Lee is a registered teacher and an Associate Professor in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at QUT. He spent 15 years teaching across Queensland’s state, private (GPS), and independent school sectors before moving to academia. Lee’s research explores physical activity and sedentary behaviours of school-aged children, particularly how specialist lessons influence physical activity levels, executive function, and learning behaviours. More recently, his research has investigated the role of sporting clubs in promoting social inclusion, health engagement and community- based education. His research also explores how Indigenous languages, dance, and games serve as cultural artefacts and expressions of identity.
