Professor Beth Hands

BEd, BSocWk, GradDipEdStudies, MEd, PhD
Senior Research Scholar

Beth.Hands@nd.edu.au
Phone: +618 9433 0105

• Biography

  Beth has undertaken research involving children and adolescents for over two decades. Prior to being the Inaugural Director of the IHR, Beth was Associate Dean, Health and Physical Education in the School of Health Sciences at Notre Dame. Today, she continues her research as a Senior Research Scholar working with her team of HDR students, her post-Doc Dr Adam Wigley, and is a driving force for organizing the next International Developmental Coordination Disorder Conference to be held here in Fremantle in 2017.

  She was the Project Director of the WA Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey 2003 (WA CAPANS) conducted by the University of Notre Dame Australia for the Premier’s Physical Activity taskforce and is an Honorary Research Fellow with the Telethon ICHR.

  Beth’s research output includes numerous books or book chapters, over 70 refereed journal articles, 2 book reviews, 12 research reports, 5 professional publications, 4 audio-visual publications and 1 CD-ROM. In addition, she has presented papers at 67 international conferences, 62 national or state conferences, given 6keynote addresses and been an invited speaker on 32 occasions. Professor Hands has been on 20 grants totalling over $5 million, including 3 NHMRC grants.

• Teaching areas

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• Research expertise and supervision

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• Books & book chapters

  • Grace T. & Hands, B. (2017). DCD: Developmental Coordination Disorder. A resource for parents, teachers and clinicians. Perth, WA: The University of Notre Dame Australia
  • Hands, B & Parker, H. (2017). Physical Education and Activity in Children and Adolescents with DCD. In A, Barnett (Eds). Developmental Coordination Disorder (working title). (In final draft).
  • Hands, B., Bulman, T., Clark, E., & Blee, T (2015). Community Exercise Program for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame
  • Hands, B., Bulman, T., Clark, E., & Blee, T (2015). Community Exercise Program for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors. Participant Information. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame
  • Hands, B. (2012). Children: Principle components of motor fitness. In F-C Mooren & J. S. Skinner (eds). Encyclopedia of Exercise Medicine in Health and Disease (pp. 185-187). Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29807-6
  • Hands, B., Parker, H, Rose, E, Larkin, D & Geneff, R. (2007). Play5: Get active at home and at school. Adelaide, SA: ACHPER
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Cantell, M. (2005): Unigym: Tehtäväsuuntautunut Näkökulma Motorisen Oppimisen Ongelmiin (Unigym: Task-specific approach to motor learning problems). In Rintala, P., Ahonen, T., Cantell, M. & Nissinen, A (Eds) Liiku ja opi (~Move and learn), Jyvaskyla, Finland: PS-Kustannus.
  • Hands, B., & Larkin, D. (2002). DCD and Physical Fitness. In S. Cermak and D. Larkin (Eds.) Developmental Coordination Disorder (pp. 172-184) San Diego, CA: Singular Press
  • Hands, B. & Bull, J. (2002) Module 3: Skill development (pp. 1-18). In Tennis Coaches Australia Development Coaching Manual. Richmond: VIC: Tennis Coaches Australia
  • Hands, B. & Martin, M. (2001). Fundamental Movement Skills Teacher Resource. Perth, WA: EDWA
  • Hands, B., Francis, L., & Dayman, C. (2001). Integrating Physical Education across the Curriculum. Perth, WA: ACHPER.
  • Hands, B. (1999). Why teach Physical Education? Perth: Children's Physical Activity Coalition
  • Hands, B. (1999). The Hands Report: The Importance of Physical Education. Perth: WA Sport Federation.

• Refereed journal publications

  2018

  • Chivers, P., Rantalainen, T., McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Weeks, B., Beck, B., Hart, N.H. & Siafarikas, A. (2018). Suboptimal bone status for adolescents with Low Motor Competence and Developmental Coordination Disorder - it's sex specific. Research in Developmental Disabilities. Ahead of Print (Special Issue - DCD).
  • Hands, B., McIntyre, F., Parker, H (2018). The General Motor Ability Hypothesis: An Old Idea Revisited. Perceptual and Motor Skills,125(2), 213-233. (eprint). Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0031512517751750.
  • Farringdon, F., Hands, B. & Chivers, P. (2018). Don’t know, don’t care or confused: What do Australian adolescents know about Australian dietary guidelines. Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education

  2017

  • Demmer, D., Beilin, L., Hands, B., Burrows, S., Cox, K., Oddy, W., & Mori, T. (2017). Fatness vs Fitness with Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents from the Western Australian Pregnancy (Raine) Cohort Study (2017) Supplement 2, s116-1117 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.169
  • Demmer, D., Beilin, L., Hands, B., Burrows, S., Cox, K., Oddy, W. & Mori, T. (2017). Relationships between fatness and fitness and cardio-metabolic risk factors in adolescents from the Western Australian Pregnancy (Raine) Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 102(12), 4467-4476. Doi: 10.1210/jc.2017-00851.
  • McIntyre, F, Parker, H., Chivers, P., & Hands, B. (2017). Actual competence, rather than perceived competence, is a better predictor of physical activity in children aged 6 – 9 years." Journal of Sports Sciences, 36:13, 1433-1440. doi:10.1080/02640414.2017.1390243
  • Rantalainen, T., Chivers, P., Beck, B., Robertson, S., Hart, N., Nimphius, S., Weeks, B., McIntyre, F., Hands, B. & Siafarikas, A. (2017) Please Don’t Move—Evaluating Motion Artifact From Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography Scans Using Textural Features. Journal of Clinical Densitometry: Assessment & Management of Musculoskeletal Health, vol. 21, no. 2, 1–9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2017.07.002
  • Timler, A., McIntyre, F., & Hands, B. (2017). Adolescents’ self-reported motor assessments may be more realistic than those of their parents. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. (eprint). Doi./10.1177/0308022617743681
  • Timler, A., McIntyre, F., & Hands, B. (2017). Factors contributing to Australian adolescents' self-report of their motor skill competence. Journal of Motor Learning and Development (eprint). Doi.org/10.1123/jmid.2016-0069

  2016

  • Ambrosini, G., Oddy, W., Robinson, M., O'Sullivan, T., Hands, B. & de Klerk, N., et al. (2016). Adolescent dietary patterns are associated with lifestyle and family psycho-social factors - CORRIGENDUM. Public Health Nutrition. 2016;19(4):765
  • Demmer, D., Beilin, L., Hands, B., Burrows, S., Cox, K., Straker, L. & Mori, T. (2016). Effects of muscle strength and endurance on blood pressure and related cardio-metabolic risk factors from childhood to adolescence. Journal of Hypertension. 34(12):2365-75. doi:10.1097/HJH.0000000000001116.
  • Demmer,D., Beilin, L., Hands,B., BurrowsS., Cox,K., Straker,L. & Mori, T. (2016). Evolution of the relationships of hand grip strength and back muscle endurance with cardio-metabolic risk factors in Raine study participants from childhood through to adolescence. Journal of Hypertension 34:000–000 doi:10.1097/HJH.0000000000001116.
  • Demmer, D., Beilin, L., Hands, B., Burrows, S, Pennell, C., Lye, S., Mountain, J. & Mori, T (2016).  Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry compared with anthropometry in relation to cardio-metabolic risk factors in a young adult population: Is the 'gold standard' tarnished? PLoS ONE 11(9):e0162164.doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0162164.
  • Francis, C., Longmuir, P., Boyer, C., Andersen, L., Barnes, J., Boiarskaia, E., Cairney, J., Faigenbaum, A., Faulkner, G., Hands, B., Hay, J., Janssen, I., Katzmarzyk, P., Kemper, H., Knudson, D., Lloyd, M., McKenzie, T., Olds, T., Sacheck, J., Shephard, R., Zhu, W. & Tremblay, M. (2016). Developing a physical literacy model and relative factor importance within the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy: Results of a Delphi process. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13, 214-222. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0597
  • Grace, T., Bulsara, M., Robinson, M. & Hands, B. (2016) Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Affects Long Term Offspring Motor Development” Child Development. 87(1):211-20. doi: 10.1111/cdev.12449
  • Grace, T., Hands, B., Bulsara, M., Robinson, M.  Early life events and motor development in childhood and adolescence: a longitudinal study (2016). Acta Paediatrica, 105, pp.e219–e227. doi:10.1111/apa.13302,
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., Larkin, D., Cantell, M. & Rose, E. (2016). Male and Female Differences in Health Benefits Derived from Physical Activity: Implications for Exercise Prescription.  Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care, 5:4 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2325-9795.1000238
  • Hands, B., Rose, E., Larkin, D. & Parker, H. (2016). Adolescent motor competence and gender affects perceived likelihood and importance of physical activity outcomes Child: Care, Health & Development. 42, 2, 246–252, doi:10.1111/cch.12298
  • McIntyre, F., Parker, H., Thornton, A., Licari, M., Piek, J., Rigoli, D. & Hands, B. (2016). Assessing motor proficiency in young adults: The Bruininks Oseretsky Test-2 Short Form and the McCarron Assessment of Neuromuscular Development. Human Movement Science,. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2016.10.004
  • Morris, S., O’Sullivan, P., Murray, K., Bear, N., Hands, B. & Smith, A. (2016). Hypermobility and musculoskeletal pain in adolescence. Journal of Pediatrics.  doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.09.060
  • Rigoli, D., Kane, R., Mancini, V., Thornton, A., Licari, M., Hands, B., McIntyre, F., & Piek, J.(2016). The relationship between motor proficiency and mental health outcomes in young adults: A test of the Environmental Stress Hypothesis. Human Movement Science. 10.1016/j.humov.2016.09.004
  • Timler, A., McIntyre, F., Cantell, M., Crawford, S., & Hands, B. (2016). Development and evaluation of the Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ) for Teens with an Australian sample.  Research in Developmental Disabilities,59, 127-137. doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2016.08.005

