focus on sport coaching and inclusive practice. She has expertise in the use of qualitative methodologies to explore the lived experience as well as knowledge translation to maximise the uptake of research evidence into policy and practice.
Teaching interests
Physical Activity promotion
Sport Coaching
Conferences
• ‘Implementing rapid genomic testing in acute paediatric care in Australia’ UK Implementation Science conference, Kings, London July 2019; ‘Women’s Health Behaviours and Information needs in Australia’ Australian Menopause Society, Sydney 2017, ‘Sport participation among females adolescents from CALD backgrounds’ International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Melbourne, 2016 ‘Sport participation among female adolescents’ Sports Medicine Australia conference, Melbourne 2016 ‘Children’s physical activity promotion’ Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Australia, 2015, ‘Ecological correlates of sport participation in youth’ International Congress on Children’s Physical Activity and Sport, Belgium, 2014 ,‘Kids Physical Activity with Parental Support – an intervention targeting mediators of children’s physical activity’ International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Ghent, 2013, The effectiveness and feasibility of an intervention targeting mediators of children’s physical activity’ Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine, Auckland, Feb. 2013 ‘My experiences – Ghent and Loughborough’ Behavioural Epidemiology Group presentation, Deakin University 2013, ‘Kids Physical Activity with Parental Support’ – the effectiveness and feasibility of an intervention targeting mediators of children’s physical activity’ International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest 2012 (poster), ‘Mediators of children’s physical activity’ Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine, Newcastle, Feb. 2012, ‘Research to Teaching: Integrating BEG research into our teaching units’ – Deakin University 2012, Brown, H., Salmon, J., Hume, C. Feb. 2010 The feasibility of targeting potential mediators of change in childrens physical activity Oral - Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine, Brisbane. Brown, H. Salmon, J., Hume, C. Feb. 2010 Childrens views about physical activity how can this inform our approaches to promoting physical activity in our schools? Oral - Sport, Health And Physical Education, Adelaide. Brown, H. Salmon, J., Hume, C. Aug. 2010 Potential mediators of change in childrens physical activity International Congress of Behavioural Medicine, Washington, USA (poster) Brown, H. June 2010 Intervention for reducing childrens sedentary behaviour at school & home: Transform-Us! Oral, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, Melbourne Brown, H. Salmon, J., Hume, C. Feb. 2009 Potential mediators of change in childrens physical activity- a qualitative study Oral - National Physical Activity Council, Brisbane. Brown, H. October 2009 Potential mediators of change in childrens physical activity- a qualitative study Oral - Australian Epidemiology Association, Melbourne. Brown, H. Salmon, J., Hume, C. August 2009 The feasibility of targeting potential mediators of change in childrens physical activity: A qualitative study International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Lisbon. (poster) Brown, H. Salmon, J., Hume, C. August 2008 Mediators of physical activity change in children: A systematic review of the literature. International Congress for Behavioural Medicine Tokyo (poster) Brown, H. Salmon, J., Hume, C. Feb. 2008 Mediators of physical activity change in children: A systematic review of the literature. Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine , Sydney (poster) Deakin University HDR symposiums 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
Research groups
Centre for Sport Research at Deakin University
Publications
A Altun, H Brown, L Sturgiss, G Russell
(2022), Vol. 105, pp. 1152-1169, Patient Education and Counseling, Dublin, Ireland, C1
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
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
Are There Common Correlates of Adolescents' Sport Participation and Screen Time?
