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CURRICULUM VITAE
MELINDA A. SOLMON
Roy Paul Daniels Professor and Director
School of Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-2639
email: msolmo1@lsu.edu
Educational Background
Ph.D.
M.S.
B.S.
1991
1979
1977
Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University
Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University
Department of Health and Physical Education, University of
Tennessee at Martin (Summa Cum Laude)
Employment Background
2005-present
Professor, School of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University
(Formerly the Department of Kinesiology)
Graduate Coordinator, Fall 2007-August 2009
Associate Chair for Graduate Studies Fall 2009-December 2010
Interim Department Chair, January 2011-December 2011
Director, January 2012-present
1998-2005
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State
University
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of
Maryland, College Park
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State
University
Graduate Research Fellow, Louisiana State University
Part-time instructor, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State
University
Instructional Specialist, Adapted Physical Education,
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board; Baton Rouge, LA
Area Director; Capital Area Special Olympics; Baton Rouge, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools; Adapted Physical Education
Teacher
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University
1995-1998
1991-1995
1988-1991
1988
1981-1988
1983-1988
1979-1981
1978-1979
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PUBLICATIONS
a.
Articles in Refereed Journals
Solmon, M.A. & Garn, A.C. (2014). Effective teaching in physical education: Using
transportation metaphors to assess status and drive our future. Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 85, 20-26.
Zhang, T., & Solmon, M. A. (2013). Integrating self-determination theory with the social
ecological model to understand students’ physical activity behaviors. International
Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6, 54-76.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., Xiang, P., Gu, X., & Chen, Q. (2013). Relationships among selfdetermined motivation, achievement outcomes and related social and individual factors in
middle school physical education. The Global Journal of Health and Physical Education
Pedagogy, 2, 250-261.
Samson, A., Solmon, M., & Stewart, L. (2013). Changes in self-efficacy and affect during a 15week marathon training program. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 44, 55-68.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2013). Understanding Middle School Students’ Physical
Activity and Health-Related Quality Of Life: An Expectancy-Value Perspective. Applied
Research in Quality Of Life. 10.1007/s11482-013-9287-x.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., & Gu, X. (2012). The role of teachers’ support in predicting students’
motivation and achievement outcomes in physical education. Journal of Teaching in
Physical Education, 31, 329-343.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2012). Using expectancy-value model to examine students’
physical activity engagement and cardiovascular fitness in physical education.
International Journal of Sport Psychology,43, 385-402.
Garn, A. C., Baker, B., Beasley, E., & Solmon, M. A. (2012). What are the benefits of a
commercial exergaming platform for college students? Examining physical activity,
enjoyment, and future intentions. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. 9, 311-318.
Domangue, E. A., Solmon, M. A. (2012). Fitness testing: How do students make sense of the
gender disparities? Sport, Education and Society, 17. 207-224.
Bryan, C.L., & Solmon, M.A. (2012). Student motivation in physical education and engagement
in physical activity. Journal of Sport Behavior, 35, 267-285.
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Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., Gao, Z., & Kosma, M. (2012). Promoting school students’ physical
activity: A social ecological perspective. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 24, 92105.
Gu, X., Solmon, M. A., Zhang, T. & Xiang, P. (2011). Group cohesion, achievement motivation,
and motivational outcomes among female college students. Journal of Applied Sport
Psychology,23,175-188 .
Garn, A. C., Ware, D. R., & Solmon, M. A. (2011). Student engagement in high school physical
education: Do social motivation orientations matter? Journal of Teaching in Physical
Education, 30, 84-98.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., Kosma, M., Carson, R. L., & Gu, X. (2011). Need support, need
satisfaction, intrinsic motivation, and physical activity participation among middle school
students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 30,51-68.
Bryan, C. L., Solmon, M.A., Zanovec, M., & Tuuri, G. (2011). Body mass index and skinfold
thickness measurements as body composition screening tools in Caucasian and African
American youth. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82, 345-349.
Samson, A., & Solmon, M. A. (2011). Examining the sources of self-efficacy for physical
activity within the sport and exercise domains. International Review of Sport and
Exercise Psychology, 4, 70-89.
Domangue, E. A., & Solmon, M.A. (2010).Motivational responses to fitness testing by award
status and gender. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81, 310-318.
Hendry, P., Solmon, M., Choate, L., Autrey, P., & Landry, J. (2010). Midlife Women’s
Negotiations of Barriers to and Facilitators of Physical Activity: Implications for
Counselors. Adultspan Journal 9 (1), 50-64.
Gao, Z., Lee, A.M., Kosma, M., & Solmon, M.A. (2010). Understanding students’ motivation in
middle school physical education: Examining the mediating role of self-efficacy on
physical activity. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 41, 199-215.
Gao, Z., Lee, A.M., Solmon, M.A., Kosma, M., Carson, R.L., Zhang, T., Domangue, E., &
Moore, D. (2010). Validating pedometer-based physical activity time against
accelerometer in middle school physical education. International Council for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance Journal of Research, 4(1), 11-16.
Gao, Z., Lee, A.M., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2009). Changes of middle school students’
motivation toward physical education over one school year. Journal of Teaching in
Physical Education, 28, 378-399.
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Azzarito, L., & Solmon, M. A. (2009). An investigation of students’ embodied discourses in
physical education: A gender project. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 28,
173-191.
Domangue, E. A.,, & Solmon, M.A. (2009). A feminist poststructuralist examination into the
President’s Challenge Physical Fitness Test Awards Program. Gender and Education,21,
583-600.
Tuuri G., Zanovec, M., Silverman, L., Geaghan, J., Solmon, M., Holston, D., Guarino, A., Roy,
H., & Murphy, E. (2009). “Smart Bodies’’ school wellness program increased children’s
knowledge of healthy nutrition practices and self-efficacy to consume fruit and
vegetables. Appetite (52), 445-451.
Solmon, M. A. (2009). How do doctoral candidates learn to be researchers? Developing research
training programs in kinesiology departments. Quest, 61, 74-83.
Solmon, M. A. & Lee, A. M.. (2008). Research on social issues in elementary school physical
education. Elementary School Journal, 108, 229-240.
Graber, K.C., Locke, L. F., Lamdin, D., & Solmon, M.A. (2008). The landscape of elementary
school physical education. Elementary School Journal, 108, 151-159.
Li, W., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (2008). Effects of dispositional ability conceptions,
situational ability conceptions, and intrinsic motivation on persistence and performance:
An interaction approach. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79, 51-61.
Bryan, C. L., Solmon, M. A., Johnson, L. G., & Lee, A. M. (2008). Children’s Perceptions of
Physical Fitness and Physical Activities. Southeastern Teacher Education Journal, (1), 15.
Parks, M. A., Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M. (2007). Understanding classroom teachers’
perceptions of integrating physical activity: A collective efficacy perspective. Journal of
Research in Childhood Education.
Li, W., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M.A. (2007). The role of perceptions of task difficulty in relation
to self-perceptions of ability, intrinsic value, attainment value, and performance.
European Physical Education Review.13, 301-318
Li, W., Solmon, M. A., Lee, A.M., Purvis, G., & Chu, H. (2007). Examining the relationships
between students’ implicit theories of ability, goal orientations and the preferred type of
augmented feedback. Journal of Sport Behavior,30, 280-291.
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Bryan, C. L., & Solmon, M. A. (2007). Self-determination in physical education: Designing class
environments to promote active lifestyles. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 26,
260-278.