  2015

  • Burton, T., Hands, B. & Bulsara, C. (2015). Metaphors used by eating disordered women to describe their experience of being pregnant. Evidence Based Midwifery Journal, 13(4), 126-132.
  • Goulardins, J., Rigoli, D., Loh, P., Kane, R., Licari, M., Hands, B., Oliveira, J. & Piek, J. (2015). The relationship between motor skills, social problems, and ADHD symptomatology: Does it vary according to parent and teacher report? Journal of Attention Disorders. doi: 10.1177/1087054715580394
  • Hands, B., Chivers, P., McIntyre^, F., Bervenotti Filho, F.,Blee, T.; Beeson, B., Bettenay, F. & Siafarikas, A. (2015).  Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) reveals low bone mineral density in adolescents with motor difficulties. Osteoporosis International. doi.10.1007/s00198-015-3071-8
  • Hands, B., Licari, M., & Piek, J. (2015) Test of motor impairment in adults: A review of five tests.  Research in Developmental Disabilities, 41–42, June–July 2015,40-51.doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2015.05.009
  • Hands, B. & McIntyre, F. (2015) Assessment of Fundamental Movement Skills in young Australian children: the validation of a Fundamental Motor Skill Quotient (FMSQ). Malaysian Journal of Sport Science and Recreation, 11(1), 1-12.
  • Martin, E., Battaglini, C., Hands, B. & Naumann, F. (2015).Higher Intensity Exercise Helps Cancer Survivors Remain Motivated. Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice. DOI 10.1007/s11764-015-0498-z.
  • Martin, E., Battaglini, C., Hands, B. & Naumann, F. (2015). Higher intensity exercise results in more sustainable improvements in VO2peak for breast and prostate cancer survivors Oncology Nursing Forum, 42(3), 1–9. doi: 10.1188/15.ONF.42-03AP
  • Martin, E., Naumann, F., Bulsara, C. & Hands, B.(2015) Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivor Responses to Group Exercise and Supportive Group Psychotherapy. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2015.1082166
  • Rose, E., Parker, H., Larkin, D. & Hands, B. (2015). Does motor competence affect self-perceptions differently for adolescent males and females. SAGE Open Press, 5(4), 1–9. Doi.10.1177/2158244015615922.

  2014

  • Grace, T., Bulsara, M., Pennell, C. & Hands; B.  (2014). Maternal hypertensive diseases negatively affect offspring motor development. Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Women's Cardiovascular Health. doi: 10.1016/j.preghy.2014.04.003.
  • Le-Ha, C., Beilin, L., Burrows, S., Oddy, W., Hands, B. & Mori, T. (2014) Gender and the Active Smoking and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Relation in Late Adolescence The Journal of Lipid Research, 55(4), 758-764. doi: 10.1194/jlr.P045369 http://www.jlr.org/content/early/2014/02/27/jlr.P045369.full.pdf+html
  • McIntyre, F., Chivers, P., Larkin, D., Rose, E. & Hands, B. (2014). Exercise can improve physical self-perceptions in adolescents with low motor competence.  Human Movement Science. doi:10.1016/j.humov.2014.12.003.Oddy, W., Mori, T., Huang, R., Marsh, J., Pennell, C., Chivers, P., Hands, B., Jacoby, P., Rzehak, P., Koletzko, B. & Beilin, L. (2014). Early infant feeding and adiposity risk: from infancy to adulthood. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 64, 262-270. DOI: 10.1159/000365031

  2013

  • Chivers, P., Larkin, D., Rose, E., Beilin,L. & Hands, B. (2013). Low scores on tests of motor competence among overweight children: Low motor competence or morphology? Human Movement Science http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2013.08.006
  • Hands, B. (2013). Physical activity, physical fitness or physical education: Are we betting on the wrong horse? Active and Healthy Lifestyle Magazine, 20(2), 5-7.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., & Rose, E. (2013) The psychometric properties of the McCarron Assessment of Neuromuscular Development with Australian youth: A longitudinal study. Human Movement Science, 32, 485-497. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2013.02.007
  • Huang, R., Beilin, L., Ayonrinde, O., Mori, T., Olynyk, J., Burrows, S., Hands, B. & Adams L. (2013). The importance of cardio-metabolic risk factors in the association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and arterial stiffness. Hepatology, 58(4), 1306-1314. doi: 10.1002/hep.26495
  • Le-Ha, C., Beilin, L., Burrows, S., Huang, R., Oddy, W., Hands, B. & Mori, T. (2013). Gender Difference in the Relationship between Passive Smoking Exposure and HDL-Cholesterol Levels in Late Adolescence. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 98(5), 2126-2135. doi: 10.1210/jc.2013-1016
  • Le Ha, C., Beilin, L., Burrows, S., Huang, R., Oddy, W., Hands, B. & Mori, T. (2013). Oral contraceptive use in girls and alcohol consumption in boys are associated with increased blood pressure in late adolescence. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 20, 947-955. doi: 10.1177/2047487312452966
  • Oddy,W., Herbison, C., Jacoby, P., Ambrosini, G., O'Sullivan, T., Ayonrinde, O., Olynyk, J., Beilin, L., Mori, T., Hands, B. & Adams, L. (2013). The western dietary pattern is prospectively associated with the development of fatty liver disease in adolescence. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 108(5), 778-785. doi:10.1038/ajg.2013.95
  • Straker, L., Smith, A., Hands, B., Olds, T. & Abbott, R. (2013). Screen-based media use clusters are related to other activity behaviours and health indicators in adolescents BMC Public Health 13, 1174 doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-1174 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1174

  2012

  • Chivers, P., Parker, H., Bulsara, M., Beilin, L. & Hands, B. (2012). Parental and early childhood influences on adolescent obesity: a longitudinal study Special issue Parental Influences on childhood obesity. Early Child Development and Care, 182(8), 1071-1087. doi:10.1080/03004430.2012.678590
  • Hands, B. (2012). How fundamental are fundamental movement skills? Active and Healthy Lifestyle Magazine, 19(1), 14-17.
  • Huang, R., Mori, T., Morrows, S., Le Ha, C., Oddy, W., Herbison, C., Hands, B., & Beilin L. (2012). Sex dimorphism in the relation between early adiposity and cardio-metabolic risk in adolescents. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism , 97(6): E1014-E1922. doi: 10.1210/jc.2011-3007
  • Louise, S., Warrington, N., McCaskie, P., Oddy, W., Zubrick, S., Hands, B., Mori,T., Briollais, L., Silburn, S., Palmer, L., Mattes, E. & Beilin, L. (2012). Associations between aggressive behaviour scores and cardiovascular risk factors in childhood. Pediatric Obesity. 7(4):319-28.
  • Louise, S., Warrington, N., McCaskie, P., Oddy, W., Zubrick, S., Hands, B., Mori, T., Briollais, L., Silburn, S., Palmer, L., Mattes, E. & Beilin, L. (2012). Associations between anxious-depressed symptoms and cardiovascular risk factors in a longitudinal childhood study. Preventive Medicine, 54(5), 345-350. doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.03.004
  • Louise, S., Warrington, N., McCaskie, P., Oddy, W., Zubrick, S., Hands, B., Mori ,T., Briollais, L., Silburn, S., Palmer, L., Mattes, E. & Beilin, L. (2012). Associations between aggressive behavior scores and cardiovascular risk factors in childhood. Pediatric Obesity, 7(4), 319-328 doi: 10.1111/j.2047-6310.2012.00047.x
  • Norrish, H., Farringdon, F., Bulsara, M. & Hands, B. (2012).The effect of school uniform on incidental physical activity among 10-year-old children. Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 3(1), 51-6.doi: 10.1080/18377122.2012.666198
  • Piek, J., Hands, B. & Licari, M. (2012) Assessment of motor functioning in the preschool period.Neuropsychology Review, 22, 402-413. doi: 10.1007/s11065-012-9211-4
  • Rose, E, Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (2012). Reliability and validity of the self-perception profile for adolescents: An Australian sample. Australian Journal of Psychology, 64(2):92-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9536.2011.00031.x.

  2011

  • Hands, B., Chivers, P., Parker, H., Kendall, G., Beilin, L. & Larkin, D. (2011). The associations between physical activity, screen time and weight from 6 to 14 years: the Raine study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 14(5), 397-403. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.03.011
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Rose, E., Parker, H., & Smith, A. (2011). Can young children make active choices? Outcomes of a feasibility trial in 7-year-old children. Early Child Development and Care, 181(5), 625-63. doi: 10.1080/03004431003717623
  • Huang, R., de Klerk, N., Smith, A., Kendall, G., Mori, T., Newnham, J., Stanley, F., Oddy, W., Landau, L., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2011). Lifecourse childhood adiposity trajectories associated with adolescent insulin resistance. Diabetes Care, 34, 1019-1025. doi:10.2337/dc10-1809
  • Huang, R., de Klerk, N., Mori, T., Newnham, J., Stanley, F., Landau, L., Oddy, W., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2011). Differential relationships between anthropometry measures and cardiovascular risk factors in boys and girls. International Journal of Paediatric Obesity. 6 (2-2), e271-e282 doi: 10.3109/17477166.2010.512388.
  • Robinson, M., Kendall, G., Jacoby, P., Hands, B., Beilin, L., Silburn, S., Zubrick, S. & Oddy, W. (2011). Lifestyle and demographic correlates of poor mental health in early adolescence. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 47(1), 54-61. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01891.x

