Amanda Rebar
PhD (2013; The Pennsylvania State University; Kinesiology - Sport and Exercise Psychology); Masters (2010; The Pennsylvania State University; Kinesiology - Sport and Exercise Psychology); BS (2008; Indiana University; Psychology, with minors in Statisics and Biology)Senior Lecturer
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Appleton Institute
Rockhampton North
Building 7 - LG.15
Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD, 4702
Building 7 - LG.15
Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD, 4702
About Me
Dr Rebar is National Health and Medical Research Council research fellow and senior lecturer at Central Queensland University, Australia. Dr Rebar’s research focuses on the psychology of behaviour change and health behaviour motivation, with particular emphasis on dual process models and non-conscious, automatic processes (e.g., habits, implicit attitudes, approach/avoidance tendencies) that influence health behaviours. While her work draws on a range of methodologies, she is a strong advocate for longitudinal repeated assessment designs and multi-level analysis for testing predictive relationships in real-world contexts.
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General
Universities Studied At
Phd, Masters: The Pennsylania University (supervisor: Dr David E Conroy)
BS: Indiana University (supversior: Dr John E Bates)
Awards
Grants and Fellowships (total: $940,159) (*signifies senior investigator)
| Rebar, A. L. (2018). Ensuring competence of electrical work through more stringent and relevant skills maintenance. Worksafe Queensland. $49,440 | 2018 |
| Stanton, R., Rebar, A. L., & Rosenbaum, S. (2017). How hard can it be? Assessing fitness in people with depression. Central Queensland University Merit Grant. $34,874 | 2017 |
| Rebar, A. L., Judd, J., Gardner, B., & Askew, C. (2017). Towards a better understanding of why people do or do not adopt an active lifestyle during and following cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Central Queensland University & Bundaberg Health Promotions, Ltd. Bundaberg Health Promotions Ltd. Partner Investigators: Kelly Dooley, Simon Halloran, Lucy Ashby, & Michael Strahan, $54,231.24 | 2017 |
| Rebar, A. L., Alfrey, K.-L, Cope, K., Neal, J., & Gardner, B. LIVIN Strong program evaluations study support award. LIVIN, $2,500. | 2017 |
| Stanton, R., Rebar, A. L., & Rosenbaum, S. Exercise and depression – assessing translation to public awareness. Central Queensland University Population Research Grant Scheme, $19,500 | 2017 |
| 'Khalesi, S., Williams, S., Vandelanotte, C., Rebar, A. L., Dwyer, T., Heidke, P. Psychological distress in nursing students: Roles of modifiable lifestyle behaviours. Central Queensland University New Staff Grant, $14,795.43 | 2017 |
| Hayman, M., Vandelanotte, C., Short, C., Reaburn, P., Alley, S., Schoeppe, S., Rebar, A. L., & Brown. W. Fit4Two: A tailored eHealth physical activity intervention for pregnant women integrated into clinical practice – a randomized controlled trial. Central Queensland University Merit Grant. $13,624.80 | 2016 |
| *Alfrey, K.-L., Cope, K., & Rebar, A. L. Fly-in, Fly-out study support award. $1,497.50. LIVIN | 2016 |
| Vandelanotte, C., Rebar, A. L., Schoeppe, S., Alley, S., Hayman, M. Physical activity measurement equipment and support. Central Queensland University Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $74,214, 2016 AUD | 2016 |
| Alley, S., Schoeppe, S., Rebar, A. L., & Vandelanotte, C. Population Research Grant Scheme, Central Queensland University, $19,500 AUD | 2016 |
| Rebar, A. L. Ringing Pavlov’s Bell – Using conditioning tasks to enhance physical activity and reduce cardiovascular disease. Central Queensland University, $61,095 AUD | 2016 - 2019 |
| Rebar, A. L. Ringing Pavlov’s Bell – Using conditioning tasks to enhance physical activity and reduce cardiovascular disease. National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowship Australian Government, $314,644 AUD | 2016 - 2019 |
| Rebar, A. L. & Vandelanotte, C. Australians’ perceptions of physical activity and exercise. Population Research Lab Grant Scheme, Central Queensland University, $19,500 AUD | 2015 |
| Hagger, M., Vandelanotte, C., Rebar, A. L., Sonj, H. Joint funded Health Collaborative Research Network (Health CRN) post-doctoral research fellow to foster collaboration Curtin University and Central Queensland University, $200,184 AUD | 2015 - 2016 |
| Duncan, M. J., Vandelanotte, C., Short, C., Rebar, A. L., Rogers, N., Brown, W. Efficacy of a web- and smartphone-based intervention to improve multiple health behaviours: the Balance project. Queensland Centre for Social Science Innovation, $70,000 AUD | 2014 |
