Kade Davison

APrf Kade Davison

Associate Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

School of Allied Health and Human Performance

College of Health

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Available For Media Comment.

I am an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology with a keen interest in Allied Health Education, Practice and Policy. My research interests have grown from initially understaindg how exercise and nutrition can influence human function and health to how best to deliver these services in practice and the way the health system can facitiate this. In addition to pursing this interest through teaching and research I have applied my interest practically in a number of modalities including performance enhancement, health and fitness coaching, and as an accredited clinical exercise physiologist working in private practice, hospital clinics, GP superclinics and university health practices.
 
Today I mostly fulfil my passion for exercise and health through research to inform practice, educating new clinicians, and working to advance the profession through various collaborations and leadership roles, including having been a Director, Vice President and President of the Board of Exercise and Sports Science Australia, and currently as a Director and inaugural Chair of the Board of the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice.
 
My academic research and leadership interest has expanded to the education and practice of health professionals more broadly including models of practice and how disciplines can work collaboratively to achive the best outcomes for the people they support. I am currently the Academic Lead for Allied Health in the School of Allied Health and Human Performance, overseeing the delivery of a range of Allied Health degree programs and specialised courses to over 3000 active students.
 
Please get in touch if you would like to know more or have ideas for collaborations across these areas of interest.

Novel methods for assessing physiological function and human performance.,Exercise and Nutritional therapy in cardiometabolic and musculoskeletal dysfunction.,General safety and efficacy of exercise therapy in chronic disease.,Models and standards of practice in exercise science

