Research and Evidence
SportsUnited develops and maintains programs based on research and evidence. SportsUnited not only draws from external evidence sources but also contributes by conducting research and evaluation projects.
SportsUnited is proud to collaborate with university researchers and students with conducting research projects as well as assisting with disseminating findings.
Below is a list of publications and conference presentations based on collaborative research projects with SportsUnited.
SportsUnited is proud to collaborate with university researchers and students with conducting research projects as well as assisting with disseminating findings.
Below is a list of publications and conference presentations based on collaborative research projects with SportsUnited.
Book chapters
McGrath, R. & Milanese, E. 2022, ‘Sport for Development and Health: Rethinking the Interconnections’. In Maxwell, H., McGrath, R., Peel, N. & Young, J. (eds) 2022, Exploring the Leisure-Health Nexus: Pushing global boundaries, CABI
Dissertations
Rose, S 2020, ‘Volunteers’ perspectives of a group sports program for children with autism spectrum disorder’, Thesis (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy(Honours))--University of South Australia.
Milanese, E 2017, ‘Enhance, support and enable : exploring the perceived impact of a sport for development program for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder’, Thesis (Bachelor of Health Science (Honours))--University of South Australia.
Habel, S 2017, ‘An evaluation of a sports based community development program to develop health education outcomes for primary school students: A mixed-methods study’, Thesis (Bachelor of Health Science (Honours))--University of South Australia.
Milanese, E 2017, ‘Enhance, support and enable : exploring the perceived impact of a sport for development program for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder’, Thesis (Bachelor of Health Science (Honours))--University of South Australia.
Habel, S 2017, ‘An evaluation of a sports based community development program to develop health education outcomes for primary school students: A mixed-methods study’, Thesis (Bachelor of Health Science (Honours))--University of South Australia.
Journal papers
Laidlaw, R.J., McGrath, R., Adams, C., Kumar, S. and Murray, C.M., 2023. Improved Mental Health, Social Connections and Sense of Self: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review Exploring the Impact and Experience of Community Reminiscence Programs. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Milanese, E., Crozier, A. & McGrath, R. 2019, ‘Developing good practice coaching strategies for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a school based Multi-Sports Program’, Strategies
Crozier, A, Rosso, E & McGrath, R. 2017, ‘Coaching students with ASD’. In Volkmar, F., Encyclopaedia of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Springer
Rosso, E. & McGrath, R. 2017, 'Community engagement and sport? Building capacity to increase opportunities for community-based sport and physical activity', Annals of Leisure Research
Rosso, E. & McGrath, R. 2016, ‘Promoting physical activity among children and youth in disadvantaged South Australian CALD communities through alternative community sport opportunities', Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Rosso, E., Lievano, K., May, E., McGrath, R. & Immink, M. 2015, ‘Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) as ‘core university business’? Modelling university participation in sport-based social development’, Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education
Milanese, E., Crozier, A. & McGrath, R. 2019, ‘Developing good practice coaching strategies for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a school based Multi-Sports Program’, Strategies
Crozier, A, Rosso, E & McGrath, R. 2017, ‘Coaching students with ASD’. In Volkmar, F., Encyclopaedia of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Springer
Rosso, E. & McGrath, R. 2017, 'Community engagement and sport? Building capacity to increase opportunities for community-based sport and physical activity', Annals of Leisure Research
Rosso, E. & McGrath, R. 2016, ‘Promoting physical activity among children and youth in disadvantaged South Australian CALD communities through alternative community sport opportunities', Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Rosso, E., Lievano, K., May, E., McGrath, R. & Immink, M. 2015, ‘Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) as ‘core university business’? Modelling university participation in sport-based social development’, Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education
Conference presentations
