Dr. Wenhao Liu

Refereed Presentations at Conference of Professional Society

(*National, **International)

 

1.       *Zillifro, T., Nichols, R., & Liu, W. (2010, March). Three-Year Fitness Outcomes Comparison: PE4life Program Versus Traditional PE Program. Paper presented at 2010 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN

 

2.       *Nichols, R., Liu, W., & Zillifro. T. (2010, March). Effects of PE4life Program on Students' MVPA in PE Classes. Paper presented at 2010 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN

 

3.       *Liu, W. (2010, March). Children's Physical Activity Distribution: Before, During, and After School. Poster session presented at 2010 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN

 

4.       *Liu, W. (2010, January). Outcome evaluation and analysis of two short-term, school-based physical activity intervention programs. Paper presented at 2010 National Conference of the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, Scottsdale, AZ.

 

5.       *Liu, W., & West, J. (2010, January). Classroom-based physical activity intervention in pre-school African-American children. Paper presented at 2010 National Conference of the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, Scottsdale, AZ.

 

6.       *Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Hipscher, M. (2009, April). Urban school physical education directors perceptions of physical education. Poster session presented at 2009 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, FL.

 

7.       *Zeng, H. Z., Leung, R. W., Hipscher, M., Liu, W., & Sylvester, P. (2009, April). Attitude toward physical education of urban high school students. Poster session presented at 2009 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, FL.

 

8.       *Liu, W., Ajongbah, S., Zillifro, T., and Ruiz, M. (2009, April). Physical activity patterns of residential university students. Poster session presented at 2009 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, FL.

 

9.       *Huang, C., Gao, Z., Xiang, P., & Liu, W. (2009, April). Relationships between PE student teachers' efficacy beliefs and outcome expectancy. Paper presented at 2009 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, FL.

 

10.    *Gao, Z., Xiang, P., & Liu, W. (2009, April). Effect of student teaching on pre-service PE teachers' efficacy beliefs. Paper presented at 2009 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, FL.

 

11.    *Xu, F., Liu, W., & Schmidlein, R. (2009, April). Relations of physical activity and mental health in university students. Poster session presented at 2009 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, FL.

 

12.    Liu, W., & Bian, W. (2008, November). Getting a simplified Tai Chi in your PE program: Benefits & practice. Paper presented at 2008 Convention of Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

13.    **Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Leung, R. (2008, August). Learning outcomes of three teaching styles in collegiate volleyball classes. Poster session presented at 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China.

 

14.    **Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Robinson, G. (2008, August). Competitive anxieties and self-confidences among NCAA Division III college varsity athletes. Paper presented at 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China.

 

15.    **Wang, J., Liu, W., & Bian, W. (2008, August). Perceived motives and constraints among regular players of pick-up basketball games. Poster session presented at 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China.

 

16.    Liu, W., & Bian, W. (2008, April). The simplified Tai Chi: A lifetime, health-enhancing activity. Paper presented at mini-convention of Slippery Rock Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Slippery Rock, PA.

 

17.    *Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Hipscher, M. (2008, April). Comparison of coaching behaviors between individual sports and team sports. Paper presented at 2008 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fort Worth, TX.

 

18.    *Zeng, H. Z., Leung, R. W., Hipscher, M., & Liu, W. (2008, April). Examining teaching behaviors and learning activities in collegiate physical education classes. Poster session presented at 2008 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fort Worth, TX.

 

19.    *Liu, W., Ajongbah, S., & Zeng, H. Z. (2008, January). Physical education teacher education majors’ motivations for physical activity by gender. Paper presented at 2008 National Conference of the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, Albuquerque, NM.

 

20.    *Liu, W., Ajongbah, S., Wang, J., & Zeng, H. Z. (2008, January). Physical activity amount and pattern of physical education teacher education majors. Paper presented at 2008 National Conference of the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, Albuquerque, NM.

 

21.    *Liu, W., & Wang, J. (2007, March). Choices of after-school physical activity by middle school boys and girls. Paper presented at 2007 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baltimore, MD.

 

22.    *Liu, W., & Wang, J. (2007, March). Children’s attitudes toward physical activity: Organized sports participants versus non-organized sports participants. Poster session presented at 2007 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baltimore, MD.

 

23.    *Wang, J., & Liu, W. (2007, March). Performance patterns of basketball game among regular pick-up game players. Poster session presented at 2007 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baltimore, MD.

 

24.    *Liu, W. (2007, January). Types of sport children participate in: Competitive sports versus lifetime sports. Paper presented at 2007 National Conference of the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, Clearwater Beach, FL.

 

25.    *Liu. W. (2007, January). Attitudes toward physical activity of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders: Examinations by grade and gender. Paper presented at 2007 National Conference of the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, Clearwater Beach, FL.

 

26.    Liu, W. (2006, April). Physical activity versus physical fitness: What’s the trend in school PE programs and why? Paper presented at mini-convention of Slippery Rock Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Slippery Rock, PA.

 

27.    *Liu, W., Peng, S., & Earl, K. (2006, April). Associations of body mass index with physical activity, television watching, and sports skill among middle school girls and boys. Poster session presented at 2006 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Salt Lake City, UT.

 

28.    *Liu, W., Peng, S., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2005, October). The prevalence of walking behavior of middle school students: Is it enough? Poster session presented at the Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges National Conference sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

 

29.    *Liu, W., Peng, S., & Earl, K. (2005, October). Contribution of walking to middle school students’ physical activity amount. Poster session presented at the Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges National Conference sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.          

