Ph.D. in Kinesiology, University of Maryland - College Park, (2009)
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
- Zhu, X. "Examining amotivated adolescents in physical education and physical activity" $7,095. Other. August 2012 - August 2013
- Zhu, X. "Profiling Amotivated Learners in Physical Education ā A Mixed Method Study" $6,567. Other. April 30, 2011 - August 31, 2012
- Zhu, X. "Exploring Signature Pedagogies In Physical Education" $18,818. Private. May 1, 2011 - August 1, 2012
- Zhu, X., Stewart, K. and Spina, R. J. "Norfolk Running Partnership " $10,000. Private. -
- Zhu, X. "Exploring Signature Pedagogies in Physical Education Teacher Education" $7,150. Other. April 30, 2010 - September 1, 2011
- Zhu, X. "The Effect of Task Cognitive Demand on Situational Interest and Performance" $7,000. Ā鶹“«Ć½. May 30, 2010 - August 30, 2010
Expertise
Research Interests
health promotion; physical activity; fitness; motivation; program evaluation; learning
Articles
- Zhu, X., Ang, C. W.. and Sun, H. Psychological Need Satisfaction and Motivation ln Athletes: Does Balance Matter? Dawn Anderson-Butcher, The Ohio State University, and Anthony]. Amomsef, Illinois State University.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. Three Year Health-Related Fitness Knowledge Growth in One Curriculum. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.
- Davis, S., Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (2020). High School Student Fitness Test Attributions: Does BMI or Performance Matter?. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 1 (aop) , pp. 1-9.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X., Healy, S. and Patterson, F. (2020). Proportions of youth with visual impairments meeting 24āhr movement guidelines. Child: Care, Health and Development.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Holland, S. K.. (2020). Schoolābased bullying experiences as reflected by adults with visual impairments. Psychology in the Schools 57 (2) , pp. 296-309.
- Zhu, X., Healy, S., Haegele, J. A. and Patterson, F. (2020). Twenty-Four-Hour Movement Guidelines and Body Weight in Youth. The Journal of Pediatrics.
- Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. (2019). Body image and physical education: Reflections of individuals with visual impairments. European Physical Education Review 25 (4) , pp. 1002-1016.
- Berry, C., Ahl, P., Hill, E., Gabriele, C., Resh, R., Rice, J., Zhu, X. and Shellman, A. (2019). Examining the Health Outcomes of College Climbers: Applying the Perceived Health Outcomes of Recreation Scale. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership 11 (3).
- Yessick, A. B.., Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Bobzien, J. (2019). Exploring the Experiences of Children with ASD in Self-contained Physical Education: a Modified Scrapbooking Study. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders , pp. 1-8.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Holland, K. (2019). Exploring the Intersection Between Disability and Overweightness in Physical Education Among Females With Visual Impairments. Research quarterly for exercise and sport 90 (3) , pp. 344-354.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Holland, K. (2019). Fitness testing experiences in integrated physical education as reflected by adults with visual impairments. European Physical Education Review , pp. 1356336X19882057.
- Zhang, L., Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A., Wang, D. and Wu, X. (2019). Health and fitness indicators of individuals with intellectual disabilities in China: Performance differences among disability levels. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability , pp. 1-4.
- Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A. and Sun, H. (2019). Health-related fitness knowledge growth in middle school years: Individual-and school-level correlates. Journal of Sport and Health Science.
- Chen, S., Sun, H., Zhu, X., Chen, A. and Ennis, C. D.. (2019). Learnersā motivational response to the Science, PE, & Me! curriculum: A situational interest perspective. Journal of Sport and Health Science.
- Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A. and Healy, S. (2019). Movement and mental health: Behavioral correlates of anxiety and depression among children of 6ā17 years old in the US. Mental Health and Physical Activity 16 , pp. 60-65.
- Haegele, J. A., Sato, T., Zhu, X. and Kirk, T. (2019). Paraeducator support in integrated physical education as reflected by adults with visual impairments. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 36 (1) , pp. 91-108.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X., Wilson, P., Kirk, T. and Davis, S. (2019). Physical activity, nutrition, and psychological well-being among youth with visual impairments and their siblings. Disability and rehabilitation , pp. 1-9.
- Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. (2019). Physical Activity, Self-efficacy and Health-related Quality of Life among Adults with Visual Impairments. Disability and rehabilitation , pp. 1-7.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (2019). Reactivity to Accelerometer Measurement of Children With Visual Impairments and Their Family Members. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 1 (aop) , pp. 1-9.
