MPAE Publications

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  1. Brown K, Anthony J, Bailey T, Ortiz G, Gu X, Tamplain P. Parent-reported motivators and barriers to participation in a community-based intervention designed for children with motor skill difficulties: A qualitative program evaluation. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. Forthcoming; 29(1). doi: 10.1123/apaq.2020-0142.
  2. Rasberry J, Zhang X, Moss S, Chen S, Gu X. Movement behaviors and health-related fitness among pubertal adolescents: 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey data. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. Forthcoming; 61(7). doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.02.005.
  3. Shen L, Gu X, Zhang T, Lee J. Adolescents’ Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms: A Psychosocial Mechanism. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(3). doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031276.
  4. Chen S, Gu X, Liu Y. Funding Before and After-School Physical Activity Programs. In: Approaches to Before and After School Physical Activity Programs Hong Kong: Routledge, HK; 2021. p.203-216.
  5. Gu X, Tamplain P, Chen W, Zhang T. A mediation analysis of the association between fundamental motor skills and physical activity during middle childhood. Children. 2021; 64(8). doi: 10.3390/children8020064.
  6. Chen W, Wang X, Gu X, Chen J. The Impacts of Coordinated-Bilateral Ball Skills Intervention on Cognitive Function and Cardiorespiratory Fitness among School-aged Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(21). doi: 10.3390/ijerph182111634.
  7. Tulchin-Francisab K, Stevens Jr. W, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borcharda J, Jean K, VanPelte J. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity in US children. Journal of Sports and Health Science. 2021; 10(3). doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.02.005.
  8. Imagbe S, Wang B, Liu Y, Androzzi J, Gu X, Chen S. Active Living Education: Leveling the Playing Field for Black or African American Students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2021; 1(8). doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2020-0314.
  9. Zhang X, Gu X. Adherence to the 24-hour Movement Behavior Guidelines and Associations with Depressive Symptoms among College Students. The International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 2021. doi: 10.1080/24711616.2021.1921637.
  10. Zhang X, Gu X, Chen S, Keller J, Lee J. Children’s psychomotor learning outcomes: The roles of motivation, gender and minority status. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2021. doi: 10.1177/00315125211046446.
  11. Zhang J, Gu X, Zhang X, Lee J, Chang M, Zhang T. ). Longitudinal Effects of Physical Activity Motivation and Physical Activity Participation on Depressive Symptoms. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(10). doi: 10.3390/ijerph1810512
  12. Zhang T, Lee J, Barnett L, Gu X. Does Perceived Competence Mediate between Ball Skills and Children’s Physical Activity and Enjoyment. Children. 2021; 8(7). doi: 10.3390/children8070575.
  13. Vanhoose K, Moss S, Gu X. The Effects of Virtual Reality Exercise on Mental Health in Adults: A Systematic Review. TAHPERD 98th Annual Convention. 2021; Arlington, TX.
  14. Ghraizi M, Moss S, Vanhoose K, Gu X. The Associations of Obesity and Physical Activity with Health-Related Quality of Life among Young Adults during COVID-19. TAHPERD 98th Annual Convention. 2021; Arlington, TX.
  15. Moss S, Gu X. Ethnic and SES Disparities in Built Environment: Impact on youth Activity and Behaviors During COVID-19. Build and Broaden: Conference on Social Connections to Promote Individual and Community Resilience in Post-COVID-19 Society. 2021; Arlington, TX.
  16. Vanhoose K, Gu X. Assessing Health-Risk Behaviors and Depression During the COVID-9 Pandemic: A Health Disparity Exploration. Build and Broaden: Conference on Social Connections to Promote Individual and Community Resilience in Post-COVID-19 Society. 2021; Arlington, TX.
  17. Gu X, Moss S, Zhang X. Effect of the Virtual Reality-Infused Movement and Activity Program (V-MAP) on Physical Activity and Cognition in Head Start Preschoolers. International Motor Development Research Consortium (I-MDRC) 5th Annual Meeting. 2021; Virtual.
