Current Research

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., Kim, S., Xu, F., Schmidlein, R., Na, J. (in press). Multiethnic diversity research in K-12 U.S. physical education: A synthesis of literature in kinesiology-based journals (1995-2005). International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER. SD).

Xu, F. & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2007, March). Handling Students’ Misbehavior: Intervention Strategies for Physical Education Teachers. Poster session at the annual conference of AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland.

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., Kim, S., Xu, F., Na, J., & Yeo, C. (2007, March). Insights Into Preservice Teachers’ Experiences During Student Teaching. Poster session at the annual conference of AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland.

Publications and Presentations

Publications

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. & Liu, W. (2003). Pre-service teachers’ reflections on student teaching experiences: Lessons learned and suggestions for reform in PETE programs. Physical Educator, 60, 2-12.

Liu, W. (2003). Field dependence-independence and sports with a preponderance of closed or open skill. Journal of Sports Behavior, 26, 285-297.

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. & Liu, W. (2003). Pre-service teachers’ reflections on student teaching experiences: Lessons learned and suggestions for reform in PETE programs. Physical Educator, 60, 2-12.

Liu, W. &Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2001). Improving student teaching experience in physical education: An analysis of pre-service teachers’ perspective about student teaching. In M. K. Chin, L. D. Hensley, & Y. K. Liu (Eds.), 2000 International Conference for Physical Educators Proceedings: Innovation and application of physical education and sports science in the new millennium — an Asia-Pacific perspective (pp. 221-228). China: The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Liu, W. &Si, G. Y. (2001). Field-dependent students in physical education: Their limitations and the solution thereof. In M. K. Chin, L. D. Hensley, & Y. K. Liu (Eds.), 2000 International Conference for Physical Educators Proceedings: Innovation and application of physical education and sports science in the new millennium — an Asia-Pacific perspective (pp. 237-247). China: The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., & Liu, W. (2000). Prospective teachers’ perspectives on student teaching experience. Educational Research Journal, 15, 223-240.

Presentations

Culture, Socioeconomic Status, and Gender: Preservice Physical Education Teachers’ Narratives on Community Service
Hsu, S. H. , Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., & Culp, B. (2005, April). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention in Chicago , IL .

Preservice Teachers’ Experiential Perspectives Based on a Multicultural Learning Service Practicum
Culp, B., Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., & Hsu, S. H. (2005, April). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention in Chicago , IL .

The Use of Technological Application in a College Basic Physical Education Class
Hsu, S. H. , (2005, March). Southern District AAHPERD & Georgia AAHPERD Convention in Little Rock , AR.

Multiculturalism in Secondary School Physical Education Textbooks.
Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. & Hsu, S. H. (2004, March). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention in New Orleans , Louisiana .

A Cultural Perspective on Native Physical Activities in Taiwan.
Hsu, S. H. (2003, February). Southern District AAHPERD & Georgia AAHPERD Convention in Savannah , GA. (Published Research Abstract)

Secondary School Physical Education in the United States : Textbook, responses to reform standards
Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. & Hsu, S. H. (2002, June). The 44th International Council for Health, Physical Education, Research, Sport and Dance (ICHPER. SD) World Congress in Taipei , Taiwan .