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2026 Bracci, E. L., Davis, C. R., Meyer, D., Kingsley, M., Breckon, J., Itsiopolous, C., . . . Murphy, K. J. (2026). Wellbeing and quality of life secondary outcomes from a Mediterranean Diet and walking randomised controlled trial in older Australians. Public Health Nutrition, 29(1), e78-1-e78-11.
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2026 Reeves, N. E., Lane, K. N., Scott, A., & Davison, K. (2026). International Professional Practice Standards for Clinical Exercise Physiology: Consensus Statement. Sports Medicine, 56(5), 16 pages.
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2026 Forbes, A., Carroll, R., Girard, D., Davison, K., Siapantis, V., & Tarca, B. (2026). Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Activity in Young Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 15(2), 58-62.
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2025 Bennett, H., Mezzini, A., Proudman, S., Griggs, K., & Davison, K. (2025). Evaluation of progressive blood flow restricted resistance training and exercise preferences in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Disability And Rehabilitation, online(21), 1-12.
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2025 Mitchell, B. L., Davison, K., Parfitt, G., & Eston, R. G. (2025). Effect of β-blockade on measures and reproducibility of heart rate, oxygen uptake and work rate across repeated bouts of short-duration, RPE-regulated exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 125(11), 3247-3257.
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2025 Oborn, C., Nelson, M. J., Davison, K., Murray, J., Green, K., Shahid, J., & Bennett, H. (2025). The effect of blood flow restricted exercise on measures of health and physical fitness across all populations: An umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis. Sports Medicine and Health Science, online(6), 1-13.
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2025 Bracci, E. L., Davis, C. R., Meyer, D., Kingsley, M., Breckon, J., Minihane, A. M., . . . Segal, L. (2025). Cost of a Mediterranean diet and walking intervention to reduce risk of dementia and improve quality of life in independent living populations in Australia: the MedWalk randomised controlled trial. British Journal Of Nutrition, online(12), 1-10.
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2025 Durey, B. J., Coates, A. M., Davison, K., Tarca, B., Mok, J., Parmar, C. D., . . . Martin, D. S. (2025). Evaluating the Impact of Telehealth Exercise Prehabilitation on Cardiometabolic Health in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Protocol for the BARI-Prehab Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS, 14, 11 pages.
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2025 Tarca, B., Davison, K., Smith, A. E., Wade, A., Trenorden, K. I., & Ferrar, K. E. (2025). Pacing, conventional physical activity and active video gaming to increase physical activity levels for adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a pilot feasibility study. Translational Exercise Biomedicine, 2(3), 216-230.
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2025 Dostan, R., Slayman, S., Durey, B., Tarca, B., Bessell, J., & Davison, K. (2025). Exploring Methods of Adjusting VO₂max for Body Size to Estimate Aerobic Capacity in People Presenting for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Science & Practice, 11(6), e70105-1-e70105-7.
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2025 Zhou, S., Davison, K., Qin, F., Lin, K. F., Chow, B. C., & Zhao, J. X. (2025). Erratum to “The roles of exercise professionals in the health care system: A comparison between Australia and China” [J Exerc Sci Fitness 17(3), (2019) 81–90 132, (S1728869X19300449), (10.1016/j.jesf.2019.04.001)]. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, 23(3), 229.
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2025 Zhou, S., Davison, K., Qin, F., Lin, K. F., Chow, B. C., & Zhao, J. X. (2025). Corrigendum to “The roles of exercise professionals in the health care system: A comparison between Australia and China” [Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, volume 17(3), (2019) 81–90 / 132, (S1728869X19300449), (10.1016/j.jesf.2019.04.001)]. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, 24(2), 1 page.
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2024 Gower, B., Blacket, C., Girard, D., Boyle, T., & Davison, K. (2024). Prospective associations between systolic blood pressure, serum cholesterol, and physical activity behaviour and the development of cardiovascular disease. Preventive Medicine, 183(107958), 10 pages.
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2024 Falland, L., Henwood, T., Keogh, J. W. L., & Davison, K. (2024). Prioritising restorative care programs in light of current age care reform. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 42(1), 191-198.
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2023 Murray, J., Bennett, H., Perry, R., Bezak, E., & Davison, K. (2023). How do practitioners prescribe exercise to patients with breast cancer? Professional perspectives on the key considerations for aerobic exercise in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 26(12), 650-658.
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2023 Pipingas, A., Murphy, K. J., Davis, C. R., Itsiopoulos, C., Segal, L., Dyer, K. A., . . . Kennedy, G. (2023). A Mediterranean diet and walking intervention to reduce cognitive decline and Dementia risk in independently living older Australians: the MedWalk randomized controlled trial experimental protocol, including COVID-19 related modifications and baseline characteristics. Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 96(1), 409-427.
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2023 Gower, B., Girard, D., Maiorana, A., Durey, B., Holland, D. J., & Davison, K. (2023). Recommendations for objective cardiovascular assessment to inform clinical exercise prescription: An Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapist expert consensus. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 26(9), 454-458.
