Stuart Biddle
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
Professor, Physical Activity & Health, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland. Physical Activity psychologist. Author. Grandpa.
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In honour of the late Dr Simon J Marshall: www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias...
The Simon Marshall Lecture - Athlete advocacy: what motivates athletes to champion climate action?
Hybrid - Venue TBC & Zoom Webinar, 19 January 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
www.lboro.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
In honour of the late Dr Simon J Marshall: www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias...
Biddle, S. J. H., & Biddle, G. J. H. (2024). Obesity and sedentary time at work and home. In G. Bray & C. Bouchard (Eds.), Handbook of obesity, 4th edition (Vol. 1, pp. 347-355). CRC Press. doi.org/10.1201/9781...
Obesity and Sedentary Time at Work and Home | 38 | v4 | Handbook of Ob
Sedentary time, or the time in a sitting-related posture while awake and with low energy expenditure, is often thought to be associated with adiposity; however,
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December 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Biddle, S. J. H., & Biddle, G. J. H. (2024). Obesity and sedentary time at work and home. In G. Bray & C. Bouchard (Eds.), Handbook of obesity, 4th edition (Vol. 1, pp. 347-355). CRC Press. doi.org/10.1201/9781...
NEW-ish: Tremblay, M. S., et al. (2025). Digital screen media use, movement behaviors and child health. In D. A. Christakis & L. Hale (Eds.), Handbook of children and screens: Digital media, development, and well-being from birth through adolescence (pp. 63-72). Springer. doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Digital Screen Media Use, Movement Behaviors, and Child Health
This chapter summarizes the associations between children’s digital screen media use (DSMU) and their health, within the 24-h movement behavior framework (physical activities, sedentary behavior...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
NEW-ish: Tremblay, M. S., et al. (2025). Digital screen media use, movement behaviors and child health. In D. A. Christakis & L. Hale (Eds.), Handbook of children and screens: Digital media, development, and well-being from birth through adolescence (pp. 63-72). Springer. doi.org/10.1007/978-...
NEW(ish): Biddle, S.J.H. (2025). Physical activity as a health behaviour. In K. Brown, C. Cheng, M. S. Hagger, K. Hamilton, & S. Sutton (Eds.), The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology: issues, debates, and applications in health psychology (pp. 215-232). Sage.
December 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
NEW(ish): Biddle, S.J.H. (2025). Physical activity as a health behaviour. In K. Brown, C. Cheng, M. S. Hagger, K. Hamilton, & S. Sutton (Eds.), The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology: issues, debates, and applications in health psychology (pp. 215-232). Sage.
NEW: Biddle, S. J. H., Knittle, K., & Hagger, M. S. (2026). Use of psychological theory in sedentary behaviour interventions. In L. Smith & M. A. Tully (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Sedentary Behaviour (pp. 175-199). Routledge.
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
NEW: Biddle, S. J. H., Knittle, K., & Hagger, M. S. (2026). Use of psychological theory in sedentary behaviour interventions. In L. Smith & M. A. Tully (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Sedentary Behaviour (pp. 175-199). Routledge.
New: Biddle, S. J. H., Andriyani, F. D., & Thomas, G. (2026). Screens, health, and sedentary lifestyles: The need to recognise complexity, function, and context. In V. Goodyear & A. Bundon (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Digital Technologies in Sport, Exercise and Physical Education. Routledge.
Screens, Health and Sedentary Lifestyles | 4 | The Need to Recognise C
Seminal research studies concerning TV viewing and health in children date back nearly 40 years. The field of screen use from the view of sedentary behaviour
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December 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
New: Biddle, S. J. H., Andriyani, F. D., & Thomas, G. (2026). Screens, health, and sedentary lifestyles: The need to recognise complexity, function, and context. In V. Goodyear & A. Bundon (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Digital Technologies in Sport, Exercise and Physical Education. Routledge.
Commentary: The Intention–Behavior Gap in Physical Activity : Exercise, Sport, and Movement journals.lww.com/acsm-esm/ful...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Commentary: The Intention–Behavior Gap in Physical Activity : Exercise, Sport, and Movement journals.lww.com/acsm-esm/ful...
“Dear Dr. Biddle,
JoVE is producing a PubMed/WoS/collection of video articles on Magnetron Sputtering Techniques for High-Performance Thin-Film Transistors. Based on your recent publications, we believe that your group's work would be a valuable addition to this collection.”
Seriously??
JoVE is producing a PubMed/WoS/collection of video articles on Magnetron Sputtering Techniques for High-Performance Thin-Film Transistors. Based on your recent publications, we believe that your group's work would be a valuable addition to this collection.”
Seriously??
December 11, 2025 at 5:42 AM
“Dear Dr. Biddle,
JoVE is producing a PubMed/WoS/collection of video articles on Magnetron Sputtering Techniques for High-Performance Thin-Film Transistors. Based on your recent publications, we believe that your group's work would be a valuable addition to this collection.”
Seriously??