- Yang, D., Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A., Wilson, P. and Wu, X. (2019). The Association between Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity during Weekdays: Do Fit Students Exercise More after School?. Sustainability 11 (15) , pp. 4127.
- Haegele, J. A., Wilson, P., Zhu, X. and Kirk, T. (2019). The meaning of youth physical activity experiences among individuals with psoriasis: A retrospective inquiry. European Physical Education Review 25 (2) , pp. 374-388.
- Berry, C., Hill, E., Rice, J., Resh, R., Zhu, X. and Ahl, P. (2019). The Perceived Health Outcomes and Values of College Climbers: Exploring Why They Climb.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (2019). Three-Year Health-Related Fitness Knowledge Growth in One Curriculum Context: Impact of Sociodemographic Factors. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 38 (3) , pp. 214-220.
- Haegele, J. A., Hodge, S. R.., Zhu, X., Holland, S. K.. and Wilson, W. J.. (2019). Understanding the Inclusiveness of Integrated Physical Education From the Perspectives of Adults With Visual Impairments. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 1 (aop) , pp. 1-19.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Davis, S. (2018). Barriers and facilitators of physical education participation for students with disabilities: An exploratory study. International Journal of Inclusive Education 22 (2) , pp. 130-141.
- Chen, A., Shen, B. and Zhu, X. (2018). Curriculum intervention research as a source of knowledge of most worth. Kinesiology Review 7 (3) , pp. 240-250.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X., Androzzi, J. and Nam, Y. Ho. (2018). Evaluation of a concept-based physical education unit for energy balance education. Journal of sport and health science 7 (3) , pp. 353-362.
- Davis, S., Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (2018). Factors influencing high school girls' enrollment in elective physical education. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education 9 (3) , pp. 286-299.
- Davis, S., Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (2018). Factors influencing high school girlsā enrolment in elective physical education: An exploratory qualitative inquiry. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education 9 (3) , pp. 286-299.
- Haegele, J. A., Yessick, A. and Zhu, X. (2018). Females with visual impairment in physical education: Exploring the intersection between disability and gender identities. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 89 (3) , pp. 298-308.
- Haegele, J. A., Yessick, A. and Zhu, X. (2018). Females with visual impairments in physical education: exploring the intersection between disability and gender identities. Research quarterly for exercise and sport 89 (3) , pp. 298-308.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (2018). Gender- and school-level correlates of growth in health-related fitness knowledge among US high-school students. Health Education Journal.
- Zhu, X., Davis, S., Kirk, T., Haegele, J. A. and Knott, S. E. (2018). Inappropriate practices in fitness testing and reporting: Alternative strategies. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 89 (3) , pp. 46-51.
- Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A., Tang, Y. and Wu, X. (2018). Prevalence and demographic correlates of overweight, physical activity, and screen time among school-aged children in urban China: The Shanghai study. . Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 30 (2) , pp. 118-127.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Kirk, T. (2018). Weekday physical activity and health-related fitness of youths with visual impairments and those with autism spectrum disorder and visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 112 (4) , pp. 372-384.
- Zhu, X. and Chen, S. (2018). Willingness to engage predicts physical activity participation in physical education among students. International Journal of Learning and Teaching 4 (3) , pp. 209-215.
- Haegele, J. A., Healy, S. and Zhu, X. (2018). Physical activity and obesity among nine-year- old children with and without chronic health problems, illness, or disabilities in Ireland. Disability & Health Journal 11 (1) , pp. 143-148.
- Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A. and Davis, S. (2018). Physical educatorsā habitual physical activity and self-efficacy for regular exercise. The Physical Educator 75 (1) , pp. 50-63.
- Cai, Y., Zhu, X. and Wu, X. (2017). Overweight, obesity, and screen-time viewing among Chinese school-aged children: National prevalence estimates from the 2016 Physical Activity and Fitness in China: The Youth Study. Journal of Sport and Health Science 6 (4) , pp. 404-409.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X. and Kang, M. (2017). Development and validation of an energy-balance knowledge test for fourth and fifth grade students. Journal of Sports Sciences 10 (1004-1011).
- Zhu, X. and Chen, S. (2017). Effects of cognitive demand on situational interest and running task performances. Educational Psychology 37 (7) , pp. 907-920.
- Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. (2017). Experiences of individuals with visual impairments in integrated physical education: A retrospective study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport..
- Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. (2017). Experiences of individuals with visual impairments in integrated physical education: A retrospective study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 88 (4) , pp. 425-435.
- Leonetti, M., Zhu, X. and Chen, S. (2017). Improving studentsā knowledge and values in physical education through Physical Best lessons. European Physical Education Review 23 (2) , pp. 223-236.
- Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A., Tang, Y. and Wu, X. (2017). Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors of Urban Chinese Children: Grade Level Prevalence and Academic Burden Associations. BioMed Research International 2017.
- Haegele, J. A., Sato, T., Zhu, X. and Avery, T. (2017). Physical education experiences at residential schools for students who are blind: A phenomenological inquiry. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 111 (2) , pp. 135-147.
- Haegele, J. A., Sato, T., Zhu, X. and Avery, T. (2017). Physical education experiences at residential schools for the blind: A phenomenological inquiry. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 111 (2) , pp. 135-147.
- Haegele, J. A., Kirk, T. N. and Zhu, X. (2017). Self-efficacy and physical activity among adults with visual impairments. Disability and Health Journal , pp. 1-6.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Davis, S. (2017). The meaning of physical education and sport among elite athletes with visual impairments. European Physical Education Review 23 (4) , pp. 375-391.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X., Kim, Y., Welk, G. and Lanningham-Foster, L. (2016). Enhancing energy balance education through physical education and self-monitoring technology. European Physical Education Review 22 (2) , pp. 137-149.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X., Androzzi, J. and Nam, Y. (2016). Evaluation of a concept-based physical education unit for energy balance education. Journal of Sport and Health Science.
- Wilson, P., Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. (2016). Mobility status as a predictor of obesity, physical activity, and screen time use among children aged 5-11 years in the United States.. The Journal of Pediatrics (176) , pp. 23-29.
- Gomez, E., Hill, E. L., Zhu, X. and Friedt, B. (2016). Perceived Health Outcomes of Recreation Scale (PHORS): Reliability, validity and invariance. Measurement in Physical Education & Exercise Science 20 (1) , pp. 27-37.
- Zhu, X. and Drago-Bauer, J. (2016). Physical activity and situational interest in mobile technology integrated physical education: A preliminary study. Acta Gymnica 46 (2) , pp. 59-67.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X., Lee, J. and Lieberman, L. (2016). Physical activity for adults with visual impairments: Impact of socio-demographic factors. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 9 (1) , pp. 3-14.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X., Lee, J. and Lieberman, L. J.. (2016). Physical activity for adults with visual impairments: impact of socio-demographic factors. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 9 (1).
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X. and Davis, S. (2016). The meaning of physical education and sport among elite athletes with visual impairments. European Physical Education Review.
- Zhu, X. (2015). Student perspectives of grading in physical education. European Physical Education Review 21 (4) , pp. 409-420.
- Zhu, X. and Chen, S. (2015). The impacts of adolescent beliefs in performing a cardiorespiratory fitness test. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 13 (2) , pp. 182-192.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X., Welk, G. and Kim, Y. (2015). Tracking energy balance in adolescents: Levels of compliance, energy flux, and learning. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness 13 (1) , pp. 35-41.
- Dragon, L. Anne. and Zhu, X. (2014). Adolescent interest and physical activity fluctuation in technology-integrated physical education.
- Zhu, X., Chen, S. and Parrott, J. (2014). Adolescentsā interest and performances in aerobic fitness testing. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 33 (1) , pp. 53-67.
- Zhu, X., Stewart, K. and Leonetti, M. (2014). Calibration Accuracy and Self-Efficacy in Health-Related Fitness and Fitness Knowledge. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 85 (S1) , pp. A41.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X. and Fleming, N. R.. (2014). Curriculum Effects on Adolescents' Knowledge, Physical Activity, and Situational Interest. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 85 (S1) , pp. A8.
- Leonetti, M. and Zhu, X. (2014). Enhancing Knowledge and Values in Physical Education Through Concept-Based Lessons. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 85 (S1) , pp. A147.
- Zhu, X. (2014). Situational interest and physical activity in fitness testing: A need for pedagogical engineering. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 12 (1) , pp. 76-89.
- Zhu, X., Chen, S. and Leonetti, M. (2014). The Association Between Health-Related Fitness and Afterschool Physical Activity Participation. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 85 (S1) , pp. A93.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X., Welk, G. J.., Kim, Y., Lee, J. and Meier, N. F.. (2014). Using Sensewear armband and diet journal to promote adolescents' energy balance knowledge and motivation. Journal of Sport and Health Science 3 (4) , pp. 326-332.
