Prof Tracy Kolbe-Alexander
Name | Prof Tracy Kolbe-Alexander |
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Email Address | tracy.kolbe-alexander@unisq.edu.au |
Job Title | Professor (Sport and Exercise) |
Qualifications | BAPhysEd Western Cape, BScMed(Hons) Cape Town, MPubHlth Cape Town, PhD Cape Town |
Department | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
Affiliations | Centre for Health Research |
ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5025-3204 |
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Biography
Kolbe-Alexander is currently Associate Head of School (Research), and the program Discipline Lead for Public Health in the School of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Southern Queensland. They are an honorary Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town (South Africa). Prior to immigrating to Australia (December 2013) she was a Senior Lecturer and Program Lead: Biokinetics (Clinical Exercise Physiology) at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Employment
Position | Organisation | From | To |
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Professor | University of Southern Queensland | 2023 | |
A/Professor | University of Southern Queensland | 2020 | 2022 |
Senior Lecturer | University of Southern Queensland | 2017 | 2019 |
Research Fellow | The University of Queensland | 2013 | 2017 |
Senior Lecturer | The University of Cape Town | 2008 | 2013 |
Expertise
Prof Kolbe-Alexander’s main research focus is the role of health seeking behaviours on health and well-being in communities, including those with low socio-economic status, regional and remote areas, and the Global South.
Her research expertise designing, implementing and evaluating innovative interventions in schools, communities and workplaces.
She has extensive experience in community-based participatory research methods and citizen science programs that aim to address health and equity outcomes.
Teaching
Masters of Public Health:
PUH8010: Integrated Public Health Core A
PU8030: Public Health in Practice A (case-based learning)
PUH8070: Public Health Industry Placement A
Fields of Research
- 420699. Public health not elsewhere classified
- 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified
Professional Membership
Professional Membership | Year |
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World Health Organisation: Physical Activity Expert consultant | |
International Society for Physical Activity and Health - Capacity Development Committee | |
Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity - Advocacy Committee | |
Global Healthy Workplace Awards: Asia-Pacific Judge (2019-2023 |
Current Supervisions
Research Title | Supervisor Type | Level of Study | Commenced |
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Paving the path to active living through Australian local government policy - an exploration of evidence-based practice | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2024 |
The role of walking routes incorporating mural street art on health and wellbeing in Toowoomba | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2024 |
A multi-method study to evaluate the association of green and blue spaces with loneliness and physical activity. | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2024 |
The role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on adolescents¿ mental wellbeing | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2024 |
An Interprofessional 'STRIDE' Program ¿ a 12-week structured exercise program to support University students and community members experiencing mental health challenges. | Principal Supervisor | Masters | 2023 |
Transport Accessibility and its Relation to Health and Social Outcomes in Lockyer Valley, Australia | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2023 |
Urban green spaces and mental health in regional Australia | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |
Impact of lifestyle education in self-management of diabetes mellitus | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |
Investigating the role of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behavior in commercial streets | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |
Physical activity and healthy lifestyle among youth in the Darling Downs | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2021 |
Completed Supervisions
Research Title | Supervisor Type | Level of Study | Completed |
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Understanding Movement Behaviours in Shift Workers: Towards the Development of a Health Promotion Program for Shift Workers | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2023 |
Improving Public Mental Health Service: Is Group Therapy the Answer? | Associate Supervisor | Masters | 2023 |
Respiratory Limitations to Exercise in Healthy Ageing | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |