How to Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour

Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Time: 1:00 PM AEST
Presenter: Professor Stuart Biddle

Webinar Overview

Physical inactivity and prolonged sedentary behaviour are among the leading contributors to poor health outcomes worldwide. While many people understand the benefits of being active, creating lasting behaviour change remains a significant challenge.

Join Professor Stuart Biddle, one of the world's leading experts in physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and health, for an insightful webinar exploring the psychological principles that underpin movement behaviours and behaviour change.

Drawing on over 40 years of research and practical experience, Professor Biddle will share evidence-based strategies to help health and exercise professionals better understand why people move, why they remain sedentary, and how to apply psychological approaches that support long-term behaviour change.

Based on concepts explored in his latest applied textbook, How to Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: Applied Psychology in Motion, this webinar will provide practical tools and frameworks that professionals can use to support clients across a range of health, fitness, and community settings.

Learning Outcomes

By attending this webinar, you will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of the psychology of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
• Learn practical strategies to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity participation.
• Explore behaviour change frameworks and evidence-based techniques.
• Understand how psychological principles can be applied across different health, fitness, and exercise settings.
• Enhance your ability to support sustainable behaviour change and improved health outcomes for clients.

About the Presenter

Professor Stuart Biddle

Professor Stuart Biddle is Professor of Physical Activity and Health in the Centre for Health Research at the University of Southern Queensland.

With more than four decades of expertise in physical activity, sedentary behaviour, health, behaviour change, and mental health, Stuart is internationally recognised for his contributions to research, education, and public health policy. He has played a significant role in developing national and international physical activity guidelines and is co-author of the highly regarded textbook Psychology of Physical Activity, now in its fourth edition.

Most recently, Stuart co-authored the applied textbook How to Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: Applied Psychology in Motion, which translates behavioural science into practical strategies for professionals working to improve health outcomes through movement.

Who Should Attend?

• Exercise Professionals
• Personal Trainers
• Group Exercise Instructors
• Exercise Scientists
• Allied Health Professionals
• Health Coaches
• Community Health Practitioners
• Physical Activity and Behaviour Change Professionals

Gain practical, evidence-based insights that will help you better support clients in reducing sedentary behaviour, increasing physical activity, and achieving lasting behaviour change.