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Lisa M. Barnett

Lisa M. Barnett

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Psychology

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61
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20239
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3324
National Ranking
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Overview

Lisa M. Barnett is affiliated with Deakin University in Australia and has contributed extensively to research in the fields of psychology, medicine, and social sciences. Their work is particularly focused on developmental and educational psychology, sociology and political science, education, public health, and physical therapy.

The primary topics of Lisa M. Barnett's research include:

  • Children's Physical and Motor Development
  • Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Physical Education and Pedagogy
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

The scientist has published papers in several key academic journals. These include:

  • Journal of Sports Sciences (12 publications)
  • Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (10 publications)
  • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (10 publications)
  • Sports Medicine (8 publications)
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise (7 publications)

Among recent notable papers authored or co-authored by Lisa M. Barnett are:

  • "Through the Looking Glass: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Evidence, Providing New Insight for Motor Competence and Health," 2021, Sports Medicine
  • "Publishing child development research from around the world: An unfair playing field resulting in most of the world's child population under-represented in research," 2022, Infant and Child Development
  • "The Relationship Between Actual and Perceived Motor Competence in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis," 2020, Sports Medicine
  • "Validity and reliability evidence for motor competence assessments in children and adolescents: A systematic review," 2020, Journal of Sports Sciences
  • "Examining early adolescents' motivation for physical education: associations with actual and perceived motor competence," 2020, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy

Lisa M. Barnett frequently collaborates with several researchers, including:

  • Natalie Lander
  • Michael Duncan
  • Jo Salmon
  • Emiliano Mazzoli
  • Emma L. J. Eyre

Best Publications

  • Fundamental movement skills in children and adolescents: review of associated health benefits

    David R. Lubans;Philip J. Morgan;Dylan P. Cliff;Lisa M. Barnett

  • Motor Competence and its Effect on Positive Developmental Trajectories of Health

    Leah E. Robinson;David F. Stodden;Lisa M. Barnett;Vitor P. Lopes

  • Childhood motor skill proficiency as a predictor of adolescent physical activity

    Lisa M. Barnett;Eric van Beurden;Philip J. Morgan;Lyndon O. Brooks

  • Correlates of Gross Motor Competence in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Lisa M. Barnett;Samuel K. Lai;Sanne L. C. Veldman;Louise L. Hardy

  • Global participation in sport and leisure-time physical activities: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    R. Hulteen;J. Smith;P. Morgan;L. Barnett

  • Perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill proficiency and adolescent physical activity and fitness: a longitudinal assessment

    Lisa M Barnett;Philip J Morgan;Eric van Beurden;John R Beard;John R Beard;John R Beard

  • Fundamental Movement Skill Interventions in Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Philip J. Morgan;Lisa M. Barnett;Dylan P. Cliff;Anthony D. Okely

  • Development of Foundational Movement Skills: A Conceptual Model for Physical Activity Across the Lifespan

    Ryan M. Hulteen;Philip J. Morgan;Lisa M. Barnett;David F. Stodden

  • Fundamental movement skills: an important focus

    Lisa M. Barnett;David Stodden;Kristen E. Cohen;Jordan J. Smith

  • Does childhood motor skill proficiency predict adolescent fitness

    Lisa M. Barnett;Eric Van Beurden;Philip J. Morgan;Lyndon O. Brooks

  • Gender differences in motor skill proficiency from childhood to adolescence : a longitudinal study

    Lisa M. Barnett;Eric van Beurden;Philip J. Morgan;Lyndon O. Brooks

  • A systematic review of the validity and reliability of sedentary behaviour measures used with children and adolescents

    David Lubans;Kylie Hesketh;Dylan Cliff;Lisa Barnett

  • The Health Indicators Associated With Screen-Based Sedentary Behavior Among Adolescent Girls: A Systematic Review

    Sarah A. Costigan;Lisa Barnett;Ronald C. Plotnikoff;David R. Lubans

  • Do school-based interventions focusing on physical activity, fitness, or fundamental movement skill competency produce a sustained impact in these outcomes in children and adolescents? A systematic review of follow-up studies

    Samuel K. Lai;Sarah A. Costigan;Philip J. Morgan;David R. Lubans

  • A Reverse Pathway? Actual and Perceived Skill Proficiency and Physical Activity

    Lisa M. Barnett;Philip J. Morgan;Eric van Beurden;Kylie Ball

  • Can we skill and activate children through primary school physical education lessons? "Move it Groove it"—a collaborative health promotion intervention

    E.van Beurden;L.M Barnett;A Zask;U.C Dietrich

  • Through the Looking Glass: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Evidence, Providing New Insight for Motor Competence and Health

    Lisa M Barnett;E Kipling Webster;Ryan M Hulteen;An De Meester

  • Active school playgrounds-myth or reality? Results of the "move it groove it" project.

    A. Zask;E. van Beurden;L. Barnett;L.O. Brooks

  • Thirteen-Year Trends in Child and Adolescent Fundamental Movement Skills: 1997–2010

    Louise L Hardy;Lisa M Barnett;Paola Espinel;Anthony D Okely

  • Physical activity, sedentary behavior and their correlates in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review.

    Rachel A. Jones;Katherine Downing;Nicole J. Rinehart;Lisa M. Barnett

  • Effect of changes to the school food environment on eating behaviours and/or body weight in children: a systematic review

    C. E. Driessen;A. J. Cameron;A. J. Cameron;L. E. Thornton;S. K. Lai

  • A systematic review of the validity and reliability of sedentary behaviour measures used with children and adolescents | NOVA. The University of Newcastle's Digital Repository

    D. R. Lubans;K. Hesketh;D. P. Cliff;L. M. Barnett

Frequent Co-Authors

Jo Salmon
Jo Salmon Deakin University
Nicole Joan Rinehart
Nicole Joan Rinehart Monash University
Remco Polman
Remco Polman Queensland University of Technology
Damian Farrow
Damian Farrow Victoria University
Isabel Castillo
Isabel Castillo University of Valencia
Caterina Pesce
Caterina Pesce Sapienza University of Rome
Jane McGillivray
Jane McGillivray Deakin University
Matthieu Lenoir
Matthieu Lenoir Ghent University
Helen Skouteris
Helen Skouteris Monash University
Stewart A. Vella
Stewart A. Vella University of Wollongong

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