Solmon, M. A. (2006). Goal Theory in Physical Education Classes: Examining Goal Profiles
to Understand Achievement Motivation. International Journal of Sport and Exercise
Psychology, 4, 325-346.
Wang, C. K. J., Papaioannou, A. G., Sarrazin, PlG., Jaakkola, T., & Solmon, M.A. (2006). A
brief description of physical education and school children’s sport involvement in
Singapore, Greece, France, Finland, and the United States. International Journal of Sport
and Exercise Psychology, 4, 220-226.
Azzarito, L., & Solmon, M. A. (2006). A poststructural analysis of high school students’
gendered and racialized bodily meanings. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education,
25, 75-98.
Azzarito, L., & Solmon, M. A. (2006). A feminist poststructuralist view on student bodies in
physical education: Sites of compliance, resistance, and transformation. Journal of
Teaching in Physical Education, 25, 200-225.
Azzarito, L., Solmon, M.A., & Harrison, L. (2006). “. . . If I had a choice, I would . .” A feminist
post-structuralist perspective on girls in physical education classes. Research Quarterly
for Exercise and Sport, 77, 222-239.
Li, W., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M. A. (2006). Gender differences in beliefs about the influence of
ability and effort on performance in sport and physical activity. Sex Roles, 54, 147-156.
Grodesky, J., Kosma, M., & Solmon, M.A. (2006). Psychosocial predictors of physical activity
for older adults: The stages of change as a conceptual basis. Quest, 58, 310-329.
Xiang, P., Solmon, M. A., & McBride, R. E. (2006). Teachers’ and students’ conceptions of
ability in elementary physical education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport,77,
185-194.
Azzarito, L., & Solmon, M.A. (2005). A reconceptualization of physical education: The
intersection of race, gender, and social class. Sport, Education, and Society,10, 25-47.
Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M.A. (2005). Pedagogy research through the years in RQES. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75th Anniversary Issue, 76 (Supplement), S108-S121.
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Li, W., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M.A. (2005). Examining the relationships between dispositional
ability conceptions, intrinsic motivation, perceived competence, experience and
performance. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 24, 51-65.
Landry, J.B., & Solmon, M. A. (2004). African American women’s self-determination across
the stages of change for exercise. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 26, 457469.
Hebert, E.P., Landin, D., & Solmon, M.A. (2004). The impact of task progressions on college
students’ skill achievement in tennis. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 46, 227-248.
Azzarito, L, Munro, P., & Solmon, M.A. (2004). Unsettling the body: The institutionalization of
physical activity at the turn of the 20th century. Quest, 56, 377-396.
Li, W., Harrison, L., & Solmon, M.A. (2004). College students’ implicit theories of ability in
sports: Race and gender differences. Journal of Sport Behavior, 27, 291-304.
Solmon, M.A., Lee, A.M., Belcher, D., Harrison, L., & Wells, L. (2003). Beliefs about gender
appropriateness, ability, and competence in physical activity. Journal of Teaching in
Physical Education, 22, 261-279.
Xiang, P., McBride, R., & Solmon, M. (2003). The motivational climate in elementary physical
education: An achievement goal theory approach. Elementary School Journal, 104, 7191.
Xiang, P., McBride, R., Guan, J., & Solmon, M. (2003). Children’s motivation in elementary
physical education: An expectancy-value model of achievement choice. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 74, 25-35.
Belcher, D., Lee, A., Solmon, M., & Harrison, L. (2003). The influence of gender-related
beliefs and conceptions of ability on learning the hockey wrist shot. Research Quarterly
for Exercise and Sport, 74, 183-192.
Landry, J. B., & Solmon, M.A. (2002). Self-determination theory as an organizing framework to
investigate women’s physical activity behavior. Quest, 332-354.
Fredenburg, K., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2001). The effects of augmented feedback on
students’ perceptions and performance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 72,
232-242.
Rukavina. P. B., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2001). Maximizing student learning: A
Comparison of task communication strategies. Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 7, 61-75.
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Hebert, E., Landin, D., & Solmon, M. A. (2000). The impact of task progressions on
students’
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practice quality and thought process. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education,19,338-354..
Ennis, C. D., Solmon, M. A., Satina, B., Loftus, S. J., Mensch, J. & McCauley, M. T. (1999).
Creating a sense of community in urban schools using the “Sport for Peace” Curriculum.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70, 273-285.
Satina, B., Solmon, M. A., Cothran, D. J., Loftus, S. J., & Stockin-Davidson, K. (1998).
Patriarchal Consciousness: Middle school students’ and teachers’ perspectives of
motivational practices. Sport, Education, and Society, 2, 181-200.
Silverman, S. J., & Solmon, M. A. (1998). The unit of analysis in field research: Issues and
approaches to design and data analysis. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 17,
270-284.
Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M. (1997). Development of an instrument to assess cognitive
processes in physical education classes. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 68,
152-160.
Xiang, P., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (1997). Achievement goals and their correlates of
American and Chinese students in physical education: A cross-cultural analysis. Journal
of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 26, 645-660.
Solmon, M. A. (1996). The impact of motivational climate on students’ behaviors and
perceptions in a physical education setting. Journal of Educational Psychology, 88, 731738.
Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M. (1996). Entry characteristics, practice variables, and cognition:
Student mediation of instruction. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 15, 136150.
Hebert, E. P., Landin, D., & Solmon, M. A. (1996). Practice schedule effects on the
performance and learning of low- and high-skilled students: An applied study. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67, 52-58.
Solmon, M. A., & Carter, J. A. (1995). Kindergarten and first grade students' perceptions of
physical education in one teacher's classes. Elementary School Journal, 95, 355-365.
Solmon, M.A., & Ashy, M. H. (1995). Value orientations of preservice teachers. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 66, 219-230.
Rink, J. E., French, K., Lee, A. M., Solmon, M. A., & Lynn, S. K. (1994). A comparison of
pedagogical knowledge structures of preservice students and teacher educators in two
institutions. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 13, 140-162.
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Solmon, M.A., Worthy, T., & Carter J. A. (1993). The interaction of school context and role
identity of first year teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 12, 313-328.
Solmon, M. A., & Boone, J. (1993). The impact of student goal orientation in physical
education classes. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 64, 418-424.
Lee A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (1992). Cognitive conceptions of teaching and learning motor
skills. Quest, 44, 57-71.
Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M. (1991). A contrast of planning behaviors between expert and
novice adapted physical education teachers. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 8, 115127.
Solmon, M.A., Worthy, T., Lee, A.M., & Carter, J. A. (1991). Teacher role identity of student
teachers in physical education: An interactive analysis. Journal of Teaching in Physical
Education, 10, 188-209.
Thomas, J., Mitchell, B., & Solmon, M. A. (1979). Precision knowledge of results and motor
performance: Relationship to age. Research Quarterly, 50, 687-698.
b. Book Chapters and Proceedings
Solmon, M. A. (2014). Physical education, sports, and gender in schools. In L. Liben and
R. Bigler Eds. Advances in child development and behavior, Vol. 47: The role of gender
in educational contexts and outcomes. Elsevier
Solmon, M. A. ,& Zhang, T. (in press). Student cognition and motivation. In D. J. Cothran (ed.)
Learning for a lifetime: Effective secondary physical education programs. Higher
Education Press, Beijing, China.
