Physical Activity Exchange
Delivering world-class research and applied solutions for better health and well-being
The Physical Activity Exchange brings together research, policy and practice that impacts physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health across the life-course.
For over 20 years we have successfully worked in partnership with public, private and third sector organisations, providing a broad range of research, education and consultancy services.
You can follow our updates on twitter: @LJMUPAEx.
For any enquires please contact Dr Lynne Boddy, PAEx Lead: L.M.Boddy@ljmu.ac.uk
What we do
We work together with funders, commissioners, practitioners, service users and participants to co-produce evidence-based interventions that are feasible, have impact and are sustainable in the real world.
Our research uses the best available science, employing mixed methods approaches to understand and change behaviour in populations across the life-course and health-span.
We work across multiple settings including schools, workplaces, NHS trusts, community organisations, and with families to conduct robust, timely and impactful work. Our work has received national and international recognition for its impact and rigour as evidenced by 5* REF impact case studies and international awards.
How we work
- We research and evaluate the effects of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on health and well-being
- We use robust scientific measures to provide information on levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health
- We explore factors that affect participation in physical activity and sedentary behaviour
- We design, implement and evaluate interventions to change behaviour
- We work collaboratively with our external partners to translate evidence into policy and practice
Please visit our staff profiles to view our current research interests and recent publications:
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Milly Blundell
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Dr Lynne Boddy
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Dr Kathryn Curran
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Dr Ellen Dawson
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Dr Dominic Doran
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Dr Jonathan Foulkes
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Dr Lawrence Foweather
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Prof Keith George
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Dr Lee Graves
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Dr Nicola Hopkins
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Prof Helen Jones
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Prof Zoe Knowles
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Dr Colin Lewis
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Dr Rebecca Murphy
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Dr Simon Roberts
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Dr James Rudd
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Dr Tori Sprung
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Dr Laura Thomas
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Dr Paula Watson
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Dr Amy Whitehead
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Prof Greg Whyte
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7 papers found
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Comparing the efficacy (RCT) of learning a dance choreography and practicing creative dance on improving executive functions and motor competence in 6–7 years old children
Rudd J, Buszard T, Spittle S and O'Callaghan L and Oppici L
Publish date:01/03/2021
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Towards a framework of cognitive processes during competitive golf using the Think Aloud method
Whitehead A and Jackman P
Publish date:01/03/2021
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Effect of Linear and Nonlinear Pedagogy Physical Education Interventions on Children’s Physical Activity: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (SAMPLE-PE)
Crotti M, Rudd J, Roberts S, Boddy L, Fitton Davies K, O'Callaghan L and Utesch T and Foweather L
Publish date:15/01/2021
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“Girls Aren’t Meant to Exercise”: Perceived Influences on Physical Activity among Adolescent Girls—The HERizon Project
Cowley E, Watson P, Foweather L, Belton S, Thompson A and Thijssen D and Wagenmakers A
Publish date:07/01/2021
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Sit Less and Move More - A multi-component intervention with and without height-adjustable workstations in contact centre call agents: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Morris A, Murphy R, Hopkins N, Low D, Healy G, Edwardson C, Collins B, Timpson H, Shepherd S, Cochrane M and Gavin D and Graves L
Publish date:04/01/2021
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Family support for physical activity post-myocardial infarction: a qualitative study exploring the perceptions of cardiac rehabilitation practitioners.
Birtwistle SB, Jones I, Murphy R and Gee I and Watson PM
Publish date:02/01/2021