  18. Molinar R, Gu X. The Effects of Virtual Reality Exercise on Depression and Cognition Deficits Among Adults. UT System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Student Research Conference. 2021; Virtual.
  19. Moss S, Gu X. Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity and Classroom Behavior among Preschoolers: Gender Disparity Exploration. University of Texas at Arlington Graduate Research Day. 2021; Arlington, TX.
  20. Moss S, Zhang X, Gu X, Zhang T. Health Disparities and Socio-Demographic Correlates among Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents. Society of Behavioral Medicine 42nd Annual Meeting. 2021; Virtual.
  21. Moss S, Zhang X, Melton M, Zhang A, Gu X. Association of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Classroom Behavior in Preschoolers: A Gender-based Approach. Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) of America Virtual National Convention & Expo. 2021.
  22. Zhang X, Moss S, Gu X. Effects of Weight Status and Sedentary Behavior on Depression among Young Adults. Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) of America Virtual National Convention & Expo. 2021.
  23. Pham S, Shoaib S, Moss S, Zhang X, Gu X. Gender Disparities in Fundamental Motor Skills Development During Early Childhood. Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) of America Virtual National Convention & Expo. 2021.
  24. Zhang X, Chen S, Gu X. Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health and Movement Behaviors During Childhood: Examining the Longitudinal Developmental Patterns. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2020 Dec;7(6):1249-1257. doi: 10.1007/s40615-020-00750-6. Epub 2020 Apr 27. PubMed PMID: 32342403.
  25. Yang X, Lee J, Gu X, Zhang X, Zhang T. Physical Fitness Promotion among Adolescents: Effects of a Jump Rope-Based Physical Activity Afterschool Program. Children (Basel). 2020 Aug 14;7(8). doi: 10.3390/children7080095. PubMed PMID: 32823828; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7463663.
  26. Zhang T, Lee J, Chu TLA, Chen C, Gu X. Accessing Physical Activity and Health Disparities among Underserved Hispanic Children: The Role of Actual and Perceived Motor Competence. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Apr 26;17(9). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17093013. PubMed PMID: 32357506; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7246746.
  27. Xiang M, Gu X, Zhang X, Moss S, Huang C, Nelson LP, Zhang T. Psychosocial Mechanism of Adolescents’ Depression: A Dose-Response Relation with Physical Activity. Children (Basel). 2020 Apr 24;7(4). doi: 10.3390/children7040037. PubMed PMID: 32344542; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7230653.
  28. Zhang P, Liu Y, Gu X, Chen S. Toward Active Living: SES- and Race-Based Disparities in Knowledge and Behaviors. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2020 Apr;7(2):374-382. doi: 10.1007/s40615-019-00666-w. Epub 2019 Nov 12. PubMed PMID: 31721109.
  29. Lee J, Zhang T, Chu TLA, Gu X. Effects of a Need-Supportive Motor Skill Intervention on Children’s Motor Skill Competence and Physical Activity. Children (Basel). 2020 Mar 17;7(3). doi: 10.3390/children7030021. PubMed PMID: 32192010; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7140861.
  30. Xiao Y, Zhang T, Gu X, Lee J, Wang H. The Roles of Individual and Psychosocial Factors in Predicting Quality of Life Among Working Women in Shanghai. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Mar 7;17(5). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17051751. PubMed PMID: 32156080; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7084782.
  31. Gu X, Zhang T, Chen S, Keller MJ, Zhang X. School-Based Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Health-Related Outcomes among Hispanic Children in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Feb 13;17(4). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17041197. PubMed PMID: 32069928; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7068440.
  32. Zhang X, Gu X, Zhang T, Caçola P, Wang J. Are Movement Behaviors and Fundamental Motor Skills Associated With Fitness and Fatness in Early Childhood? Findings From the 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2020 Feb 1;32(1):9-15. doi: 10.1123/pes.2018-0272. Epub 2019 Aug 13. PubMed PMID: 31412316.