Solmon, M. A., & Gu, X. (in press). Foundations for effective teaching. In A.M. Lee & P. Xiang
(eds.). Moving and learning: Elementary physical education for the future. Beijing,
China: Higher Education Press.
Solmon, M.A. (2009). Cognitive mediation as a framework for studying student cognition. In L.
Housner, M. Metzler, P. Schempp, & T. Templin, (Eds.).. Historic traditions and future
directions of research on teaching and teacher education in physical education (pp. 115120). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.
Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M. (2008). Social development and its relationship to human
movement. In G. Payne & G. Liang (Eds.) Introduction to Human Motor Development
(pp.347-372 ). Beijing, China: People’s Education Press.
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Landry, J. B., Crook, E. D., & Solmon, M. A. (2008). African American women’s perceptions of
health and exercise behavior: A qualitative investigation. In N. T. Ileweng & E. B.
Parsons (Eds.) Female African Americans and Health Research (pp. 1-25). Nova
Science Publishers.
Solmon, M. A. (2006). Learner cognition. In D. Kirk, D. Macdonald, & M. O’Sullivan, (Eds.).
(pp. 226-241). Handbook of research in physical education. Sage.
Solmon, M. (2003). Student issues in physical education classes: Attitude, cognition, and
motivation. In Silverman, S. J., & Ennis, C. D. (Eds.). Student learning in physical
education: Applying research to enhance instruction (2nd ed., pp. 147-163). Champaign,
IL: Human Kinetics.
c. Instructional Publications
Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M.A. (2007). School programs to increase physical activity. Journal of
physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 7 (5), 22-24, 28.
Solmon, M. A. (2006). Creating a motivational climate to foster engagement in physical
education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 77 (8), 15-16, 22.
Fernandez-Balboa, J.M., Barrett, K., Solmon, M., & Silverman, S. (1996). Perspectives on
content knowledge in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance, 67 (9), 54-57, 61.
Carter, J. A., & Solmon, M. A. (1994). Cognitive mapping: An activity for health education.
Journal of Health Education,25, 108-109.
PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Invited Presentations:
Solmon, M. A. (2011, March). Creating an instructional environment to foster cognition,
motivation, and engagement. Scholar Lecture, Curriculum and Instruction Academy of
the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, San
Diego, CA.
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Solmon, M.A. (2009, April). AAHPERD Journal Writer’s Workshop: Negotiating the Perils of
Publishing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Tampa, FL.
Solmon, M. A. (2008, September). How do doctoral candidates learn to be researchers?
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Developing research training programs in kinesiology departments. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education,
Chicago, IL.
Solmon, M. A. (2007, April). Negotiating barriers and crossing borders: Toward a broader view
of physical education pedagogy. American Educational Research Association/SIG
Research on Learning and Instruction Scholar Lecture. Chicago, IL.
Solmon, M. A. (2007, September). Fostering motivation in instructional settings: creating an
environment that promotes physical activity. Clifford Gray Lewis Lecture, University of
Georgia, Athens, GA.
Solmon, M. A. (2007, October). Cognitive mediation as a framework for investigating student
cognition. Paper presented at the History & Future Directions of Research on Teaching
and Teacher Education in Physical Education, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Solmon, M. A. (2006, April). Cognition, motivation, and the environment: How our
surroundings interact with individual factors to affect physical activity. Research
Consortium Scholar Lecture presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Solmon, M.A. (2004, March). Promoting physical activity in school physical education: Issues,
obstacles, challenges, and possibilities. Scholar Lecture presented at the annual meeting
of the Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans, LA.
Solmon, M. A. (2003, April). Developing a programmatic line of research or how to put the
pieces of the puzzle together. Invited speaker in a Research Symposium for the Research
Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance, Philadelphia, PA.
Solmon, M. A. (1999, April). Creating a learning environment to motivate all physical
education students. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Curriculum and Instruction Academy
of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, Boston, MA.
Solmon, M. A. (1998, April). I know the facts, but what difference does this make to me? —
Using cognitive mediation to increase the impact of the Surgeon General’s Report in
teacher education programs. In A. M. Lee (Chair), Promoting Physical Activity in
Schools: The Role of Teacher Education. Invited Symposium presented at the annual
meeting of the Research Consortium of American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Reno, NV.
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Solmon, M. A. (1997, March). The interaction of students’ goals with their perceptions of
motivational climates in physical education classes. In M. A. Solmon (Chair), Goal
perspectives in physical education and sport: Theory into practice. Invited Symposium
presented at the annual meeting of the Research Consortium of American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, St. Louis, MO.
Solmon, M. A. (1995, October). Subject matter knowledge in physical education: A cognitive
perspective. Paper presented at the National Association for Sport and Physical
Education/College and University Physical Education Council/Council on Professional
Preparation in Physical Education Conference: Focus on Teacher Education: Visions and
ventures across the career span, Morgantown, WV.
Refereed Research Presentations:
National and International
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (April, 2013). Changes of children’s motivation toward
physical education: A longitudinal perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Charlotte,
NC.
Garn, A.C., Baker, B.L., & Solmon, M.A. (March, 2012). Teachers’ attitudes toward a mandated
fitness testing program. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Boston, MA.
(conference cancelled).
Gu, X., & Solmon, M. A. (2012, March). Psychosocial predictors of children's physical activity
and quality of life. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Alliance
of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Boston, MA. (conference
cancelled).
Samson, A. A., & Solmon, M.A. (2012). Sources of self-efficacy in African American distance
runners. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Alliance of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Boston, MA. (conference cancelled).
Gu, X., Zhang, T., & Solmon, M. A. (2011, April). Using expectancy-value model to examine
students’ physical activity engagement and cardiovascular fitness in physical education.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, New Orleans, LA.
Gu, X., Solmon, M. A., & Zhang, T. (2011, March). Examining students’ motivation, physical
activity, and health-related quality of life. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
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American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, San Diego,
CA.
Gu, X., Zhang, T., & Solmon, M. A. (2011, March). Expectancy-value model, situational
motivation, and motivational outcomes in physical education. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance, San Diego, CA.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., & Gu, X. (2011, March). Promoting students’ physical activity: The
role of social cognitive variables. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, San Diego, CA.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., & Gu, X. (2011, March). Teachers’ support, students’ self-efficacy,
and achievement outcomes in physical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, San
Diego, CA.
Bryan, C. L., & Solmon, M. A. (2010, March). Perceptions of fitness and physical education: A
qualitative approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
Domangue, E. A., & Solmon, M. A. (2010, March). Students’ gendered constructions of fitness
knowledge through fitness testing experiences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Indianapolis, IN.
Domangue, E. A., & Solmon, M. A. (2010, March). Students’ motivational responses to normand criterion-referenced fitness testing programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Indianapolis, IN.
Samson-Givens, A., & Solmon, M.A. (2010. March). Physical educators’ perceptions of obesity
and performance expectations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2010, March). Teachers’ support, students’ motivation, and
motivational outcomes in physical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Indianapolis, IN.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2010, March). Using the expectancy-value model to
examine motivation and achievement outcomes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
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the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Indianapolis, IN.
Zhang, T., & Solmon, M.A. (2010, March). Promoting school students’ physically active
lifestyles: A social ecological perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Indianapolis,
IN.
Zhang, T., & Solmon, M.A. (2010, March). Social ecological correlates of physical activity in
middle school students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance
of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
Domangue, E. A., & Solmon, M. A. (2009, April). Relationships between motivation and award
Status on Norm-Referenced Fitness Tests. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Tampa, FL,
2009.
