Levi Wade

Dr. Levi Wade is a Research Associate at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Education and the Centre for Active Living and Learning. He holds a PhD in Behavioural Science (2021) and dual bachelor's degrees in Teaching (Secondary) and Health & Physical Education (2016).

• Academic Roles:
  • Research Associate (2022)
  • Associate Lecturer (ongoing)
  • Casual Academic (multiple appointments)

His research examines physical activity interventions for improving adolescent cognitive function and mental health, focusing on executive functioning, motor competence, and school-based programs. Current work evaluates the Learning to Lead leadership/movement skills initiative.

Recent journal articles analyze:

• Physical activity context effects across lifespan (2025 meta-analysis)
• Stress reactivity in adolescents (2025 RCT)
• Motor competence-cognition links (2024)
• Screen-based intervention mediators (2023)

Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2023 CHSF Conference Travel Grant. Supervision roles include co-supervising a PhD project on motor competence and cognition in primary school children.