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Rachel Jones is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She holds a PhD from the same institution and is affiliated with the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research focuses on movement behaviors (physical activity and sedentary behavior) in young children (3-5 years), with a particular emphasis on intervention strategies, early childhood educator professional development, and quality improvement in early education settings. Dr Jones also teaches research methodology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contributes to the Early Years program.
Education:
- Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong
Research Interests: Dr Jones' work bridges education and health sciences, addressing:
- Prevention and intervention strategies for early childhood physical activity
- Professional development for early childhood educators
- Quality assessment of ECEC environments related to movement play
- Global health studies (e.g., Mongolian preschooler behavior patterns)
- Motor skill development's cognitive/social impacts
Grants & Leadership:
- Co-chair, Early Childhood Education Special Interest Group (International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity)
- Principal investigator on projects including:
- Motor development assessment tools
- Children's museum-based health programs
- Wearable technology for child activity tracking
Supervision: Currently guiding research on interventions for physical activity promotion, movement behaviors in Mongolia, and screen use in disadvantaged communities.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates within Early Start research networks and interdisciplinary teams focusing on early childhood development.