Domangue, E., Solmon, M. A., Bryan, C. B., Stone, D., & Welsch, M. (2009, April). Examining
self-determination in a fitness training setting. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Tampa,
FL, 2009.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2009, April). Group cohesion, self-determined motivation
and motivational responses in college students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Tampa,
FL, 2009.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2009, April). The effects of group cohesion on female
students’ exercise adherence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Tampa, FL, 2009.
Ware, D. R., Garn, A. C., & Solmon, M.A. (2009, April). Social motivational orientation
influence on adolescent participation in physical activity. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
in Tampa, FL, 2009.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M.A., & Garn, A. (2009, April). Achievement goals, social goals, and
motivational outcomes in physical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Tampa,
FL, 2009.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M.A., Gao, Z., & Kosma, M. (2009, April). Examining school students’
participation in leisure-time physical activity behaviors. Paper presented at the annual
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meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
in Tampa, FL, 2009.
Domangue, E. A., & Solmon, M. A. (2009, April). Fitness testing: How do students make sense
of the gender disparities? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Education Research Association in San Diego, CA, 2009.
Gao, Z., Lee, A. M., Solmon, M.A., & Zhang, T. (2009, April). Changes of middle school
students’ motivation toward physical education over one school year. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association in San Diego, CA,
2009.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., Zhang, T., & Xiang, P. (2009, April). Group cohesion, achievement
motivation, and motivational outcomes among female college students: A prospective
study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research
Association in San Diego, CA, 2009.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M.A. Gao, Z., & Gu, X. (2009, April). Students' motivation in physical education
and physical activity outside school: The role of supportive social environment. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association in San
Diego, CA, 2009.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M.A. Xiang, P., & Gu, X. (2009, April). Middle school children’s motivation in
physical education: A self-determination theory perspective. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Education Research Association in San Diego, CA, 2009.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M.A., Gu, X., & Ware, D.R. (2009, January). Supportive social
environments, psychological need satisfaction, and self-determined motivation in college
physical activity classes: A prospective study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education in
Sarasota, FL, 2009.
Gu, X., Solmon, M.A., Zhang, T., & Garn, A. (2009, January). Achievement goals, selfdetermined motivation, and motivational outcomes in college physical activity classes:
An integrated perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education in Sarasota, FL,
2009.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M.A., Kosma, M., Carson, R.L., & Gu, X. (2008, March). Need support,
need satisfaction, intrinsic motivation, and physical activity participation among middle
school students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association Annual Meeting, New York City, NY.
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Domangue, E. A., Solmon, M.A., & Gao, Z. (2008, March). Middle school students’
perceptions and physical activity levels in same-gender and coeducational physical
education classes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association Annual Meeting, New York City, NY.
Bryan, C. L., & Solmon, M.A. (2008, April). Body composition measures as educational tools: A
comparison by race. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
Gill, J. F., & Solmon, M.A. (2008, April). Effect of controllability on efficacy and attributions in
physical activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M.A., Domangue, E. Gao, Z., Gu, X. (2008, April). School children’s
physical activity: Individual, social, and physical environmental correlates. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M., Lee, A., & Gao, Z. (2008, May). Students’ situational motivation,
perceived effort, and physical activity levels in physical education. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Gao, Z., Lee, A., M., Kosma, M., & Solmon, M. A. (2008, May). Understanding studetns’
motivation in physical education: Examining the mediating role of self-efficacy on
physical activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American College of
Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Bryan, C. L., & Solmon, M. A. (2007, March). Relationships between children’s engagement in
physical activity and health-related fitness indicators: Exploring the link between
engagement and health. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baltimore, MD.
Bryan, C. L., & Solmon, M. A. (2007, March). Self-determination theory and engagement in
physical education: A structural equation modeling approach.. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance, Baltimore, MD.
Domangue, E., Solmon, M., Stone, D., & Johnson, L. (2007, March). Relationship between selfdetermination, an autonomy supportive climate, and improvement in cardiovascular
fitness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baltimore, MD.
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Grodesky, J. M., Solmon, M.A., & Lee, A. M. (2007, March). Physical activity levels of older
adults: The influence of self-determination. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baltimore,
MD.
Johnson, L. G., Tuuri, G., Solmon, M. A., & Zanovec, M. (2007, March). Examing the
relationship between perceptions of the physical environment and percentage of body fat
estimated from dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Baltimore, MD.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., Johnson, L. G., & Gao, Z. (2007, March). Examining environmental
influences on college students’ participation in physical activity. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance, Baltimore, MD.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., Johnson, L. G., & Gao, Z. (2007, March). Relative contributions of
psychosocial factors in predicting colleges students’ physical activity. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance, Baltimore, MD.
Azzarito, L., & Solmon, M. A. (2007, April). An investigation of discursive constructs in
physical education: Gendered physical activity choices. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Domangue, E., Solmon, M., & Carson, R. (2007, April). “My backyard is the 17th street canal”:
Investigating the perspectives of preservice elementary teachers during a service-learning
experience. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Chicago, IL.
Johnson, L., Solmon, M. A., Lee, Ellis-Gardner, R. & Lee, A. M.(2006, April). Gender specific
associations between the physical environment and individual determinants of physical
activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Solmon, M. A., & Bryan, C. L. (2006, April). Attitudes, intrinsic motivation, and perceived
climate in physical education classes: How do they relate to physical fitness and physical
activity? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Li, W., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M. A. (2006, April). The role of perceptions of task difficulty in
relation to perceived competence, intrinsic value, attainment value, and performance.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, San Francisco, CA.
Tuuri, G., Moore, D. Solmon, M.A., Silverman, L., Murphy, E. (2006, June). A comparison of
children’s physical activity levels, knowledge, and intentions. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO.
Johnson, L. G., Tuuri, G., Peterson, B., Daray, L., Zanovec, M., & Solmon, M.A. (2006, June).
Gender specific discrepancies between measured and self-reported weight and body mass
index in university students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO.
Paul, K. C., Ellis Gardner, R., Kosma, M., Solmon, M., & Symons Downs, D. (2006, June).
Psychological correlations of exercise behavior among adolescents. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and
Physical Activity, Denver, CO.
Tuuri, G., Solmon, M., Chen, J., Laird, R., Ksoma, M., & Vuppala, S. (2005, June).
Development and pilot testing of a body mass index-for-age percentile report card.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine,
Nashville, TN.
Azzarito, L., & Solmon, M. A. (2005, April). The Panopticon of physical education: Feminine fit
bodies and masculine muscular bodies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
Azzarito, L., & Solmon, M. A. (2005, April). Students’ construction of the body in physical
education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Montreal, Canada.
Bryan, C. L., & Solmon, M. A. (2005, April). Student Motivation in Physical Education and
Engagement in Physical Activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
Li, W., Lee, A.M, & Solmon, M. A. (2005, April). Effects of dispositional ability conceptions,
situational ability conceptions, and intrinsic motivation on persistence and performance:
An interaction approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
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Landry, J. B., & Solmon, M.A. (April, 2005). African American women’s perspectives on
physical activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Chicago, IL.
Li, W., Lee, A.M, & Solmon, M. A. (2005, April). Effects of ability conceptions and intrinsic
motivation on persistence and performance: An interaction approach. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance, Chicago, IL.
