Associate Professor Robert Stanton
BHMSc (Hons), PhDAssoc Professor/HOC Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Research Cluster Lead CReW/Chair Human Ethics Research Committee
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Appleton Institute
7 - LG.14
I am an Accredited Exercise Physiologist specialising in exercise for people with mental health conditions. My PhD thesis examined the role of exercise in the inpatient mental health settings and was awarded the Exercise and Sports Science Australia 'Best Doctoral Thesis' in 2015. I lecture in clinical exercise science in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science course and have strong industry links with our peak body; Exercise and Sports Science Australia, as Chair of Publications Committee, Professional Development Reviewer, and Expert Reviewer for the Applied Skills and Knowledge in Mental Health program.
Background
I have over 30 years experience in the sport, health, fitness and rehabilitation sectors. I commenced as a research Officer with the Institute for Health and Social Science Research in August 2012 after 10 years in private practice as an Exercise Physiologist. In 2015 I secured a continuing position with Exercise Science in the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. My main research focus centres on exercise and mental health, and physical healthcare of people with mental health conditions.
Universities Studied At
Central Queensland University
University of Canberra
Universities Worked At
Central Queensland University
Awards
2015 Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Medal recipient for the most outstanding PhD thesis in the field of exercise and sports science
https://www.cqu.edu.au/cquninews/stories/research-category/2016/national-award-for-study-of-exercise-in-the-inpatient-mental-health-setting
Media Citations
Lifestyle - Negative comments detrimental to weight loss success rate. Gladstone Observer. Online 8th April, 2016. http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/negative-comments-detrimental-weight-loss-success-/2990571/
News - 'Green exercise' one of best medicines for mental health. . Gladstone Observer. Online 8th April, 2016. http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/green-exercise-one-best-medicines-mental-health/2990599/
Gym industry placements a great fit for Exercise and Sport Sciences students. CQUni News, 8th April, 2016. https://www.cqu.edu.au/cquninews/stories/general-category/2016/gym-industry-placements-a-great-fit-for-exercise-and-sport-sciences-students
Professional Experience
10 years private practice as an Exercise Physiologist
Professional Memberships
Exercise and Sports Science Australia
Sports Medicine Australia
Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
Society for Mental Health Research
Responsibilities
Co-Lead: Research Cluster for Resilience and Wellbeing
Chair: Human Research Ethics Committee
Co-Champion: RHD Supervisor Community of Practice
Member: MindWaves Working Group
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4203 Health services and systems
- 4207 Sports science and exercise
- 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
Current Capacity
Current Supervision
Public Health and Health Services - Mental Health
I have a very strong interest in the field of exercise and mental health
