Dr Fernandes has an interdisciplinary profile with expertise in sport, exercise, and physical activity within public health/health promotion.
Research interests: Policy, Cultural and Contextual Determinants, Population Health & Wellbeing.
2026
- Type
Original Research (Peer‑Reviewed Article)
- Published Journal
Health Promotion Journal of Australia - Location
Australia
Fostering Equity in and Through Sport: A Content Analysis of Sports Policies for Migrants in Australia
Citation: Fernandes, S., & Holroyd, E. (2026). Fostering Equity in and Through Sport: A Content Analysis of Sports Policies for Migrants in Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37(4), e70229.
2025
- Type
Thesis (Original Research)
- Published
AUT Repository - Location
Australia
Exploring Contexts and Experiences of Sport, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behaviour Among Asian Indian Migrants in Australia: Bridging Research and Policy
2023
- Type
Original Research (Peer‑Reviewed Journal Article)
- Published
Journal of Physical Activity and Health - Location
Australia
Qualitative Insights on the Importance of Sociocultural Contexts on Asian Indian Migrant Participation in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
2021
- Type
Original Research
- Published BMC Public Health
- Location
Australia
A Qualitative Exploration of Perspectives of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Among Indian Migrants in Melbourne, Australia: How Are They Defined and What Can We Learn?
This paper describes how physical activity and sedentary behaviours are defined, and how cultural background and migration shape these definitions
doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12099-4
2021
- Type
Report
- Organization
Sport New Zealand - Audience: Policymakers, Health-promotion practitioners, Advocates
- Target Population: Indian – Adults, Children, and Families.
- Location
New Zealand
2021
- Type
Article
- Keywords
Brain-body, Plasticity, Health.
Dissecting the Mind Through Dance: A Holistic Exploration of Movement and Mental States
This conceptual essay explores the relationship between dance, cognitive processes and emotional expression, considering the connection between movement and mental states.
2017
- Type
Thesis
- Published
Auckland University of Technology - Location
New Zealand
When Culture Speaks: Indian Immigrant Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
The first research study investigating the participation experiences of Asian Indian immigrants in sport and physical activity in New Zealand.
Research & Industry Collaboration
I welcome opportunities for research collaboration, presentations, community health projects and policy development. For professional enquiries, please get in touch.