Ann-Marie Gibson

Dr Ann-Marie Gibson is a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), affiliated with the School of Exercise Science within the Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds dual campus appointments at ACU's Blacktown and Strathfield campuses. Previously, she served as a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, demonstrating an international academic footprint.

Her educational and professional background includes being a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based teaching and student-centered learning. She is also an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society and accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Ann-Marie's research centers on the psychological determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, particularly in children and adolescents. She investigates obesity prevention strategies, behaviour change mechanisms, and mental well-being in both educational and workplace settings. Her work often employs systematic reviews, feasibility trials, and mixed-methods evaluations, with a strong emphasis on intervention translation and implementation science.

Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on physical activity promotion, sedentary behaviour reduction, and childhood obesity prevention. These studies utilize frameworks like RE-AIM and target diverse populations including schoolchildren, office workers, and families in socioeconomically deprived areas. Interventions often involve digital tools, teacher-led programs, and family-based approaches.

• ACU Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (Team) - 2021
• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy - 2022

Ann-Marie has secured and contributed to multiple research grants, serving as Principal Investigator and Co-investigator on projects funded by ACU, the Scottish Funding Council, and the Hannah Foundation. She has supervised PhD students and collaborated with institutions in the UK, Australia, Canada, and the USA. Her advisory role extends to guiding evidence-based practice in clinical supervision and student retention.

She is actively involved in public engagement through platforms like The Conversation and the INSPIRE toolkit, translating research into accessible insights. Her work with the Welbot project exemplifies her engagement with industry partners to validate digital health interventions.