- Parrott, J. and Zhu, X. (2013). A critical view of static stretching and its relevance in physical education. Physical Educator 70 (4) , pp. 395.
- Zhu, X. and Chen, A. (2013). Adolescent expectancy-value motivation, achievement in physical education, and physical activity participation. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 32 , pp. 287-304.
- Zhu, X. (2013). Exploring studentsā conception and expectations of achievement in physical education. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science 17 (1) , pp. 62-73.
- Zhu, X. and Chen, A. (2013). Motivational cost aspects of physical education in middle school students. Educational Psychology 33 (4) , pp. 465-481.
- Chen, S., Chen, A., Sun, H. and Zhu, X. (2013). Physical activity and fitness knowledge learning in physical education: Seeking a common ground. European Physical Education Review 19 (2) , pp. 256-270.
- Chen, S., Chen, A. and Zhu, X. (2012). Are K-12 learners motivated in physical education? A meta-analysis. Research Quaterly for Exercise and Sport 83 (1) , pp. 36-48.
- Sun, H., Chen, A., Zhu, X. and Ennis, C. (2012). Curriculum matters: Learning science-based fitness knowledge in constructivist physical education. The Elementary School Journal 113 (2) , pp. 215-229.
- Chen, A., Sun, H., Zhu, X. and Ennis, C. (2012). Influence of personal and lesson factors on caloric expenditure in physical education. Journal of Sport and Health Science 1 , pp. 49-56.
- Zhu, X., Sun, H., Chen, A. and Ennis, C. D. (2012). Measurement invariance of expectancy-value questionnaire in physical education. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science 16 (1) , pp. 41-54.
- Makovec, K., Zhu, X. and Knott, S. E. (2011). High school students' experience in a sport education unit. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 8l (Suppl. 1).
- Makovec, K. and Zhu, X. (2011). High school studentsā experiences in a sport education unit: The importance of team autonomy and problem-solving opportunities. European Physical Education Review 17 (2) , pp. 203-217.
- Zhu, X. (2011). Student teachersā reflection during practicum: Plenty on action, few in action. Reflective Practice 12 (6) , pp. 763-775.
- Zhu, X., Ennis, C. D. and Chen, A. (2011). Implementation challenges for a constructivist physical education curriculum. Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy 16 (1) , pp. 83-99.
- Zhu, X. and Chen, A. (2010). Adolescent expectancy-value motivation and learning: A disconnected case in physical education. Learning and Individual Differences 20 (5) , pp. 512-516.
- Chen, A., Sun, H. and Zhu, X. (2010). Calorie Expenditure As Function Of Age-gender And Lesson Length-content Interaction In Physical Education: 2140Board# 19 June 3 3: 30 PM-5: 00 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42 (5) , pp. 521-522.
- Zhu, X. (2009). Examining the relation between student expectancy-value motivation, achievement in middle-school physical education, and after-school physical activity participation.
- Zhu, X., Chen, A., Ennis, C., Sun, H., Hopple, C., Bonello, M. and Bae, M. (2009). Situational interest, cognitive engagement, and achievement in physical education. Contemporary Educational Psychology 34 (3) , pp. 221-229.
- Zhu, X., Chen, A. and Sun, H. (2008). Expectancy value, knowledge, and skill in middle school physical education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 79 (1).
- Zhu, X. and Ennis, C. D.. (2007). Implementation Challenge for a Constructivist Physical Education Curriculum. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 78 (1).
- Kim, S., Chen, A., Sun, H., Ennis, C. D.., Hopple, C. J.., Bonello, M., Bae, M. and Zhu, X. (2007). Situational interest: Content specificity and content generality. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 78 (1).
Book Chapters
- Sun, H. and Zhu, X. (2015). Chapter 9 - Supervision and safety In D. J. Cothran, & X. Keating (Eds), Learning for a lifetime: Effective secondary physical education programs (pp.104- 115) Beijing: Educational Science Publishing House.
- Zhu, X., Zhang, Y. and Shao, J. (2013). Chapter 11: What do students expect to achieve in physical education? An exploratory study In J. E. Saunders, M. Holzweg, W. Ho, & L. Housner. (Eds.), Current issues in contemporary comparative physical education and sport (pp. 110-120) Berlin: Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH.