  2010

  • Ambrosini, G., Huang, R., Mori, T., Hands, B., O'Sullivan, T., de Klerk, N., Silburn, S., Beilin, L., Oddy, W. (2010). Dietary patterns and markers for the metabolic syndrome in a cohort of adolescents. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 20(4), 274-283. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2009.03.024
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H., Beilin, L., Kendall, G. & Bulsara, M. (2010). A comparison of field measures of adiposity among Australian adolescents from the Raine Study. Malaysian Journal of Sports Science and Recreation, 6(1), 33-45.
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Bulsara, M., Beilin, L., Kendall, G. & Oddy, W. (2010). Body Mass Index, adiposity rebound and early feeding in a longitudinal cohort (Raine Study). International Journal of Obesity, 3(7), 1169-1176. doi:10.1038/ijo.2010.61

  2009

  • Ambrosini, G., Oddy, W., Robinson, M., O'Sullivan, T., Hands, B., de Klerk, N., Silburn, S., Zubrick, S., Kendall, G., Stanley, F. & Beilin, L. (2009). Adolescent dietary patterns are associated with lifestyle and family psycho-social factors. Public Health Nutrition, 12(10), 1807-1815. doi:10.1017/S1368980008004618
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H., Beilin, L., Kendall, G. & Bulsara, M. (2009). Longitudinal Modelling of Body Mass Index from Birth to 14 Years. Obesity Facts, 2, 302-310. doi: 10.1159/000235561
  • Hands, B., Kendall, G. Larkin, D., Rose, E, & Parker, H. (2009). Perinatal risk factors for Mild Motor Disability. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 56(4), 317-331.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Parker, H., Straker, L. & Perry, M. (2009). The relationship among physical activity, motor competence and health-related fitness in 14–year-old adolescents. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 19, 655-663. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0838.2008.00847.x
  • Perry, M., Straker, L., O'Sullivan, P., Smith, A. & Hands, B. (2009). Fitness, motor competence and body composition are weakly associated with adolescent back pain. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 39(6), 439-449.
  • Ridley, K., Olds, T., Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Parker, H. (2009). Intra-individual variation in children's physical activity patterns: Implications for measurement. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(5), 568-572.doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2008.09.009
  • Rose, E. Larkin, D., Hands, B., Parker, H., Howard. B. (2009). Evidence for the validity of the Children's Attraction to Physical Activity Questionnaire (CAPA) with young children. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(5), 573-578.

  2008

  • Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2008). Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity, BMI and Waist Girth in 7- to 16- Year-Old Children and Adolescents. Journal of Physical Activity and Health,5(Supp1), s149-s161.
  • Hands, B. (2008). Changes in Motor Skill and Fitness Measures Among Children with High and Low Motor Competence: A Five-Year Longitudinal Study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 11, 155-162.
  • Huang, R., de Klerk, N., Mori, T., Newnham, J., Stanley, F., Landau, L., Oddy, W., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2008) Puberty and Gender affect Relationships between Anthropometry and Cardiovascular Risk.
  • Perry, M., Straker, L., O'Sullivan, P., Smith, A. & Hands, B. (2008). Fitness, motor competence and body composition as correlates of adolescent neck/shoulder pain: an exploratory cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 8:290.

  2006-1996

  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (2006). Physical fitness of children with motor learning difficulties. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 21(4), 447-456.
  • Hands, B., Parker, H. & Larkin, D. (2006). Physical activity measurement methods for young children: A comparative study. Measurement in PE and Exercise Science, 10(3), 203-214.
  • Hands, B. & Martin, M. (2003). Implementing a Fundamental Movement Skill program in an early childhood setting: The children's perspectives . Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 28(4), 47-52.
  • Martin, M. & Hands, B. (2003). Implementing a Fundamental Movement Skill program in an early childhood setting: The teachers' perspectives. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 28(4), 40-46.
  • Hands, B., & Larkin, D. (2001). DCD: A discrete learning disability. New Zealand Journal of Disability Studies, 9, 93- 119.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (2001). Measuring Motor Ability in Young Children Using the Rasch Measurement Model. Journal of Applied Measurement, 2(2), 101-119.
  • Hands, B., Sheridan, B. & Larkin, D. (1999). Creating Performance Categories from Continuous Motor Skill Data. Journal of Outcome Measurement, 3(3), 18- 34.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1998). Australian tests of motor proficiency: What do we have and what do we need? The ACHPER Healthy Lifestyles Journal,45(4), 10-16.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1997). Gender differences in the measurement of children's motor skills. The ACHPER Healthy Lifestyles Journal, 44(1), 12-16.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Sheridan, B. (1997). Rasch measurement applied to young children. Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 14(1), 11-22.
  • Hands, B. (1996). The importance of fundamental movement skills. ACHPER West, Spring/summer, 17.

• Refereed abstracts

  2015

  • Grace, T., Hands, B., Bulsara, M & Pennell, C. (2015). Maternal preeclampsia negatively effects long term motor development DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 54. doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52
  • Rigoli, D., Kane, R.T., McIntyre, F., Thornton, A., Hands, B., Licari, M., & Piek, J. (2015). The relationship between motor coordination and mental health in young adults: A test of the Environmental Stress hypothesis. DCD11 Congress, July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 42. doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52
  • Clark, E., Farringdon, F., Hands, B., & McIntyre, F. (2015). Feeling better now: the impact of an exercise intervention on self-concept and happiness in adolescents with low motor competence DCD11 Congress. July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 60. doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52
  • Timler, A., McIntyre, F., Crawford, S., Cantell, M., & Hands, B. (2015). The development and and evaluation of the Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ): A self-report questionnaire for 12-18 year olds.  DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 44. Doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52
  • McIntyre, F.,Thornton, A., Hands, B., Licari, M., & Piek, J. &  Rigoli, D. Comparing the BOT-2and MAND for identifying young adults with motor impairment, DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 41. Doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52
  • Chivers, P., McIntyre, F., & Hands, B. (2015). Functional fitness can be improved and sustained over time in adolescents with DCD.DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 76. Doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52
  • Cantell, M, Dewey, D., Hands, B. & Rose, E. (2015). A retrospective on the work of Dr Dawne Larkin.DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 50. Doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., McIntyre, F., Bervenotti Filho, F., Blee, T., Beeson, T.,Bettenay, F. & Siafarikas, A. (2015).  Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) reveals low bone mineral density in adolescents with motor difficulties.DCD11 Congress. July 2-4, Toulouse, France, Journal of Comorbidity, 5(32), 76. Doi 10.15256/joc.2015.5.52

  2013

  • Hands, B., McIntyre, F., Bervenotti, F. & Siafarikas, A. (2013). Effect of resistance training on peripheral bone mineral density and muscle strength in adolescents with motor difficulties. Presented at the 6th International Conference on Children's Bone Health. Bone Abstracts, 2, 66. doi: 10.1530/boneabs.2.
  • Hands, B., McIntyre, F., Larkin, D. & Rose, E. (2013). Measuring physical fitness in adolescents with DCD: Do we use the right measures? Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder Ouro Preto, MG Brazil, June 28th to July 1, Brazilian Journal of Motor Behaviour, 7Supp, 32.
  • McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Rose, E. (2013). Physical self perceptions of adolescents with DCD before and after a 13 week exercise intervention. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder Ouro Preto, MG Brazil, June 28th to July 1. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behaviour, 7Supp, 49.
  • Bervenotti Filho, F., McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Blee, T. & Siafarikas, A. (2103). Effects of resistance training on peripheral bone mineral density and muscle strength in adolescents with motor difficulties. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder Ouro Preto, MG Brazil, June 28th to July 1. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behaviour, 7 Supp, 51.

  2010

  • Huang, R., de Klerk, N., Smith, A., Kendall, G., Mori, T., Newnham, J., Stanley, F., Oddy, W., Landau, L., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2010). Novel lifecourse childhood adiposity trajectories and the prediction of adolescent cardiovascular risk factors. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 4S, S75. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific meeting, Sydney, 21-23 October. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2010.09.146
  • Smith, C., Hands, B., Bulsara, M., Ayonrinde, O., Olynyk, J., Beilin, L., Pennel, C., Oddy, W. & Adams, L. (2010). The association between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, aerobic fitness in adolescents with NAFLD. Hepatology, 52, 4 (Suppl.); 629A.
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B. Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2010). The influence of individual, behavioural and environmental factors on BMI at 6, 8, 10 and 14 years. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 4S, S41. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific meeting, Sydney, 21-23 October. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2010.09.084
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2010). Critical periods for the development of adolescent obesity. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 4S, S50. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific meeting, Sydney, 21-23 October. doi:0.1016/j.orcp.2010.09.100.

  2009

  • Morgan, P., McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Cliff, D., Barnett, L., Walkley, J. & Okely, T. (2009) How important is motor skill proficiency to physical activity participation? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(S2), e68-69. Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.141
  • Straker, L., Smith, A. & Hands, B. (2009). Computer use clusters, sedentary and moderate/vigorous activity, physical and mental health in Australian adolescents. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(S2), e139-e140.Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.291
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Parker, H. (2009). Does perceived competence, motor competence or fitness best predict physical activity among adolescents? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(S2)e69-e70., Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.143
  • McIntyre, F., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2009). Is it confidence or competence that best predicts physical activity in young children Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(6), e69. Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.142
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2009) The role of physical activity is different for normal weight, overweight and obese 14-year-old adolescents. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(6),e137-138. Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.286
  • Ambrosini, G., Huang, R., Mori, T., Hands, B., O'Sullivan, T., de Klerk, N., Silburn, S., Beilin, L., Oddy, W. (2009). Dietary patterns and markers for the metabolic syndrome in adolescents. Journal of Diabetes, 1: S1 (A174). 3rd International Congress of Prediabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome, April Nice, Italy

  2007

  • Doherty, D., Hands, B., Kendall, G., Landau, L., Stanley, F. & Newnham, J. (2007). Left-Handedness in Boys at 10 Years of age may result from Maternal Preeclampsia but not from Prenatal Ultrasound Scans. Early Human Development, 83, s47.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Rose, E., Parker, H., Sloan, N. & Kendall, G. (2007). Do childhood BMI or skinfold measures predict physical activity in adolescents? A prospective longitudinal study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 10(6), s61.
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Parker, H., Sloan, N. & Kendall, G. (2007). Physical activity, motor competence and self-perceptions in adolescent boys and girls. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 10(6), s67.

