Physical Education Faculty

Ph.D: Human Performance (Sport Pedagogy), The University of Alabama

M.A: Kinesiology (Sport Management), California State University, Long Beach

B.Ed: Kinesiology (Physical Education), National Taiwan Normal University

Selected Publications

Chen, Y., & Myers, B. (2024). Associations between physical educators’ appearance and sex and high school pupils’ cognitive performance and perceptions of teacher characteristics. European Physical Education Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X241240421

Chen, Y., & Deal, K. L. (2024). Take health lessons to the gym – Part II. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 95(2), 27-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2023.2291642

Chen, Y., & Deal, K. L. (2024). Take health lessons to the gym – Part I. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 95(1), 7-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2023.2269218

Chen, Y., McCreary, A., & Stenger-Ramsey, T. L. (2024). Effectiveness of an outdoor education program with homeschool students. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 16(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2023-11950 

Myers, B., & Chen, Y. (2023). Effect of physical educators’ appearance and sex on middle school students’ learning outcomes and perceptions of teacher effectiveness. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 12(4), 36-49. https://doi.org/10.54392/ijpefs2344

Chen, Y., & Castleman, F. (2023). Effects of smart bottles on water consumption and health status of college students. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sport, 12(3), 84-91. https://doi.org/10.54392/ijpefs2338

Liu, T., Hamilton, M., & Chen, Y. (2023). Creating and retaining an inclusive graduate program in Kinesiology. Kinesiology Review, 12(4), 304-310. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2023-0025

Chen, Y., & Castleberry, T. J. (2023). Exercise motivations of law enforcement officers in northeast Louisiana. The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles, 96(2), 289-302. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032258X221079021

Johnson, B., & Chen, Y. (2022). Perceptions of sexual identity stereotyping among physical education undergraduate students. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 11(4), 24-35. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijpefs2243

Baker, K., Bopp, M., Bulger, S. M., Chen, Y., Duffey, M. L., Myers, B., Voelker, D. K., & Woodard, K. F. (2022). Kinesiology faculty reflections on COVID-19 and future directions in online education. Kinesiology Review, 11(4), 303-310. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2022-0017

Liu, T., Chen, Y., Hamilton, M., & Harris, K. (2022). Peer mentoring to enhance graduate students’ sense of belonging and academic success. Kinesiology Review, 11(4), 285-296. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2022-0019

Clark, A., & Chen, Y. (2022). Factors influencing college selection process of NCAA Division I student-athletes. Journal of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 85(2), 11-21.

Chen, Y., & Breeding, V. M. (2022). Think outside the trash: Transforming recyclables into physical activity equipment. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 93(3), 37-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2021.2022043

Hood, J., Chen, Y., Jacques, L., & Hebert, D. (2022). Perceptions of students and faculty on the various delivery methods of instruction. American Journal of Educational Research, 10(4), 245-252. http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/10/4/13

Chen, Y. (2022). An alternative early field experience for physical education teacher preparation. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 11(1), 30-42. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijpefs2214

Chen, Y., & Myers, B. (2021). Association between teacher candidates’ competency and first-year employment in Physical Education: A Comparison Study. Journal of International Education and Practice, 4(3), 14-21. https://doi.org/10.30564/jiep.v4i3.4169

Chen, Y. (2021). Kill two birds with one stone: Two PETE courses exploring experiential learning in one early field experience. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 92(9), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2021.1977745

Liu, T., Hamilton, M., Chen, Y., Harris, K., & Pandya, R. (2021). Recruiting and retaining graduate students in Kinesiology at a Hispanic-serving institution. Kinesiology Review, 10(4), 404-409. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2021-0048

Chen, Y., & Jacques, L. A. (2020). The association between competence and first-year employment in physical education. Physical Education Journal, 53(4), 393-406. https://doi.org/10.6222/pej.202012_53(4).0002

Grants

Chen, Y. (March-April 2024). Lessons learned from planning and implementing a homeschool field day, CHHS Quick Turn-Around Grant, $3,000.00

Chen, Y., Babb, D., & Jernigan, S. (November 2023-May 2024). Health and physical education for the homeschoolers, CHHS Collaborative Quick Turn-Around Grant, $10,001.22

White, A., & Chen, Y. (May 2023-August 2024). The effects of music on students’ physical activity level and enjoyment in physical education, Facu

Service at Western Kentucky University

College of Health and Human Services

Member, CHHS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

School of Teacher Education

Member, Office of Professional Educator Services Director Search Committee

School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport

Member, T&P Guidelines and Portfolio Review Committee

Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreational, and Dance Journal Contributing Editor (2016–Present) 

Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreational, and Dance Board Chair, General Division Research Section (2017−Present) Chair, Elementary Physical Education Division (2013-15) 

Louisiana Department of Education 

Member, Physical Education Assessment Committee (2018-19) 

Trainer, Physical Education Professional Development (2017-18) 

Member, Physical Education Standards Review Committee (January-July 2017) 

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance 

Co-Director, Lafayette State Partnership GEAR UP Summer Camp (July 2019) 

Instructor for Academic Enrichment and Team Building, LA GEAR UP POWER in Monroe Summer Camp (June 2019) 

Co-Director, LA GEAR UP Sports STARS Summer Camp (June 2018) 

Instructor for Leadership, Team Building and Life Skills, Lafayette State Partnership GEAR UP Summer Camp (May 2018) 

Volunteer, LA GEAR UP Sports Medicine Summer Camps (July 2012) 

Editorial Board Member 

Journal of Education and Training Studies (2017−Present) 

Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (2018-20, 2021−Present) 

Journal of International Education and Practice (2019−Present) 

Peer Reviewer (2015−Present) 

European Physical Education Review (SAGE journals) 

Health Education & Behavior (SAGE journals) 

Journal of Education and Training Studies (Redfame Publishing)