Associate Professor Kade Davison

Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance

City East Campus (BJ3-49)
tel +61 8 830 21152

email Kade.Davison@unisa.edu.au

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Research Degree Supervisor

About me

Welcome to my homepage. I am an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology here at UniSA. I have always been interested in the physiology of exercise and how this can influence human function and health. In addition to pursing this interest through teaching and research I have applied my interest practically in a number of modalities including performance enhancement, health and fitness coaching, and as an accredited clinical exercise physiologist working in private practice, hospital clinics, GP superclinics and university health practices. Today I mostly fulfil my passion for exercise and health through research to inform practice, educating new clinicians, and working to advance the profession through various collaborations and ... Read more

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Research

Research focus

Human Movement and Sports Science
Psychology
Clinical Sciences
Public Health and Health Services
Medical and Health Sciences

Highlights

Novel methods for assessing physiological function and human performance.,Exercise and Nutritional therapy in cardiometabolic and musculoskeletal dysfunction.,General safety and efficacy of exercise therapy in chronic disease.,Models and standards of practice in exercise science

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Chapters

Year	Output
2019	Martin, M, Bennett, H, Davison, K & Arnold, J 2019, 'Movement capacity screening and assessment', in K Norton & R Eston (eds), Kinanthropometry and exercise physiology, 4th ed., Routledge, UK, ch. 2, pp. 49-72.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2023	Banitalebi, E, Banitalebi, E, Ghahfarokhi, MM, Rahimi, M, Laher, I & Davison, K 2023, 'Resistance band exercise: an effective strategy to reverse cardiometabolic disorders in women with osteosarcopenic obesity', Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, online, pp. 1-9.
2022	Brinsley, J, Smout, M, Girard, D & Davison, K 2022, 'Acute mood and cardiovascular responses to moderate intensity vinyasa yoga, static yin yoga and aerobic exercise in people with depression and/or anxiety disorders: a 5-arm randomised controlled trial', Mental Health and Physical Activity, vol. 22, article no. 100450, pp. 1-11.
2022	Knowles, R, Kemp, E, Miller, M, Davison, K & Koczwara, B 2022, 'Physical activity interventions in older people with cancer: a review of systematic reviews', European Journal of Cancer Care, vol. 35, no. 1, article no. e13637, pp. 1-29. 1 1
2022	Reeves, N, Draper, N, Lane, KN, Neric, F, Tolfrey, K & Davison, K 2022, 'Introducing the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP)', British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 56, no. 20, pp. 1146-1147.
2021	Bellenger, CR, Thomson, RL, Davison, K, Robertson, EY & Buckley, JD 2021, 'The impact of functional overreaching on post-exercise parasympathetic reactivation in runners', Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 11, article no. 614765, pp. 1-8. Open access 5 1 2
2021	Bennett, H, Arnold, J & Davison, K 2021, 'Exercising to improve movement quality: why and how', ACS M's Health and Fitness Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 20-17. Open access 2
2021	Brinsley, J, Girard, D, Smout, M & Davison, K 2021, 'Is yoga considered exercise within systematic reviews of exercise interventions? A scoping review', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol. 56, article no. 102618. Open access 4 4 1
2021	Brinsley, J, Schuch, F, Lederman, O, Girard, D, Smout, M, Immink, MA, Stubbs, B, Firth, J, Davison, K & Rosenbaum, S 2021, 'Effects of yoga on depressive symptoms in people with mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis', British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 55, no. 17, pp. 992-1000. Open access 46 46 771
2021	Brinsley, J, Smout, M & Davison, K 2021, 'Satisfaction with online versus in-person yoga during COVID-19', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol. 27, no. 10, pp. 893-896. 6 7 8