Rukavina, P.B., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (2005, April). The influence of scaffolding
movement challenges on student cognition. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Chicago, IL.
Azzarito, L., Solmon, M.A., Xiang, P., Caire, M., & Shen, J. (2004, April) Self-determination
and motivation for physical activity: A cross-cultural perspective. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Bryan, C. L., Johnson, L. J., & Solmon, M. A. (2004, April). Children’s attitudes toward
physical activity and their perceptions of fitness activities. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Li, W., Lee, A. M., Solmon, M. A. (2004, April). Examining the relationships between
dispositional ability conceptions, intrinsic motivation, perceived competence, experience,
and performance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Rukavnia, P. B., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (2004, April). The influence of scaffolding
movement challenges on students’ task-related thoughts and performance. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San
Diego, CA.
Ping, X., Solmon, M. A., & McBride, R. E. (2004, April). Teachers’ and students’ conceptions
of ability in elementary physical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Azzarito, L., Solmon, M.A., Xiang, P., Caire, M., & Shen, J. (2004, March). A cross cultural
analysis of motives for physical activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans,
LA.
Bryan, C. L., Johnson, L. G., & Solmon, M. A. (2004, March). The relationship between fitness
testing and children’s physical activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans,
LA.
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Gill, J. F., & Solmon, M. A. (2004, March). Effect of controllability on expectations for success.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans, LA.
Johnson, L. G., Bryan, C. L., & Solmon, M.A. (2004, March). Using fitness and physical activity
assessments to predict cardiovascular health risk indicators in elementary school-age
children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans, LA.
Rukavina, P. B., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (2004, March). Construct validation of a
mediating thought processes questionnaire for university-aged students. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans, LA.
Azzarito, L. Solmon, M.A., & Afeman, H. (2003, April). Investigating a constructivist
approach in physical education: bridging theory and practice. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance, Philadelphia, PA.
Li, W., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2003, April). Examining gender differences in
conceptions of ability, dispositional goal orientations, and the perceived motivational
climate. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Philadelphia, PA.
Li, W., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M. A. (2003, April). Students’ beliefs about ability and effort.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Chicago, IL.
Solmon, M. A., Munro, P. M., Autrey, P., & Landry, J. B. (2002, April). Physically active
lifestyles for women: Identifying barriers and facilitators. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
San Diego, CA.
Roth, J., & Solmon, M. A. (2002, April). Increasing Elementary School Children’s Physical
Activity Levels: Self-efficacy as a Framework to Investigate the Role of Classroom
Teachers. Paper presentated at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego, CA.
Li, W. Harrison, L., & Solmon, M.A. (2002, April). Racial stereotypes: Effects on college
students’ implicit theories of ability in physical activity settings. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance, San Diego, CA.
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Rukavina, P., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2002, April). Comparing the efficacy of task
communication strategies to promote learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego,
CA.
Xiang, P., McBride, R., Solmon, M., Guan J., & Lee, M. (2002, April). The motivational climate
in elementary physical education: An achievement goal theory approach. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, San Diego, CA.
Azzarito, L., Solmon, M., & Harrison, L. (2002, April).“If I had a choice, I would ...” A poststructuralist perspective on girls in physical education classes. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Li, W., Solmon, M. A., Purvis, G., Lee, A. M., & Chu, H. (2002, April). Examining the
relationships between students, implicit theories of ability, goal orientations, and the
preferred type of augmented feedback. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Solmon, M. A., Lee, A. M., Rukavina, P., Landry, J., Harrison, L. Jr., & Li, W. (2001, April)
Children’s critiques of teaching practices in physical fitness. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.
Rukavina, P., Lee, A.M., Solmon, M. A., & Hill, K. F. (2001, April). Cognitive processes in
direct and indirect task communication strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.
Landry, J. B., Solmon, M. A., Afeman, H., Rukavina, P., Hill, K. F., & Harrison, L., Jr., (2001,
March). Children’s definitions of physical fitness. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance,
Cincinnati, OH.
Li, W., Lee, A.M., Solmon, M.A., & Hill, R. (2001, March). Students’ implicit theories of
ability, achievement goals, perceptions of the motivational climate, cognitive processes,
and performance levels in golf. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH.
Li, W., Lu. Y., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2001, March). Sport reform over twenty years:
China as a case. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH.
Solmon, M.A (Chair). (2000, March). Gender, race, and perceptions of ability: How do they
interact to affect engagement in physical activity? Symposium presented at the annual
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meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Orlando, FL.
Belcher, D., & Solmon, M.A. (2000, March). The interaction of gender and perceptions of
ability. In M.A. Solmon (Chair), Gender, race, and perceptions of ability: How do they
interact to affect engagement in physical activity? Symposium conducted at the annual
meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Orlando, FL.
Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2000, March). Perceptions of ability, gender and race: Conditions,
consequences, and future directions. In M.A. Solmon (Chair), Gender, race, and
perceptions of ability: How do they interact to affect engagement in physical activity?
Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orlando, FL.
Rukavina, P., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2000, March). The impact of task communication
strategies on motor skill learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orlando, FL.
Li, W., Lee, A.M., Solmon, M.A., & Li, L. (2000, March). Evolving conceptions of sport and
physical education: China as a case study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orlando, FL.
Solmon, M.A., Lee, A.M., Belcher, D., Harrison, L., & Wells, L. (2000, April). Beliefs about
gender appropriateness and competence in physical activity. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Rukavina, P., Lee, A.M., & Solmon, M.A. (2000, April). Maximizing student learning: A
comparison of task communication strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Cothran, D. J., & Solmon, M. A. (1999, April). Students’ conceptions of two curricular
models. Paper at the presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Boston, MA.
Solmon, M.A., Cothran, D. J., Stockin-Davidson, K., Ennis, C. D., Loftus, S. J., Satina B., &
Owens, L. M. (1998, April). Motivation to participate, work hard, and learn: Students’
perceptions of the effectiveness of motivational strategies. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Satina, B., Solmon, M.A., Cothran, D. J., Loftus, S. J., & Stockin-Davidson, K. (1998, April).
Patriarchal Consciousness: Middle school students’ and teachers’ perspectives of
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motivational practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Solmon, M. A. (1998, April). Students views of goals and purposes in physical education
classes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Reno, NV.
Ennis, C. D., Solmon, M. A., Satina, B., Loftus, S. J., Mensch, J. & McCauley, M. T. (1998,
April). Creating a sense of family in physical education using the “Sport for Peace”
curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Reno, NV.
Harvey, L. C., & Solmon, M. A. (1998, June). Motivational factors and exercise and
compliance in the physical therapy setting. Paper presented at the Scientific Meeting and
Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orlando, FL.
Solmon, M. A. (1997, March). Students’ goals in physical education classes. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Solmon, M. A., Cothran, D. J., Stockin-Davidson, K., Ennis, C. D., Loftus, S. J., Satina B., &
Owens, L. M. (1997, March). Differences in students’ perceptions of motivational
strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, St. Louis, MO.
Owens, L. M., Solmon, M. A., & Stockin-Davidson, K. (1997, March). Pro-social curriculum: a
paradox of intention and outcomes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Satina, B., & Solmon, M. A. (1997, March). Motivated to participate: middle school students’
and teachers’ perspectives of motivational practices. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Solmon, M. A., & Ashy, M. H. (1996, April). The impact of teaching experience on value
orientations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, New York, NY.
