Doctor Chris Lonsdale

Doctor Chris Lonsdale

DAP - PDHPE,
PDHPE (SoSH)

SENIOR LECTURER PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
Dean's Unit - School of Science and Health

Personal

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Otago

UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • PDHPE (SoSH)
  • Dean's Unit - School of Science and Health

Contact

Email:C.Lonsdale@uws.edu.au
Extension:5403
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Location:BD.1.25
Penrith (Werrington South)
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Biography

Following his doctoral studies at the University of Otago, Chris was Assistant Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, before moving to Ireland to take up a joint appointment with the University College Dublin and the Irish Rugby Football Union. He joined the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in August 2010.

This information has been contributed by Doctor Lonsdale.

Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Ng, J. and Lonsdale, C. (2010), 'Motivation and Psychological Preparation for Marathons', Marathon in Hong Kong: Challenges and Health, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press 9789629964306.
  • Si, G., Lee, H. and Lonsdale, C. (2010), 'Sport Psychology Research and its Application in China', Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology, Oxford 9780199541850.
  • Hodge, K., Lonsdale, C. and Oliver, A. (2009), 'The Elite Athlete as a 'Business Traveller/Tourist'', Sport and Tourism: Globalization, Mobility and Identity, Elsevier 9780750686105.
  • Hodge, K., Lonsdale, C. and McKenzie, A. (2006), 'Thinking rugby: Using Sport Psychology to Improve Rugby Performance', The Sport Psychologist's Handbook: A guide for sport-specific performance enhancement, John Wiley & Sons 0470863552.

Journal Articles

  • Lonsdale, C. and Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'A systematic review of the effectiveness of interpersonal coach education programs on athlete outcomes', Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 13.
  • Lonsdale, C. and Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'A systematic review of the effectiveness of interpersonal coach education programs on athlete outcomes', Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 13.
  • Lonsdale, C. and Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'Pilot randomized controlled trial of an elastic tubing resistance training and lifestyle activity intervention for sedentary older adults', Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13.
  • Lonsdale, C. and Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'Pilot randomized controlled trial of an elastic tubing resistance training and lifestyle activity intervention for sedentary older adults', Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13.
  • Lonsdale, C. and Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Indigenous Polynesian Peoples with Type 2 Diabetes and Visceral Obesity', Journal of Physical Activity & Health, .
  • Lonsdale, C. and Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Indigenous Polynesian Peoples with Type 2 Diabetes and Visceral Obesity', Journal of Physical Activity & Health, .
  • Lonsdale, C., Bennie, A., Peralta, L. and Fahey, P. (2013), 'A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventions Designed to Increase Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in School Physical Education Lessons', Preventive Medicine, 1.
  • Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'A systematic review of the effectiveness of interpersonal coach education programs on athlete outcomes', Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 13.
  • Lonsdale, C., Rosenkranz, R., Bennie, A. and Fahey, P. (2013), 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions designed to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in school physical education lessons', Preventive Medicine, 10.
  • Lonsdale, C. (2013), 'Pilot randomized controlled trial : elastic-resistance-training and lifestyle-activity intervention for sedentary older adults', Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13.
  • Chan, D., Lonsdale, C. and Fung, H. (2012), 'Influences of coaches, parents, and peers on the motivational patterns of child and adolescent athletes', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 11.
  • Lonsdale, C., Bennie, A. and Peralta, L. (2012), 'A cluster-randomized controlled trial of strategies to increase adolescents' physical activity and motivation during physical education lessons: The Motivating Active Learning in Physical Education (MALP) Trial.', BMC Public Health, 1.
  • Lonsdale, C. (2012), 'Communication style and exercise compliance in physiotherapy (CONNECT). A cluster randomized controlled trial to test a theory-based intervention to increase chronic low back pain patients' adherence to physiotherapists' recommendations: study rationale, design, and methods', BMC Musculoskeletal, 1.
  • Chan, D., Lonsdale, C. and Fung, H. (2012), 'Influences of coaches, parents, and peers on the motivational patterns of child and adolescent athletes', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 11.
  • Lonsdale, C., Hall, A., Williams, G., McDonough, S., Ntoumanis, N., Murray, A. and Hurley, D. (2012), 'Communication style and exercise compliance in physiotherapy (CONNECT). A cluster randomized controlled trial to test a theory-based intervention to increase chronic low back pain patients' adherence to physiotherapists' recommendations: study rationale, design, and methods', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, .
  • Rosenkranz, R., Lubans, D., Peralta, L., Bennie, A., Sanders, T. and Lonsdale, C. (2012), 'A cluster-randomized controlled trial of strategies to increase adolescents' physical activity and motivation during physical education lessons : the Motivating Active Learning in Physical Education (MALP) trial', BMC Public Health, .
  • Lonsdale, C., Hall, A., Williams, G., McDonough, S., Ntoumanis, N., Murray, A. and Hurley, D. (2012), 'Communication style and exercise compliance in physiotherapy (CONNECT). A cluster randomized controlled trial to test a theory-based intervention to increase chronic low back pain patients' adherence to physiotherapists' recommendations : study rationale, design, and methods', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, .
  • Ng, J., Lonsdale, C. and Hodge, K. (2011), 'The Basic Needs Satisfaction in Sport Scale (BNSSS): Instrument development and initial validity evidence', Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8.
  • Lonsdale, C., Sabiston, C., Taylor, I. and Ntoumanis, N. (2011), 'Measuring student motivation for physical education: Examining the psychometric properties of the Perceived Locus of Causality Questionnaire and the Situational Motivation Scale', Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 9.
  • Lonsdale, C. and Hodge, K. (2011), 'Temporal ordering of motivational quality and athlete burnout in elite sport', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 9.
  • Aherne, C., Moran, A. and Lonsdale, C. (2011), 'The effect of mindfulness training on athletes' flow: An initial investigation', Sport Psychologist, 13.
  • Hodge, K. and Lonsdale, C. (2011), 'Prosocial and antisocial behavior in sport: The role of coaching style, autonomous vs. controlled motivation, and moral disengagement', Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 21.
  • Hurley, D., Boreham, C., Heneghan, C., Daly, L., Eadie, J., O'Donoghue, G., Kelly, C., Lonsdale, C., Guerin, S., Tully, M., van Mechelen, W. and McDonough, S. (2010), 'Physiotherapy for sleep disturbance in chronic low back pain: A feasibility randomised controlled trial', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 1.
  • Taylor, I. and Lonsdale, C. (2010), 'Cultural differences in the relationships between autonomy support, psychological need satisfaction, subjective vitality, and effort in British and Chinese physical education', Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 19.
  • Hodge, K., Lonsdale, C. and Jackson, S. (2009), 'Athlete engagement in elite sport: An exploratory investigation of antecedents and consequences', The Sport Psychologist, 17.
  • Lonsdale, C., Sabiston, C., Raedeke, T., Ha, S. and Sum, K. (2009), 'Self-determined motivation and students' physical activity in physical education classes and free-choice periods', Preventive Medicine, 5.
  • Chan, D., Lonsdale, C., Ho, P., Yung, P. and Chan, K. (2009), 'Patient Motivation and Adherence to Postsurgery Rehabilitation Exercise Recommendations: The Influence of Physiotherapists' Autonomy-Supportive Behaviors', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 6.
  • Lonsdale, C., Hodge, K. and Rose, E. (2009), 'Athlete burnout in elite sport: A self-determination perspective', Journal of Sports Sciences, 11.
  • Lonsdale, C. and Tam, J. (2008), 'On the temporal and behavioural consistency of pre-performance routines: An intra-individual analysis of elite basketball players' free throw shooting accuracy', Journal of Sports Sciences, 8.
  • Lonsdale, C., Hodge, K. and Rose, E. (2008), 'The Behavioral Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ): Instrument development and initial validity evidence', Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 33.
  • Hodge, K., Lonsdale, C. and Ng, J. (2008), 'Burnout in elite rugby: Relationships with basic psychological needs fulfilment', Journal of Sports Sciences, 10.
  • Lonsdale, C., Hodge, K. and Raedeke, T. (2007), 'Athlete engagement: I. A qualitative investigation of relevance and dimensions', International Journal of Sport Psychology, 20.
  • Lonsdale, C., Hodge, K. and Jackson, S. (2007), 'Athlete engagement: II. Development and initial validation of the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire', International Journal of Sport Psychology, 22.
  • Lonsdale, C., Hodge, K. and Rose, E. (2006), 'Pixels vs. paper: Comparing online and traditional survey methods in sport psychology', Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, .