  2005-1996

  • Parker, H. & Hands, B. (2005). Children's physical activity level: Attitudinal determinants of participation. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8(4), S78.
  • Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2005). Parental perceptions of 5- to 7-year-old children's physical activity levels. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8(4), S79.
  • Fletcher, J., Larkin, D. & Hands, B. (2003). Kids need friends: An examination of the relationship between language and motor deficits and peer rejection in primary school children.Australian Journal of Psychology, Abstracts of the 38th Conference of the Australian Psychological Society, Supplement, 55, 179.
  • Hands, B. (2000, September). Playing their way to an active life: An early childhood perspective. 7. 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress: International Congress on Sport Science Sports medicine and Physical Education. Brisbane, Australia.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Parker, H. (2000, September). Fitness levels in children with low motor competence [Abstract p.309]. 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress: International Congress on Sport Science Sports Medicine and Physical Education. Brisbane, Australia
  • Cantell, M., Larkin, D. & Hands, B. (1999, October). Unigym Program: a case study of an intervention program for children with DCD. DCD-IV Developmental Coordination Disorder: From research to practice, 4th Biennial Workshop Programme and Abstract Book. Groningen, The Netherlands.
  • Hands, B. & Taggart, J. (1998, January). Monitoring fundamental movement skills. Key into Life:21st Biennial National/International ACHPER Conference. Adelaide, SA.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1997, December). Fundamental motor skill ability of 5 and 6 year old children in Western Australia. AIESEP Singapore 1997 - World Conference on teaching, coaching and fitness needs in physical education and the sport sciences, p. 62.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1996). Measurement of motor proficiency: some current issues. A Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 18, (Suppl.), S39.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1996). Measurement of children's motor skills using item response theory. Australian Journal of Psychology, 48, (Suppl.), 10.

• Refereed conference papers

  • Beaton.H., Travlos, V., Jepson, B., Downs, J., Mori, R., Gibson, N. & Hands, B. (2015). The parent handling score (PHS): Development of an instrument to measure parent infant handling behaviours, Physiotherapy (101), S1, e132-e133. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.275
  • Demmer, D., Beilin, L., Hands, B., Burrows, S., Straker, L. & Mori, T. (2015). Muscle fitness and blood pressure in children through to late adolescence , Hypertension, 65.5 e25-e44, doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000022 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia:
  • Burton, T., Hands, B. & Bulsara, C. (2014). Walking a tightrope, teetering on the edge, fighting demons: Women’s experiences of having an eating disorder while pregnant. International Mental Health Conference, Perth, August
  • Smith, C., Hands, B., Bulsara, M., Ayonrinde, O., Olynyk, J., Beilin, L., Pennell, C., Oddy, W., Adams, L. (2010). The association between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, aerobic fitness in adolescents with NAFLD. Hepatology, 52, 4 (Suppl.); 629A.
  • Ambrosini, G., Huang, R., Mori, T., Hands, B., O'Sullivan, T., de Klerk, N., Silburn, S., Beilin, L., Oddy, W. (2009). Dietary patterns and markers for the metabolic syndrome in adolescents. Journal of Diabetes, 1: S1 (A174). 3rd International Congress of Prediabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome, April Nice, Italy
  • Rose, E., Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2009). Australian adolescents' motor competence and perceptions of physical activity outcomes. The 12th ISSP World Congress of Sport Psychology, Marrakesh, June 17-21
  • Pennell, C., Ang, W., Marsh, J., Warrington, N., Oddy, W., Lye, S., Beilin, L., Hands, B., Newnham, J., Palmer, L. (2009) Gene-environment interactions between the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene and nutrition modify the association between FTO and adolescent obesity. DOHAD
  • Rose, E., Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2008). Issues in the identification of Developmental Coordination Disorder. Proceedings: European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity, Turin, Italy.
  • Berger, B., Hands, B., Hanrahan, S., Howard, B., Larkin, D., MacCracken, M., Parker, H., Rose, E. & Stadulis, R. (2007) Symposium: Advances in Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being: International Perspectives. (152-154). 5th Asian South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology International Congress December 1 - 4, 2007 Bangkok, Thailand.
  • McIntyre, F., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2006). Young children's perceived motor competence and actual motor competence: what is the relationship with physical activity? 1st ICHPER-SD Oceania Congress 2006 October Wellington NZ. ISBN 978-0-473-11990-4 Pub Date: 20th Nov 2006
  • Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2003) Physical Wellness: The relationship between motor skill, fitness and physical activity in young children. Paper presented at Our Children the Future Early Childhood Conference, Adelaide, SA, May.
  • Hands, B., Parker, H. & Larkin, D. (2002). What do we really know about the constraints and enablers of physical activity levels in young children? Paper presented at the ACHPER National Conference, Launceston, Tasmania. Available at http://www.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/2002/achper/Hands.pdf (ISBN 1-8635240-4-5)
  • Hands, B. (2002). How can we best measure fundamental movement skills? Paper presented at the ACHPER National Conference, Launceston, Tasmania. Available at http://www.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/2002/achper/Hands2.pdf (ISBN 1-8635240-4-5)

• Book reviews

  • Hands, B., Papadolpoulou, F. & Swabey, K. (2008). Book reviews. Moving with research: Evidence-based practice in Sherbourne Developmental Movement. Sport, Education and Society, 13, 495-502.
  • Hands, B., Chivers, P. & Jetson, J. (2009). Book reviews Children, Obesity and Exercise: Prevention, treatment and management of childhood and adolescent obesity. Edited by Andrew P Hills, Neil A King & Nuala M Byrne, Sport, Education, Society, 14(1), 141-146.

• Research reports

  • Hands, B., Bulman, T., Clark, E., & Blee, T. (2015). Community Exercise Program for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors- Final Report 2015. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., Coffey, A., Das, A., Macnish, J., van Staden, C., Rycroft, P., Miller, D., Jenkins, S., Hackett, C. & Gerrard, P. (2009). Interactive video analysis to develop learning and Assessment of University students' practical and communication skills: The PHENC project. Final report. Strawberry Hills, NSW: ALTC.
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., Rose, E., Larkin, D. & Geneff, R. (2006). Physical Activity patterns of 7-year-old children. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame. Report prepared for the Department of Sport and Recreation based on the Play5 project.
  • Glasson, C., Hands, B., Parker, H., Brinkman, S. & Read, H. (2004). Physical Activity and Nutrition Levels in Western Australian Children and Adolescents: Food Coding Manual. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame.
  • Glasson, C., Hands, B., Parker, H., Brinkman, S. & Read, H. (2004). Physical Activity and Nutrition Levels in Western Australian Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Technical Report. Perth, WA: Western Australian Government. http://www.beactive.wa.gov.au/
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., Glasson, C., Brinkman, S. & Read, H. (2004). Physical Activity and Nutrition Levels in Western Australian Children and Adolescents: Physical Activity Technical Report. Perth, WA: Western Australian Government. http://www.beactive.wa.gov.au/
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., Glasson, C., Brinkman, S. & Read, H. (2004). Physical Activity and Nutrition Levels in Western Australian Children and Adolescents: Report. Perth, WA: Western Australian Government. http://www.beactive.wa.gov.au/
  • Hands, B., Parker, H. & Larkin, D. (2002). Planning for Action: Building an Active Future Summit: Report. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame
  • Hands, B., Parker, H. & Larkin, D. (2001). Building an Active Future Summit: Background Paper. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., Blanksby, B. & Larkin, D. (2001) Western Australian Children's Body Mass Index 1940, 1974 and 2000. Perth, WA: University of Notre Dame.
  • Hands, B. (2000). Fitness and Motor Skill level of Western Australian Primary School Children 2000. Perth, WA. University of Western Australia. Report prepared for Children's Physical Activity Coalition.
  • Sheridan, B. & Hands, B. (1993). Measurement of change in attitude to innovations in teaching using graphical techniques for Rasch measurement. (Research Report No. 2) Perth, Western Australia: Edith Cowan University Measurement Assessment and Evaluation Laboratory.

• Professional publications

  • Hands, B. (2004). Get moving: Preparing children for an active and healthy lifestyle. Class Ideas, 28, 6-7.
  • Hands, B. (1999). The Hands report The Importance of Physical Education. In Why teach Physical Education: Planning for Action (pp 45-107). Perth, WA: ACHPER.
  • Hands, B. (1999). Why teach Physical Education? Perth, WA: ACHPER.
  • Hands, B. (1996). The importance of fundamental movement skills. ACHPER West, Spring/Summer, 17.
  • Hands, B. (1995). Intervention Strategies for Motor Disability. ACHPER West, Spring/Summer, 7.

• Audio-Visual Publications

  • Hands, B & McIntyre, F.(2017). Living with DCD
  • Hands, B. (2000). Making the Right Moves (revised version). EDWA Fundamental Movement Skills Teacher Support Package videotape.
  • Hands, B. (1999). Sporting Moves. Schools of Isolated and Distance Education Early Childhood Education  K-3 Project
  • Hands, B. (1999). Moving Smoothly. . Schools of Isolated and Distance Education Early Childhood Education  K-3 Project
  • Parker, H. & Hands, B. (1996). Making the Right Moves. EDWA Fundamental Movement Skills Support Package videotape.

