| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Eime, R., Harvey, J., & Charity, M. (180608). Girls' transition from participation in a modified sport program to club sport competition - A study of longitudinal patterns and correlates. BMC Public Health, 18(1), |
| 2017 | Jenkin, C. R., Eime, R. M., Westerbeek, H., O'Sullivan, G., & Van, Uffelen. (171222). Sport and ageing: A systematic review of the determinants and trends of participation in sport for older adults. BMC Public Health, 17(1), |
| 2017 | Eime, R. M., Harvey, J., Charity, M. J., Casey, M., Westerbeek, H., & Payne, W. R. (170601). The relationship of sport participation to provision of sports facilities and socioeconomic status: a geographical analysis. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41(3), (248-255). |
| 2017 | Casey, M. M., Eime, R. M., Harvey, J. T., Sawyer, N. A., Craike, M. J., Symons, C. M., & Payne, W. R. (170519). The influence of a Healthy Welcoming Environment on participation in club sport by adolescent girls: A longitudinal study. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 9(1), |
| 2016 | Jenkin, C. R., Eime, R. M., Westerbeek, H., O Sullivan, G., & van, Uffelen. (161001). Are they worth their weight in gold ? Sport for older adults: benefits and barriers of their participation for sporting organisations. International Journal of Sport Policy, 8(4), (663-680). |
| 2016 | Smith, L. G., Banting, L., Eime, R., & van, Uffelen. (160601). A Systematic Review of the Literature Concerning Social Support, Loneliness, and Physical Activity in Older Adults. JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 24 (S18-S18). |
| 2016 | Eime, R. M., Harvey, J. T., Charity, M. J., Casey, M. M., Westerbeek, H., & Payne, W. R. (160211). Age profiles of sport participants. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 8(1), |
| 2016 | Eime, R. M., Harvey, J. T., Sawyer, N. A., Craike, M. J., Symons, C. M., & Payne, W. R. (160101). Changes in sport and physical activity participation for adolescent females: a longitudinal study. BMC Public Health, 16(1), (1-7). |
| 2015 | Eime, R. M., Casey, M. M., Harvey, J. T., Charity, M. J., Young, J. A., & Payne, W. R. (150714). Participation in modified sports programs: A longitudinal study of children's transition to club sport competition. BMC Public Health, 15(1), |
| 2013 | Eime, R. M., Young, J. A., Harvey, J. T., Charity, M. J., & Payne, W. R. (130815). A systematic review of the psychological and social benefits of participation in sport for children and adolescents: Informing development of a conceptual model of health through sport. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 10 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Sport participation
- Sport facilities
- sport and health
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Rochelle Eime
Professor Rochelle Eime is a Behavioural Epidemiologist who has over 15 years of research experience specifically relating to the sport and recreation sectors relating to both public health and sport management.
Rochelle is the Director of the Sport and Recreation Spatial program of research which focuses on investigating sport and recreation participation, facilities and health for evidence based decision making.
The key areas are:
- Participation levels and trends
- Influences on participation
- Value of sport: the health benefits of participation
- Places to play: the nexus between facilities and participation
Rochelle has strong industry research networks with local, state and national government agencies, including the Sport Australia, VicHealth, Sport and Recreation Victoria, and a range of State and National Sporting Organisations.
Qualifications
- PhD, Monash University, Australia, 2004
- BAppSci (Hons), Deakin University, Australia, 2000
- DipPM, Federation University, Australia, 2006
Key publications
Journal article (showing 10 of 79)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2021
|
Sports-clubs volunteer capacity to drive community-sport VU Contact
From: Change our Game Research Grant Program
Other investigators: Miss Aurelie Pankowiak, Prof Hans Westerbeek
For period: 2021-2022
|
$24,720 |
2020
|
Yarra Ranges - Participation in sport
From: Yarra Ranges Shire Council
Other investigators: Miss Aurelie Pankowiak
For period: 2020-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
Sport participation benchmarking: Activate 2020-2030 proposal
From: Cricket Victoria, City of Ballarat
Other investigators: Prof Hans Westerbeek, Miss Aurelie Pankowiak
For period: 2020-2024
|
Not disclosed |
|
Wellbeing Outcomes in the Aquatic and Recreation Industry
From: ARC - Linkage
For period: 2020-2023
|
$32,993 |
|
How does access to playing traditionally male-dominated sports affect women and girls' participation in sport?
