Denise Turner
- denise.turner@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9534-9369- Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Science
- Sports & Exercise Science
Projects
5
Publications
18
Awards
0
Contact Details
Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Science
Biography
I am a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science with a passion for creating engaging, evidence-based learning experiences that prepare students for success in the health and exercise professions. My teaching focuses on developing students' critical thinking, practical skills, and professional confidence through authentic and innovative learning activities.
My teaching and research interests span public health, physical activity, nutrition, and health-related behaviours. I am particularly interested in strategies that enhance student learning and wellbeing, including the use of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to support education. Through both my research and teaching, I aim to translate evidence into practice and create meaningful outcomes for students, communities, and the health workforce.
Research
Research Interests
Projects
Teaching
Teaching Interests
Physical Activity and Health
Nutrition
Health Promotion
Professional Practice
AI in Higher Education
Assessment and Curriculum Design
Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type
Secondary
Taught Modules
[SP1011] Physical Activity for HealthLecturer, Coordinator
2023
2023
2026
2025
2026
[SP1001] Science and Practice of Sport and ExerciseCoordinator, Lecturer
2023
[SP1012] Exercise and Sports TestingCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
[SP1002] Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityCoordinator, Lecturer
2026
[SP1011] Physical Activity for HealthLecturer, Coordinator
2025
[SP1001] Science and Practice of Sport and ExerciseCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
[SP1002] Sport and Exercise NutritionCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
[SP1011] Physical Activity for HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
2024
2026
[SP1002] Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityCoordinator, Lecturer
2024
[SP1002] Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityLecturer, Coordinator
2023
[SP1003] Communication for Sport and Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology (Clinical)Coordinator, Lecturer
2022
[SP1011] Physical Activity for HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
2026
[SP1011] Physical Activity for HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
2024
[SP1002] Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityCoordinator, Lecturer
2025
Current JCU Research Students
Impact of training status on the physiological demands, recovery and nutritional practices for off-road endurance cycling performance
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Current Honours and External Research Students
Understanding collagen supplement behaviours in adult gym-goers
HONOURS- 2026
Activities
Education
Associations
Output
Turner, Denise (2017) A cross-sectional analysis of the sun-protective behaviours and policies at primary schools in north and far north Queensland. [Thesis] [DOI]
Myles, Louise; Eagers, Jackie; Turner, Denise; Smith, Moira; McGuckin, Teneale; Salata, Karen; Jones, Tamra; Franklin, Richard Charles (2026) 'Playground safety: working towards consistency to rate playgrounds'. Injury Prevention, . [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
McGuckin, Teneale; Turner, Denise; Jones, Tamra; Crowther, Fiona; Eagers, Jackie; Connor, Jonathan (2024) 'Impact of a fundamental movement skills program on educator practice in early learning centres'. Discover Education, 3 . [DOI]
McGuckin, Teneale; Simmons, Lisa; Turner, Denise (2022) 'COVID-19 and the impact on the student delivery of exercise physiology services: a mixed method study'. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 9 (1):72-84. [DOI]
Turner, Denise; Harrison, Simone Lee; Bates, Nicole (2016) 'Sun-protective behaviors of student spectators at inter-school swimming carnivals in a tropical region experiencing high ambient solar ultraviolet radiation'. Frontiers in Public Health, 4 :1-11. [DOI]
Turner, D.R.; Sinclair, W.H.; Knez, W.L. (2014) 'Nutritional adequacy of vegetarian and omnivore dietary intakes'. Journal of Nutrition and Health Sciences, 1 (2):1-4. [DOI]
Turner, Denise; Harrison, Simone L. (2014) 'Sun protection provided by regulation school uniforms in Australian schools: an opportunity to improve personal sun protection during childhood'. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 90 (6):1439-1445. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Turner, Denise; Harrison, Simone L.; Buettner, Petra; Nowak, Madeleine (2014) 'School sun-protection policies—does being SunSmart make a difference?'. Health Education Research, 29 (3):367-377. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Turner, Denise; Harrison, Simone L.; Buettner, Petra; Nowak, Madeleine (2014) 'Does being a SunSmart School influence hat-wearing compliance?: an ecological study of hat-wearing rates at Australian primary schools in a region of high sun exposure'. Preventive Medicine, 60 :107-114. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Trapp, Denise; Knez, Wade; Sinclair, Wade (2010) 'Could a vegetarian diet reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress? A review of the literature'. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28 (12):1261-1268. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Jones, Tamra; Turner, Denise; McGuckin, Teneale; Myles, Louise; Eagers, Jackie; Smith, Moira; Salata, Karen; Franklin, Richard (2025) AARE 2025 Conference Busy playgrounds as hopeful spaces Newcastle, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
McGuckin, T.; Turner, D.; Myles, L.; Jones, T.; Eagers, J.; Smith, M.; Salata, K.; Franklin, R. (2025) ASPA 2025: 5th Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity Conference Playgrounds with a Purpose: Identifying Equipment for Fundamental Movement Skill Development in Children Newcastle, NSW, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
McGuckin, T.; Turner, D.; Crowther, F.; Jones, T.; Eagers, J.; Connor, J.; Simmons, L. (2024) ANZAHPE 2024 Festival Knowledge sharing: university students with early childhood
educators Adelaide, SA, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
McGuckin, T.; Turner, D.; Crowther, F.; Lloyd, N.; Eagers, J.; Simmons, L. (2024) ANZAHPE 2024 Festival Using industry technology to enhance student learning experience for Sport and Exercise Science students Adelaide, SA, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Bates, Nicole; Emeto, Theophilus I.; Turner, Denise; Nikles, Jane; Harrison, Simone L. (2016) Townsville Health Research Week 2016: Spotlight on Preventative Health Sun protection provided by regulation school uniforms worn by primary school students in Queensland during summer Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Turner, Denise; Bates, Nicole; Harrison, Simone (2015) Townsville Health Symposium 2015: Spotlight on Local Researchers Sun-protective behaviours of primary school students at swimming carnivals in Townsville Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Harrison, Simone; Nikles, Jane; Turner, Denise; Cohen, Hilla; Nowak, Madeleine (2013) Annals of the ACTM An evaluation of body surface area covered by school uniforms in Queensland primary schools Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Nikles, Jane; Harrison, Simone; Turner, Denise; Cohen, Hilla; Nowak, Madeleine (2013) Annals of the ACTM An evaluation of sun protection policies in Queensland primary schools Townsville, QLD, Australia, .