K Parker, H Brown, J Salmon
(2022), pp. 1-9, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, London, Eng., C1
Structured approaches to implementation of clinical genomics: A scoping review
H Brown, I Sherburn, C Gaff, N Taylor, S Best
(2022), pp. 1-10, Genetics in Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
A Altun, S Soh, H Brown, G Russell
(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 1-14, BMC Public Health, London, Eng., C1
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
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
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
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
(2022), British Journal of Sports Medicine, England, C1
Increasing Physical Education and Physical Activity Time in School: Strategies that Worked
M Slagle, H Brown, C Egan
(2022), Vol. 35, pp. 25-28, Strategies, C1-1
K Encel, P Phillips, P Turner, H Brown, G Abbott
(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 385-405, International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, C1-1
K Parker, A Timperio, J Salmon, K Villanueva, H Brown, I Esteban-Cornejo, V Cabanas-Sánchez, J Castro-Piñero, D Sánchez-Oliva, O Veiga
(2021), Vol. 10, pp. 447-453, Journal of Sport and Health Science, China, C1
J Dekker, M Amitami, A Berman, H Brown, B Cleal, M Figueiras, L Finney Rutten, E Fors, K Griva, J Gu, C Keyworth, M Kleinstäuber, C Lahmann, J Lau, B Leplow, L Li, H Malmberg Gavelin, R Mewes, P Mo, B Mullan, F Penedo, J Prins, T Rodríguez Rodríguez, S Simpson, A Stauder, M Tuomisto, D Weiss, U Nater
(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 268-276, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, England, C1
K Parker, A Timperio, J Salmon, K Villanueva, H Brown, I Esteban-Cornejo, V Cabanas-Sánchez, J Castro-Piñero, D Sánchez-Oliva, O Veiga
(2021), Vol. 31, pp. 1126-1134, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Denmark, C1
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
Learning from scaling up ultra-rapid genomic testing for critically ill children to a national level
S Best, H Brown, S Lunke, C Patel, J Pinner, C Barnett, M Wilson, S Sandaradura, B McClaren, G Brett, J Braithwaite, Z Stark
(2021), Vol. 6, npj Genomic Medicine, England, C1
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
Teamwork in clinical genomics: A dynamic sociotechnical healthcare setting
S Best, H Brown, Z Stark, J Long, L Ng, J Braithwaite, N Taylor
(2021), Vol. 27, pp. 1369-1380, Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, England, C1
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
The leadership behaviors needed to implement clinical genomics at scale: a qualitative study
S Best, Z Stark, H Brown, J Long, K Hewage, C Gaff, J Braithwaite, N Taylor
(2020), Vol. 22, pp. 1384-1390, Genetics in Medicine, Baltimore, Md., C1
Australian women's understanding of menopause and its consequences: a qualitative study
D Herbert, R Bell, K Young, H Brown, J Coles, S Davis
(2020), Vol. 23, pp. 622-628, Climacteric, London, Eng., C1
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
Typologies of adolescent activity related health behaviours
Kate Parker, Jo Salmon, Helen Brown, Karen Villanueva, Anna Timperio
(2019), Vol. 22, pp. 319-323, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Hesketh
(2019), Vol. 22, pp. 438-443, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1
A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, T Hinkley, K Hesketh
(2019), Vol. 14, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
Activity-related behavior typologies in youth: A systematic review
K Parker, J Salmon, S Costigan, K Villanueva, H Brown, A Timperio
(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1
A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Hesketh
(2019), Vol. 19, BMC Public Health, England, C1
The Mediterranean dietary pattern and depression risk: a systematic review
A Altun, H Brown, C Szoeke, A Goodwill
(2019), Vol. 33, pp. 1-10, Neurology, psychiatry and brain research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Ecological correlates of activity-related behavior typologies among adolescents
K Parker, J Salmon, K Villanueva, S Mavoa, J Veitch, H Brown, A Timperio
(2019), Vol. 19, BMC Public Health, England, C1
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
Mental health trajectories among women in Australia as they age
Tran Thach, Karin Hammarberg, Joanne Ryan, Judy Lowthian, Rosanne Freak-Poli, Alice Owen, Maggie Kirkman, Andrea Curtis, Heather Rowe, Helen Brown, Stephanie Ward, Carlene Britt, Jane Fisher
(2019), Vol. 23, pp. 887-896, AGING & MENTAL HEALTH, England, C1
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
T Hinkley, H Brown, V Carson, M Teychenne
(2018), Vol. 13, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
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
Facebook use and its relationship with sport anxiety
K Encel, C Mesagno, H Brown