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2023 Banitalebi, E., Banitalebi, E., Ghahfarokhi, M. M., Rahimi, M., Laher, I., & Davison, K. (2023). Resistance band exercise: an effective strategy to reverse cardiometabolic disorders in women with osteosarcopenic obesity. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity, 31(4), 633-641.
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2023 Reeves, N. E., Ryan, C., & Davison, K. (2023). Clinical Exercise Physiology Accreditation: An Audit of Existing Standards. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 12(3), 87-93.
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2022 Brinsley, J., Smout, M., Girard, D., & Davison, K. (2022). Acute mood and cardiovascular responses to moderate intensity vinyasa yoga, static yin yoga and aerobic exercise in people with depression and/or anxiety disorders: a 5-arm randomised controlled trial. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 22(100450), 1-11.
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2022 Reeves, N., Draper, N., Lane, K. N., Neric, F., Tolfrey, K., & Davison, K. (2022). Introducing the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP). British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56(20), 1146-1147.
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2022 Knowles, R., Kemp, E., Miller, M., Davison, K., & Koczwara, B. (2022). Physical activity interventions in older people with cancer: a review of systematic reviews. European Journal of Cancer Care, 35(1, article no. e13637), 1-29.
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2021 Brinsley, J., Girard, D., Smout, M., & Davison, K. (2021). Is yoga considered exercise within systematic reviews of exercise interventions? A scoping review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 56(article no. 102618), 1-15.
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2021 Bellenger, C. R., Thomson, R. L., Davison, K., Robertson, E. Y., & Buckley, J. D. (2021). The Impact of Functional Overreaching on Post-exercise Parasympathetic Reactivation in Runners. Frontiers in Physiology, 11(614765), 8 pages.
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2021 Bennett, H., Arnold, J., & Davison, K. (2021). Exercising to improve movement quality: why and how. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, 25(3), 20-27.
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2021 Brinsley, J., Smout, M., & Davison, K. (2021). Satisfaction with online versus in-person yoga during COVID-19. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 27(10), 893-896.
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2021 Nelson, M. J., Buckley, J. D., Thomson, R. L., Bellenger, C. R., & Davison, K. (2021). Markers of Cardiac Autonomic Function During Consecutive Day Peak Exercise Tests in People With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Frontiers in Physiology, 12(article no. 771899), 1-8.
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2021 Naumann, K., Kernot, J., Parfitt, G., Gower, B., Winsor, A., & Davison, K. (2021). What are the effects of scuba diving-based interventions for clients with neurological disability, autism or intellectual disability? A systematic review. Diving and hyperbaric medicine, 51(4), 355-360.
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2021 Naumann, K., Kernot, J., Parfitt, G., Gower, B., & Davison, K. (2021). Water-based interventions for people with neurological disability, autism, and intellectual disability: a scoping review. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 38(3), 474-493.
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2021 Naumann, K., Kernot, J., Parfitt, G., & Davison, K. (2021). Exploring the physical and psychosocial experience of Immersion Therapy for people living with a disability [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. F1000Research, 10, 1-18.
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2020 Nelson, M. J., Bellenger, C. R., Thomson, R. L., Robertson, E. Y., Davison, K., Olstad, D. S., & Buckley, J. D. (2020). Optimisation of assessment of maximal rate of heart rate increase for tracking training-induced changes in endurance exercise performance. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 2528-1-2528-6.
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2020 Brinsley, J., Schuch, F., Lederman, O., Girard, D., Smout, M., Immink, M. A., . . . Rosenbaum, S. (2020). Effects of yoga on depressive symptoms in people with mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(17), 1-10.
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2020 Bellenger, C. R., Thomson, R. L., Robertson, E. Y., Davison, K., Nelson, M. J., Karavirta, L., & Buckley, J. D. (2020). Heart rate acceleration at relative workloads during treadmill and overground running for tracking exercise performance during functional overreaching. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14622.
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2020 Bennett, H., Arnold, J., Norton, K., & Davison, K. (2020). Are we really 'screening' movement? The role of assessing movement quality in exercise settings. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 9(6), 489-492.
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2020 Fibbins, H., Czosnek, L., Stanton, R., Davison, K., Lederman, O., Morell, R., . . . Rosenbaum, S. (2020). Self-reported physical activity levels of the 2017 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) conference delegates and their exercise referral practices. Journal of mental health, 29(5), 565-572.
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2020 Gower, B., Girard, D., Mitchell, B. L., Gehling, T., Maiorana, A., & Davison, K. (2020). Lack of Cited Evidence Underpinning Recommendations for Objective Assessment of Cardiovascular Function to Inform Exercise Prescription: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine, 50(8), 1469-1481.
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2020 Parfitt, G., Post, D., Penington, A., Davison, K., & Corlis, M. (2020). Evaluation of an implementation project: the exercise physiology in aged care program. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 20(6), 595-601.
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2020 Parfitt, G., Post, D., Penington, A., Davison, K., & Corlis, M. (2020). Challenges associated with physical assessments for people living with dementia: Modifying standard assessment protocols. Sage Open Medicine, 8, 5 pages.