• CD-Rom Publications

  • Developmental Unit of Information Technology (1999) The Cell. Perth, WA: Authors. Writer of student worksheets and study guide

• Presentations at international meetings

  2017

  • Bhoyroo, R., Hands, B. & Wigley, C. (2017). Exploring the internal modelling deficit hypothesis in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder: Study Protocol. Poster Presentation at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Beaton, H., Travlos, V. & Hands, B. (2017). Contemporary parent handling behaviours: Do they constrain or enable infant motor development? Poster Presentation at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Wigley, C. & Hands, B. (2017). Examining EEG auditory and visual MMN responses in adults with and without DCD. Oral Presentation at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Timler, A., McIntyre, F., Bulsara, C., Rose, E. & Hands, B. (2017). The development of a healthy identity is compromised in adolescents with LMC: The who.i.am study. Oral Presentation at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Grace, T., Hands, B., Bulsara, M. & Robinson, M. (2017). Maternal gestational stress and longitudinal motor development. Oral Presentation at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.
  • McIntyre, F., Chivers, P. & Hands, B. (2017). Functional fitness can be improved and sustained over time in adolescents with DCD. Oral Presentation at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Plumb, M., Parker, H., McIntyre, F. & Hands, B. (2017). Fundamental motor skills (FMS), DCD and current interventions…What more could we be doing from a global perspective? Symposium at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Chivers, P., Rantalainen, T.,McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Weeks, B., Beck, B., Hart, N. & Siafarikas, A. (2017). Gender differences in bone health in a cohort of adolescents with developmental coordination disorder. ICCBH 2017
  • Chivers, P., Rantalainen, T., McIntrye, F., Hands, B., Weeks, B., Beck, B., Hart, N. & Siafiarikas, A. (2017). Suboptimal bone status for adolescents with movement difficulties – it’s gender specific. Oral Presentation at the 12^th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, 5-8 July, Fremantle, Australia.

  2015

  • Grace, T., Hands, B., Bulsara, M & Pennell, C. (2015). Maternal preeclampsia negatively effects long term motor development DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France.
  • Rigoli, D., Kane, R., McIntyre, F., Thornton, A., Hands, B., Licari, M. & Piek, J. (2015). The relationship between motor coordination and mental health in young adults: A test of the Environmental Stress hypothesis. DCD11 Congress, July 2-4, Toulouse, France
  • Clark, E., Farringdon, F., Hands, B., & McIntyre, F. (2015). Feeling better now: the impact of an exercise intervention on self-concept and happiness in adolescents with low motor competence DCD11 Congress. July 2-4, Toulouse, France.
  • Timler, A., McIntyre, F., Crawford, S., Cantell, M. & Hands, B. (2015). The development and evaluation of the Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ): A self-report questionnaire for 12-18 year olds. DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France.
  • McIntyre, F.,Thornton, A., Hands, B., Licari, M. & Piek, J. & Rigoli, D. Comparing the BOT-2 and MAND for identifying young adults with motor impairment, DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France.
  • Chivers, P., McIntyre, F. & Hands, B. (2015). Functional fitness can be improved and sustained over time in adolescents with DCD.DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France.
  • Cantell, M., Dewey, D., Hands, B. & Rose, E. (2015). A retrospective on the work of Dr Dawne Larkin.DCD11 Congress July 2-4, Toulouse, France
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., McIntyre, F., Bervenotti Filho, F., Blee, T., Beeson, T.,Bettenay, F. & Siafarikas A (2015).  Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) reveals low bone mineral density in adolescents with motor difficulties. DCD11 Congress. July 2-4, Toulouse, France.
  • Beaton, H., Travlos, V., Wray, J. & Hands, B. (2015). Validity & reliability of the Parent Handling Scale. World Congress of Physical Therapists (WCPT). May 3, Singapore

  2013

  • Demmer, D., Beilin L., Burrows, S., Hands, B., Pennell, C., Lye, S., Mountain, J. & Mori, T. (2013). A Comparison Of Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry And Clinical Anthropometry In Relation To Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors In The Raine Study. DOHaD 2013 8th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 17-20 November, Singapore.
  • Le-Ha, C., Beilin, L., Burrows, S., Huang, R., Oddy. W., Hands, B. & Mori, T. (2013). The Relationship Between Active Smoking And High-Sensitive C-Reactive Protein In Late Adolescence. DOHaD 2013 8th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 17-20 November, Singapore.
  • Hands, B., McIntyre, F., Larkin, D. & Rose, E. (2013). Measuring physical fitness in adolescents with DCD: Do we use the right measures? Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, Ouro Preto, MG Brazil, June 28th to July 1.
  • McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Rose, E. (2013). Physical self perceptions of adolescents with DCD before and after a 13 week exercise intervention. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder Ouro Preto, MG Brazil, June 28th to July 1.
  • Bervenotti Filho, F., McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Blee, T. & Siafarikas, A. (2103). Effects of resistance training on peripheral bone mineral density and muscle strength in adolescents with motor difficulties. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder Ouro Preto, MG Brazil, June 28th to July 1.
  • Bervenotti Filho, F., McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Blee, T. & Siafarikas, A. (2103). Effects of resistance training on peripheral bone mineral density and muscle strength in adolescents with motor difficulties. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Children's Bone Health, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. June 22-25.

  2012

  • Le-Ha, C., Beilin, L., Burrows, S., Huang, R., Oddy, W., Hands, B. & Mori T. (2012). Gender Difference in the Relationship between Long Term Passive Smoking Exposure and HDL-Cholesterol in Late Adolescence. 24th International Society of Hypertension Congress, September 30-October 4 Sydney

  2011

  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2011). Is it low motor competence or morphology that affects overweight children's performance on motor skill tests? Paper presented at the 10th Motor Control and Human Skill Conference, Nov 29th – December 2. Mandurah, WA.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Rose, E. (2011). Gender difference in motor abilities: A concern for movement assessment in children and adolescents. Paper presented at the 10th Motor Control and Human Skill Conference, Nov 29th – December 2. Mandurah, WA.
  • Hands, B., McIntyre, F., Larkin, D. & Rose, E. (2011). Improving fitness and motor skills in adolescents with DCD: Preliminary results from the AMPitup program. DCD9 Lausanne, June 23-25.

  2010

  • Smith, C., Hands, B, Bulsara, M., Ayonrinde, O., Olynyk, J., Beilin, L., Oddy, W., Pennell, C. & Adams, L. (2010) The association between physical activity, sedentary behaviours, aerobic fitness and NAFLD in adolescents. AASLD 2010 Annual Meeting. Boston, USA.
  • Louise, S., Warrington, N., McCaskie, P., Oddy, W., Zubrick, S., Hands, B., Mori , T., Silburn, S., Palmer, L., Mattes, E. & Beilin, L. (2010). Trajectories of systolic blood pressure and depressive/anxious mood in childhood. 23rd Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension Conference, Vancouver, Canada, September 26-30.

  2009

  • Ambrosini, G., Huang, R., Mori, T., Hands, B., O'Sullivan, T., de Klerk, N., Silburn, S., Beilin L., Oddy, W. Dietary patterns and markers for the metabolic syndrome in adolescents. J Diabetes 2009; 1: S1 (A174). 3rd International Congress of Prediabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome, April Nice, Italy
  • Cantell, M., Hands, B., Larkin D., Crawford, S., Doyle-Baker, P., Parker, H. & Rose, E. (2009). Symposium: Issues surrounding Developmental Coordination Disorder and fitness: Canadian and Australian perspectives ISAPA Gavle. Sweden
  • Rose, E., Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2009). Australian adolescents' motor competence and perceptions of physical activity outcomes. The 12th ISSP World Congress of Sport Psychology, Marrakesh, June 17-21.

  2008

  • Rose, E., Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2008). Issues in the Identification of Developmental Coordination Disorder. European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity 2008, Sciences and APA for everybody. Torino, Italy 9-11 October.
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2008). Difficulties with the Recognition of Motor Coordination Problems. 36th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society Waikoloa, Hawaii February 6-9, 2008.