Conference Proceeding
- Zhu, X. and Chen, S. Adolescents' Cognitive Processes and Physical Engagement in Physical Education (pp. A154-A154) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Performance in Middle School Years: Changes and Correlates (pp. A85-A85) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Chen, S. and Zhu, X. Harnessing the Energy Balance: Exploring Ways to Enhance Students' Knowledge (pp. A48-A49) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Wu, X., Zhang, L., Wang, D., Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. Health and Fitness Indicators of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Severity Differences (pp. A12-A12) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. Improving Fitness Knowledge with Five for Life: High School Effectiveness (pp. A153-A153) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X., Sato, T. and Avery, T. PE Experiences at Schools for the Blind: A Phenomenological Inquiry (pp. A13-A14) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Davis, S., Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. Physical Education Participation Barriers and Facilitators for Students With Disabilities (pp. A15-A16) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X. Program Effects on Adolescents' Knowledge and Interest in Health-Related Fitness (pp. A61-A61) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. Promoting Adolescent Health-Related Fitness Knowledge Using Five for Life Curriculum (pp. A101-A101) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Davis, S., Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. Self-Identified Fatness: Retrospective Embodied Experiences in Physical Education (pp. A88-A89) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X., Chen, S. and Parrott, J. Sex Differences in Student Interest and Performances in Fitness Testing (pp. A65-A65) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X. Student Conception of Grade in Physical Education (pp. A64-A65) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X., Haegele, J. A., Davis, S. and Shao, J. Three-year cardiorespiratory fitness growth and school-level correlates in high school (pp. A100-A101) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. Using Five for LifeĀ® to Promote Health-Related Fitness Knowledge: Elementary-Analysis (pp. A174-A175) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X., Shao, J. and Wang, M. Weight and Body Mass Index Changes in Chinese College Students (pp. A21-A21) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARKĀ ā¦.
- Zhu, X. (2012). Exploring student conception and expectation of achievement in physical education (pp. A68-69) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Zhu, X., Shao, J. and Wang, M. (2012). Weight and BMI changes in Chinese college students (pp. A21) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Makovec, K., Zhu, X. and Knott, S. E. (2011). High school studentsā experiences in a Sport Education unit (pp. A-52) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Chen, S., Chen, A., Sun, H. and Zhu, X. (2011). Learnersā motivation change in concept-based physical education (pp. A-36) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Zhu, X., Makovec, K. and Knott, S. E. (2011). Teaching an open-ended curriculum: A tale of two teachers (pp. A-58) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Chen, A., Sun, H. and Zhu, X. (2010). Calorie expenditure as function of age-gender and lesson length-content interaction in physical education (pp. S368) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
- Zhu, X., Chen, A., Sun, H. and Ennis, C. D. (2010). Content specificity and expectancy-value contribution to student learning (pp. A79-80) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Zhu, X. and Palla-Kane, A. (2010). Examining student teacherās reflection practice during practicum (pp. A79) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Zhu, X., Chen, A., Sun, H. and Ennis, C. (2009). Examining expectancy-value motivation, skill performance, and after-school physical activity participation (pp. A86-87) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Zhu, X., Chen, A., Sun, H. and Ennis, C. (2009). Measurement invariance of expectancy-value questionnaire in physical education (pp. A25) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
- Sun, H., Chen, A., Zhu, X. and Ennis, C. (2009). Studentsā motivation and learning in physical education and outside activity (pp. A77-78) Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
Presentations
- Haegele, J. A. and Zhu, X. ( 2017). Improving fitness knowledge with Five for Life: High school effectiveness Paper The annual meeting of Society of Health and Physical Educators, America Boston, MA.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. ( 2017). Promoting adolescent health-related fitness knowledge using Five for Life curriculum. Poster The annual meeting of Society of Health and Physical Educators, America Boston, MA.
- Zhu, X. (September , 2016). A mathematical and theoretical approximation of physical activity in physical education Paper The International Convention on Science, Education, and Medicine in Sport Santos, Brazil.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (September , 2016). Physical educatorsā self-efficacy for exercise and habitual physical activity Paper The International Convention on Science, Education, and Medicine in Sport Santos, Brazil.
- Zhu, X. and Haegele, J. A. (June , 2016). Improving adolescent self-efficacy, calibration, and health- related fitness knowledge through physical education Oral Presentation the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Montreal, Canada..