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2020 Williams, A., Radford, J., O'Brien, J., & Davison, K. (2020). Type 2 diabetes and the medicine of exercise: the role of general practice in ensuring exercise is part of every patient's plan. Australian Journal of General Practice, 49(4), 189-193.
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2020 Garrahy, E., Davison, K., Hardcastle, S., O'Brien, J., Pedersen, S., Williams, A., & Radford, J. (2020). Exercise as cardiovascular medicine. Australian Journal of General Practice, 49(8), 483-487.
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2020 Murray, J., Bennett, H., Boyle, T., Williams, M., & Davison, K. (2020). Approaches to determining occlusion pressure for blood flow restricted exercise training: systematic review. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(6), 663-672.
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2019 Bellenger, C. R., Thomson, R. L., Robertson, E. Y., Davison, K., Nelson, M. J., Karavirta, L., & Buckley, J. D. (2019). Correction to: The effect of functional overreaching on parameters of autonomic heart rate regulation (European Journal of Applied Physiology, (2017), 117, 3, (541-550), 10.1007/s00421-017-3549-5). European Journal of Applied Physiology, 119(1), 313.
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2019 Nelson, M. J., Buckley, J. D., Thomson, R. L., Clark, D., Kwiatek, R., & Davison, K. (2019). Diagnostic sensitivity of 2-day cardiopulmonary exercise testing in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Translational Medicine, 17(1), 1-8.
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2019 Bennett, H., Arnold, J., Martin, M., Norton, K., & Davison, K. (2019). A randomised controlled trial of movement quality-focused exercise versus traditional resistance exercise for improving movement quality and physical performance in trained adults. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(24), 2806-2817.
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2019 Nelson, M. J., Bahl, J. S., Buckley, J. D., Thomson, R. L., & Davison, K. (2019). Evidence of altered cardiac autonomic regulation in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 98(43), e17600.
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2019 Bennett, H., Davison, K., Arnold, J., Martin, M., Wood, S., & Norton, K. (2019). Reliability of a movement quality assessment tool to guide exercise prescription (movementscreen). International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 14(3), 424-435.
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2019 Hartland, M. C., Davison, K., Nelson, M. J., Buckley, J. D., Parfitt, G., & Fuller, J. T. (2019). A case study of exercise adherence during stereotactic ablative radiotherapy treatment in a previously active male with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 18(3), 462-470.
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2019 Mitchell, B. L., Lock, M. J., Davison, K., Parfitt, G., Buckley, J. P., & Eston, R. G. (2019). What is the effect of aerobic exercise intensity on cardiorespiratory fitness in those undergoing cardiac rehabilitation? A systematic review with meta-analysis. British journal of sports medicine, 53(21), 1341-1352.
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2019 Mitchell, B. L., Davison, K., Parfitt, G., Spedding, S., & Eston, R. G. (2019). Physiological and perceived exertion responses during exercise: effect of β-blockade. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 51(4), 782-791.
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2019 Zhou, S., Davison, K., Qin, F., Lin, K. F., Chow, B. C., & Zhao, J. X. (2019). The roles of exercise professionals in the health care system: a comparison between Australia and China. Journal of exercise science and fitness, 17(3), 81-90.
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2019 Kitic, C. M., Selig, S., Davison, K., Best, T. L. B., Parmenter, B., Pumpa, K., . . . Williams, A. D. (2019). Study protocol for a multicentre, controlled non-randomised trial: benefits of exercise physiology services for type 2 diabetes (BEST). BMJ open, 9(8, article no. e027610), 1-7.
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2018 Bellenger, C., Thomson, R., Davison, K., Robertson, E., Nelson, M., Karavirta, L., & Buckley, J. (2018). Optimization of maximal rate of heart rate increase assessment in runners. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 89(3), 322-331.
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2018 Maranna, S., Hill, A., Fairlie-Jones, L., Osborne, B., & Davison, K. (2018). Reliability of sonographic measurements of endothelial function: Flow-mediated dilation, blood flow velocity, resistive and pulsatility indices. Sonography, 5(4), 148-156.
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2018 Fuller, J. T., Hartland, M. C., Maloney, L. T., & Davison, K. (2018). Therapeutic effects of aerobic and resistance exercises for cancer survivors: a systematic review of meta-analyses of clinical trials. British journal of sports medicine, 52(20), 1-11.
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2018 Quirk, J., Parfitt, G., Ferrar, K., Davison, K., & Dollman, J. (2018). Predictors of physical activity among rural adults following cardiac rehabilitation. Rehabilitation psychology, 63(4), 495-501.
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2018 Rosenbaum, S., Hobson Powell, A., Davison, K., Stanton, R., Craft, L. L., Duncan, M., . . . Ward, P. B. (2018). The role of sport, exercise, and physical activity in closing the life expectancy gap for people with mental illness: an international consensus statement by Exercise and Sports Science Australia, American College of Sports Medicine, British Association of Sport and Exercise Science, and Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand. Translational journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, 3(10), 72-73.
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2018 Maiorana, A. J., Williams, A. D., Askew, C. D., Levinger, I., Coombes, J., Vicenzino, B., . . . Selig, S. E. (2018). Exercise professionals with advanced clinical training should be afforded greater responsibility in pre-participation exercise screening: a new collaborative model between exercise professionals and physicians. Sports medicine, 48(6), 1293-1302.