2021	Naumann, K, Kernot, J, Parfitt, G & Davison, K 2021, 'Exploring the physical and psychosocial experience of Immersion Therapy for people living with a disability [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]', F1000Research, vol. 10, pp. 1-18. Open access
2021	Naumann, K, Kernot, J, Parfitt, G, Gower, B & Davison, K 2021, 'Water-based interventions for people with neurological disability, autism, and intellectual disability: a scoping review', Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 3, pp. 474-493. 1 3
2021	Naumann, K, Kernot, J, Parfitt, G, Gower, B, Winsor, A & Davison, K 2021, 'What are the effects of scuba diving-based interventions for clients with neurological disability, autism or intellectual disability? A systematic review', Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, vol. 51, no. 4, pp. 355-360. 1
2021	Nelson, MJ, Buckley, JD, Thomson, RL, Bellenger, CR & Davison, K 2021, 'Markers of cardiac autonomic function during consecutive day peak exercise tests in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome', Frontiers in Physiology, vol.12, article no. 771899, pp. 1-8. Open access 1 1 21
2020	Bellenger, CR, Thomson, RL, Robertson, EY, Davison, K, Nelson, MJ, Karavirta, L & Buckley, JD 2020, 'Heart rate acceleration at relative workloads during treadmill and overground running for tracking exercise performance during functional overreaching', Scientific Reports, vol. 10, no. 1, article number 14622, pp. 1-9. Open access 2 2
2020	Bennett, H, Arnold, J, Norton, K & Davison, K 2020, 'Are we really 'screening' movement? The role of assessing movement quality in exercise settings', Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 9, pp. 489-492. Open access 2 1 57
2020	Fibbins, H, Czosnek, L, Stanton, R, Davison, K, Lederman, O, Morell, R, Ward, P & Rosenbaum, S 2020, 'Self-reported physical activity levels of the 2017 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) conference delegates and their exercise referral practices', Journal of Mental Health, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 565-572. 8 12 5
2020	Garrahy, E, Davison, K, Hardcastle, S, O'Brien, J, Pedersen, S, Williams, A & Radford, J 2020, 'Exercise as cardiovascular medicine', Australian Journal of General Practice, vol. 49, no. 8, pp. 483-487. Open access 1 1 1
2020	Gower, B, Girard, D, Mitchell, BL, Gehling, T, Maiorana, A & Davison, K 2020, 'Lack of cited evidence underpinning recommendations for objective assessment of cardiovascular function to inform exercise prescription: a systematic review', Sports Medicine, vol. 50, no. 8, pp. 1469-1481. 1 2
2020	Murray, J, Bennett, H, Boyle, T, Williams, M & Davison, K 2020, 'Approaches to determining occlusion pressure for blood flow restricted exercise training: systematic review', Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 39, no. 6, pp. 663-672. Open access 4 6 7
2020	Nelson, MJ, Bellenger, CR, Thomson, RL, Robertson, EY, Davison, K, Olstad, DS & Buckley, JD 2020, 'Optimisation of assessment of maximal rate of heart rate increase for tracking training-induced changes in endurance exercise performance', Scientific Reports, vol. 10, no. 1, article no. 2528, pp. 1-6. Open access 4 4 1
2020	Parfitt, G, Post, D, Penington, A, Davison, K & Corlis, M 2020, 'Challenges associated with physical assessments for people living with dementia: modifying standard assessment protocols', SAGE Open Medicine, vol. 8, pp. 1-5. Open access 2
2020	Parfitt, G, Post, D, Penington, A, Davison, K & Corlis, M 2020, 'Evaluation of an implementation project: the exercise physiology in aged care program', Geriatrics and Gerontology International, vol. 20, no. 6, pp. 595-601. 1 2 8
2020	Williams, A, Radford, J, O'Brien, J & Davison, K 2020, 'Type 2 diabetes and the medicine of exercise: the role of general practice in ensuring exercise is part of every patient's plan', Australian Journal of General Practice, vol.49, no. 4, pp. 189-193. Open access 7 6 1
2019	Bennett, H, Arnold, J, Martin, M, Norton, K & Davison, K 2019, 'A randomised controlled trial of movement quality-focused exercise versus traditional resistance exercise for improving movement quality and physical performance in trained adults', Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 37, no. 24, pp. 2806-2817. Open access 7 6 8