  2007

  • Berger, B., Hands, B., Hanrahan, S., Howard, B., Larkin, D., MacCracken, M., Parker H., Rose, E. & Stadulis, R. (2007). Advances in Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being: International Perspectives. Symposium presented at 5th Asian South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology International Congress December 1 - 4, 2007 Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Doherty, D., Hands, B., Kendall, G., Landau, L., Stanley, F. & Newnham, J. (2007). Left-Handedness in Boys at 10 Years of Age may result from Maternal Preeclampsia but not from Prenatal Ultrasound Scans. Paper presented at 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 6-10 November, Perth, WA.
  • Huang, R., Mori, T., Stanley, F., Kendall, G., Palmer, L., Oddy, W., Sloan, N., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2007). Antenatal trajectories can predict cardiovascular risk Paper presented at 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 6-10 November, Perth, WA
  • Huang, R., Mori, T., Stanley, F., Kendall, G., Palmer, L., Oddy, W., Sloan, N., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2007). Inflammation and Altered Liver Function is Present in 13 Year Olds with Features of the Metabolic Syndrome. Best oral presentation. Early Career Investigator Oral Award HBPRCA 2007, Adelaide
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Parker, H. & Rose, E. (2007). Play5 every day: Children taking control of their own physical activity level. Paper presented at the 25th International/Biennial ACHPER Conference PACE Yourself 2007. Fremantle, WA, October 3rd – 6th.
  • Parker, H., Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (2007). A day in the life of adolescents: Computer-based self-report of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and pedometer measures of physical activity in 14 year old boys and girls. Paper presented at the 25th International/Biennial ACHPER Conference PACE Yourself 2007. Fremantle, WA, October 3rd – 6th.
  • McIntyre, F., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2007). Developmental changes in factors affecting physical activity : A mixed longitudinal study. Paper presented at the 25th International/Biennial ACHPER Conference PACE Yourself 2007. Fremantle, WA, October 3rd – 6th.
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Kendall, G., Parker, H. & Sloan, N. (2007). Are we measuring Motor Ability? Paper presented at Progress in Motor Control V1, Santos, Brazil, August 9-12.
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Kendall, G., Parker, H. & Sloan, N. (2007). Co-Occurrence of Language and Motor Difficulties. Paper presented at 9th Nordic meeting in Neuropsychology Symposium. Goteborg, Sweden. August 19-22
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Rose, E., Parker, H., Sloan, N. & Kendall, G. (2007). The impact of sex and motor competence on fitness outcomes. Paper presented at the 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Rio Claro, Brazil. July 24-28
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Kendall, G., Parker, H. & Sloan, N. (2007). Gender differences in neuropsychological functioning among children with different levels of motor difficulty. Paper presented at the 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Rio Claro, Brazil. July 24-28
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Kendall, G., Parker, H. & Sloan, N. (2007). The incidence of diagnosed problems in adolescents with DCD. Paper presented at the 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Rio Claro, Brazil. July 24-28
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Kendall, G., Parker, H. & Sloan, N. (2007) Behavioural and emotional problems in children with varying levels of motor learning difficulties. Paper accepted at the 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Rio Claro, Brazil. July 24-28
  • Rose, E., Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2007). Psycho-social aspects of low motor competence in adolescents. Paper accepted at the 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Rio Claro, Brazil. July 24-28
  • O'Ferrall, I., Farringdon, F., Mak, D., Hands. B. & O'Doherty, M. (2007) Crazy for Life: Implementing guidelines for healthy living at an Australian University. Conference on Healthy Universities, March 2007, Hong Kong
  • McIntyre , F., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2007). Developmental changes in factors affecting physical activity behaviour in young children: a mixed-longitudinal study. Poster accepted at the 8th Motor Control and Human Skill Conference, Perth, WA. February.
  • Huang, R., Mori, T., Stanley, F., Kendall, G., Palmer, L., Oddy, W., Sloan, N., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2007). Inflammation and Altered Liver Function is Present in 13 Year Olds with Features of the Metabolic Syndrome. Australian Atherosclerosis Society, Perth.
  • Parker, H., Hands, B., Larkin, D., Kendall, G. & Sloan, N. (2007). Do motor difficulties track from 10 to 13 years? Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, February, Melbourne Australia
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Parker, H., Kendall, G. & Sloan, N. (2007) Hand preference and performance asymmetry in boys and girls with motor difficulties. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, February, Melbourne Australia
  • Hands, B., Kendall, G., Larkin, D., Parker, H. & Sloan, N. (2007). Early Risk Factors and Predictors for Motor difficulties in 10 year old children: a prospective birth cohort study. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, February, Melbourne Australia.

  2006

  • Huang, R., Mori, T., Stanley, F., Kendall, G., Palmer, L., Oddy, W., Sloan, N., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2006). Inflammation and Altered Liver Function is present in 13 Year Olds with features of the Metabolic Syndrome. Paper presented at High Blood Pressure Research Council Meeting Brisbane, QLD. December 6-8.
  • Huang, R., Mori, T., Stanley, F., Kendall, G., Palmer, L., Oddy, W., Sloan, N., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2006). Inflammation and Altered Liver Function is present in 13 Year Olds with features of the Metabolic Syndrome. ISH, Fukuoka, Japan, October.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Rose, E. & Parker, H. (2006). Play 5 for kids: A randomised controlled trial to enhance physical activity in 6-to 8-year old children. ICHPER Conference, October Wellington NZ. October 1st to 4th .
  • Rose, E., Howard, B., Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2006). The validity and reliability of the Children's Attraction to Physical Activity Scale (CAPA) with 6 to 8 year-old Australian children. 11th ECSS Congress 05-08 July Lausanne Switzerland
  • Howard, B., Rose, E., Larkin, D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2006). The relationship between self-concept, attraction to physical activity, and level of physical activity, in 6 to 8 year- old girls and boys. 11th ECSS Congress 05-08 July Lausanne Switzerland

  2005

  • Sloan, N., Hands, B., Kendall, G., Larkin, D. & Parker, H. (2005). Gender Differences in Subtypes Of Developmental Coordination Disorder. Paper presented at 6th International Conference on Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, Trieste, Italy, May
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Parker, H., Sloan, N. & Kendall, G. (2005). Language Difficulties among Children with Low Motor Competence. Paper presented at 6th International Conference on Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, Trieste, Italy, May

  2004

  • Larkin, D., Fletcher, J. & Hands, B. (2004) Social acceptance of children with motor difficulties in mainstream schools. Paper presented at North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Conference. Back to the Future: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Multidisciplinary Research, Thunder Bay, Canada.
  • Hands, B. (2004) The Early years: Prevention rather than intervention. Paper presented at ACHPER 24th Biennial National/International Conference, Wollongong, July.
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., Larkin, D., Sloan, N. & Kendall, G. (2004). Is motor competence a factor in behavioural, social and physical indices of health? Paper presented at ACHPER 24th Biennial National/International Conference, Wollongong, July

  2002

  • Hands, B., Parker, H. & Larkin, D. (2002). What do we really know about the constraints and enablers of physical activity levels in young children? Paper presented at ACHPER 23rd International/National Biennial Conference. Launceston, Tasmania, July
  • Hands, B. (2002). How can we best measure fundamental movement skills? Paper presented at ACHPER 23rd International/National Biennial Conference. Launceston, Tasmania, July.

  2001

  • Hands, B. (2001). System level: Why are these children not recognised and supported at the system level? Presentation as part of Practical and Research Issues in Motor Learning Disability: A multi faceted perspective. Presented at AARE 2001 International Education Research Conference. Fremantle, WA, December.
  • Hands, B. (2001) Implementing a Fundamental Movement Skill program in an early childhood setting: the children's perspective. Presented at AARE 2001 International Education Research Conference. Fremantle, WA December

  2000-1991

  • Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Parker, H. (2000). Fitness levels in children with low motor competence. Paper presented at the 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress, Brisbane, Australia, September.
  • Larkin, D., Parker, H., Hands, B., Houghton, S., Hummelshoj, T. (2000) Motor Performance profiles are different for boys with subtypes of attention deficit disorder. Poster presented at the World Sport Science Congress, Rockhampton, Australia, September.
  • Cantell, M., Larkin, D. & Hands, B. (1999). Unigym Program: a case study of an intervention program for children with DCD. Poster presented at the DCD-IV workshop, Groningen, The Netherlands, October.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1997). Fundamental motor skill ability of 5 and 6 year old children in Western Australia. Paper presented at the AIESEP World Conference on teaching, coaching and fitness needs in physical education and the sport sciences, Singapore, December.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1996). Measurement of motor proficiency: Some current issues. Paper presented at the 1996 Joint Conference of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) and the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS). Ontario, Canada, June
  • Hands, B. & Sheridan, B. (1993). Measurement of change in attitude to innovations in teaching using graphical techniques for Rasch measurement. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Meeting, Atlanta, April.
  • Hands, B. (1991). Measurement of teacher attitude to Direct Instruction. Paper presented at International Conference on Direct Instruction. Perth, Western Australia, July.

• Presentations at National and State meetings

  2013-2011

  • Siafarikas, A. (2013). Effects of resistance training on peripheral bone mineral density and muscle strength in adolescents with motor difficulties. Annual Meeting of the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group (APEG) Sydney, 28-31/7/2013
  • Huang, R., Mori, T., Burrows, S., Le Ha, C., Oddy, W., Herbison, C., Hands, B., Newnham, J., Stanley, F., Landau, L. & Beilin, L (2011). Sex Differences In The Relation Between Birthweight And Cardiovascular/Metabolic Risk Factors In Adolescents. Paper presented at Australian Paediatric Endocrine Society Conference, August Perth, WA.
  • Hands, B., McIntyre, F. & Kurts, D. (2011) Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Activity in Young Children. Ready, Set GO! Early Years in Education Society 2011 Spring Conference, September 9-10.
  • Ambrosini, G., Mori, T., Appannah, G., Hands, B., Beilin, L., Jebb, S. & Oddy, W. (2011). Dietary patterns are prospectively associated with increases in cardio metabolic risk factors during adolescence. National Heart Foundation 2011 conference Heart to Heart: from Access to Action Melbourne, 17-19 March
  • Ambrosini, G., Mori, T., Appannah, G., Hands, B., Beilin, L., Jebb, S. & Oddy, W. (2011) Sugar-sweetened beverage intakes are associated with increases in cardio¬¬-metabolic risk factors in adolescents. National Heart Foundation 2011 conference Heart to Heart: from Access to Action Melbourne, 17-19 March.