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2017 Davison, K., & Howe, P. R. C. (2017). Impact of Cocoa Flavanols on Cardiovascular Health: Additional Consideration of Dose and Food Matrix. Phytotherapy Research, 31(1), 165-166.
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2017 Bennett, H., Davison, K., Arnold, J., Slattery, F., Martin, M., & Norton, K. (2017). Multicomponent musculoskeletal movement assessment tools: a systematic review and critical appraisal of their development and applicability to professional practice. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 31(10), 2903-2919.
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2017 Maiorana, A., Levinger, I., Davison, K., Smart, N., & Coombes, J. (2017). Exercise prescription is not just for medical doctors: The benefits of shared care by physicians and exercise professionals. British journal of sports medicine, 52(13), 879-880.
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2017 Bellenger, C., Thomson, R., Robertson, E., Davison, K., Nelson, M., Karavirta, L., & Buckley, J. (2017). The effect of functional overreaching on parameters of autonomic heart rate regulation. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117(3), 541-550.
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2017 Nelson, M., Bellenger, C., Thomson, R., Robertson, E., Davison, K., Olstad, D., & Buckley, J. (2017). Maximal rate of heart rate increase correlates with fatigue/recovery status in female cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117(12), 2425-2431.
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2017 Ferrar, K. E., Smith, A. E., & Davison, K. (2017). Pacing, conventional physical activity and active video games to increase physical activity for adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Jmir Research Protocols, 6(8), 12 pages.
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2017 Selig, S. E., Borg, G. A. V., Runciman, W., La Gerche, A., Davison, K., & Coquart, J. (2017). Safety concerns regarding article: reliability and validity of a self-paced cardiopulmonary exercise test in post-MI patients L. A. Jenkins, A. Mauger, J. Fisher, J. Hopker. Int J Sports Med 2017; 38: 300-306.. International journal of sports medicine, 38(8), 644-645.
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2017 Fairlie Jones, L., Davison, K., Fromentin, E., & Hill, A. M. (2017). The effect of anthocyanin-rich foods or extracts on vascular function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Nutrients, 9(8, article no. 908), 1-23.
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2016 Bellenger, C. R., Fuller, J. T., Thomson, R. L., Davison, K., Robertson, E. Y., & Buckley, J. D. (2016). Monitoring athletic training status through sutonomic heart rate regulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 46(10), 1461-1486.
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2016 Bellenger, C., Karavirta, L., Thomson, R., Robertson, E., Davison, K., & Buckley, J. (2016). Contextualizing parasympathetic hyperactivity in functionally overreached athletes with perceptions of training tolerance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(5), 685-692.
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2016 Bahl, J. S., Dollman, J., & Davison, K. (2016). The development of a subjective assessment framework for individuals presenting for clinical exercise services: A Delphi study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 19(11), 872-876.
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2016 Bennett, H., Parfitt, G., Davison, K., & Eston, R. (2016). Validity of submaximal step tests to estimate maximal oxygen uptake in healthy adults. Sports medicine, 46(5), 737-750.
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2016 Bennett, H., Davison, K., Parfitt, G., & Eston, R. (2016). Validity of a perceptually-regulated step test protocol for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy adults. European journal of applied physiology, 116(11), 2337-2344.
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2016 Eston, R., Bennett, H., Parfitt, G., & Davison, K. (2016). Author's reply to Sabour and Ghassemi "Submaximal step tests to estimate maximal oxygen uptake in healthy adults: methodological issues about validity and reliability". Sports medicine, 46(9), 1383-1384.
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2015 Davison, K., & Howe, P. R. C. (2015). Potential implications of dose and diet for the effects of cocoa flavanols on cardiometabolic function. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 63(45), 9942-9947.
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2015 Davison, K., & Askew, C. D. (2015). Ensuring safe exercise participation in clinical populations: who is responsible?. Medical Journal of Australia, 203(1), 16-18.
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2013 Little, C., Lee, J. B., James, D. A., & Davison, K. (2013). An evaluation of inertial sensor technology in the discrimination of human gait. Journal of sports sciences, 31(12), 1312-1318.
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2012 Davison, K. (2012). Health benefits of polyphenols-rich foods and beverages : the latest science. Food Australia, 64(4), 46-49.
2012 Hetherington, J., Coutts, R., & Davison, K. (2012). An evaluation of a novel biomarker feedback intervention on smoking cessation: a pilot study. Journal of smoking cessation, 7(2), 80-88.
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2010 Davison, K., Berry, N., Misan, G., Coates, A., Buckley, J., & Howe, P. (2010). Dose-related effects of flavanol-rich cocoa on blood pressure. Journal of Human Hypertension, 24(9), 568-576.
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2010 Berry, N., Davison, K., Coates, A., Buckley, J., & Howe, P. (2010). Impact of cocoa flavanol consumption on blood pressure responsiveness to exercise. British Journal of Nutrition, 103(10), 1480-1484.
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2010 Davidson, K., Bircher, S., Hill, A., Coates, A. M., Howe, P. R. C., & Buckley, J. D. (2010). Relationships between obesity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and cardiovascular function. Journal of obesity, 2010(article no. 191253), 1-7.