2019	Bennett, H, Davison, K, Arnold, J, Martin, M, Wood, S & Norton, K 2019, 'Reliability of a movement quality assessment tool to guide exercise prescription (movementscreen)', International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 424-435. Open access 8
2019	Hartland, MC, Davison, K, Nelson, MJ, Buckley, JD, Parfitt, G & Fuller, JT 2019, 'A case study of exercise adherence during stereotactic ablative radiotherapy treatment in a previously active male with metastatic renal cell carcinoma', Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 462-470. Open access
2019	Kitic, CM, Selig, S, Davison, K, Best, TL, Parmenter, B, Pumpa, K, Furzer, B, Rice, V, Hardcastle, S, Cheney, M, Palmer, AJ, Fraser, S & Williams, AD 2019, 'Study protocol for a multicentre, controlled non-randomised trial: benefits of exercise physiology services for type 2 diabetes (BEST)', BMJ Open, vol. 9, no. 8, article no. e027610, pp. 1-7. Open access 2
2019	Mitchell, BL, Davison, K, Parfitt, G, Spedding, S & Eston, RG 2019, 'Physiological and perceived exertion responses during exercise: effect of β-blockade', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, vol. 51, no. 4, pp. 782-791. Open access 10 7 9
2019	Mitchell, BL, Lock, MJ, Davison, K, Parfitt, G, Buckley, JP & Eston, RG 2019, 'What is the effect of aerobic exercise intensity on cardiorespiratory fitness in those undergoing cardiac rehabilitation? A systematic review with meta-analysis', British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 53, no. 21, pp. 1341-1352. Open access 21 21 56
2019	Nelson, MJ, Bahl, JS, Buckley, JD, Thomson, RL & Davison, K 2019, 'Evidence of altered cardiac autonomic regulation in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Medicine; Analytical Reviews of General Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, and Pediatries, vol. 98, no. 43, article no. e17600, pp. 1-21. Open access 30 29 63
2019	Nelson, MJ, Buckley, JD, Thomson, RL, Clark, D, Kwiatek, R & Davison, K 2019, 'Diagnostic sensitivity of 2-day cardiopulmonary exercise testing in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome', Journal of Translational Medicine, vol. 17, no.1, article no. 80, pp. 1-8. Open access 16 16 69
2019	Zhou, S, Davison, K, Qin, F, Lin, KF, Chow, BC & Zhao, JX 2019, 'The roles of exercise professionals in the health care system: a comparison between Australia and China', Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 81-90. Open access 12 10 3
2018	Bellenger, CR, Thomson, RL, Davison, K, Robertson, EY, Nelson, MJ, Karavirta, L & Buckley, JD 2018, 'Optimization of maximal rate of heart rate increase assessment in runners', Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, vol. 89, no. 3, pp. 322-331. 6 6
2018	Fuller, JT, Hartland, MC, Maloney, LT & Davison, K 2018, 'Therapeutic effects of aerobic and resistance exercises for cancer survivors: a systematic review of meta-analyses of clinical trials', British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 52, no. 20, pp, 1311-1322. 87 74 75
2018	Maiorana, AJ, Williams, AD, Askew, CD, Levinger, I, Coombes, J, Vicenzino, B, Davison, K, Smart, NA & Selig, SE 2018, 'Exercise professionals with advanced clinical training should be afforded greater responsibility in pre-participation exercise screening: a new collaborative model between exercise professionals and physicians', Sports Medicine, vol. 48, no. 6, pp. 1293-1302. Open access 9 10 74
2018	Maranna, S, Hill, A, Fairlie-Jones, L, Osborne, B & Davison, K 2018, 'Reliability of sonographic parameters of endothelial function: flow mediated dilation, blood flow velocity and resistive and pulsatility indices', Sonography, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 148-156. Open access
2018	Quirk, J, Parfitt, G, Ferrar, K, Davison, K & Dollman, J 2018, 'Predictors of physical activity among rural adults following cardiac rehabilitation', Rehabilitation Psychology, vol. 63, no. 4, pp. 495-501. 7 9
2017	Bellenger, CR, Thomson, RL, Robertson, EY, Davison, K, Nelson, MJ, Karavirta, L & Buckley, JD 2017, 'The effect of functional overreaching on parameters of autonomic heart rate regulation', European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 117, no. 3, pp. 541-550. 22 21 2
2017	Bennett, H, Davison, K, Arnold, J, Slattery, F, Martin, M & Norton, K 2017, 'Multicomponent musculoskeletal movement assessment tools: a systematic review and critical appraisal of their development and applicability to professional practice', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, vol. 31, no. 10, pp. 2903-2919. 19 20 5