JoVE is producing a PubMed/WoS/collection of video articles on Magnetron Sputtering Techniques for High-Performance Thin-Film Transistors. Based on your recent publications, we believe that your group's work would be a valuable addition to this collection.”
Seriously??
Interesting email to my university account: "We’ve recently launched a sleek square one-piece toilet ... It features a modern washdown system and can include ... logos for ... branding". Well, thank you. Maybe meet at your convenience? Given current funding, though, I am not feeling flush. 😜
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Interesting email to my university account: "We’ve recently launched a sleek square one-piece toilet ... It features a modern washdown system and can include ... logos for ... branding". Well, thank you. Maybe meet at your convenience? Given current funding, though, I am not feeling flush. 😜
New paper: Green space, blue space and psychological distress in regional Australia www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Green space, blue space and psychological distress in regional Australia: Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
Evidence on the relationship between green and blue spaces and mental health in regional areas of Australia is limited. This study assessed associatio…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:18 AM
New paper: Green space, blue space and psychological distress in regional Australia www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In honour of the late Dr Simon J Marshall: www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias...
The Simon Marshall Lecture - Athlete advocacy: what motivates athletes to champion climate action?
Hybrid - Venue TBC & Zoom Webinar, 19 January 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
www.lboro.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
In honour of the late Dr Simon J Marshall: www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias...
Reposted by Stuart Biddle
New paper published!
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
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November 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
New paper published!
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
NEW!
Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology: A... : Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fu...
Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology: A... : Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fu...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
NEW!
Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology: A... : Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fu...
Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology: A... : Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fu...
Why do people do yoga? Examining motives across different types of yoga participants www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Why do people do yoga? Examining motives across different types of yoga participants
Yoga is a holistic movement practice offering physical exercise and opportunities for mind–body integration and spiritual growth. Therefore, participation motives in yoga may vary depending on whet...
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August 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Why do people do yoga? Examining motives across different types of yoga participants www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The winner of the 2025 SBRN Research Leadership Award is Dr. Stuart Biddle (Australia)! Congratulations and thank you, Stuart, for your outstanding leadership in research and scholarly activity in the field of #sedentary behaviour!
August 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The winner of the 2025 SBRN Research Leadership Award is Dr. Stuart Biddle (Australia)! Congratulations and thank you, Stuart, for your outstanding leadership in research and scholarly activity in the field of #sedentary behaviour!
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Thank you SBRN for the 2025 Leadership Award! I’m delighted to follow such an outstanding list of previous recipients.
Thank you SBRN for the 2025 Leadership Award! I’m delighted to follow such an outstanding list of previous recipients.
Award Winners - The Sedentary Behaviour Research Network (SBRN)
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August 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Thank you SBRN for the 2025 Leadership Award! I’m delighted to follow such an outstanding list of previous recipients.
Thank you SBRN for the 2025 Leadership Award! I’m delighted to follow such an outstanding list of previous recipients.
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What's the optimal number of steps of physical activity this is associated with multiple (9) favorable outcomes?
The largest, systematic review of 57 studies, 35 cohorts.
7,000 steps is clinically meaningful, benefit also seen for 4,000 steps cf 2,000 steps
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The largest, systematic review of 57 studies, 35 cohorts.
7,000 steps is clinically meaningful, benefit also seen for 4,000 steps cf 2,000 steps
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Although 10 000 steps per day can still be a viable target for those who are more
active, 7000 steps per day is associated with clinically meaningful improvements in
health outcomes and might be a mor...
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July 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
What's the optimal number of steps of physical activity this is associated with multiple (9) favorable outcomes?
The largest, systematic review of 57 studies, 35 cohorts.
7,000 steps is clinically meaningful, benefit also seen for 4,000 steps cf 2,000 steps
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The largest, systematic review of 57 studies, 35 cohorts.
7,000 steps is clinically meaningful, benefit also seen for 4,000 steps cf 2,000 steps
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Just out, online via Science Direct:
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Multidimensional exercise amotivation beliefs across exercise stages of change
The aim of the study was to examine differences in exercise amotivation beliefs, specifically levels of capacity, effort, value, and task characterist…
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July 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Just out, online via Science Direct:
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Interesting new book out!
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Motivation in Physical Education
This book addresses the latest developments in research on motivational processes in the context of physical education.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Interesting new book out!
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Associations between green space, and blue space and mental health out... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Associations between green space, and blue space and mental health outcomes in regional Australia: Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
The aim of this study is to examine the relationships between green, blue, and green-blue space (GBS) with depression or anxiety in regional areas of …
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June 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Associations between green space, and blue space and mental health out... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Stuart Biddle
JPAH & ISPAH are thrilled to announce the first of our Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy graduates for the Class of 2024, Zhanjia Zhang, who was mentored by Stuart Biddle.
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
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@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
JPAH & ISPAH are thrilled to announce the first of our Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy graduates for the Class of 2024, Zhanjia Zhang, who was mentored by Stuart Biddle.
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social