 

30.    Liu, W. (2005, April). How is field dependence-independence related to sport and physical activity? Paper presented at mini-convention of Slippery Rock Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Slippery Rock, PA.

 

31.    *Liu, W. (2005, April). Black and white adolescents: Their differences in field dependence-independence and physical activity involvement. Poster session presented at 2005 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chicago, IL.

 

32.    *Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2005, April). Stability and enhancement of physical activity levels across 6th, 7th, and 8th graders: It is possible. Poster session presented at 2005 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chicago, IL.

 

33.    **Liu, W. (2004, August). Sports skill and physical activity level among adolescents. Poster session presented at 2004 Pre-Olympic Congress. Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

34.    **Liu, W. (2004, August). Field dependence-independence as measured by rod-and-frame test: A factor related to motor skill and ability. Poster session presented 2004 Pre-Olympic Congress. Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

35.    *Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2004, April). Contribution of organized sports to physical activity level: A middle school as a case. Poster session presented at 2004 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA.

 

36.    *Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2004, April). Relations of field dependence-independence to adolescents’ physical activity level. Poster session presented at 2004 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA.

 

37.    *Liu, W. (2004, January). Field dependence-independence and adolescents’ physical activity preferences: Differences between two groups. Paper presented at 2004 National Conference of National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Clearwater Beach, FL.

 

38.    *Liu, W. (2003, October). The public-private partnership “2 plus 2” structure: An innovative in PETE program. Poster session presented at the 2003 conference of NASPE National Physical Education Teacher Education, Baton Rouge, LA.

 

39.    *Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2003, April). The differences in middle school children’s physical activity level: from the perspective of field dependence-independence. Poster session presented at 2003 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Philadelphia, PA.

 

40.    *Liu, W., & Hensley, L. D. (2003, January). Differences in physical activity behaviors between field-dependent and field-independent college students. Paper presented at 2003 National Conference of National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Long Beach, CA.

 

41.    **Liu, W., & Si, G. Y. (2000, July). Field-dependent students’ limitations in physical education and the solution thereof. Poster session presented at 2000 International Conference for Physical Educators, Hong Kong, China.

 

42.    **Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2000, July). Improving student teaching experience in physical education: An analysis of pre-service teachers’ perspective about student teaching. Poster session presented at 2000 International Conference for Physical Educators, Hong Kong, China.

 

43.    **Liu, W. (1999, September). Field dependence-independence and sports with a preponderance of closed or open skills. Poster session presented at the 1999 International Conference of Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Banff, Canada.

 

44.    **Liu, W. (1994, July). A review of recent Chinese research on field dependence-independence in elite athletes. Paper presented at the 23rd International Congress of Applied Psychology, Madrid, Spain.

 

45.    **Liu, W. (1994, March). Competitive sports system and student sport in China. Paper presented at the National Conference of the Swedish University Physical Education Teachers, Lund, Sweden.

 

46.    **Liu, W. (1994, March). Tai Chi and Health. Paper presented at the National Conference of the Swedish University Physical Education Teachers, Lund, Sweden.

 

47.    Liu, W. (1992, January). Research methods in graduation theses by college student majoring in physical education. Paper presented at conference of Physical Education Teaching and Sports Training in Wuhan. Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

48.    Liu, W. (1991, December). Relationship of cognitive styles and competitive sports. Paper presented at the conference of Hubei Province Sport Psychology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

Non-Refereed Presentations

(**International)

 

1.       Liu, W., & Wei, B. (2008, November). Tai Chi for your elementary program. Presentation made at Teaching Center Professional Development Day, Pittsburgh, PA

 

2.       **Liu, W., & Smith, J. L. (2008, July). Physical education teacher education curriculum and K-12 program in the United States. Invited presentation at the Advanced Workshop of Faculty Development in Physical Education Between China and the United States, Huazhong University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

3.       **Smith, J. L., & Liu, W. (2008, July). Implementing an outdoor adventure education curriculum. Invited presentation at the Advanced Workshop of Faculty Development in Physical Education Between China and the United States, Huazhong University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

4.       **Smith, J. L., & Liu, W. (2008, July). Current trends and future direction of outdoor adventure education in higher education. Invited presentation at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

5.       **Smith, J. L., & Liu, W. (2008, July). Current trends and future direction of outdoor adventure education in higher education. Invited presentation at Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

6.       **Liu, W., & Smith, J. L. (2008, July). Lifetime participation in physical activity: An ultimate goal of health and physical education. Invited presentation at Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

7.       **Smith, J. L., & Liu, W. (2008, July). Current trends and future direction of outdoor adventure education in higher education. Invited presentation at Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

8.       Liu, W. (2008, March). Activity Monitor Project for First-Year Physical Education Majors. Paper presented at Teaching Learning and Technology Roundtable Meeting, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

 

9.       Bian, W., & Liu, W. (2008, February). Tai Chi: Health and culture appreciation. Paper presented at Professional Development Day, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.          

 

10.    Liu, W. (2008, February). How to become productive in research in a teaching university. Paper presented at Professional Development Day, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

 

11.    **Liu, W. (2005, June). Physical education teacher education curriculum and lifetime physical activity participation in the US. Invited presentation at Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

 

12.    **Liu, W. (2005, May). Physical education teacher education curriculum in the US: Slippery Rock University as an example. Invited presentation at Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.