From: Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions
Other investigators: Prof Hans Westerbeek, Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2020-2021
|
$24,567 |
|
Cricket Vic - Retention Study
From: Cricket Victoria
Other investigators: Prof Hans Westerbeek, Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2020-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2019
|
SRS Netball Vic - Geographical Information System
From: Netball Victoria
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Sport Participation Research Project 2019-21
From: VicHealth
Other investigators: Prof Hans Westerbeek, Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2019-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
VicHealth Infrastructure Locations
From: VicHealth
Other investigators: Prof Clare Hanlon, Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2019-2019
|
Not disclosed |
|
Economic Value of City of Melbourne's Parks
From: City of Melbourne
Other investigators: Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2019-2019
|
Not disclosed |
2018
|
SRS Netball Vic - Geographical Information System
From: Netball Victoria
Other investigators: Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2018-2019
|
Not disclosed |
|
SRS Tennis Vic - Geographical Information System
From: Tennis Victoria
For period: 2018-2019
|
Not disclosed |
2017
|
Walking Basketball Evaluation Program
From: Basketball Victoria, ISEAL
Other investigators: Dr Toni Hilland
For period: 2017-2018
|
Not disclosed |
|
Women's participation in sport and active recreation in Melbourne' West
From: Wyndham City Council, ISEAL
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij, Prof Clare Hanlon, Dr Fiona Mclachlan
For period: 2017-2018
|
$71,772 |
|
Sport Business Intelligence: A consumer and business decision-making model for sport.
From: Tennis Australia, ISEAL
Other investigators: Prof Hans Westerbeek, Dr Nader Chmait, Aspr Camilla Brockett
For period: 2017-2020
|
$182,405 |
|
Analysis and short descriptive report on cricket school program transition to club play.
From: Cricket Australia Grant
Other investigators: Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2017-2017
|
Not disclosed |
|
School Program Transition to Club Play
From: Cricket Australia Grant
Other investigators: Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2017-2017
|
Not disclosed |
|
Tennis Victoria Competition Retention Project
From: ISEAL, Tennis Victoria
Other investigators: Dr Nader Chmait
For period: 2017-2017
|
Not disclosed |
|
SRS Tennis Vic - Geographical Information System
From: Tennis Australia
Other investigators: Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2017-2018
|
Not disclosed |
2016
|
Evaluation of Active Families Project
From: Softball Victoria Grant
Other investigators: Aspr Melinda Craike
For period: 2016-2016
|
Not disclosed |
|
Articulating the Health and Social Benefits of Tennis and its Social Return on Investment Value
From: Tennis Australia, ISEAL
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij
For period: 2016-2018
|
Not disclosed |
|
Building the capacity of women to officiate and govern gymnastics.
From: ISEAL, Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC)
Other investigators: Prof Clare Hanlon
For period: 2016-2018
|
$114,000 |
|
Building the capacity of women to officiate and govern gymnastics
From: Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC)
Other investigators: Prof Clare Hanlon
For period: 2016-2018
|
$92,000 |
|
The Social and Economic Value of Netball
From: Netball Australia Limited
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij
For period: 2016-2018
|
$40,000 |
2015
|
Sport participation research project 2015 to 2018.
From: VicHealth
Other investigators: Prof Warren Payne, Ms Melanie Charity
For period: 2015-2018
|
$250,000 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Associate supervisor | |
| 1 | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| (1) | Associate supervisor |
| (1) | Principal supervisor |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 |
Editorial Board
|
European Sport Management Quarterly |
| Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 |
Invited advisory- Sport Participation indicator
|
Commonwealth Secretariate |
| Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 |
Ambassador - Active Women and Girls' Strategy
|
City of Ballarat |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 |
Editorial Board
European Sport Management Quarterly |
| Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 |
Invited advisory- Sport Participation indicator
Commonwealth Secretariate |
| Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 |
Ambassador - Active Women and Girls' Strategy
City of Ballarat |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
Sport and Recreation Spatial- Research into action- Finalist - VicHealth |
| 2017 |
Sport and Recreation Spatial- Research into action- Winner - VicHealth |
| 2017 |
Sport and Recreation Spatial- Sport Development Initiative of the Year- Winner - Victorian Sport Awards |
| 2017 |
Outstanding contribution for increasing female participation in sport - Women in Sport Award |
| 2017 |
Australian national research award- Sport and Recreation Spatial - Parks and Leisure Australia |
| 2019 |
Parks and Leisure research award - Parks and Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas) |
Media appearances
29th July 2018
Ballarat Courier
05th April 2018
Form 'good temper and pluck' to fierce international rivalry: the story of netball
The Conversation