Hebert, E. P., & Solmon, M. A. (1996, April). The impact of content development strategies on
student cognition, behavior, and achievement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Solmon, M. A. (1996, April). Perception of motivational climates in physical education. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, Atlanta, GA.
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Landin, D., Hebert, E. P., & Solmon, M. A. (1996, April). Using imagery to facilitate student
learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Atlanta, GA.
Solmon, M. A. (1996, September). I’d be an all star if they would just throw me the ball.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Women’s Institute on Sport and Education,
Baltimore, MD.
Hebert, E. P., Landin, D., & Solmon, M. A. (1996, October) Effects and functions of imagery
depend on skill level. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for
Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Williamsburg, VA.
Solmon, M.A. (1995, March). The relationship between practice and achievement: Quality,
quantity, and student cognition. In E. Hebert, (Chair), Practice issues in motor skill
instruction. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Portland, Oregon.
Solmon, M.A., Lee, A.M., Hill, K. F., Harrison, L., & Ping. X. (1995, March). Goal
perspective, learning strategies and practice patterns in physical education classes.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Portland, Oregon.
Grimes, C. & Solmon, M.A. (1995, March). The relationship between goal perspective,
motivational climate, and beliefs about success in age-group competitive swimmers.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Portland, Oregon.
McCormick, M., & Solmon, M.A. (1995, March). A comparison of integrated and segregated
physical education classes for developmentally delayed preschool children. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance, Portland, Oregon.
Solmon, M.A. (1995, April). The impact of motivational climate on students' perceptions and
behaviors in achievement settings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Xiang, P., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (1995, April). Achievement goals of American and
Chinese Students: A cross-cultural analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Solmon, M. A., & Ashy, M. H. (1994, April). An exploratory study of preservice teachers'
value orientations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
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Solmon, M. A., & Boone, J. (1993, April). The impact of student goal orientation in physical
education classes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, Atlanta, GA.
Worthy, T., Carter. J. A., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (1993, April). The impact of content
knowledge on planning and organizing instruction. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
Washington, D.C.
Solmon, M. A. (1992, April). Achievement as a function of student characteristics and
thoughts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, San Francisco, CA.
Solmon M. A., & Lee, A. M. (1992, April). Achievement as a function of student response
variables. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M. (1991, April). The role of content knowledge in teaching physical
education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Francisco, CA.
Carter, J. A., Worthy, T., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (1991, April). Interactive thought
processes as influenced by teacher role identity. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San
Francisco, CA.
Worthy, T., Lee, A. M., Carter, J. A., & Solmon, M. A. (1991, January). Teaching perspectives
of first year teachers. Paper presented at the International Association of Physical
Education in Higher Education/National Association for Physical Education in Higher
Education World Congress, Atlanta, GA.
Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M., (1990, March). Thought processes of adapted physical education
teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA.
Worthy, T., Lee, A.M., Carter, J. A., & Solmon, M. A. (1990, March). Contextual resolutions
as a function of teacher role identity strength. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New
Orleans, LA.
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Lynn, S., French, K., Rink, J., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (1990, April). A comparison of
pedagogical knowledge structures of expert and novice physical educators. Paper
presented at the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.
Solmon, M. A., Worthy, T., Lee, A. M., & Carter, J. A. (1989, October). Teacher role identity
of student teachers in physical education: An interactive analysis. Paper presented at
the R. Tait McKenzie Symposium, Knoxville, TN.
Regional
Bryan, C., Johnson, L., Solmon, M., & Wood. R. (2004, January). Gender differences in
pedometer counts for measures of physical activity and physical fitness. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Southeast Regional Chapter of the American College of
Sports Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Johnson, L. Bryan, C., Solmon, M., & Wood. R. (2004, January). Accelerometry in an
elementary school setting: Reliability and relationship to fitness and CHD risk. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Southeast Regional Chapter of the American
College of Sports Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Wells, L., Solmon, M. A., Daigle, K., & Hebert, E. (1999, February). Influencing self-efficacy
through equipment modification. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern
District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation, and Dance,
Greensboro, NC.
Solmon, M. A., & Boone, J. (1994, January). Motivational climate and beliefs about success in
physical education classes: A goal perspective approach. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Nashville, TN.
Afeman, H., Solmon, M. A., & Worthy, T. (1994, January). Student perceptions and
interactions as a function of perceived competence. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Nashville, TN.
Solmon, M. A., & Moore, C. L. (1993, February). Effects of cuing and feedback in teaching and
learning motor skills. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern District of
the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Dallas,
TX.
Solmon, M. A., & Boone, J. (1993, February). The effect of goal orientation in physical
education classes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern District of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Dallas, TX.
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Solmon, M. A., & Lee, A. M. (1992, February). Entry characteristics, skill level, and student
thoughts in physical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern
District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
Atlanta, GA.
Lee, A. M., Hill, K. F., Solmon, M. A., & Hand, J. (1992, February). Perceived competence and
achievement behaviors in physical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation
and Dance, Atlanta, GA.
Solmon, M. A., Lee, A. M., Landin, D., & Cutton, D. (1991, February). Student thoughts during
tennis instruction. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southern District of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Norfolk, VA.
Carter, J. A., Lee, A. M. , & Solmon, M. A. (1991, February). Preservice teachers' evolving
knowledge structures about effective teaching in health education. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance, Norfolk, VA.
Solmon, M. A. (1991, October). Using content analysis to study teacher role identity. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of Southern Association of Physical Education College
Women, Nashville, TN.
GRANTS
Baker, B., Garn, A., & Solmon, M. (2011) Partnership in Implementing Coordinated School
Health Physical Activity Initiatives. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Picard Center.
Funded $28,000
Solmon, M., & Baker, B. (2010). Safe Routes to School Buchanan Elementary, LA Dept. of
Transportation and Development, $50,000.
Solmon, M., & Baker, B. (2010). Safe Routes to School Polk Elementary LA Dept. of
Transportation and Development, $50,000
Garn, A., Baker, B., & Solmon, M. (2010) Implementation Evaluation for Coordinated School
Health Initiative. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Picard Center.
Funded $35,000
Solmon, M. A., & Bryan, C. L. (2004). Attitudes, intrinsic motivation, and perceived climate in
physical education classes: How do they relate to physical fitness and physical activity.
Funded March, 2004, $14,590.
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Tuuri, G., Chen, J., Kosma, M., Laird, R., & Solmon, M. (2004). Development and testing of a
school body mass index report card. Faculty Research Grant Program Interdisciplinary
Proposal. Funded February, 2004. $20, 471.
Murphy, E. P., Tuuri, G., Roy H., Guarino, A., & Solmon, M.A. (2004). Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Louisiana Body Walk Proposal. Signature proposal for Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Funded $1,887,637 for 2004-2009. Solmon Role: Co-PI for the Research Component,
$215,781 for 2004-2006.
Solmon, M.A., & Harrison, L. (2002). Multi-media Classrooms in Kinesiology. Student
Technology Fee Grant, awarded $113,611.59 to provide multi-media equipment for four
classrooms in Huey P. Long Field House.
Lee, A. M., Teddlie, C.B., Cheek, E. H., & Solmon M.A (2001). Graduate Support in Education.
Board of Regents Support fund Graduate Fellows Proposal. Submitted 11/2/2000.