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2008 Davison, K., Coates, A., Buckley, J., & Howe, P. (2008). Effect of cocoa flavanols and exercise on cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese subjects. International Journal of Obesity, 32(8), 1289-1296.
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- Tarca, B., Davison, K., Smith, A. E., Wade, A., Trenorden, K. I., & Ferrar, K. E. (2026). Corrigendum to: Pacing, conventional physical activity and active video gaming to increase physical activity levels for adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a pilot feasibility study. Translational Exercise Biomedicine.
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- Davison, K., Mezzini, A., Harten, N., Martin, M., Lowrey, D., Evans, H., . . . Gower, B. (2025). A novel web-based health behavior tool integrated into certified exercise practitioner services: Behavior change and compliance outcomes, and validation of the exercise domain, in a 12-week two-arm randomized pre-post trial (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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Year Citation
2025 Dostan, R., Slayman, S., Durey, B., Tarca, B., Bessell, J., & Davison, K. (2025). Exploring Methods of Adjusting VO2max for Body Size to Estimate Aerobic Capacity in People Presenting for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. In Obesity Science and Practice Vol. 11 (pp. 117). AUSTRALIA, Melbourne: SPRINGER.
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2023 Gower, B., Girard, D., Boyle, T., & Davison, K. (2023). Physical Activity And The Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease Incidence And Mortality In The UK Biobank. In MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE Vol. 55 (pp. 162). CO, Denver: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
2021 Johnson, D., Williams, M., Bennett, H., Boyle, T., Davison, K., & Murray, J. (2021). SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY OF BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTED EXERCISE IN OLDER ADULTS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 26 (pp. 146). WILEY.
2020 Davison, K., Selig, S., Parmenter, B., Best, T., Fraiser, S., Schneider, S., . . . Williams, A. (2020). Value And Challenges Of Investigating Real-world Effectiveness Of Exercise Physiology Services For Type-2 Diabetes. In MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE Vol. 52 (pp. 135). ELECTR NETWORK: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
2018 Fibbins, H., Czosnek, L., Stanton, R., Davison, K., Lederman, O. P., Morell, R., . . . Rosenbaum, S. (2018). DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO: REPORTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AND THEIR EXERCISE REFERRAL PRACTICES. In ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE Vol. 52 (pp. S767). OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC.
2017 Maranna, S., Hill, A., Fairlie Jones, L., Osborne, B., & Davison, K. (2017). Reliability of sonographic parameters of endothelial function: flow-mediated dilation, blood flow velocity, resistive and pulsatility indices.. In Abstracts from the 24th Annual ASA Conference (pp. 1). Australia: Australasian Sonographers Association.
2017 Rosenbaum, S., Hobson-Powell, A., Davison, K., Elliot, C., & Ward, P. B. (2017). Role Of Physical Activity In Closing The Life Expectancy Gap of People With Mental Illness. In MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE Vol. 49 (pp. 842-843). CO, Denver: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
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2017 Rosenbaum, S., Davison, K., Hobson-Powell, A., & Ward, P. (2017). ROLE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CLOSING THE LIFE EXPECTANCY GAP OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. In AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY Vol. 51 (pp. 162). SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2014 Immink, M. A., Chan, R. W., Rosenthal, J., & Davison, K. (2014). Cardiovascular responses to cognitive task demands: A systematic review. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY Vol. 94 (pp. 221). JAPAN, Hiroshima: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV.
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2012 Davison, K., Coutts, R. A., & Hood, P. (2012). The Relationship Between Measures Of Heart Rate Variability And Ventilation During Exercise. In JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE Vol. 27 (pp. 453). SPRINGER.
2012 Hood, P., Coutts, R., & Davison, K. (2012). Comparison Of Heart Rate Variability Methods During Incremental And Ramped Cycling Exercise In Healthy Males. In JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE Vol. 27 (pp. 448-449). SPRINGER.
2011 Davison, K., Coutts, R. A., & Hood, P. (2011). The Relationship Between Measures Of Heart Rate Variability And Ventilation During Exercise. In MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE Vol. 43 (pp. 453). CO, Denver: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
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2011 Hood, P., Coutts, R., & Davison, K. (2011). Comparison Of Heart Rate Variability Methods During Incremental And Ramped Cycling Exercise In Healthy Males. In MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE Vol. 43 (pp. 448-449). CO, Denver: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
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2009 Davison, K., Berry, N. M., Coates, A. M., Misan, G., Buckley, J. D., & Howe, P. R. C. (2009). IS THERE A THRESHOLD EFFECT OF FLAVANOL RICH COCOA ON BLOOD PRESSURE?. In HYPERTENSION Vol. 53 (pp. 1104-1105). Melbourne, AUSTRALIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
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2008 Davison, K., Coates, A. M., Buckley, J. D., & Howe, P. R. C. (2008). SELECTIVE EFFECTS OF COCOA FLAVANOLS AND EXERCISE ON CARDIO-METABOLIC RISK FACTORS IN OVERWEIGHT/OBESE SUBJECTS. In HYPERTENSION Vol. 52 (pp. 167). Adelaide, AUSTRALIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
1995 LOPEZBRESNAHAN, M. V., CONCEICAO, I., DAVISON, K., & CAMBRIA, R. (1995). SOMATOSENSORY-EVOKED POTENTIAL CHANGES WITH REGIONAL SPINAL-CORD COOLING. In NEUROLOGY Vol. 45 (pp. A260-A261). LITTLE BROWN CO.

