Dr. Stephanie Schoeppe
Master in Social Sciences, PhD in Physical Activity and Public HealthSenior Lecturer - Public Health / Research Fellow
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Appleton Institute
Building 7 - Room LG 16
School of Human Health and Social Sc
Stephanie Schoeppe is a Research Fellow/Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Central Queensland University, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Physical Activity Research Group. She held an Early Career Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Her research focuses on promoting an active healthy lifestyle in children and families using digital technology (wearable activity trackers, smartphone apps, web, social media). Her recent research also combines outdoor physical activity promotion with environmental action (i.e. picking up plastic litter), thereby promoting an active sustainable lifestyle. Her broader research expertise includes sedentary behaviour prevention, health psychology, health promotion and public health. Dr Schoeppe received a Diploma in Social Sciences (equivalent to a Master) from the University of Hannover (2002), and completed her PhD in Physical Activity and Public Health at Central Queensland University, Rockhampton (2015). Between these degrees, Dr Schoeppe conducted research at Hannover Medical School (2002-2003) and The University of Sydney, Centre for Physical Activity and Health (2004-2006) and NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (2008-2010). She had also appointments at the World Health Organization including the WHO European Centre for Environment and Health in Bonn (2006) and the WHO Headquarter in Geneva (2007).
Universities Studied At
Diploma in Social Sciences (equivalent to a Master) from the University of Hannover, Germany (2002)
PhD in Physical Activity and Public Health from Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia (2015)
Universities Worked At
Hannover Medical School, Germany (2002-2003)
University of New South Wales (2003)
University of Sydney (2004-2006; 2008-2010)
CQUniversity Australia (2010-present)
Awards
Mary McConnel Career Boost Grant for Women in Paediatric Research by the Children's Hospital Foundation (2022)
Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science in partnership with the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist (2019)
NHMRC Early Career Fellowship by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (2017)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship by the National Heart Foundation of Australia (2017)
Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Researchers - Early Career Research Award by CQUniversity Australia (2017)
Dean's Outstanding Research Award - Early Career by CQUniversity Australia, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences (2017)
Publication Recognition Awards by CQUniversity Australia (2016, 2017, 2019)
Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAi) by the Australian Research Council (2010 - offer accepted).
International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) by The University of Sydney (2009 - offer declined).
International Postgraduate Award (IPA) by The University of Sydney (2009 - offer declined).
CQUniversity Health CRN Collaborations Program Award (2014). Funding for collaborative research with the Queensland University of Technology, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Brisbane
Media Citations
Media coverage (selected examples):
New Scientist
- Report on my paper “Do couples or singles live healthier lifestyles?”
BBC Get Inspired
- Report on my paper “Do couples or singles live healthier lifestyles?”
Harvard University
- Press release on my paper “How are different levels of knowledge about physical activity associated with physical activity behaviour in Australian adults?”
Tompson Reuters
- Press release on my paper “How are different levels of knowledge about physical activity associated with physical activity behaviour in Australian adults?”
Elsevier e-newsletter for science journalists and reporters
- Report on my paper on “Associations between children׳s active travel and levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior”
World Health Organization Press Release
- Press Release of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, WHO European Centre for Environment and Health; Overweight and obesity in Germany.
National Science Week
- My scientist profile was featured in the STEM Awesome Activity Book targeted to school-aged children, published by the QLD Chief Scientists for the 2020 National Science Week
Capricorn Conservation Council
- Recorded video presentation on “Walking outdoors and picking up litter to prevent plastic pollution” (2022) on Facebook page
Television
- 5 Interviews and television reports
Radio
- 2 Live interviews and 8 pre-recorded interviews on physical activity activity in children
Newspapers
- 14 Articles on children’s physical activity, sedentary behaviours and weight
Previous teaching
Mentoring:
1 Early career researcher
3 PhD students
Supervision:
2 Master students
9 Honours students
1 CQU Summer Scholarship student, 1 undergraduate student
9 Research workers, research assistants
Lecturing:
Lecturing & marking for Research project & methods course including development of course materials. Bachelor of Speech Pathology, CQUniversity Australia, 2016
Physical activity policy - national and international developments. Guest lecture Bachelor of Health Promotion and Bachelor of Exercise and Health, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland, 2007
The German Health Care System - an introduction to reforms, roles and responsibilities of key players. Bachelor of Medicine, Hanover Medical School, Germany, 2002.
Professional Experience
| Jan 2018 – present |
Research Fellow Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Australia
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| Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 |
Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Australia
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| Feb 2016 – Dec 2016 |
Associate Lecturer (Research-focused) Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Australia
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| Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 |
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Australia
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| Aug 2010 – March 2015 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Australia
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| Apr 2008 – Aug 2010 |
Research Officer Systematic Reviews & Health Technology Assessment NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, the University of Sydney, Australia
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| Apr 2007 – Jul 2007 |
Technical Officer Health Promotion Health Promotion Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion (CHP), World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland
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| Sep 2006 – Mar 2007 |
Technical Officer Physical Activity Housing and Health Unit, WHO European Centre for Environment and Health (Bonn Office, Germany), WHO Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| Jan 2004 – Aug 2006 |
Research Officer Physical Activity Policy Centre for Physical Activity and Health (CPAH), School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
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| Aug 2003 – Dec 2003 |
Research Officer Physical Activity Policy Centre for Physical Activity and Health (CPAH), School of Public Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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| Jan 2002 – Jun 2003 |
Research Officer Health Promotion and Prevention Prevention Unit, Department of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health System Research, Hanover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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| Sep 1997 – Dec 2001 | Research Assistant Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health System Research, Hanover, Germany |
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Professional Memberships
Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA)
International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA)
International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH)
Responsibilities
Committee roles
- Low Risk Ethics Reviewer for CQU Human Ethics Committee (2017-present)
- Member of the special interest group on e- & mHealth (electronic and mobile technology supported interventions), International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA), (2014-2017)
Reviewer for CQU Confirmation of Candidature
- PhD and Master students
Reviewer for funding bodies
- National Heart Foundation of Australia
- NSW Ministry of Health
- Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
- Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)
- University of Iceland
- Austrian Science Fund
Reviewer for scientific conferences
- Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) Conference
- Annual Meeting International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
- International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health
Reviewer for funding bodies:
National Heart Foundation of Australia
The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
Reviewer for scientific conferences:
Annual Meeting International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health
Reviewer for peer-reviewed journals:
Journal of Medical Internet Research, Preventing Chronic Disease, PLOS ONE, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Preventive Medicine, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Health & Place, BMC Public Health, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal of Transport and Health, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal of Health Communication, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Professional Interests
Physical activity promotion, interventions, measurement and prevalence in children and families
Health behaviour change theories and techniques
Technology-based interventions (activity trackers, apps, social media, web)
Outdoor physical activity promotion combined with environmental action (i.e. beach clean ups, picking up plastic litter)
Editor
Associate Editor BMC Public Health, 2015-2018
Assistant Editor Public Health Forum, 2002-2003
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4207 Sports science and exercise
- 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
- 4203 Health services and systems
- 4206 Public health
- 5203 Clinical and health psychology
- 5205 Social and personality psychology
- 5299 Other psychology
At the level of Principal Supervisor
Current Capacity
Public Health and Health Services - Health Promotion
Public Health and Health Services - Preventive Medicine
Clinical and health psychology - Health psychology