McGrath, R., Milanese, E. & Crozier, A. 2019, Changing lives through the development of good practice coaching strategies for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a school based Multi-Sports Program, Paper presented at Leisure Studies Association Annual Conference, Dundee, United Kingdom
Milanese, E., McGrath, R. & Crozier, A. 2019, Developing good practice coaching strategies for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a school based Multi-Sports Program, Paper presented at the ACHPER National conference, Canberra
McGrath, R, Crozier, A, Habel, S, Milanese, E & Polley, S 2018, Establishing a sustainable Sport for Development implementation and research model: A case study, Paper presented at the Leisure Studies Association Annual Conference, Bath, United Kingdom
Crozier, A., Milanese, E. & McGrath, R. 2017, Observing social behaviour among students with autism spectrum disorder participating in a sport program, Paper presented at the 13th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Hobart, Tasmania
Habel, S., McGrath, R., Crozier, A. & Polley, S. 2017, Exploring the health education benefits of youths' involvement in a sport based community development project, Paper presented at the 13th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Hobart, Tasmania
Milanese, E., Crozier, A. & McGrath, R. 2017, In a league of their own: Increasing the socialisation skills of adolescents with autism, Paper presented at the 13th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Hobart, Tasmania
Milanese, E., Crozier, A. & McGrath, R. 2017, Exploring teachers perceived benefits of a sports program on adolescents with ASD. Paper presented at Sports and Society conference, London, UK
Milanese, E., & McGrath, R. 2017, Exploring the flow on benefits teachers perceive concerning the involvement of adolescents with ASD in a Mulit-Sports program. Paper presented at the ACHPER Conference, Canberra, ACT
Milanese, E., & Rosso, E. 2016, Supporting Success: Coaching adolescents with ASD in a Multi-Sport Special Schools project. Paper presented at the Sports and Society conferenced, Honolulu, USA
McGrath, R., Rosso, E. & Bouyesi, J. 2015, Rippling-out: Creating social cohesion through a Sport-for-Development project, Paper presented at the 12th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Adelaide, South Australia
Rosso, E. & McGrath, R. 2013, Promoting physical activity in disadvantaged South Australian communities through alternative community sport opportunities, Paper presented at the ASICS Conference of Science & Medicine in Sport, Phuket, Thailand
Milanese, E., McGrath, R. & Crozier, A. 2019, Developing good practice coaching strategies for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a school based Multi-Sports Program, Paper presented at the ACHPER National conference, Canberra
McGrath, R, Crozier, A, Habel, S, Milanese, E & Polley, S 2018, Establishing a sustainable Sport for Development implementation and research model: A case study, Paper presented at the Leisure Studies Association Annual Conference, Bath, United Kingdom
Crozier, A., Milanese, E. & McGrath, R. 2017, Observing social behaviour among students with autism spectrum disorder participating in a sport program, Paper presented at the 13th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Hobart, Tasmania
Habel, S., McGrath, R., Crozier, A. & Polley, S. 2017, Exploring the health education benefits of youths' involvement in a sport based community development project, Paper presented at the 13th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Hobart, Tasmania
Milanese, E., Crozier, A. & McGrath, R. 2017, In a league of their own: Increasing the socialisation skills of adolescents with autism, Paper presented at the 13th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Hobart, Tasmania
Milanese, E., Crozier, A. & McGrath, R. 2017, Exploring teachers perceived benefits of a sports program on adolescents with ASD. Paper presented at Sports and Society conference, London, UK
Milanese, E., & McGrath, R. 2017, Exploring the flow on benefits teachers perceive concerning the involvement of adolescents with ASD in a Mulit-Sports program. Paper presented at the ACHPER Conference, Canberra, ACT
Milanese, E., & Rosso, E. 2016, Supporting Success: Coaching adolescents with ASD in a Multi-Sport Special Schools project. Paper presented at the Sports and Society conferenced, Honolulu, USA
McGrath, R., Rosso, E. & Bouyesi, J. 2015, Rippling-out: Creating social cohesion through a Sport-for-Development project, Paper presented at the 12th Biennial ANZALS Conference, Adelaide, South Australia
Rosso, E. & McGrath, R. 2013, Promoting physical activity in disadvantaged South Australian communities through alternative community sport opportunities, Paper presented at the ASICS Conference of Science & Medicine in Sport, Phuket, Thailand