| Rebar, A. L., Vandelanotte, C., Short, C., & Schoeppe, S. “But I don’t have time to exercise!” An investigation of physical activity time utility. Population Research Lab Grant Scheme, Central Queensland University, $15,000 AUD | 2014 |
| Rebar A. L. Uncovering physical activity habits. Population Research Lab Grant Scheme, Central Queensland University, $15,000 AUD | 2013 |
| Rebar, A. L., Vandelanotte, C., Burton, N., Duncan, M. J., & Short, C. A healthy mind in a healthy body: A two-group randomised trial evaluating web-based physical activity interventions to improve mental and physical health in people with depression – A pilot study. Health Collaborative Research Network Merit Grant, Central Queensland University. $14,790 AUD | 2013 |
Honours and Awards (total: $31,395)
| Visiting Senior Research Fellow King’s College London, United Kingdom | 2018 |
| Publication Recognition Award Central Queensland University | 2017 |
| Opal award for Excellence in Engagement Students: Alfrey, K.-L., Neal, J., & Cope, K. Supervisors: Rebar, A. L., & Gardner, B. Central Queensland University | 2017 |
| Publication Recognition Award Central Queensland University | 2016 |
| Women’s Academic Maternity Funding Award Advance Queensland, $14,000 AUD | 2015 - 2016 |
| Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Early Career Researcher Central Queensland University, $5,000 AUD | 2014 |
| Student Voice Award for Educator of the Year Central Queensland University | 2014 |
| Special Purpose Collaborative Funding Award The Health Collaborative Research Network, $1,000 AUD | 2014 |
| Special Purpose Collaborative Funding Award The Health Collaborative Research Network, $1,525 AUD | 2014 |
| Special Purpose Collaborative Funding Award The Health Collaborative Research Network, $4,000 AUD | 2013 |
| The Department of Kinesiology Graduate Student Research Award Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University | 2012 |
| Departmental nomination for the Kligman Graduate Fellowship Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University | 2012 |
| Ruth W. Ayres-Givens Scholarship The Pennsylvania State University, $1,675 USD | 2010 |
| The Women in Sciences and Engineering Institute Travel Grant Award The Pennsylvania State University, $400 USD | 2010 |
| National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship Application Incentive Award The Pennsylvania State University, $1,000 USD | 2008 |
| The Penn State University Fund for Excellence in Graduate Recruitment Award The Pennsylvania State University, $2,295 USD | 2008 |
| Excellence in Research Indiana University | 2008 |
| Hutton Honors College Research Partnership Grant Indiana University, $500 USD | 2006 |
Previous teaching
| Psychology Honours Thesis Coordinator – Central Queensland University | 2016 |
| Course Coordinator and Instructor – Central Queensland University Research Methods for Speech Pathology (Allied Health) | 2014 - 2016 |
| Guest Speaker for HealthLink Program – Emmaus College Students (year 10 Students) Allied Health Assistance Certificate 3 Program Topic: Careers Opportunities in Health Research | 2013 |
| Guest Lecture for Psychology Current Trends – Central Queensland University Topic: Careers in Health Psychology with an Emphasis of Academia | 2013 – 2016 |
| Teaching Assistant for The Biophysical Bases of Kinesiology – The Pennsylvania State University | 2012 – 2013 |
| Instructor for Continuing Education Psychology of Movement Behavior – The Pennsylvania State University | 2012 |
| Lab Instructor and Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Kinesiology – The Pennsylvania State University | 2008 – 2009 |
| Teaching Assistant for The Psychology of Movement and Sport – The Pennsylvania State University | 2008 |
| Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Psychology Statistical Techniques – Indiana University | 2007 – 2008 |
Professional Experience
Service
| COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | |
| Assembly host and organizer for Women in Science presentation at St. Ursala’s College, Yeppoon, Queensland | 2016 |
| Leader of Indigenous Australians and Physical Activity Program at Rockhampton Basketball Inc. Project | 2016 |
| Panel member of the Rockhampton Grammar School / Suncorp Breakfast Topic: The Mind of the Elite Athlete | May 2016 |
| Time and Scorekeeper for the Rockhampton Basketball Incorporation | 2013 - 2016 |
| General Official for Central Queensland Robotics Competition | 2014 |
| Workshop Leader for Indigenous Youth Sports Program | 2013 |
| Volunteer for Healthy People Penn State | 2012 |
| Judge for Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Science Fair | 2012 |