Requested $540,000 for 9 Fellowships over four years. Awarded $180,000 to fund 3
doctoral fellowships for four years, beginning Fall, 2002.
Solmon, M. A. (2000). A Collaborative Approach to Technology Integration: Enhancing the
Teaching Laboratory for the Huey Long Field House. Student Technology Fee Grant
awarded in the amount of $18,800.
Solmon, M.A., & Leighninger, L. (1999). A Collaborative Approach to Technology Integration:
A Teaching Laboratory for the Huey Long Field House. Student Technology Fee Grant"
awarded in the amount of $68,960.
AWARDS
2013
BASF Professor of Excellence Award, LSU
2011
Curriculum and Instruction Honor Award
National Association for Sport and Physical Education of AAHPERD
2011
H. M. “Hub” Cotton Award for Faculty Excellence
Louisiana State University
2011
College of Education Distinguished Faculty Research Award
Louisiana State University
2011
Academic Partner Award, LSU Division of Student Life
2009
Research on Learning and Instruction SIG/American Educational Research
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Association Exemplary Paper Award: Domangue, E. A., & Solmon, M.A.
(2009). A feminist poststructuralist examination into the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness Test Awards Program. Gender and Education.
2008
LSU Rainmaker: Celebrating Excellence in Research and Creative
Scholarship
2007
Scholar Lecturer, Research on Learning and Instruction SIG/American
Educational Research Association
2006
Elected as Fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical
Education
2003-04
Scholar Award, Southern District of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2004
Research on Learning and Instruction SIG/American Educational Research
Association Exemplary Paper Award: Xiang, P., McBride, R., & Solmon, M.
(2003). The motivational climate in ten teachers’ elementary physical
education classes: An achievement goal theory approach. Elementary School
Journal, 104, 71-91.
2002
Awarded the Roy Paul Daniels Endowed Professorship in Kinesiology
2000
Scholar Award, Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance
2000
Research on Learning and Instruction SIG/American Educational Research
Association Exemplary Paper Award : Ennis, C. D., Solmon, M. A., Satina,
B., Loftus, S. J., Mensch, J. & McCauley, M. T. (1999). Creating a sense of
community in urban schools using the “Sport for Peace” Curriculum.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70, 273-285.
1994
Fellow, Research Consortium, American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance
1992
Outstanding Dissertation Award, Special Interest Group/Research on Learning
and Instruction in Physical Education, American Educational Research
Association
Alumni Fellow, Louisiana State University, 1988-1991
Phi Kappa Phi, 1977
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Graduate Student Awards
2011
Xiangli Gu, Research Consortium Graduate Student Research Award
2009
Tao Zhang, Research Consortium Graduate Student Research Award
2004
Laura Azzarito, LSU Alumni Association Distinguished Dissertation Award in
Humanities and Social Sciences
Co-author for Graduate Student Travel Award for the Special Interest Group/Research on
Teaching and Learning in Physical Education/ American Educational Research
Association
2004, Weidong Li
2003, Weidong Li
2002, Laura Azzarito
2000, Paul Rukavina
1997, Barbara Satina
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SERVICE
CONTRIBUTIONS TO REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
2011-present Inaugural Editorial Board Kinesiology Review
2008-present Editorial Board, Journal of Teaching Physical Education
2004-2008
Co-editor of Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
1998-2001
Pedagogy Section Editor, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
1996-2004 Editorial Board, Journal of Teaching Physical Education
Guest Reviewer
:
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Medicine and Science in Exercise and Sports
Quest
Journal of Applied Social Psychology
International Journal of Sport Psychology
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
Child Development
Motivation and Emotion
Metacognition and Learning
European Physical Education Review
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
European Journal of Psychology of Education
Learning and Individual Differences
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SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Major Responsibilities
2014-2016
Member at Large, National Academy of Kinesiology
2014-2016
Board of Directors, American Kinesiology Association
2013-2014
Past President, Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
2012-2013
President, Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
2011-2012
President-elect, Research Consortium of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
2005-2006
Past Chair, Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education,
Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association
2004-2005
Chair, Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education,
Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association
2003-2004
Chair-elect, Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education,
Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association
2003
Chair, Local Planning Committee, National Physical Education Teacher
Education Conference, National Association for Sport and Physical
Education, October 2-5, 2003.
1998-2000
Secretary, Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health ,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
1997-1999
Program Chair, Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical
Education, Special Interest Group, American Educational Research
Association
1997-1998
Chair, Pedagogy Review Panel for the Research Consortium of
AAHPERD.
1996-1998
Member of the working group of the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) New Professional Teacher Standards
Development Project, representing the National Association for Sport and
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Physical Education in the development of performance based standards to
be used in the accreditation process for elementary school teachers.
1996-1998
Member of the drafting committee of the New Professional Teachers
Standards Project, charged to develop performance standards in contentspecific pedagogy
Reviewer, Pedagogy Panel AAHPERD Conference Abstracts, multiple years
Reviewer, SIG AERA, Conference Abstracts, multiple years.
Reviewer, AAHPERD Grants Program, Preproposal and Full Proposal Stages, multiple
years
Committee Service
Member, Research Consortium Grants Committee, AAHPERD, 2008-2011;
Chair, 2010-2011
Member, NAK Nominating Committee, 2011-2013
Member, AAKPE Membership Committee, 2007-2009
Chair, RQES Paper Award Committee, AAHPERD Research Consortium, 2003
Member, JTPE Metzler-Freedman Writing Award Committee, 2003
Member, AAHPERD Research Consortium Ethics Committee, 2002
Member--Ad hoc committee to revise by-laws, Research on Learning and Instruction in
Physical Education, Special Interest Group/American Educational Research Association,
2000-2001
Member RQES Paper Award Committee, AAHPERD Research Consortium, 2001
Advisory boards, commissions, or agencies
2004-2009 Body Walk Advisory Committee
2003- present Louisiana Council on Obesity Prevention and Management
2001-2002 Louisiana Cardovascular Health Program, CVH Partnership, Louisiana
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health
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UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR DEPARTMENT SERVICE
Department
Graduate Coordinator, 2007- 2012
Chair, Departmental Technology Committee, 1998-2006
Chair, Graduate Pedagogy Concentration, 1998-present
Member, Departmental Advisory Committee, 1998-present
Compiled NASPE/NCATE Accreditation Report, 2003
Chair, Kistler Conference, Fall, 2001
Member, Conference Committee, 2000
Special Project: Web Page redesign, working with computing services to update
our departmental web page
Chair, Ad Hoc Committee: Recommendations for the Athletic Training Program,
Spring, 2002
Chair, Departmental Personnel Committee, Fall, 2002
Chair, Tenured Faculty, 2000
Member, Mission Statement Committee, 2000-2001
Search Committees:
Summer, 2010, Chair, Instructor for Physical Education Pedagogy
Fall, 2008, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
Fall, 2007, Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology (Chair)
Fall, 2007, Assistant Professor of Pedagogy and Psychological Sciences (Chair)
Fall, 2006, Assistant Professor of Pedagogy and Psychological Sciences (Chair)
Spring, 2004, Assistant Professor of Pedagogy
Spring, 2003 Assistant/Associate Professor of Pedagogy and Health Promotion
Spring, 2002, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Search Committee
Spring, 2001, Assistant/Associate Professor of Pedagogy (Chair of committee)
Spring, 2000, Assistant Professor in Motor Behavior
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College
Co-chair, Search Committee, Director of School of Social Work
College Planning Council 2011-present
Peabody Society Member 2011-present
Assessment Committee, 2007 - 2010
Co-Chair, Personnel Committee, 2008-2009
Policy, Planning, and Resource Allocation Committee, 1998-2001
Personnel Committee, 2001-2004
Chair, Board of Regents Fellowship Selection Committee, 2002
Search Committee, Director of the University Laboratory School, 2003
University
2011-14
Member, University Council for Women
2012-14
Member, Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Team
2013, 2014
Community Bound Volunteer
2011
Member, Provost Search Committee
2009-2011
Institutional Effectiveness Review Board
2007-2011
General Education Committee (Chair, 2009-2011)
2008-2011
Faculty Grievance Committee (Chair, 2010-2011)
2007-2008
Multi-disciplinary Hiring Initiative (MHI) Executive Committee
2004-2010
University Assessment Council
2004 & 2006 Faculty Group Leader Summer Reading Program
2003-2004
NCAA Division I Athletics Certification Self-Study, Equity Subcommittee
2004
LSU Mobile Computing Initiative, College of Education Representative
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COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1979-2000
Louisiana Special Olympics Volunteer
1994-present More than 30 presentations to local schools and organizations on various
topics related to motivation and physical education.
