| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Rudd, J. R., O Callaghan, L., & Williams, J. (190501). Physical education pedagogies built upon theories of movement learning: How can environmental constraints be manipulated to improve children s executive function and self-regulation skills?. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(9), |
| 2019 | Barhoun, P., Fuelscher, I., Kothe, E. J., He, J. L., Youssef, G. J., Enticott, P. G., Williams, J., & Hyde, C. (190401). Motor imagery in children with DCD: A systematic and meta-analytic review of hand-rotation task performance. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 99 (282-297). |
| 2019 | Hyde, C., Fuelscher, I., Enticott, P. G., Jones, D. K., Farquharson, S., Silk, T. J., Williams, J., & Caeyenberghs, K. (190101). White matter organization in developmental coordination disorder: A pilot study exploring the added value of constrained spherical deconvolution. NeuroImage: Clinical, 21 |
| 2019 | Reynolds, J. E., Billington, J., Kerrigan, S., Williams, J., Elliott, C., Winsor, A. M., Codd, L., Bynevelt, M., & Licari, M. K. (190101). Mirror neuron system activation in children with developmental coordination disorder: A replication functional MRI study. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 84 (16-27). |
| 2018 |
Spittle, A. J., FitzGerald, T., Mentiplay, B., Williams, J., & Licari, M. (181001). Motor impairments in children: More than just the clumsy child. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 54(10), (1131-1135). doi: 10.1111/jpc.14149 |
| 2018 | Fuelscher, I., Caeyenberghs, K., Enticott, P. G., Williams, J., Lum, J., & Hyde, C. (180301). Differential activation of brain areas in children with developmental coordination disorder during tasks of manual dexterity: An ALE meta-analysis. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 86 (77-84). |
| 2018 | Hyde, C., Fuelscher, I., Williams, J., Lum, J. AG., He, J., Barhoun, P., & Enticott, P. G. (180101). Corticospinal excitability during motor imagery is reduced in young adults with developmental coordination disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 72 (214-224). |
| 2017 | Kashuk, S. R., Williams, J., Thorpe, G., Wilson, P. H., & Egan, G. F. (170915). Diminished motor imagery capability in adults with motor impairment: An fMRI mental rotation study. Behavioural Brain Research, 334 (86-96). |
| 2017 | Buszard, T., Farrow, D., Verswijveren, S. JJM., Reid, M., Williams, J., Polman, R., Ling, F. CM., & Masters, R. SW. (170822). Working memory capacity limits motor learning when implementing multiple instructions. Frontiers in Psychology, 8(AUG), |
| 2017 | Frazer, A. K., Williams, J., Spittle, M., & Kidgell, D. J. (170401). Cross-education of muscular strength is facilitated by homeostatic plasticity. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117(4), (665-677). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Motor skill impairment in children & adults
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Motor control
- Motor imagery and action observation
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Jacqueline Williams
Dr Jacqueline Williams joined VU as a post-doctoral research fellow in 2009 and now works as a Senior Lecturer in the College of Sport and Exercise Science and Institute for Sport and Health.
Jacqueline is passionate about improving the lives of individuals diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and her research focuses on understanding some of the causes of the disorder, alongside measuring the impact the disorder on individuals and families and understanding how this burden can be reduced. She works closely with Developmental Coordination Disorder Australia Inc., to provide support for families affected by DCD and coordinates the Australian DCD Research Register.
Jacqueline is also interested in other motor skill disorders, like cerebral palsy, and understanding how movements are represented in the human brain. Her research utilises transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and fMRI to examine motor imagery, motor planning and movement control.
In 2011, she was awarded the VU Vice Chancellor's Peak Award for Excellence in Research and Research Training (ECR) in recognition of her significant collaborative network both in Australia and overseas.
Qualifications
- PhD (Psychology), RMIT University, Australia, 2007
- BHlthSci in Human Movement (Hons), ACU, 2002
Key publications
Jacqueline has over 51 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Jacqueline's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 50)
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.
2019
|
Using Brain Stimulation to Improve Strength and Function in Individuals with Cerebal Palsy
From: Career Development Grant
Investigators: Dr Alessandra Ferri
For period: 2019-2022
|
$90,000 |
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 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
External co-supervisor for a PhD candidate (Jessica Reynolds) at the University of Western Australia, who successfully completed her studies in 2017.
Co-supervised a number of 4th year Psychology students at the University of Melbourne in 2009 and at VU since 2013.
Teaching activities & experience
Jacqueline is Unit Coordinator of AHE3126 Motor Control, which is a core unit in a number of exercise science related degrees at VU. The unit is designed to give students an understanding of how the central nervous system controls movement. She has also been a regular contributor to AHE2127 Motor Learning over many years.
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 - Aug 2019 |
Senior Lecturer
|
Victoria University |
| Jul 2009 - Aug 2019 |
Honorary Research Fellow
|
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute |
| Jul 2009 - Dec 2012 |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
|
Victoria University |
| Oct 2007 - Jul 2009 |
Research Fellow
|
University of Melbourne |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Feb 2010 -
Aug 2019
|
Senior Lecturer
Victoria University |
| Jul 2009 -
Aug 2019
|
Honorary Research Fellow
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute |
| Jul 2009 -
Dec 2012
|
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Victoria University |
| Oct 2007 -
Jul 2009
|
Research Fellow
University of Melbourne |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 - Aug 2019 |
Deputy Director
|
Developmental Coordination Disorder Australia Inc. |
| Feb 2016 - Nov 2018 |
Board Member
|
Developmental Coordination Disorder Australia Inc. (previously Dyspraxia Kids Australia) |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Nov 2018 - Aug 2019 |
Deputy Director
Developmental Coordination Disorder Australia Inc. |
| Feb 2016 - Nov 2018 |
Board Member
Developmental Coordination Disorder Australia Inc. (previously Dyspraxia Kids Australia) |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2011 |
Vice Chancellor's Peak Award for Excellence in Research and Research Training (ECR) - Victoria University |
Professional memberships
- Professional Member, International Society for Research into Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Professional Member, International Society of Motor Control
- Professional Member, European Academy of Childhood Disability
- Professional Member, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
- Professional Member, Australian Cognitive Neuroscience Society
