Dr. Wenhao Liu

Publication

Book and Chapter

 

 

1.       Liu, W. (2008). Adolescents’ physical activity levels and behaviors: Examined from perspective of field dependence-independence. Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller.

 

2.       Liu, W. (2008). Field-dependent children: A less athletically skilled and less physically active subpopulation. In N. P. Beaulieu (Ed.), Physical activity and children: New research (pp. 155-175). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

 

Articles (* Refereed)

 

 

1.       *Zeng. H. Z., Leung, R. W., Liu, W., & Bian, W. (in press). Learning outcomes taught by three teaching styles in college fundamental volleyball classes. Clinic Kinesiology.

 

2.       *Zeng, H. Z., Leung, R. W., & Liu, W. (in press). Differences in coaching behaviors between individual and team sports at college varsity level. Journal of Physical Education and Recreation.

 

3.       *Zeng, H. Z., Leung, R. W., Liu, W., & Hipscher, M. (in press). Physical education in urban high school class settings: Features and correlations between teaching behaviors and learning activities. Physical Educator.

 

4.       *Wang. J., Liu, W., & Moffit, J. (2009). Skills and offensive tactics used in pick-up basketball games. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 109, 473-477.

 

5.       *Wang, J., Liu, W., & Moffit, J. (2009). Steps for arm and trunk actions of overhead forehand stroke used in badminton games across skill levels. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 109, 177-186.

 

6.       *Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2009). Field dependence-independence and physical activity engagement among middle school students. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 14, 125-136.

 

7.       *Zeng, H. Z, Leung, R. W., & Liu, W. (2008). An examination of competitive anxieties and self-confidence among college varsity athletes. Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 14(2), 6-12.

 

8.       *Liu, W., Wang, J., & Xu, F. (2008). Middle school children’s attitudes toward physical activity. The ICHPER∙SD (The International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport & Dance) Journal of Research, 3(2), 78-85.

 

9.       *Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2008). Associations among field dependence-independence, sports participation, and physical activity level among school children. Journal of Sport Behavior, 31, 130-146.

 

10.    *Liu, W., Wang, J., & Xu, F. (2008). Choices of after-school physical activity by middle school Children. The ICHPER∙SD (The International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport & Dance) Journal of Research, 3(1), 106-115.

 

11.    *Liu, W. (2007). Field dependence-independence and physical activity of black and white adolescents. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 104, 722-724.

 

12.    *Liu, W. (2006). Field dependence-independence and participation in physical activity by college students. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 102, 806-814.

 

13.    Liu, W. (2006). A paradigm shift:  From fitness focus to lifelong physical activity participation. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 76(4), 45-47.

 

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

 

15.    *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.

 

16.    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.

 

17.    Liu, W., & Si, G. (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.

 

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

 

19.    *Schempp, P., Dorgo, S., Hall, T., Liu, W., & Smith, M. (2000). A review of curriculum scholarship in physical education (1998-2000): Analyzing innovations. International Journal of Physical Education, 37, 84-93.

 

20.    *McCullick, B. A., & Liu, W. (2000). Physical education and sport in the United States: A contrast and comparison. Journal of Physical Education, (3), 123-128.

 

21.    *Apitzsch, E., & Liu, W. (1997). Correlation between field dependence-independence and handball shooting by Swedish national male handball players. Perceptual and Motor Skill, 84, 1395-1398.

 

22.    *Liu, W. (1996). Review of recent Chinese research on field dependence-independence in high-level athletes. Perceptual and Motor Skill, 83, 1187-1193.

 

23.    *Liu, W. (1994). The threshold and target zones for reducing heart disease risk and improving cardiovascular fitness. China’s Health Care, (1), 9.

 

24.    *Zhang, H., & Liu, W. (1993). Design and experiment of feedback pattern in track and field teaching. Journal of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, (Suppl.), 131-139.

