Dean Dudley

Biographic Data

ID3655047
NAMEDean Dudley
GIVEN NAMESDean
FAMILY NAMEDudley
SIGNATUREDUDLEY D
AFFILIATIONSMacquarie University
ORCID0000-0001-5140-9533
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS33
TOTAL CITATIONS2
AUTHOR COUNT33
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1994
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • Integrating Physical Literacy Into Blue Physical Activity Promotion, Drowning Prevention and Aquatic Education

    Open AccessDora M Carolo, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLEQuest2026

    Physical literacy (PL) is a foundational concept in physical education, physical activity, and long-term sports development. It is a human capability nurtured through learning processes and interactions with varied environments through movement and physical activity. Blue spaces can support the development of PL, health, quality of life, and environmental sustainability. However, PL research has centered on land-based PA settings. This critical r…

  • The role of physical education in achieving the sustainable development goals

    Open AccessAna Žnidarec Čučković, Berislav Ćosić et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Sports and Active…2026References: 7

    The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, are 17 interrelated objectives designed to promote a sustainable future for people and the planet. These goals are operationalized through 169 specific targets, 25 of which this paper demonstrates can be meaningfully integrated into physical education (PE) teaching practice. Models-based practices (MBPs), such as Cooperative Learning, S…

  • Bots and baddies

    Open AccessElizabeth Hitches, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLEQuality & Quantity2025

  • Exploring physical literacy in school contexts

    Open AccessDaniel Vieira, Teresa Silva Dias et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Sports and Active…2025References: 4

    The review offers insight into how PL is operationalised and experienced in schools. Four main conclusions emerged: i) students engage more deeply with flexible, inclusive, and individualised programmes; ii) student-centred methods and non-judgemental environments are particularly well received; iii) the teacher's role is central to successful implementation; and iv) continuous professional development and collaborative opportunities for teachers…

  • Pragmatics prevail over paradigms in a war of supremacy for physical education

    Open AccessDean Dudley, Dean Alan DudleyARTICLEFrontiers in Sports and Active…2025References: 14

    Figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, and Andreas Vesalius exemplified an empirical turn in knowledge production. The use of intrinsic and humanistic learning traits such as observing, dissecting, experimenting, and drawing conclusions grounded in material experience rather than metaphysical speculation were celebrated. Da Vinci's notebooks, for example, seamlessly wove together artistic, anatomical, and engineering insights, resist…

  • A systematic observation of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels in Australian natural blue space locations

    Open AccessRhiannon White, Nicole Taylor et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2024

    Research has shown that blue space (i.e. water-based environments) can be good for physical and mental health, with one possible reason being that people are physically active when visiting blue space environments. However, little is known about how active people are when visiting blue space. We used the System for Observing Physical Activity and Recreation in Natural Areas to systematically record whether people were active while visiting eight …

  • Assessing ethical behavior and self-control in elite ultimate championships

    Open AccessJosé Pedro Amoroso, Luís Coelho et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Sports and Active…2024References: 4

    Introduction Implementing a self-refereeing system presents a unique challenge in sports education, particularly in academic and training settings where officiated sports prevail. However, Ultimate Frisbee stands out by entrusting players with both athlete and referee roles, introducing distinctive ethical complexities. This manuscript is intended to evaluate ethical behavior and self-control within the Spirit of the Game (SOTG) scoring system in…

  • A conceptual model of an effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue

    Open AccessJaime Barratt, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLEJournal of Early Childhood Research2024Cited by: 1References: 3

    Physical inactivity has become increasingly prevalent among young children in early childhood education and care settings. One promising way to intervene and promote physical activity in these settings is to develop children’s physical literacy. Where most children spend their weekday in early childhood settings in the care of early childhood educators, the educators are viewed as ‘change agents’ and become responsible for developing children’s p…

  • The Effects of a Martial Arts-Based Intervention on Secondary School Students’ Self-Efficacy

    Open AccessBrian Moore, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLEPhilosophies2023

    Physical activities are generally accepted as promoting important psychological benefits. However, studies examining martial arts as a form of physical activity and mental health have exhibited many methodological limitations in the past. Additionally, recent philosophical discussion has debated whether martial arts training promotes psychological wellbeing or illness. Self-efficacy has an important relationship with mental health and may be an i…

  • Does physical activity mediate the associations between blue space and mental health? A cross-sectional study in Australia

    Open AccessEmma Murrin, Nicole Taylor et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023

    While physical activity appears to explain associations between inland blue space and mental health outcomes, it only partially explains the association between coastal blue space and mental health, suggesting other mechanisms may play a role and even inactive exposure may be beneficial

