PhD, MEd, MHlthSc (Hons), BEd (Phys Ed), BHlthSc (HlthProm), AssocDipHlthSc (HlthEd), TC, Cert IV (Assess & Train), Cert IV (Fitness)

Senior Lecturer

Telephone: +61 2 9514 5612
Email: Janet.Currie@uts.edu.au
Room: KG02.283
Campus: Kuring-gai

A physical education graduate of Kuring-gai CAE, Dr Currie has been involved in teacher education for over 20 years. Prior to joining the Australian Catholic University in 1990, Janet lectured in health and physical education subjects at KCAE/UTS. Dr Currie also has a background in school teaching, community health promotion and health policy.

Teaching Areas:
Dr Currie lectures in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education for the primary and secondary curriculum and is Subject Coordinator for PDHPE. Janet has qualifications in education and health promotion in addition to holding professional certifications in fitness, personal training and aerobic instruction.

Research Areas:
Janet's research interests focus on investigating the benefits of participation in physical activity, children's perceptions of sports participation, health promotion policy, marketing and promotion of healthy lifestyles and social and emotional well-being.

Dr Currie is a past National President, Vice-President and State representative of the Australian Health Promotion Association. Janet was awarded the Outstanding Community Engagement Award (Australian Catholic University) in 2003. A practising fitness leader for over 25 years, Janet also has a background in representative sport, having been selected in national and state teams in Netball, Rowing and Athletics. She currently coaches children's netball.

Publications:

Journal articles
Currie, J. L. (2008). Coping Strategies Used by New Mothers: Findings from a Qualitative Case Study with Australian Women.  Health Care for Women International. (in review)

Watson, N., Milat, A., Thomas, M. and Currie, J. (2005).  The feasibility and effectiveness of pram walking groups for postpartum women in western Sydney.  Health Promotion Journal of Australia.  16 (2): 93-99. 

Climstein, M., Currie, J., Otter, L., DeBeliso, M. and Adams, K.J. (2005).  Vietnam Veterans: Effectiveness of the “Heart Moves” Exercise Program.  Journal of Sports Health.  22(4): 25-28. 

Naughton, G.; Stephens, K.; Currie, J.; Gibbons, K.; Lucas, P.; Develin, E.; Eden, B.; McKenzie, J.; Barclay, A.; Booth, M. (2005).  Family influences on the critical window of health related behaviour after school.  Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport.  8(4, Supplement): 128. 

Otter, L. and Currie, J.L. (2004).  A long time getting home: Vietnam veterans’ experiences in a community exercise rehabilitation programme.  Disability and Rehabilitation. 26 (1):27-34. 

Rich, M., Currie, J. L. and MacMahon, C. (2004).  Physical exercise and the lactating woman: a qualitative pilot study investigation of mothers’ perceptions and experiences.  Breastfeeding Review.  12(2): 11-18. 

Currie, J. L. and Rich, M. (2004).  Fit and Well: Maintaining women’s participation in pre- and postnatal exercise.  ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 8 (4): 12-15. 

Currie, J. L. (2004).  Motherhood, anxiety and the exercise experience: Freedom or constraint?  Leisure Studies.  23 (3): 225-242. 

Currie, J. L. (2003).  Video production for health education.  American Journal of Health Education. 34 (5): 302-308. 

Climstein, M. and Currie, J.L. (2003).  Vietnam Vets Heart Moves.  The New South Wales Vietnam Veterans News.  Aug: 15. 

Climstein, M., Currie, J., Otter, L. (2003).  Effectiveness of a 10 week 'Heart Moves' exercise program in Australian Vietnam veterans.  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.  6(Supplement): 65.

Currie, J. L. and Fischer, I. (2003).  Community perceptions of an exercise program designed for new mothers.  Women’s Sport and Physical Activity Journal.  12 (1): 23-35. 

NSW Health, NSW Sport and Recreation, NSW Department for Women and ACU National (Currie, J.) (2003).  Stroll with a stroller.  Info sheet: a guide to setting up pram walking groups. http://www.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/2003/nsw/info_pramwalk.pdf 

Currie, J. L. and Develin, E. D. (2002).  A survey of the perceived benefits, barriers, community support and stigma associated with pramwalking groups designed for new mothers, Sydney, Australia.  Health Care For Women International.  23(8): 882-93.

Currie, J. L. (2002).  Ethical principles in health promotion.  Australian Health Promotion Update.  July: 1-2. 

Currie, J. L. and Develin, E. D. (2001).  Factors to consider when designing community pramwalking programs. Journal of Health Education.  32(1): 48-51.

Currie, J. L; Boxer, E. and Develin, E. D. (2001).  Pramwalking as postnatal exercise.  Australian Journal of Midwifery.  14(2): 21-25.

Currie, J. L. and Develin, E. D. (2000).  The Strollers Pramwalking Program.  International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.  7(Suppl. 1): 201-202.

Currie, J. L. and Develin, E. D. (2000).  The Strollers Pramwalking Program: A community intervention aimed at increasing the physical activity level of mothers with young children.  Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 10(1): 57-59.

Currie, J. L. (1997).  Motherhood and stress: A study of the effects of exercise classes on the stress levels of women who are mothers (Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales, 1996).  Dissertation Abstracts International.  58: 1917-A.