- Knott, S. E., Ridinger, L. L., Zhu, X. and Eckhoff, A. (March , 2016). Correlation of college student- athlete identity with academic performance. Poster College Athletes' Rights & Empowerment Conference Philadelphia, PA.
- Drago-Bauer, J. and Zhu, X. (March , 2015). Adolescent interest and physical activity fluctuation in technology-integrated physical education Paper The annual meeting of Society of Health and Physical Educators, America Seattle, WA.
- Zhu, X. and Chen, S. (March , 2015). Adolescentsā cognitive processes and physical engagement in physical education Oral Presentation The annual meeting of Society of Health and Physical Educators, America Seattle, WA.
- Chen, S. and Zhu, X. (March , 2015). Harnessing the energy balance: Exploring ways to enhance students' knowledge Poster The annual meeting of Society of Health and Physical Educators, America Seattle, WA.
- Zhu, X. (March , 2015). Program effects on adolescentā knowledge and interest in health-related fitness. Paper The annual meeting of Society of Health and Physical Educators, America Seattle, WA.
- Zhu, X., Stewart, K. and Leonetti, M. ( 2014). Calibration accuracy and self-efficacy in health-related fitness and fitness knowledge Paper The annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance St. Louis, MO.
- Chen, S., Zhu, X. and Fleming, N. (April , 2014). Curriculum effects on adolescents' knowledge, physical activity, and situational interes Paper The annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance St. Louis, MO..
- Leonetti, M. and Zhu, X. (April , 2014). Enhancing knowledge and values in physical education through concept-based lessons Paper The annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance St. Louis, MO.
- Zhu, X., Chen, S. and Leonetti, M. (April , 2014). The association between health-related fitness and after-school physical activity participation Paper The annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance St. Louis, MO.
- Zhu, X. ( 2013). Student conception of grade in physical education Paper The annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Charlotte, NC.
- Zhu, X., Chen, S. and Parrott, J. (April , 2013). Sex differences in student interest and performances in fitness testing Paper The annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Charlotte, NC.
- Zhu, X. (March , 2012). Exploring student conception and expectation of achievement in physical education Oral Presentation the annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Boston, MA.
- Zhu, X., Shao, J. and Wang, M. (March , 2012). Weight and BMI changes in Chinese college students Poster the annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Boston, MA.
- Smither, K., Zhu, X. and Knott, S. E. ( 2011). High school studentsā experiences in a Sport Education unit National Conference San Diego, CA.
- Zhu, X., Makovec, K. and Knott, S. E. ( 2011). Teaching an open-ended curriculum: A tale of two teachers National Conference San Diego, CA.
- Zhu, X. (June , 2011). Pedagogical engineering through interest and physical activity: Examining running tasks AIESEP International Conference Limerick, Ireland.
- Zhu, X. (April , 2011). Effect of task cognitive demand on situational interest and performance: A mixed method study AERA Annual Conference New Orleans, LA.
- Makovec, K., Zhu, X. and Knott, S. E. (March , 2011). High School Students' Experiences in a Sport Education Unit American Alliance fo Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance San Diego, CA.
- Chen, S., Chen, A., Sun, H. and Zhu, X. (March , 2011). Learnersā motivation change in concept-based physical education American Alliance fo Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance San Diego, CA.
- Zhu, X., Makovec, K. and Knott, S. E. (March , 2011). Teaching an Open-Ended Curriculum: A Tale of two Teachers American Alliance fo Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance San Diego, CA.
- Chen, A., Sun, H. and Zhu, X. (June , 2010). Calorie Expenditure as Function of Age-gender and Lesson Length-content Interaction in Physical Education The 57th ACSM annual meeting Baltimore, MD.
- Zhu, X. and Chen, A. (April 30, 2010). What Demotivates Students in Physical Education? A Cost Perspective 2010 Annual meeting of American Educational Research Association Denver, CO.
- Zhu, X., Chen, A., Sun, H. and Ennis, C. D. (March , 2010). Content Specificity and Expectancy-value Contribution to Student Learning 2010 Annual meeting of AAHPERD Indianapolis, IN.
- Zhu, X. and Palla-Kane, A. (March , 2010). Examining student teacherās reflection practice during practicum 2010 annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Indianapolis, IN.
- 2012: Research Consortium Fellow of AAHPERD, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- 2011: AIESEP Young Scholar Award, Association Internationale des Ecoles Superieures dāEducation Physique