  2010-2006

  • Louise, S., Briollias, L., Mattes, E., McCaskie, P., Oddy, W., Mori, T., Pennell, C., Hands, B., Silburn, S., Zubrick, S., Beilin L. & Palmer, L. (2010). Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is associated with depressive symptom scores and blood pressure in adolescent boys but not girls. High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia, Melbourne, December.
  • Smith, C., Hands, B., Bulsara, M., Ayonrinde, O., Olynyk, J., Beilin, L., Pennell, C., Oddy, W. & Adams, L. (2010). The Association between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Aerobic Fitness, and NAFLD in Adolescents. Australian Gastroenterology Week, 20-23 October, Broadbeach, Qld
  • Smith, C., Hands, B., Bulsara, M., Ayonrinde, O., Olynyk, J., Beilin, L., Pennell, C., Oddy, W. & Adams, L. (2010). The Association between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Aerobic Fitness and NAFLD in Adolescents. Public Health Association Australia (WA branch) State Conference. Global Issues, Local Solutions, 18-19th November
  • Huang, R., de Klerk, N., Smith, A., Kendall, G., Mori, T., Newnham, J., Stanley, F., Oddy, W., Landau, L., Hands, B. & Beilin, L. (2010). Novel lifecourse childhood adiposity trajectories and the prediction of adolescent cardiovascular risk factors. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific meeting, Sydney, 21-23 October.
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2010). The influence of individual, behavioural and environmental factors on BMI at 6, 8, 10 and 14 years. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific meeting, Sydney, 21-23 October
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2010). Critical periods for the development of adolescent obesity. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific meeting, Sydney, 21-23 October.
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2010). The contribution of individual, behavioural and environmental factors during childhood to adolescent weight status. PHCRED Annual Research Conference, Perth, WA 12th Nov
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2010). Does motor competence in childhood protect against adolescent obesity? Public Health Association Australia (WA branch) State Conference. Global Issues, Local Solutions, 18-19th November.
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Bulsara, M. (2010). The importance of Health and Physical Education in minimising adolescent obesity. ACHPER WA/Outdoors WA State Conference 22nd and 23rd November. Perth, WA.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Parker, H. & Rose., E. (2009). Does perceived competence, motor competence or fitness best predict physical activity among adolescents? Proceedings of the Raine Study Scientific Meeting (p.70). December 4th. the Vines, Western Australia
  • Rose, E., Larkin D., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2009). Australian Adolescents' motor competence and perceptions of physical activity outcomes. Proceedings of the Raine Study Scientific Meeting. (p.68). December 4th The Vines, Western Australia
  • Hands, B. & Rycroft, P (2009). Using a web-based program to develop critical self-analysis of practical skills in university students. ATN Conference, Melbourne November
  • Straker, L., Smith, A. & Hands, B. (2009). Computer use clusters, sedentary and moderate/vigorous activity, physical and mental health in Australian adolescents. Paper presented at the Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D. & Parker, H. (2009). Does perceived competence, motor competence or fitness best predict physical activity among adolescents? Paper presented at the Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October
  • McIntyre, F., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2009). Is it confidence or competence that best predicts physical activity in young children? Paper presented presentation at the Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2009) The role of physical activity is different for normal weight, overweight and obese 14-year-old adolescents. Paper presented at the Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Brisbane QLD. October
  • Hands, B., Larkin. D., Parker, H. & Rose E. (2008). DCD in teenagers: Co-occurring diagnosed problems, self-perceptions and health-related fitness. The Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study Annual Scientific Day. Vines Resort and Country Club.
  • Rycroft, P., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Flynn, B. (2008). Video analysis: Developing managerial skills and reflective practice in undergraduate physical education students. ATN Assessment Conference, University of South Australia, Adelaide, November 20-21.
  • Hands, B., Rycroft, P. & Parker, H., et al (2008). Video analysis to develop learning and assessment of university students' practical and communication skills. ALTC Assessment Forum, University of South Australia, Adelaide, November 19.
  • Hands, B., Larkin, D., Rose, E., Parker, H., Sloan, N. & Kendall, G. (2007). Do childhood BMI or skinfold measures predict physical activity in adolescents? A prospective longitudinal study. Paper presented at 6th National Physical Activity Conference, Adelaide, 13th-16th October
  • Larkin, D., Hands, B., Parker, H. & Rose, E. (2007) Physical activity, motor competence and self-perceptions in adolescent boys and girls. Paper presented at 6th National Physical Activity Conference, Adelaide, 13th-16th October.
  • Hands, B. & Geneff, R (2006). Play for kids: Enhancing physical activity in young children. Paper presented at ACHPER State Conference, Perth, WA August 31.

  2005-2001

  • Parker, H. & Hands, B. (2005). Children's physical activity level: Attitudinal determinants of participation. Paper presented at Fifth National Physical Activity Conference, Melbourne, October.
  • Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2005). Parental perceptions of 5- to 7-year-old children's physical activity levels. Paper presented at Fifth National Physical Activity Conference, Melbourne, October.
  • Hands, B. (2004). The health of our kids: What the WA data are saying. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Primary Teachers of Health and Physical Education. Perth, WA, May.
  • Parker, H., Hands, B., & Larkin, D. (2003). Motor competence, physical activity and sedentary behaviour as indices of health in pre-adolescent children. Paper presented at Active Living-All Together Better. National Physical Activity Conference, Perth, WA, November
  • Hands, B., Parker, H., & Larkin, D. (2003) Measuring physical activity in young children. Paper presented at Active Living-All Together Better. National Physical Activity Conference, Perth, WA, November
  • Hands, B. & Parker, H. (2003) Physical Wellness: The relationship between motor skill, fitness and physical activity in young children. Paper presented at Our Children the Future Early Childhood Conference, Adelaide, SA, May. Available at http://www.octf.sa.edu.au/octf/session 5.
  • Fletcher, J., Larkin, D. & Hands, B. (2003). Kids need friends: An examination of the relationship between language and motor deficits and peer rejection in primary school children. Paper presented at the 38th Conference of the Australian Psychological Society, Hands, B., Parker, H. & Larkin, D. (2002). What do we really know about the constraints and enablers of physical activity levels in young children? Paper presented at the ACHPER Interactive Health and Physical Education Conference, Launceston, TAS, July
  • Hands, B. (2002). How can we best measure fundamental movement skills? Paper presented at the ACHPER Interactive Health and Physical Education Conference, Launceston, TAS, July
  • Hands, B., van Geel, L. & Larkin, D. (2001). Are children with motor learning difficulties less fit? Poster presented at Sixth Biennial Motor Control and Human Skill Research Workshop. Fremantle, WA, December.
  • Hands, B. (2001). Fundamental Movement Skills in an early childhood context. Paper presented at An International Festival of Learning. Lessons from Reggio Emilia. Fremantle, WA. November.
  • Hands, B. (2001). Identifying and supporting students with a motor learning disability. Paper presented at Making the Links 2001- Towards Inclusion Conference. Perth, WA, May.
  • Hands, B. (2001). Assessing children's learning in HPE. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Primary Teachers of Health and Physical Education. Perth, WA, May.
  • Hands, B. (2001). Willing and Able. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Primary Teachers of Health and Physical Education. Perth, WA, May.

  2000-1995

  • Larkin, D., Parker, H., Hands, B., Houghton, S. & Hummelshoj, T. (2000). Motor Performance profiles are different for boys with subtypes of attention deficit disorder. Paper presented at the Annual Conference for the Centre for Attention and Related Disorders, Perth, WA, December.
  • Hands, B. (2000). Helping children with poor fundamental movement skills. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Primary Teachers of Health and Physical Education. Perth, WA, May.
  • Hands, B. (1998). Teaching and remediation of fundamental movement skills. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Primary Teachers of Physical Education, Perth, WA, May.
  • Hands, B. (1998). Teaching and remediation of fundamental movement skills in adolescents. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Secondary Teachers of Physical Education, Perth, WA, May.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1998). Australian tests of motor proficiency: what do we have and what do we need? Paper presented at the ACHPER National Conference, Adelaide, SA, January.
  • Hands, B. (1998). Monitoring fundamental movement skills. Paper presented at the ACHPER National Conference, Adelaide, SA, January.
  • Hands, B. (1997). Looking at adolescent children who have movement problems. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Secondary Teachers of Physical Education. Perth, WA, May.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1996) Measurement of children's motor Skills using item response theory. Paper presented at the 9th Australasian Human Development Conference, Perth, WA, April.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1995). Gender bias in the measurement of fundamental motor skills in young children. Paper presented at the Third Biennial Motor Control and Human skill Workshop, Perth, WA, December.
  • Hands, B. & Larkin, D. (1995). Intervention strategies for motor disability. Paper presented at ACHPER Conference for Primary Teachers of Physical Education, Perth, WA, August.

• Keynote speaker

  • Hands, B. (2013). Essential components of a quality movement program. Keynote address. Adelaide Physical Activity and Healthy Living Seminar Adelaide SA. July22 and 23.
  • Hands, B. (2013). Physical activity, physical fitness or physical education: Are we betting on the wrong horse? Keynote address. ACHPER SA State Conference, Adelaide SA April 15.
  • Hands, B. (2012). Physical activity, physical fitness or physical education: Are we betting on the wrong horse? Keynote address. ACHPER WA and Outdoors WA State Conference, Perth WA November 26-27.
  • Hands, B. (2007). The 4 p's of Physical Activity Northern Regions Recreation Conference- Developing Communities. Perth, WA October 17th.
  • Hands, B. (2005). Key findings from the WA Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey 2003. PEACH Showcase, Population Health, North Metropolitan Area Health Service
  • Hands, B. (2002). Physical Activity Guidelines for Children: Why, who, what, when and where. Third Annual Conference of Western Australian Community Health Centres and Child Development Teams.