 

25.    *Liu, W. (1993). Error measures of motor learning with target. Journal of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, (2), 72-75.

 

26.    *Liu, W. (1993). Lumber lordosis and early diagnosis. The Public Health, (2), 8-9.

 

27.    *Liu, W., & Li, Z. (1992). Principles of motor control – theory of open- and closed-loop systems. Henan Sports Science, (4), 15-18.

 

28.    *Liu, W., & Li, Z. (1992). Why can sports movement go on automatically? Public Psychology, (5), 43-44.

 

29.    *Liu, W. (1992). Limited attention capacity and countermeasures in motor skill performance. Journal of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, (3), 45-48.

 

30.    *Liu, W., & Li, Z. (1992). Motor programs and motor control. Hebei Sports Science, (4), 9-12.

 

31.    *Liu, W., & Li, Z. (1992). Comparison between two basic theories of motor learning and control. Journal of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, (2), 69-72.

 

32.    *Liu, W. (1992). Measures and application of motor learning performance. Sichuan Sports science, (1), 12-16.

 

33.    *Liu, W. (1992). Research methods in graduation theses by college student majoring in physical education. Research on Advanced Physical Education, (2), 32-35.

 

34.    *Liu, W., & Qiu, Z. Y. (1992). Relationship of cognitive styles and competitive sports. Journal of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, (1), 37-41.

 

35.    *Li, W. G., & Liu, W. (1991). Investigation to physical education major student teaching. Hubei University Sport, (4), 4-7.

 

36.    *Liu, W. (1991). Kinetic resources of air rotative movements and regulative principles in high jump. Anhui sports Science, (4), 24-26.

 

37.    *Liu, W. (1991). Briefing of the First East Asian Junior Athletics Meet. Information of Track and Field, (3), 48.

 

38.    *Liu, W. (1991). A preliminary study of nerve types and field dependence-independence of Chinese male high jump masters of sports. Acta Psychologica Sinica, (1), 62-68.

 

39.    *Liu, W. (1990). The second design for the breaking line of the standard 400-meter track. Hubei Sports Science, (1), 42-43.

 

40.    *Liu, W. (1990). Field dependence-independence of Chinese elite male high jumpers. Guide to Track and Field, (3), 20-21, 37.

 

41.    *Liu, W. (1988). Quiet nerve type and sport. Henan Sports Science, (6), 69-72.

 

42.    *Liu, W. (1988b). Nerve types of Chinese elite male high jumpers (2nd part). Guide to Track and Field, (8), 13-14.

 

43.    *Liu, W. (1988a). Nerve types of Chinese elite male high jumpers (1st part). Guide to Track and Field, (7), 13-15.

 

44.    *Liu, W. (1988). Field dependence-independence and high jump. Public Psychology, (4), 43-44.

 

45.    *Liu, W. (1988). Field dependence-independence of university high jumpers. Psychological Sciences, (2), 53-54, 63.

 

46.    *Liu, W. (1987). Excited nerve type and high level male high jump. Shangdong Sports Science, (4), 58-62.

 

47.    *Jiang, Z. B., & Liu, W. (1987). The focal points in teaching pole vault. Hubei University Sports Science, (4), 23-25.

 

48.    Liu, W. (1986). Explication for classifying criterion and principle of nerve types of “80.8 Nerve Type Test”. Shangdong Sports Science, (3), 54-57.

 

49.    *Liu, W. (1986). Analysis to high jumpers’ psychological diathesis. Track and Field, (4), 25-26.

 

Refereed Research Abstracts

 

 

1.       Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Hipscher, M. (2009). Urban School Physical Education Directors Perceptions of Physical Education [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(Suppl.), A-85.

 

2.       Zeng, H. Z., Leung, R. W., Hipscher, M., Liu, W., & Sylvester, P. (2009). Attitude toward physical education of urban high school students [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(Suppl.), A-85.

