Joseph is an Adjunct Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at the School of Education.
Background
Dr Joseph (Joe) Scott is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Education at Edith Cowan University. He is also currently a Lecturer in Health and Physical Education (HPE) at the University of Sunshine Coast at the School of Education and Tertiary Access. He completed his PhD at University of Newcastle within the Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition. In 2021, he was awarded Fellow status with the international Higher Education Academy (HEA). Dr Scott is accredited to supervise both Master’s and PhD research higher degree students. His program of research focuses on implementing multifaceted approaches that promote physical and mental health of children and adolescents including increasing teachers ability to enhance youth health.
Professional associations
- Board Member - Australian Health Promoting Schools Committee
- Member - Australian Council for Health and Physical Education Queensland (ACHPER QLD)
- Past President - Australian Council for Health, Physical Education Western Australia (ACHPER WA)
- Member - Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition (PRCPAN), The University of Newcastle
Awards and recognition
University and National Teaching awards
- 2020 - Nominated for best co-published paper with an ECU School of Education team, Inaugural Research Awards School of Education, Edith Cowan University
- 2020 - Edith Cowan University, School of Education: TRS Travel grant award for national conference
- 2019 - Edith Cowan University, School of Education, TRS Travel grant award for international conference
- 2017 - Recommendation for award of excellence, PhD Thesis, University of Newcastle
Research areas and interests
- Physical activity (promotion and measurement)
- Physical literacy
- Physical Education (PE) (pedagogy and curriculum)
- Sun safety
- Mental health (in children and adolescents)
- Nutrition
- Teachers as health promoters