  • Portuguese Physical Literacy Assessment for adolescents (15–18 years)

    Open AccessJoão Mota, João Martins et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Sports and Active…2023References: 3

    Objective The aim of this study was to assess the construct validity and reliability of the Portuguese Physical Literacy Assessment (PPLA) instruments (a questionnaire and a tool using teacher-reported data). We also investigated the conceptual and practical implications of reflective vs. formative measurement of Physical Literacy using the PPLA. Methods Multiple Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Confirmatory Composite Analysis (CCA) models …

  • Development of a self-report scale to assess children’s perceived physical literacy

    Lisa M Barnett, Emiliano Mazzoli et al.ARTICLEPhysical Education and Sport…2022

    Background: The construct of physical literacy is gaining traction internationally and yet measurement of physical literacy is in its infancy. This paper describes the development of a pictorial child report scale of perceived physical literacy based on the comprehensive Australian Physical Literacy Framework, which includes 30 elements within four domains (physical, psychological, cognitive and social).Methods: An expert reference committee with…

  • Physical literacy

    Open AccessDean Dudley, J CairneyARTICLEProspects2021

  • Pedagogical constraints of physical literacy based on cognitive load theory

    Open AccessDean Dudley, Hayley Dean et al.ARTICLEProspects2021

  • International approaches to the definition, philosophical tenets, and core elements of physical literacy

    Open AccessJoão Filipe Da Silva Figueira Martins, Marcos Onofre et al.ARTICLEProspects2021

  • A longitudinal examination of enjoyment of physical education in children with developmental coordination disorder through a physical literacy lens

    Open AccessLaura St John, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLEProspects2021

  • Well-being warriors

    Open AccessBrian Moore, Stuart Woodcock et al.ARTICLEBritish Journal of Educational…2021Cited by: 1References: 48

    BackgroundMental health problems are a growing and significant issue in the Australian education system. Research has suggested that resilience can be learned and that schools can play an important role in developing resilient skills among youth; however, rigorous evaluation of interventions promoting resilience is limited.AimsAs martial arts training has been found to have psychological benefits such as increased confidence and self-esteem, this…

  • A meta-analysis of reading-level match dyslexia studies in consistent alphabetic orthographies

    Open AccessRauno Parrila, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLEAnnals of Dyslexia2020

  • Art Meets Sport

    Open AccessLisa M Barnett, Rea Dennis et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2020

    The aim of this communication is to highlight synergies and opportunities between the fields of education, sport and health and the performing arts for the promotion of physical literacy. First, physical literacy is introduced and then defined according to the definition used in this communication. Secondly, we highlight the gap in physical literacy interventions, in that they do not address learning based on a holistic comprehensive definition o…

  • What effect on learning does increasing the proportion of curriculum time allocated to physical education have? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Open AccessDean Dudley, Raewyn BurdenARTICLEEuropean Physical Education Review2020

    An increased focus on standardized testing of students has had the unintended effect of eroding curriculum time allocated to physical education (PE). The empirical literature on increasing the proportion of total curriculum time allocated to PE was reviewed and a series of meta-analyses conducted to estimate the mean effect of doing so on student learning. After combining results across six studies that were absent of additional intervention, we …

  • Physical Literacy, Physical Activity and Health

    Open AccessJ Cairney, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLESports Medicine2019

  • The effects of martial arts participation on mental and psychosocial health outcomes

    Open AccessBrian Moore, Dean Dudley et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2019

    Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Register ACTR N12618001405202 . Registered 21st August 2018

  • Developing Wellbeing Through a Randomised Controlled Trial of a Martial Arts Based Intervention

    Open AccessBrian Moore, Stuart Woodcock et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2018

    Anti-bullying policies and interventions are the main approach addressing bullying behaviours in Australian schools. However, the evidence supporting these approaches is inconsistent and its theoretical underpinning may be problematic. The current study examined the effects of a martial arts based psycho-social intervention on participants' ratings of resilience and self-efficacy, delivered as a randomised controlled trial to 283 secondary school…

  • Playground activities and gender variation in objectively measured physical activity intensity in Australian primary school children

    Open AccessDean Dudley, Wayne Cotton et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2018

    Recess and lunch breaks potentially offer an opportunity for children to participate in unstructured PA during the school day. Substantial variations in the %VPA during these periods exist. Addressing playground gender participation disparities and space usability/accessibility may be a necessary first step in promoting higher PA intensities during breaks

  • A stepped-wedge implementation and evaluation of the healthy active peaceful playgrounds for youth (Happy) intervention

    Open AccessDean Dudley, Wayne Cotton et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2018

    This study was retrospectively registered with the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12616000575437 . Date of registration: 4 May 2016