Year Citation
2025 Durey, B. J., Coates, A. M., Davison, K., Tarca, B., Mok, J., Parmar, C. D., . . . Martin, D. S. (2025). Evaluating the Impact of Telehealth Exercise Prehabilitation on Cardiometabolic Health in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Protocol for the BARI-Prehab Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint).
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2025 Davison, K., Mezzini, A., Harten, N., Martin, M., Lowrey, D., Evans, H., . . . Gower, B. (2025). Effectiveness, compliance, and validity of a novel web-based health behavior change tool integrated into certified exercise practitioner services: A 12-week two-arm trial (Preprint).
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  • Arthritis Australia. The effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) training on strength, function, and quality of life in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis $10, 000 (2023 - 2024)

  • Lifetime Support Authority. Effect of Immersion Therapy (delivered by an AEP) on physical and psychosocial recovery following traumatic injury when transitioning from hospital inpatient to outpatient care. $267 500 (2023 - 2026)

  • Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation. Sport Therapy for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Exploring changes in psychosocial and functional performance for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with 12 weeks of RaceRunning $55,964 (2022)

  • Boosting Dementia Research Grants Priority Round Five. Mediterranean diet and exercise to reduce cognitive decline and dementia risks in independently living older Australians: the MedWalk randomised controlled trial. $1, 772,616 (2020 – 2022) Associate Investigator