Conference Papers

  • Lonsdale, C., Murray, A., Humphries, M., McDonough, S., Williams, G. and Hurley, D. (2010), 'Testing a theory-based intervention designed to increase chronic low back pain patients' adherence to physiotherapists' recommendations: A pilot study', North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Conference, Champaign, USA.
  • Lonsdale, C. and Chan, D. (2009), 'Influences on patients' adherence to post-surgery rehabilitation programs', Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, .
  • Chan, D., Lonsdale, C. and Fung, H. (2008), 'Developmental differences in the impacts of motivational climates created by coaches, parents, and peers', British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences annual conference, .

Research

Current Projects

Title:A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial of a School-based Physical Activity Intervention in At-risk Communities
Years:2013-01-03 - 2016-01-02
ID:P00020793
UWS Researchers:Chris Lonsdale, Gregory Kolt and Anthony Maeder
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)

Previous Projects

Title:Increasing Active Learning Time in Physical Education: An Application of Self-Determination Theory
Years:2010-11-30 - 2012-02-29
ID:P00019607
UWS Researchers:Chris Lonsdale and Ric Rosenkranz
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
Title:Physical activity in physical jeducation: The impact of attitudes and teaching styles on physical activity
Years:2011-09-13 - 2012-09-12
ID:P00020407
UWS Researchers:Andrew Bennie and Chris Lonsdale
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
Title:Individualised and general exercise for patients with chronic low back pain
Years:2012-03-02 - 2013-06-30
ID:P00020562
UWS Researchers:Paul Marshall and Chris Lonsdale
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney

Supervision

Doctor Lonsdale is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Title:Exercise in Breast Cancer: The Physiological and Psychological Benefits from Diagnosis to Survivorship
Field of Research:

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