Currie, J. (1996). Consumer Perceptions of Injuries Sustained in Aerobic Classes.  International Journal for Consumer Safety. 3(2):87-92.

Pearce, J. (1993). Women’s Bodies, Women’s Exercise.  Australian Journal of Leisure and Recreation.  3(2):39-44.

Books
Watson, N; Milat, A; Thomas, M; Currie, J. L; Gorman-Brown, C; Phillips, C. Kurko, J; Jarman, P. (2005).  Pram Walking Project Report.  Implementing and evaluating pram walking groups for new mothers in Western Sydney.  Final report of a joint project conducted by Sydney West Area Health Service, NSW Department of Tourism, Sport & Recreation, NSW Department of Health, NSW Department for Women and Australian Catholic University.  North Parramatta: Centre for Population Health, Sydney West Area Health Service.  ISBN 174080 0583.  http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/assets/pubs/industry/pram_project.pdf

Currie, J. L. (2005).  Mental health promotion in young people.  North Sydney: Seasons for Growth International. 

Currie, J. L. (2003).  An Exploration of Coping Strategies Used by Mothers of Young Children.  Unpublished Masters (Hons) Thesis, Charles Sturt University. 

Currie, J. L. (2002). Policymaking Made Easy.  North Sydney: Australian Catholic University. (video)

Currie, J. L. and Develin, E. D. (2001).  Sports Safety.  North Sydney: Australian Catholic University.

Develin, E. D. and Currie, J. L. (2001).  Physical activity and risk behaviour in teenage girls.  North Sydney: Australian Catholic University.

Currie, J. L. and Develin, E. D. (1999).  Stroll Your Way To Well-Being. A guide to the planning and organisation of pramwalking groups in order to increase the mental health of mothers and decrease the risk of postnatal depression.  Woolloomooloo:  NSW Department For Women.

Currie, J.L . (1996).  Motherhood and Stress: The effect of exercise classes on the stress levels of mothers.  Unpublished PhD Thesis.  University of NSW.

Book chapters
Currie, J.L. (2006).  ‘Healthy Approaches to Drug Use’, in Yarham, C. et al. (Eds.). Schools Total Health Program - Lifeskills Resource Manual.  New Delhi: Vikas. 

Currie, J. L. (2001).  ‘Strollers Pramwalking’, in Department of Local Government, NSW Health Department, NSW Sport and Recreation and National Heart Foundation of Australia (NSW).  Creating Active Communities.  Physical activity guidelines for local councils.  Bankstown: NSW Department of Local Government.  pp. 89-90.

Currie, J. L. (2000).  ‘Health Priorities- Achieving better health’ , in Parker, R.; Patterson, J. and Hearne, D. (eds).  HealthMoves2 2nd Ed.  Melbourne: Heinemann.  pp. 40-78.

Conference proceedings
Peterson, V. and Currie, J. (2002).  Body image in adolescent girls: physical activity as therapeutic intervention.  Proceedings of Therapeutic Interventions in Eating Disorders Conference.  Brisbane, September. 2002.  http://www.tied02.im.com.au/
pp 1-9. 

Watson, N., Milat, A., Thomas, M., Currie, J. and Kurko, J. (2002).  Evaluating pram walking groups for mothers in Western Sydney.  Proceedings of the 14th Australian Health Promotion National Conference.  Darling Harbour, June 2002. 

Naughton, G; Currie, J. and Stephens, K.  (2002).  A Critical Window for health-related behaviour: Assessing behaviour in children after school.  Proceedings of the 14th Australian Health Promotion National Conference.  Darling Harbour, June 2002. 

Currie, J. L. (2002).  Welcome address from the National President, 14th National Health Promotion Conference, “Made In the Future”.  Darling Harbour, 16 June, 2002. 

Peterson, V. and Currie, J. (2002).  Physical activity and adolescent girls: A protective influence in terms of dietary behaviours and body image?  In R. M. King (ed).  Proceedings of The Shape of Things to Come: 3rd National Body Image Conference.  Body Image and Health Inc. and Deakin University.  Melbourne, September 2001. pp. 131-7. 

Currie, J. L. (2002).  A description of the sustainability and exercise adherence characteristics of the Stroll Your Way To Well-Being© program.  Proceedings of the 13th Australian Health Promotion National Conference.  Gold Coast, June 2001.  pp. 55-60. 

Currie, J. L. (1999).  Influences on personal body image: New mothers in a pramwalking program.  Proceedings of The Body Culture Conference.  Body Image and Health Inc. in conjunction with VicHealth.  Melbourne, July 1999.  pp.178-183. 

Currie, J. (1996). Injury Through Overuse.  20th ACHPER National/International Biennial Conference.  Active Connections.  Melbourne University. Jan 1996. pp. 58-62.

Currie, J. (1995). Common Aerobic Class Injuries.  Network ‘95 International Fitness Convention.  Network For Fitness Professionals.  Gold Coast, Queensland.  Dec 1995. pp. 41-44.

Pearce, J. (1993). Women’s Bodies:Women’s Exercise. Proceedings of the Inaugural ANZALS Conference. Griffith University, Brisbane.  14-16 April, 1993.  pp. 481-487.