2017	Fairlie-Jones, L, Davison, K, Fromentin, E & Hill, AM 2017, 'The effect of anthocyanin-rich foods or extracts on vascular function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials', Nutrients, vol. 9, no. 8, article no. 908, pp. 1-23. Open access 76 72 6
2017	Ferrar, KE, Smith, AE & Davison, K 2017, 'Pacing, conventional physical activity and active video games to increase physical activity for adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial', JMIR Research Protocols, vol. 6, no. 8, article no. e117, pp. 1-12. Open access 1 6
2017	Nelson, MJ, Bellenger, CR, Thomson, RL, Robertson, EY, Davison, K, Olstad, DS & Buckley, JD 2017, 'Maximal rate of heart rate increase correlates with fatigue/recovery status in female cyclists', European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 117, no. 12, pp. 2425-2431. 10 10 12
2016	Bahl, JS, Dollman, J & Davison, K 2016, 'The development of a subjective assessment framework for individuals presenting for clinical exercise services: A Delphi study', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 9, no. 11, pp. 872-876. 5 7 2
2016	Bellenger, CR, Fuller, JT, Thomson, RL, Davison, K, Robertson, EY & Buckley, JD 2016, 'Monitoring athletic training status through autonomic heart rate regulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Sports Medicine, vol. 46, no. 10, pp. 1461-1486. 177 160 104
2016	Bellenger, CR, Karavirta, L, Thomson, RL, Robertson, EY, Davison, K & Buckley, JD 2016, 'Contextualizing parasympathetic hyperactivity in functionally overreached athletes with perceptions of training tolerance', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 11, no.5, pp. 685-692. Open access 44 45 13
2016	Bennett, H, Davison, K, Parfitt, G & Eston, R 2016, 'Validity of a perceptually-regulated step test protocol for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy adults', European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 116, no. 11, pp. 2337-2344. 1 1 1
2016	Bennett, H, Parfitt, G, Davison, K & Eston, R 2016, 'Validity of submaximal step tests to estimate maximal oxygen uptake in healthy adults', Sports Medicine, vol. 46, no. 5, pp. 737-750. Open access 70 62 15
2015	Davison, K & Askew, CD 2015, 'Ensuring safe exercise participation in clinical populations: who is responsible?', Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 203, pp. 16-18. 1 1
2015	Davison, K & Howe, PRC 2015, 'Potential implications of dose and diet for the effects of cocoa flavanols on cardiometabolic function', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, vol. 63, no. 45, pp. 9942-9947. 15 12 3
2013	Little, C, Lee, JB, James, DA & Davison, K 2013, 'An evaluation of inertial sensor technology in the discrimination of human gait', Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 31, no. 12, pp. 1312-1318. 20 15 1
2012	Davison, K 2012, 'Health benefits of polyphenols-rich foods and beverages : the latest science', Food Australia, vol. 64, no. 4, pp. 46-49.
2012	Hetherington, J, Coutts, R & Davison, K 2012, 'An evaluation of a novel biomarker feedback intervention on smoking cessation: a pilot study', Journal of Smoking Cessation, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 80-88. 2 2
2010	Davidson, K, Bircher, S, Hill, A, Coates, AM, Howe, PR & Buckley, JD 2010, 'Relationships between obesity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and cardiovascular function', Journal of Obesity, vol. 2010, article no. 191253, pp. 1-7. Open access 20 25
2010	Davison, K, Berry, N, Misan, G, Coates, A, Buckley, J & Howe, P 2010, 'Dose-related effects of flavanol-rich cocoa on blood pressure', Journal of Human Hypertension, vol. 24, no. 9, pp. 568-576. Open access 44 51
2009	Berry, NM, Davison, K, Coates, AM, Buckley, JD & Howe, PR 2009, 'Impact of cocoa flavanol consumption on blood pressure responsiveness to exercise', The British Journal of Nutrition: An International Journal of Nutritional Science, vol. 103, no. 10, pp. 1480-1484. Open access 48 53
2008	Davison, K, Coates, AM, Buckley, JD & Howe, P 2008, 'Effect of cocoa flavanols and exercise on cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese subjects', International Journal of Obesity, vol. 32, pp. 1289-1296. Open access 122 154

