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Personal profile
Research Expertise
My main research interests are in psychological and behavioural aspects of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health. My work is underpinned by behavioural epidemiology and has focused on health outcomes, physical activity and sedentary behaviour measurement, understanding the correlates of these behaviours and the design and evaluation of behaviour change interventions. I have been involved in a number of randomised controlled trials of behaviour change interventions (e.g., PREPARE, STAND, Girls Active). Populations I have worked with include children and adolescents, young adults, individuals at high risk of type 2 diabetes, older adults, and adults with peripheral arterial disease. I have received funding from the Medical research Council, NIHR, government departments, health charities and commercial partners.
Teaching Expertise
Supervised 8 PhD students to completion
External examiner for 11 PhD students from Universities in Australia, NZ, Norway, and UK.
Postgraduate and undergraduate teaching:
I have a post-graduate certificate in tertiary education. Over my career I have lead modules in a variety of subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level (see below). I have also led the curriculum development for two different MSc programmes.
Example modules:
Psychology of Physical Activity
Exercise and Health Promotion
Young People and Physical Activity
Research Methods
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Applied Sport Psychology
Academic Qualifications
PhD University of Western Australia
MEd University of Western Australia
DipGrad University of Otago, New Zealand
BPhEd (dist.) University of Otago, New Zealand
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Does polyphenol supplementation suppress the increase in oxidative stress and inflammation caused by reduced physical activity?
Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Megson, I. (CoI), Hickson, K. (CoI), Cobley, J. (CoI), Goszcz, K. (CoI), Muggeridge, D. (CoI) & Gorely, T. (CoI)
24/04/18 → …
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MRes project: Evaluating the impact of the sportscotland Highlands & Islands Performance Development Programme using survey-based research and interviews.
Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Gorely, T. (CoPI) & Pitkethly, A. (CoI)
1/10/22 → 1/10/24
Project: Research
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Does exercise intensity and experience differ between online home-based exercise classes and face-to-face exercise classes? A randomised, crossover study.
Fraser, M. J. (PI), Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Gorely, T. (PI) & Muggeridge, D. (PI)
21/12/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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MRes project: The science of shinty: a needs analysis and training considerations
McKernie, J. (Project Owner), Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Gorely, T. (CoI) & Kavaliauskas, M. (CoI)
1/10/21 → 1/10/23
Project: Research
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Assessing the usability and adherence to wearable technology and the RADAR-base platform in online home-based exercise (pilot study)
Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Fraser, M. J. (CoI), Muggeridge, D. (CoI), Gorely, T. (CoI), Hickson, K. (CoI), Megson, I. (CoPI) & Giggins, O. (CoI)
12/04/21 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Physical activity monitor validation study
Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Muggeridge, D. (PI) & Gorely, T. (PI)
1/06/19 → 20/12/19
Project: Research
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Effect of Behavior-Change Interventions on Daily Physical Activity in Patients with Intermittent Claudication: The OPTIMA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abaraogu, U. O., Dall, P., Seenan, C., Rhodes, S., Gorely, T., McParland, J., Brittenden, J., Anieto, E. M., Booth, L., Gormal, C., Dearling, J., Fenton, C., Audsley, S., Fairer, K., Bearne, L. & Skelton, D. A., 27 Jan 2025, In: European journal of preventive cardiology. 32, 2, p. 156-168 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Promoting physical activity in the management of type 2 diabetes: a feasibility study to develop intervention tools for delivery of diabetes-specific education
Crabtree, D., Bradley, S., Connelly, J., Bauermeister, L., Gorely, T. & MacRury, S., 1 Jan 2025, In: Lifestyle Medicine. 6, 1, e70006.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between self-reported visual symptoms (suggesting cataract) and self-reported fall-related injury among adults aged ≥ 65 years from five low- and middle-income countries
Smith, L., López Sánchez, G. F., Veronese, N., Soysal, P., Tully, M. A., Gorely, T., Allen, P. M., Rahmati, M., Yon, D. K., Ball, G., Butler, L., Keyes, H., Barnett, Y., Shin, J. I. & Koyanagi, A., 15 Jun 2024, In: Eye. 38, 15, p. 2920-2925 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physiological and psychological outcomes of high intensity interval training in patients with heart failure compared to moderate continuous training and usual care: A systematic review with meta analysis
Callum, K., Swinton, P., Gorely, T., Crabtree, D. & Leslie, S., 1 Mar 2024, In: Heart & Lung. 64, p. 117-127 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between Chronotype and Physical Behaviours in Adolescent Girls
Plekhanova, T., Crawley, E., Davies, M. J., Gorely, T., Harrington, D. M., Ioannidou, E., Khunti, K., Rowlands, A. V., Sherar, L. B., Yates, T. & Edwardson, C. L., 30 Apr 2023, In: Children. 10, 5, 819.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Building partnerships: A case study of physical activity researchers and practitioners collaborating to build evidence to inform the delivery of a workplace step count challenge
Niven, A., Ainge, J. A., Allison, M., Gorely, T., Kelly, P., Ozakinci, G., Ryde, G. C., Tomaz, S. A., Warne, S., Whiteford, V. & Greenwood, C., 4 Jan 2023, In: Frontiers in sports and active living. 4, 2022, 1067127.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: School based physical activity: Can it work?
Morris, J. G., Barrett, L. A., Burns, S. F. & Gorely, T., 6 Jan 2023, In: Frontiers in sports and active living. 4, 1107274.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement
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RSE Start Up Science Masterclasses
Cameron, M. (Participant) & Gorely, T. (Participant)
3 Nov 2018 → 10 Nov 2018Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement
Press/Media
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Digital health study aims to help pre-operation patients
23/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Phone app could ring the changes in pain therapy
22/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Digital health study aims to help pre-operation patients
22/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Digital health study to aid knee, hip patients
22/11/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Are Rurality, Area Deprivation, Access to Outside Space, and Green Space Associated with Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Cross Sectional Study (CHARIS-E)
1/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Health Literacy for Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Examination of Associated Illness Perceptions, Self-Efficacy, Motivation and Physical Activity
1/01/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research