| Judge for Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Science Fair | 2012 |
| Teacher of All-Stars Program for United Way | 2010 – 2011 |
| Volunteer for Women in the Sciences and Engineering Expanding your Horizons | 2010 |
| Host of Activity for The Graduate Women in Science’s Girl Scout Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology badge activity | 2011 |
| Coaching Startsmart Basketball to 3-5 year old children and parents | 2008 – 2009 |
| PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT | |
| Featured in the Australian Health Policy Collaboration’s Australia's Mental and Physical Health Tracker | 2018 |
| Abstract reviewer for International Society of Physical Activity and Health Congress | 2018 |
| Invited Speaker for writing time habits Central Queensland University, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences | 2017 |
| Member of abstract reviewing team Exercise and Sports Science Australia | 2017 |
| Member of abstract reviewing team International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity | 2017 |
| Instructor for Gladstone Social Innovation Perfect Pitch Masterclass Central Queensland University | March 2017 |
| Founding Director of the Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab Central Queensland University | 2016 - current |
| Volunteer for Research Elements Pilot Central Queensland University | 2016-2017 |
| Executive Member Australian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine | 2016 - current |
| Panel Member National Health and Medical Research Council PhD Scholarships | 2016, 2017 |
| Assistant Chair National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grants Panel 3B: Genetics + Molecular Biology + Bioinformatics & Computational Biology | 2016 |
| Selection Panel Member for Engaged Research Grants School of Human, Health, and Social Sciences; Central Queensland University | June 2016 |
| Booth Host for Central Queensland University’s Psychology program at Career Expo Central Queensland University | 2016 |
| Selection Committee Panel Member for Post-Doctoral position Central Queensland University | 2015 |
| Selection Committee Panel Member for Post-Doctoral position Central Queensland University and Curtin University | 2015 |
| Invited Speaker for the Early Career Researchers Program Central Queensland University | 2015 |
| Host and Organizer of Health Collaborative Research Network Symposium Central Queensland University | 2014 |
| Independent Assessor of Honours Theses Proposals Central Queensland University | 2013-current |
| Independent Assessor of Honours Theses Central Queensland University | 2013-current |
| External Reviewer of Masters Thesis University of Southern Queensland | 2014 |
| Peer Review Panel Member Alternate NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships | 2015 |
| Reward Reviewer American Psychological Society Student Council RISE Research Award Competition | 2013 |
| Committee Member of National Fellowships Committee Sigma Delta Epsilon, Graduate Women in Science | 2012 |
| Co-president of Kinesiology Graduate Student Association | 2009 – 2012 |
| Campus Representative for Association for Psychological Science Student Caucus | 2009 – 2010 |
| Workshop Instructor for Women in the Sciences and Engineering camp | 2009 |
| EDITOR POSITIONS | |
| Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport – Associate Editor | August 2017 - current |
| Mental Health and Physical Activity – Guest Editor of Special Issue: Identifying and understanding the determinants and physical activity behavior change processes for people with mental health issues | January 2017 – October 2017 |
| BMC Public Health – Associate Editor | November 2014 – June 2016 |
| EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIPS | |
| Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport | June 2014 - current |
| Mental Health and Physical Activity | June 2015 - current |
| Psychology of Sport and Exercise | June 2015 - current |
Industry Reports
| 3 | Rebar A. L. (September 2018). Project update for exercise rehabilitation study. Bundaberg Health Promotions, Ltd. And Central Queensland University. Bundaberg, QLD, Australia. |
| 2 | Rebar, A. L., Neal, J. (July 2018). LIVIN Strong Program Evaluation Report. LIVIN, Sydney, NSW, Australia. |
| 1 | Rebar, A. L., Neal, J., Alfrey, K.-L., Cope, K., Gardner, B. (October 2017). LIVIN Strong Program Evaluation Report. LIVIN, Sydney, NSW, Australia. |
Research Supervision
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- Psychology
- Public Health and Health Services
At the level of Principal Supervisor
Current Capacity
I am currently available to supervise more research candidates
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