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Highlights

President and Vice President of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (2014 - 2020)

Director of International Confederation for Sport and Exercise Science Practice (2020 - Present)

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
American College of Sports Medicine	UNITED STATES
Australian Catholic University	AUSTRALIA
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute	AUSTRALIA
Central Queensland University	AUSTRALIA
China Institute of Sport Science	CHINA
Coventry University	UNITED KINGDOM
Curtin University	AUSTRALIA
Deakin University	AUSTRALIA
Exercise and Sports Science Australia	AUSTRALIA
Federal University of Santa Maria	BRAZIL
Flinders University	AUSTRALIA
Griffith University	AUSTRALIA
Helping Hand Aged Care	AUSTRALIA
Hong Kong Baptist University	HONG KONG
iNform Health and Fitness Solutions	AUSTRALIA
Jinan University	CHINA
King's College London	UNITED KINGDOM
Lincoln University	NEW ZEALAND
Loughborough University	UNITED KINGDOM
Lyell McEwin Hospital	AUSTRALIA
Macquarie University	AUSTRALIA
National Tsing Hua University	TAIWAN
NATUREX-DBS	UNITED STATES
North Coast Academy of Sport	UNITED STATES
Polar Electro Oy	FINLAND
Private Individual	AUSTRALIA
Queensland University of Technology	AUSTRALIA
Royal Adelaide Hospital	AUSTRALIA
Shahrekord University	IRAN
South Australian Sports Institute	AUSTRALIA
South Eastern Sydney LHD	AUSTRALIA
Southern Cross University	AUSTRALIA
TG Exercise Physiology Services	AUSTRALIA
University of Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
University of British Columbia	CANADA
University of Canberra	AUSTRALIA
University of Canterbury	NEW ZEALAND
University of Chester	UNITED KINGDOM
University of Manchester	UNITED KINGDOM
University of New England	AUSTRALIA
University of New South Wales	AUSTRALIA
University of Newcastle	AUSTRALIA
University of Queensland	AUSTRALIA
University of Rouen	FRANCE
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Tasmania	AUSTRALIA
University of the Sunshine Coast	AUSTRALIA
University of Victoria	CANADA
University of Western Australia	AUSTRALIA
Victoria University	AUSTRALIA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
President Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2018
Member Nutrition Society of Australia	2017
Member American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)	2017
Member High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia	2017
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2017
President Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2017
Top 25 influencers in Exercise and Sports Science in 25 years Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2017
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2016
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2015
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2014
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2013
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2012
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2011
National Board Director Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)	2010

Teaching & student supervision

Highlights

Exercise Science,Clinical Exercise Physiology, Practice Based Research

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
Co-designing a framework and clinical pathway for access to specialised exercise services in outpatient cancer services at Flinders Medical Centre	Current
Effect of blood flow restricted resistance training on running performance	Current
Establishing an evidence framework for objective assessment to inform clinical exercise prescription	Current
Exploring changes in psychosocial and functional performance for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with 12 weeks of RaceRunning	Current
Investigating the Feasibility and Impacts of Pre-Operative Exercise in Bariatric Surgery Candidates	Current
Effort perception in exercise testing and prescription: implications for patients with cardiac conditions	Completed
Exploring the physical and psychosocial experience of Immersion Therapy¿ for people living with a disability	Completed
Monitoring athletic training status through autonomic heart rate regulation	Completed
Monitoring post-exertional fatigue through the maximal rate of heart rate increase during submaximal exercise	Completed
Participation in yoga as a form of exercise for managing mental health	Completed
The development of a framework to guide objective assessment of cardiovascular health and function for clinical exercise services	Completed
The trainability of movement quality and its role in guiding exercise prescription and influencing physical performance	Completed

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Associate Professor Kade Davison

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