 

3.       Liu, W., Ajongbah, S., Zillifro, T., and Ruiz, M. (2009). Physical activity patterns of residential university students [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(Suppl.), A-96.

 

4.       Huang, C., Gao, Z., Xiang, P., & Liu, W. (2009). Relationships between PE student teachers' efficacy beliefs and outcome expectancy [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(Suppl.), A-61.

 

5.       Gao, Z., Xiang, P., & Liu, W. (2009). Effect of student teaching on pre-service physical education teachers' efficacy beliefs [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(Suppl.), A-57.

 

6.       Xu, F., Liu, W., & Schmidlein, R. (2009). Relations of physical activity and mental health in university students. [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(Suppl.), A-35.

 

7.       Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Leung, R. (2008). Learning outcomes of three teaching styles in collegiate volleyball classes [Abstract]. Proceeding of International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (Vol. I), 93-94. Guangzhou, China: People’s Sports Publishing House.

 

8.       Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Robinson, G. (2008). Competitive anxieties and self-confidences among NCAA Division III college varsity athletes [Abstract]. Proceedings of International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (Vol. III), 221-222. Guangzhou, China: People’s Sports Publishing House.

 

9.       Wang, J., Liu, W., & Bian, W. (2008). Perceived motives and constraints among regular players of pick-up basketball games [Abstract]. Proceedings of International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (Vol. II), 203-204. Guangzhou, China: People’s Sports Publishing House.

 

10.    Zeng, H. Z., Liu, W., & Hipscher, M. (2008). Comparison of coaching behaviors between individual sports and team sports [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79(Suppl.), A-69.

 

11.    Zeng, H. Z., Leung, R. W., Hipscher, M., & Liu, W. (2008). Examining teaching behaviors and learning activities in collegiate physical education classes [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79(Suppl.), A-70.

 

12.    Liu, W., & Wang, J. (2007). Children’s attitudes toward physical activity: Organized sports participants versus non-organized sports participants [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(Suppl.), A-82.

 

13.    Wang, J., & Liu, W. (2007). Performance patterns of regular players in pickup basketball game [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(Suppl.), A-76.

 

14.    Liu, W., & Wang, J. (2007). Choices of after-school physical activity by middle school boys and girls [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(Suppl.), A-65.

 

15.    Liu, W., Peng, S., & Earl, K. (2006) Associations of body mass index with physical activity, television watching, and sports skill among middle school girls and boys [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77(Suppl.), A-64.

 

16.    Liu, W. (2005). Black and white adolescents: Their differences in field dependence-independence and physical activity involvement [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76(Suppl.), A-106.

 

17.    Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2005). Stability and enhancement of physical activity levels across 6th, 7th, and 8th graders: It is possible [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76(Suppl.), A-82.

 

18.    Liu, W. (2004). Sports skill and physical activity level among adolescents [Abstract]. In V. Klisouras (Ed.), 2004 Pre-Olympic Congress Proceeding: Volume II: Posters: Sport Science through the Ages (p. 420). Thessaloniki, Greece: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

 

19.     Liu, W. (2004). Field dependence-independence as measured by rod-and-frame test: A factor related to motor skill and ability [Abstract]. In V. Klisouras (Ed.), 2004 Pre-Olympic Congress Proceeding: Volume II: Posters: Sport Science through the Ages (pp. 196-197). Thessaloniki, Greece: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

 

20.    Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2004). Contribution of organized sports to physical activity level: A middle school as a case [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75(Suppl.), A-72.

 

21.    Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2004). Relations of field dependence-independence to adolescents’ physical activity level [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75(Suppl.), A-92.

 

22.    Liu, W., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2003). The differences in middle school children’s physical activity level: from the perspective of field dependence-independence [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 74(Suppl.), A-48.

 

23.    Liu, W. (1999). Field dependence-independence and sports with a preponderance of closed or open skills [Abstract]. Proceedings of 1999 International Conference of Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (p. 70), Banff, Canada.