• Invited presentations

  • Hands, B. (2013). Developmental Coordination Disorder: More than just a movement problem. Health and well being Symposium; Edith Cowan University, September 18, Joondalup, WA.
  • Chivers, P., Hands, B., Collier, R., Mitchell, H., Hawkins, C., Milligan, R. & Farringdon, F. (2013). UCook – Using adolescent voices to inform the development of a cooking and food literacy program. Western Australian DOHaD Nutrition Symposium. 17th September, Princess Margaret Hospital, Subiaco.
  • Hands, B. (2011) How to select the "best test" to identify motor impairment in children and adolescents. CACH Workforce Development. Motor Coordination Workshop September 14th-16th Perth, WA.
  • Hands, B. (2011) Theoretical approaches to assessment (and intervention) from PT, OT and Exercise Science perspectives . CACH Workforce Development. Motor Coordination Workshop September 14th-16th Perth, WA.
  • Hands, B. (2011) Improving fitness in adolescents with DCD: Preliminary results from the AMPitup program . CACH Workforce Development. Motor Coordination Workshop September 14th-16th Perth, WA.
  • Hands, B. (2011) Observing proficient movement: Fundamental Movement Skills . CACH Workforce Development. Motor Coordination Workshop September 14th-16th Perth, WA
  • Hands, B., McIntyre, F. & Kurts, D. (2011). Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Activity in Young Children. Early years in Education Society Conference. September, Perth, WA.
  • Rycroft, P., Hands, B. & Flynn, B. (2009). Using video analysis software to develop teaching performance and reflective practice in University Students. Scholarship profiled: Cutting Edge investigation into teaching and learning in higher education Seminar series. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia. April 21 Fremantle.
  • Hands, B., Larkin. D., Parker, H., & Rose E. (2008) DCD in teenagers: Co-occurring diagnosed problems, self-perceptions and health-related fitness. The Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study Annual Scientific Day. Vines Resort and Country Club.
  • Hands, B. (2008). Pedometer determined physical activity, BMI and Waist girth in 7-16-year-old children and adolescents. PATF Research Forum, October 29.
  • Hands, B. (2007). How much and what physical activity are children doing? Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Treatment Seminar. Dietitians Association of Australia and Cancer Council Seminar. Mt Claremont, June 4.
  • Hands, B. (2007). WA Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey 2003. Active Living Congress 2007. NHF Fremantle, April 21.
  • Hands, B. (2006). Empowering young children to choose to be active. Post-graduate Centre for Research and Development in General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development, October meeting.
  • Hands, B. (2004) Inclusion strategies. Active After- School Community WA State Induction. Perth, WA. December.
  • Hands, B. (2003) Measuring physical activity in young children. Active Living- All Together better. National Physical Activity Conference, Perth.
  • Hands, B. (2001). Supporting Children with DCD. Paper presented at the Annual Conference for the West Australian Association of Teacher Assistants Inc, Scarborough, WA, August
  • Hands, B. (2001) Implementing a fundamental movement skill teaching and learning program. Paper presented at Early Years are Learning Years- Midlands Education District Conference, Perth, WA, May.
  • Hands, B. (2000) Causes and Consequences of Developmental Coordination Disorder. Children with Movement Difficulties Workshop, University of Western Australia, WA, October
  • Hands, B. (2000). Symposium: Beyond Duration and Intensity: Developing meaningful physical activity guidelines for children and youth. Paper presented at the 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress, Brisbane, Australia, September
  • Hands, B. (2000). Successful teaching strategies for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. ACHPER Autumn Series Workshops. The University of Western Australia, WA, June.
  • Hands, B. & Potter, M. (1999). Developing self-esteem in children through physical activity. ACHPER Winter Series Workshops, The University of Western Australia, WA,August.
  • Hands, B. (1999). The assessment of Fundamental Movement Skills. ACHPER Winter Series Workshops, The University of Western Australia, WA, August.
  • Hands, B. (1997). Ten pin bowling: some principles of movement. Presentation at the Ten Bowling National Coaches' Assembly Meeting and Workshop, Perth, WA, June.
  • Hands, B. (1997). Contemporary research issues for health and physical education: fundamental movement skills. Presentation at the Be Active School and Community Project Professional Development Workshop, Perth, WA, July.
  • Hands, B. (1996) Assessment and intervention strategies for children's movement skills. Two day workshop. Kununurra, WA. October
  • Hands, B. (1996) The qualitative assessment of movement. Presentation at Physical Steps Train the Trainer Workshop, Perth, WA, August.
  • Hands, B. (1995). Observation of movement. Presentation at Physical Education Review Train the Trainer Workshop, Perth, WA, August.
  • Hands, B. (1995) Assessment of fundamental movement skills. Presentation at Physical Education Review Train the Trainer Workshop, Perth, WA. April.
  • Larkin, D. & Hands, B. (1995) Movement diagnostic checklist. Paper presented at Physical Education Review Train the Trainer Workshop, Perth, WA, April
  • Hands, B. (1995). Assessment of fundamental movement skills. Presentation at two day in-service workshop for Preprimary and Junior Primary teachers. University of Western Australia, WA, December.
  • Hands, B. (1995). Fundamental movement skills. Presentation at Physical Steps Workshop, Merredin, WA, October.
  • Hands, B. (1995). Implementing and evaluating a fundamental movement skills program. Presentation at Physical Steps Workshop, Merredin, WA, October.

• Research and higher degree supervision

  Honours Students

  2007	Kate Gilomen	Barriers to adolescent female participation in physical education Honours 2B
  	Katrina Podmore	Does teacher behaviour match espoused attitude towards inclusive practice?  Honours 2B
  2008	James McLaughlin	Two out of thirty hours per week:  Meeting the minimum amount of physical activity in primary schools per week. Honours 2A
  2009	Sheldon McIntyre.	Aerobic fitness of WA children : A trend analysis. Honours 1A
  2009	Hannah Norrish	Friend or Foe: The impact of school uniforms on incidental physical activity in school. Honours 1A
  2010	Cassie Smith	The association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, aerobic fitness and NAFLD in adolescents Honours Medicine
  2011	David John.	Motor competence and bullying in adolescence Honours 2A
  2011	David Kurts	Association between maternal attitudes to exercise and the motor competence of their children. Honours 1A
  2014	Andrea Lori	Do muscle strength and aerobic fitness at 14 and 17 years of age predict bone density at 20 years? Honours Medicine
  2015	Caroline Mercer, Honours Medicine.	Impact of an exercise intervention on tibial bone mineral density and lower limb fitness measures in an adolescent population with motor difficulties. Honours Medicine

  Masters Students

  M Doolan	2009-2011 MEd	Development and trial of a Report Card on Children’s Physical Activity in Western Australia
  E Bradshaw	2009 MHealth Science.	The relationship between nutritionally poor extra foods and depressive symptoms in adolescents.
  F Bervenotti Filho	2012	MExSci. The Effects of resistance training on peripheral bone mineral density and muscle strength in adolescents with motor difficulties
  T Bulman	2014	MExSci.  Changes in perceived benefits and barriers towards physical activity in breast and prostate cancer survivors as a result of a 12 week exercise and counselling intervention.
  C Murphy	2015-2018	MPhil Parent rated importance of active play and organised physical activity for young children

  Doctor of Philosophy Students

  F McIntyre	2004 - 2009	Interactions in motor competence, perceived motor competence and physical activity in young children.
  P Chivers	2007 - 2010	Individual, behavioural and environmental pathways to healthy weight from birth to early adolescence.
  T Grace	2010 - 2016	Determinants of motor coordination in children and adolescents: A longitudinal study.
  D Picknoll	2010 - 2017	The nature and scope of Outdoor Education in Western Australia. (EdD)
  E Martin	2011 - 2014	The role of exercise intensity in improving and maintaining quality of life for breast and prostate cancer survivors 2011-2014
  H Beaton	2013 -	Do the behaviours of child carers’ influence the acquisition and resolution of cranial anomalies in infants?: The I-Chat study. (DPhysioResearch)
  D Demmer	2013 - 2018	The relationship between muscles strength and physical fitness with risk factors for metabolic syndrome at 14, 17 and 20 years of age.
  T Burton	2014 - 2016	Women’s experiences of eating disorders in pregnancy: A phenomenological study (did not finish)
  A Timler	2014 - 2018	The formation of identity in adolescents with high and low motor competence.
  R Bhoyroo	2015

• Editorial and review activities

  Guest Editor

  Research in Developmental Disabilities 2018
  Human Movement Science 2013

  Reviewer of manuscripts for the following academic publications:

  Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist (1997)
  Human Movement Science (2002, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014)
  ACHPER Healthy Lifestyles Journal (2002, 2007)
  Issues in Educational Research (2004)
  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
  International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (2007, 2010)
  British Journal of Sports Medicine (2007, 2011)
  International Journal of Obesity (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)
  Journal of Adolescent Health (2008, 2013, 2014)
  Paediatrics and Child Health (2008)
  Journal of Physical Activity and Health (2009, 2010)
  Preventing Chronic Disease (2010, 2011)
  Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise (2010)
  PLOSOne (2010)
  Measurement in PE and Exercise Science (2011)
  Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (2011)
  Pediatric Exercise Science (2012, 2013, 2014)
  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (2012, 2013)
  Health Promotion Journal of Australia (2013).
  BMJ Open (2013)
  Pediatrics (2013, 2014)
  Child: Care, Health and Development (2013)
  American Journal of Preventive Medicine (2013, 2014)
  Physical and Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics (2014)

  Reviewer for NHMRC Grant (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
  Reviewer for NSW Health Project Grant Report (2001)
  Reviewer for NHF Grant (2005, 2007)

• Other professional duties

  • Chair of the School Drug Education Outcome Evaluation Selection Panel (2002)
  • Chair of the School Drug Education Outcome Evaluation Selection Panel Phase 2 (2003)
  • Board of the West Australian Health Promotion Foundation (Healthway) 2004 - 2007
  • Children's Physical Activity Coalition 1998 – current
  • Chair 2004 - 2006
  • State Advisory Board Active After School Communities
  • State Board Member ACHPER 1995 – 2009
  • Vice President ACHPER 2001 - 2004, 2008 - 2009
  • President ACHPER 2004 - 2007
  • Honorary Advisor, Early Childhood, ACHPER National