July 2001
Shuffleboard Competition Manager for National Senior Games,
Baton Rouge, LA
2004-present Planning Committee/Volunteer Coordinator International Heritage
Festival
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
MAJOR AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
Achievement Motivation, Goal Theory, Student Cognition
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TEACHING (Activities at Louisiana State University, 1998-2011)
COURSE TITLES
KIN 3502 Tests and Measurements in Kinesiology
KIN 4520 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity
KIN 4900 Independent Study
KIN 7505 Problems in Kinesiology
KIN 7513 Seminar in Physical Education Professional Preparation
KIN 7514 Pedagogy in Physical Education
KIN 7515 Theories of Achievement Motivation in Physical Activity
KIN 7528 Sport Psychology
KIN 7575 The Teacher- Researcher in Health and Physical Education
KIN 7580 Research Project in Health and Physical Education
KIN 7900 Introduction to Research Methods
KIN 7999 Seminar in Selected Topics:
KIN 8000 Thesis Research
KIN 8900 Independent Study
KIN 9000 Dissertation Research
Additional instructional duties include supervising and coordinating the independent
study program for completion of Adapted Physical Education certification.
GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEES
Ph.D. Chair:
Jasmine Hamilton, August, 2013
Xiangli Gu, August, 2011
Ashley Samson, May, 2011
Elizabeth Domangue, August, 2009
Tao Zhang, August, 2009
Julie Gill, May, 2007
Lori DeLong, December, 2006
Ryan Green, December, 2006
Janene Grodesky, December, 2006
Charity Bryan, May, 2006
Lisa Johnson, May, 2006
James Roth, May, 2005
Laura Azzarito, December, 2004
Melissa Parks, August 2003
Joan Landry, May 2003
M.S. Chair
Yuri Jean-Baptiste, May 2013
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Justin Morris, May, 2013
Jessica Barton, May 2012
Scott Campbell, May 2012
Erin Greenwich, May 2012
Jare Fugate, December 2011
Heather Wong, May 2011
Shaun Kohn, May 2011
Andrew MaGregor, August, 2010
Kristina Hull, May 2010
Shari Benson, May, 2010
Kerri Lee, May 2010
Paul Jackson, August, 2009
Lauren Nash, May, 2009
Connie Massey, May 2009
Katherine Katz, May 2008
Ashley Fulton, May 2008
Katie Davis, May, 2006
Christina Villarreal, December, 2005
Tara Enoch, May, 2005
Jennie Morales, August, 2004 (Holmes)
Greg Penzcek, May 2004 (Thesis)
Stephanie Bell, May 2004
Monica Brian, August 2003
Monica LaBorde, May 2003
Amber Alfonso, August, 2002 (Holmes)
Elizabeth Domangue, August, 2002 (Holmes)
Ann Patterson, August, 2002 (Holmes)
Charles Thomas, August, 2002 (Holmes)
Heather Young, August, 2002 (Holmes)
Caroline Owen, 2001, (Thesis)
Patrick Mahoney, August, 2001 (Holmes)
John Clavell, August, 2000 (Holmes)
Polly Eubanks, August, 2000 (Holmes)
Sophia Mount, August, 2000 (Holmes)
Ph.D. Member:
Emily Beasley, August 2013
Costas Tsouloupas, May 2011
Melissa Thompson, December 2010
Lacey LeBlanc, December, 2009 (Dean’s Representative)
Tina Wilson, December, 2009 (Dean’s Representative)
Jared Porter, May, 2008
Katie Kendra, May 2008 (Minor professor)
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Delilah Moore, August, 2008
Wil Wu, August, 2007
Zan Gao, August, 2007
Tiina Garrison, December, 2007
Joe Burden, May, 2007
Randee Booksh, December, 2005 (Dean’s Representative)
Weidong Li, May 2004
Justin Menickelli, May 2004
Sweta Chaturvedi, May 2004 (Dean’s Representative)
Kay Daigle, August, 2003
Paul Rukavina, December 2003
Bonnie Bolton, May 2003 (Dean’s Representative)
Don Belcher, 2000
Donetta Cothran, 1996
M.S. Member
Kacey Tessitore, May 2012
Taeeung Kim, May, 2012
Keithon Smith, December, 2011
Iksu Seo, August 2011
Kevin May, August, 2011
Vanessa Duenas, May 2011
Ross Viltz, May 2011
Tim Grych, May 2011
Jesse Delerno, May 2011
Logan Schroeder, May 2011
Mark Keiser, May 2011
Matthew Montgomery, May 2011
Ben Dalton, May 2011
Benjy King, December, 2010
Celestee Wilson, December, 2010
Stephen Dale, August, 2010
Jessica Botzum, August, 2010
Matthew Bruce, August, 2010
Alex Farrer, August, 2010
Jaret Seffens, August, 2010
Robert Wenning, August, 2010
Lindsey Beyke, May 2010
Delvin Jones, May, 2010
James Terry, May, 2010
Maria Skender, May, 2010
Eric Yohe, May, 2010
Ashley Thiedke, December, 2009
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Sean Siebenkittel, December, 2009
Gregory Benson December, 2009
Ryan Woods, August, 2009
Emily Sturgis, December, 2008
Kevin Paul, December, 2007
Linda Silverman, May 2007
Reed Robelet, 2006
Artie Brown, 2005
Beau Lowery, 2005
Amy Meadows, 2005
Nathan Phillips, 2005
Dwayne Thibodeaux, 2005
Calynn Davis Bunoul, 2005
Stephanie Rau, 2004
Amanda Rice, 2003
Cheryl Tingle, 2003
Mark Estorge, 2003
Dawn Didier, May, 2002
Jeremy Harson, May, 2002
William Jones, 2002
Jessica Oblinger, 2002
Rhet Peltier, 2002
Michelle Sandy, 2002
Jusonda DeRouen, 2002 (Thesis)
Jennifer Ortego, May, 2002, (Thesis)
Robin Jamison May, 2002, (Landscape Architecture, Thesis)
Deborah Stone, 2002 (Thesis)
Kathy Wilson, 2003 (Thesis)
Amy Dunbar, 2001, (Thesis)
Burke Broussard, 2001
Mark Elliot, 2001
Robert Woodall 2000