Dr Michael Noetel - Nat Sch Exercise Science (Faculty of Health Sciences)
Accreditation in-progress - Supervisor is eligible to co-supervise with another fully accredited supervisor (Principal Supervisor)

How do we help people change their behaviour to make their lives better? How do we motivate them and teach them best for growth?
I work at the intersection of psychology, education, and health. I use the psychology of motivation and performance to identify ways of changing behaviour. I hope to use the science of learning to identify environments and ways of communicating that help people change. And I target behaviour change that improves people's health and wellbeing. I strive to create a challenging, motivating, and supportive environment for those I hope to help, not just my clients and potential research students.
Contact
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![]() | michael.noetel@acu.edu.au |
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Research Interests
Psychology ; Education ; Health ; Health behaviour change ; Online Learning Application ;
Methods Expertise
Statistics ; Systematic reviews and meta-analyses ; Machine learning ; Online Data Collection ; Video-based research ;
Research Projects
Current Projects
- Square Eyes or All Lies? Understanding Children's Exposure to Screens. (Funded Grant) (Chief Investigator)
- iPLAY for Inclusion: Teachers working with children with intellectual disability. (Funded Grant) (Chief Investigator)
- Engaging students during the early years of secondary school. (Funded Grant) (Chief Investigator)
Selected Publications
2019
Joint physical-activity/screen-time trajectories during early childhood: socio-demographic predict- ors and consequences on health-related quality-of-life and socio-emotional, in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Mindfulness and acceptance approaches to sporting performance enhancement: a systematic review, in International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology
2018
Ahead of the game protocol: a multi-component, community sport-based program targeting prevention, promotion and early intervention for mental health among adolescent males, in BMC Public Health
Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Teacher-Facilitated High-Intensity Interval Training Intervention for Older Adolescents, in Pediatric Exercise Science