  • Future Industry Accelerator Program and Determined 2. An evaluation of the physiological and psychosocial effects of Immersion Therapy. $66 500 (2019 – 2020)

  • UniSA Research Theme Investment Scheme and Helping Hand Aged Care. Development and evaluation of the MerryWalker assistive device for increasing physical activity and functional capacity in residential aged care. $47 650 (2017 – 2018)

  • Exercise and Sport Science Australia Strategic Research Investment. The effectiveness of Clinical Exercise Physiology Services in the Ongoing Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes $116 400 (2017 – 2020)
  • FIA044 Ind Ptnr - An evaluation of the physiological and psychosocial effect of 6 weeks of Immersion Therapy for people with a disability, Determined 2, 12/03/2019 - 30/09/2020
  • Corrective Exercise Australia Pty Ltd Scholarship, Corrective Exercise Australia Pty Ltd, 01/06/2016 - 31/12/2019
  • Active video gaming to increase physical activity in adults with chronic fatigue syndrome, The Judith Jane Mason and Harold Stannett Williams Memorial Foundation, 01/01/2016 - 31/12/2019
  • Outcome evaluation of an Implementation project - improving cognitive and functional capacity of older people with dementia in residential aged care through an exercise prescription approach, Helping Hand Aged Care,  $107 000 02/05/2016 - 31/12/2018
  • An evaluation of the benefits in the strength for life program, Council on the Ageing SA Inc, 02/01/2017 - 30/06/2017

Courses I teach

  • HLTH 3071 Clinical Exercise Honours Project Design (2024)
  • HLTH 4010 Clinical Basis of Chronic Disease Management (2024)
  • REHB 4052 Health Science Honours Project (2024)

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2026 Principal Supervisor The development and validation of a core framework for inter-professional collaborative practice in primary care Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Rebecca Dostan
2024 Principal Supervisor The role of Immersion Therapy in managing chronic pain in disease and disability Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Jawaria Shahid
2023 Co-Supervisor Exploring the role of exercise physiology in supporting psychosocial and physical developmental delays in children and adolescents with diagnosed mental disorders Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Miss Jessica Brooke Edwards
2022 Co-Supervisor Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of exercise services in cancer care, a review of current literature and perceptions of oncology clinicians - Master Part Time Mrs Emily Jayne Arthur
2022 Principal Supervisor Exploring changes in psychosocial and functional performance for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with 12 weeks of FrameRunning - Master Part Time Miss Lauren McDougall
2021 Principal Supervisor span style="font-size:11.0pt">Investigating the Feasibility and Impacts of Pre-Operative Exercise in Bariatric Surgery Candidates Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mrs Belinda Durey

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2020 - 2025 Principal Supervisor The role of assessing physical activity in managing cardiovascular disease risk Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Miss Bethany Gower
2018 - 2020 Principal Supervisor The development of a framework to guide objective assessment of cardiovascular health and function for clinical exercise services Master of Health (Human Movement) Master Full Time Miss Bethany Gower
2018 - 2022 Principal Supervisor Participation in yoga as a form of exercise for managing mental health Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Jacinta Brinsley
2018 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Exploring the physical and psychosocial experience of Immersion Therapy™ for people living with a disability Master of Health (Human Movement) Master Part Time Miss Karlee Naumann
2016 - 2020 Principal Supervisor The trainability of movement quality and its role in guiding exercise prescription and influencing physical performance Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Hunter Bennett
2015 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Monitoring athletic training status through autonomic heart rate regulation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Clint Bellenger
2014 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Monitoring post-exertional fatigue through the maximal rate of heart rate increase during submaximal exercise Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Maximillian Nelson
2014 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Effort perception in exercise testing and prescription: implications for patients with cardiac conditions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Braden Mitchell

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