(2017), Vol. 35, pp. 756-761, Journal of Sports Sciences, England, C1
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
N Lander, L Hanna, H Brown, A Telford, P Morgan, J Salmon, L Barnett
(2017), Vol. 36, pp. 113-118, Journal of teaching in physical education, Champaign, Ill., C1
T Hinkley, V Carson, K Kalomakaefu, H Brown
(2017), Vol. 6, pp. 339-345, Preventive medicine reports, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
H Brown, P Phillips, K Encel
(2017), Vol. 20, pp. e121-e121, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Best, K Hesketh
(2017), Vol. 14, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1
A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Hesketh
(2017), Vol. 18, Trials, England, C1
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
Fundamental movement skills: an important focus
L Barnett, D Stodden, K Cohen, J Smith, D Lubans, M Lenoir, S Iivonen, A Miller, A Laukkanen, D Dudley, N Lander, H Brown, P Morgan
(2016), Vol. 35, pp. 219-225, Journal of teaching in physical education, Champaign, Ill., C1
P Morgan, R Jones, C Collins, K Hesketh, M Young, T Burrows, A Magarey, H Brown, T Hinkley, R Perry, L Brennan, A Spence, K Campbell
(2016), Vol. 3, Children, Switzerland, C1
M Connelly, H Brown, P van der Pligt, M Teychenne
(2015), Vol. 15, pp. 1-7, BMC pregnancy childbirth, London, Eng., C1
N Lander, L Barnett, H Brown, A Telford
(2015), Vol. 34, pp. 548-556, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, C1
P Phillips, K Bellesini, H Brown
(2015), [Burwood, Vic.], A6-1
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
Natalie Lander, Helen Brown, Amanda Telford, Lisa Barnett
(2014), Vol. 36, pp. S70-S70, Journal of sport and exercise psychology, Champaign, Ill., C1
Teenagers in leisure time (TiLT)
K Parker, H Brown, J Salmon
(2014), Vol. 18, pp. e135-e135, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
L Hardy, A Hills, A Timperio, D Cliff, D Lubans, P Morgan, B Taylor, H Brown
(2013), Vol. 16, pp. 28-35, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Chatswood, N. S. W., C1
A systematic review of intervention effects on potential mediators of children's physical activity
H Brown, C Hume, N Pearson, J Salmon
(2013), Vol. 13, pp. 1-10, BMC public health, London, England, C1
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
M Conley, P Gastin, H Brown, C Shaw
(2011), Vol. 14, pp. 153-158, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Chatswood, N.S.W., C1
J Salmon, L Arundell, C Hume, H Brown, K Hesketh, D Dunstan, R Daly, N Pearson, E Cerin, M Moodie, L Sheppard, K Ball, S Bagley, M Paw, D Crawford
(2011), Vol. 11, pp. 1-14, BMC public health, London, England, C1
Effects of strategies to promote children's physical activity on potential mediators
J Salmon, H Brown, C Hume
(2009), Vol. 33, pp. 566-573, International journal of obesity, London, England, C1
H Brown, C Hume, M ChinAPaw
(2009), Vol. 12, pp. 539-548, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Belconnen, A.C.T., C1-1
A hitchhiker's guide to assessing young people's physical activity: deciding what method to use
J Dollman, A Okely, L Hardy, A Timperio, J Salmon, A Hills
(2009), Vol. 12, pp. 518-525, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
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
Make Your Move Evaluation Framework.
A/Prof Helen Brown, Dr Shannon Sahlqvist
City of Greater Dandenong
- 2022: $8,500
Implementation of preparation strategies for Australian athletes preparing to compete in hot environmental conditions
Dr Amelia Carr, A/Prof Helen Brown, Dr Avish Sharma, Dr Nicola Bullock, Jessica Rothwell
AIS Grant - Research - Australian Institute of Sport
- 2023: $48,110
Industry and Other Funding
Evaluation of the impact and efficacy of the 2014 junior Match Guide on participants and key stakeholders
Prof Pamm Phillips, A/Prof Helen Brown
AFL Grant - Research - Australian Football League
- 2016: $12,719
- 2015: $50,876
- 2014: $63,596
Community Unites.
A/Prof Helen Brown, Dr Peter Kremer
Victorian Netball Association Incorporated t/as Netball Victoria
- 2021: $20,000
Reimagining Coach Education in Australia.
Dr Tim Konoval, A/Prof Helen Brown
Paralympics Australia
- 2022: $8,400
- 2021: $33,600
Basketball Victoria: Positive Start Program Evaluation.
A/Prof Katie Rowe, Prof Pamm Phillips, Dr Steve Swanson, A/Prof Helen Brown
Basketball Victoria
- 2022: $11,118
Sustainable outcomes - Schools and Netball Victoria.
A/Prof Helen Brown
Victorian Netball Association Incorporated t/as Netball Victoria
- 2022: $40,000
Supervisions
Kate Parker
Thesis entitled: Clustering of adolescent activity-related behaviours: an ecological approach
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Kim Encel
Thesis entitled: Women's Professional Sport: A Case Study of the AFLW Evolution
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Management
Amanda Watson
Thesis entitled: Can physical activity improve children's academic-related outcomes?
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences