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JILING LIU
Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies
Dr. Jiling Liu received his PhD in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University in 2016. He joined the Department of Health & Kinesiology as a Clinical Assistant Professor in 2017. Dr. Liu teaches undergraduate Physical Education pedagogy and Kinesiology foundation courses. He incorporates self-regulated learning and transformative learning practices in his teaching. All online courses he taught were recognized by Quality Matters. Due to his dedication to education, Dr. Liu received the 2021 Excellent Teaching Award from the International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health (ICSPAH) and the 2022-2023 Provost Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award at Texas A&M University. Dr. Liu’s research focuses on effective teaching and self-regulated learning, motivation and physical activity, and measurement and evaluation. He has received a Presidential Transformational Teaching Grant from Texas A&M University to support his action research. Dr. Liu has authored and co-authored two dozen professional papers in top tier peer-reviewed journals in the field of Physical Education and Exercise Science and presented more than fifty research abstracts during national and international conferences. In 2019, he was selected as a Research Fellow of SHAPE America and the sole recipient of the Early Career Excellent Research Award of the ICSPAH. Dr. Liu provides leadership to the ICSPAH as the Secretary and the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance as an editorial board member. He also serves on multiple committees at Texas A&M University.
Education
Ph.D., Kinesiology (Sport Pedagogy), Texas A&M University (2016)
M.Ed., Physical Education & Athletic Training, Shanghai University of Sport (2004)
B.S., Physical Education, Shandong Normal University (2001)
COURSES TAUGHT
HEFB324. TECHNOLOGY AND TCHING SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER
2023A,2022A,2021C,2021A,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
HEFB325. INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING
2022C,2017C
HLTH214. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN
2022B,2021B,2019B,2019A,2018C,2018B,2018A,2017C
HLTH685. DIRECTED STUDIES
2019A,2018C,2017C
KINE214. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN
2022B,2021B,2019B,2019A,2018C,2018B,2018A,2017C
KINE307. LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
2021A,2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C,2018A,2017C
KINE404. COACHING PSYCHOLOGY
2020C,2017C
KINE482. SEMINAR IN KINESIOLOGY
2021B,2021A,2020B,2019C,2019B
KINE491. RESEARCH
2018C
KNFB222. TEACHING SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN MODERN SOCIETY
2021A,2020C
KNFB324. TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHING SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER
2023A,2022A,2021C,2021A,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
KNFB325. INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL TCHING
2022C,2017C
KNFB416. MIDDLE & SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
2021A,2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C,2018A,2017C
KNFB450. SUPERVISED STUDENT TEACHING
2023A,2022C,2022A,2021C,2021A,2020C,2020A,2019C
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Anderson, J., & Liu, J. (2024). Physical activity in the classroom for students with ADHD. Strategies, 37(1), 30–32. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2023.2277110 [published with student]
Caleb, W., & Liu, J. (2024). Drills for improving shooting accuracy in middle school basketball players. Strategies, 37(2), 25–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2024.2302776 [published with student]
Carter, B., & Liu, J. (2023). Implementing small-sided games into youth basketball practice. Strategies, 36(3), 35–37. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2023.2196920 [published with student]
Chen, H., Liu, J., & Bai, Y. (2023). Global accelerometer-derived physical activity levels from preschoolers to adolescents: A systematic review, subgroup analysis, and meta-analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 57(7), 511–529. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaac030
Gilliland, W., & Liu, J. (2023). Lockdown defense in basketball training. Strategies, 34(6), 41–43. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2147373 [published with student]
Kelley, J., & Liu, J. (2024). Homework in physical education – Benefits, challenges, and strategies. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 95(1), 5–6. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2023.2273222 [published with student]
Liu, J., & Xiang, P. (2023). Expectancy-value motivation and physical activity- and health-related outcomes among at-risk children and adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(13), 6273. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20136273
Neu, S., & Liu, J. (2023). Utilizing teaching styles to enhance student learning. Strategies, 36(6), 30¬–33. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2023.2260287 [published with student]
Shields, R., & Liu, J. (2023). Teaching football players fundamental tackle techniques. Strategies, 36(2), 44–45. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2023.2174729 [published with student]
Acosta, S., Liu, J., Goodson, P., Goltz, H., & Chen, T. (2023). A collaborative and poetic self-study of transformative learning, professional identity, and teaching in academe. Studying Teacher Education,19(2), 225–45. https://doi.org/10.1080/17425964.2022.2158456
Chen, H., & Liu, J. (2022). A multi-level analysis of the effects of epoch length on the estimates of children’s moderate to vigorous physical activity. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 4(1), 21–27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-021-00125-1
Hoffmann, M., & Liu, J. (2022). Teach triple jump to middle and high school student athletes. Strategies, 35(5), 35–37. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2100158 [published with student]
Pepito, M., & Liu, J. (2022). Integrating cross training in dance education. Strategies, 35(3), 42–45. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2052546 [published with student]
Piedra, N., & Liu, J. (2022). Effective icebreakers for secondary physical education classes. Strategies, 35(6), 41–43. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2120351 [published with student]
Riggins, C., & Liu, J. (2022). Fostering emotional regulation of elementary school children through games in physical education. Strategies, 35(5), 31–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2100151 [published with student]
Xiang, P., Liu, J., Li, W., & Guan, J. (2022). Longitudinal stability and change in young students’ mastery-approach goals for running. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 129(5), 1581–1598. https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125221118469
Dykes, J., & Liu, J. (2021). Increasing effectiveness in teaching secondary school dance classes on Zoom. Strategies, 34(6), 41–47. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2021.1980302 [published with student]
Xiang, P., Liu, J., Li, W., & Guan, J. (2021). Students’ ability beliefs about running in physical education: Qualitative findings from longitudinal data. European Physical Education Review, 27(2), 348–365. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X20949902
Liu, J., Xiang, P., McBride, R. E., & Chen, H. (2020). Self-regulated learning strategies and achievement goals among preservice physical education teachers. European Physical Education Review, 26(2), 375–391. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X19859602
Liu, J., Xiang, P., McBride, R. E., & Juzaily, N. (2020). Perceived coach supports and at-risk boys’ motivation at a summer sports camp: A commonality analysis. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 15(2), 146–156. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954119897521
Liu, J., Xiang, P., McBride, R. E., & Chen, H. (2019). Psychometric properties of the Cognitive and Metacognitive Learning Strategies Scales among preservice physical education teachers: A bifactor analysis. European Physical Education Review, 25(3), 616–639. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X18755087
Chen, H., Dai, J., & Liu, J. (2018). An integrative perspective of validating a simplified Chinese version Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 22(3), 213–223. https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2017.1417127
Liu, J., McBride, R. E., Xiang, P., & Scarmardo-Rhodes, M. (2018). Physical education preservice teachers[48]19 understanding, application, and development of critical thinking. QUEST, 70(1), 12–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/00336297.2017.1330218
Liu, J., Xiang, P., & McBride, R. E. (2018). The mediating role of mastery-approach goals between coach supports and intrinsic motivation toward physical activity among underserved boys. The International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance Journal of Research, 9(2), 3–8.
Liu, J., Xiang, P., Lee, J, & Li, W. (2017). Developing physical literacy in K-12 physical education through achievement goal theory. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 36(3), 292–302. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2017-0030
Xiang, P., Ağbuğa, B., Liu, J., & McBride, R. E. (2017). Relatedness need satisfaction, intrinsic motivation and engagement in secondary school physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 36(3), 340–352. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2017-0034
AWARDS
2022-2023 Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
2021 Excellent Teaching Award, International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health
2019 Excellent Early Career Research Award, International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Associated Department Head for Graduate Studies (2023–present)
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (2022–present)
Secretary, International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health (2021–present)
Program Coordinator, Physical Education Teacher Certification (2019–2024)
OTHER NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Research Fellow of SHAPE America
Gold Recognition for 3 Years of Service, CIRTL Associate – Senior Fellow of the Academy for Future Faculty, Center for Teaching Excellence & Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, Texas A&M University
Appreciation and Recognition of Leadership Service, Student Representative and Executive Council Member for Year 2015–2017, International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health