  33. Lee J, Zhang T, Chu TLA, Gu X, Zhu P. Effects of a Fundamental Motor Skill-Based Afterschool Program on Children’s Physical and Cognitive Health Outcomes. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jan 23;17(3). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17030733. PubMed PMID: 31979255; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7036962.
  34. Chu A, Zhang T, Zhang X, Thomas K, Gu X. School environments predict Hispanic children’s physical education related outcomes through basic psychological need satisfaction. Learning and Individual Differences. 2020; 80:101844. doi: 10.1016/j.lindif.2020.101844.
  35. Chen S, Liu Y, Androzzi J, Wang B, Gu X. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)-based Fitness Education in Middle School Physical Education: Is It Feasible and Efficacious?. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2020; 40(4):566-576. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2019-0277.
  36. Liu Y, Chen S, Gu X. Comparing Learners’ Attitude, Knowledge, and Behaviors for Active Living in Physical Education between Two Middle Schools. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2020; 40(4):566-576. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2019-0253.
  37. Brooke B, Zhang T, Lee J, Gu X, West A. Virtual reality and its effectiveness on motor development and rehabilitation in children with disorders. American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research. 2020. doi: 10.34297/AJBSR.2020.07.001156.
  38. Gu X, Zhang T, Chen S, Keller J, Zhang X. Accelerometer-measured sedentary behavior and physical activity in relation to health-related outcomes among Hispanic Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17:1197. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17041197.
  39. Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Zhang X. Toward healthy living: Enabling physical activity among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Health Science & Education. 2020; 4(2):181.
  40. Gu X, Fu Y, Chen W, Tamplain PM, Zhang T, Wang J. A causal pathway of physical activity to motor competence in childhood: Evidence from a school-based intervention . Jounal of Sports Sciences. 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1826666.
  41. Zhang X, Gu X, Zhang T, Keller J. The mediating roles of sleep quality and sedentary behavior between physical fitness and depression among female college freshmen. Journal of American College Health. 2020. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1809431.
  42. Chen C, Zhang T, Gu X, Lee J, Ren S, Wang H. Understanding Adolescents’ Need Support, Need Satisfaction, and Health-Related Outcomes: A Self-Determination Health Behavior Perspective. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Dec 22;17(1). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17010104. PubMed PMID: 31877841; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6981596.
  43. Gu X, Zhang T, Chu TLA, Wang J, Zhang X, Nelson L, Brown K. Exploring Racial Disparities in Physical Activity and Quality of Life Through an Expectancy-Value Perspective. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2019 Oct;6(5):973-980. doi: 10.1007/s40615-019-00598-5. Epub 2019 May 16. PubMed PMID: 31098952.
  44. Gu X, Zhang T, Chu TLA, Keller MJ, Zhang X. The direct and indirect effects of motor competence on adolescents’ mental health through health-related physical fitness. J Sports Sci. 2019 Sep;37(17):1927-1933. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1605652. Epub 2019 Apr 15. PubMed PMID: 30982466.
  45. Zhang X, Gu X, Keller J, Chen Q. Understanding physical activity behavior of Chinese female college students with/without vulnerable conditions: a theory of planned behavior perspective. Women Health. 2019 Sep;59(8):907-920. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2019.1567647. Epub 2019 Feb 7. PubMed PMID: 30727853.
  46. Gu X, Zhang T, Lun Alan Chu T, Zhang X, Thomas Thomas K. Do Physically Literate Adolescents Have Better Academic Performance?. Percept Mot Skills. 2019 Aug;126(4):585-602. doi: 10.1177/0031512519845274. Epub 2019 Apr 29. PubMed PMID: 31033404.
  47. Chen S, Gu X, Liu Y. More moving and less sitting: the functionalities of students’ attitude and knowledge. European Physical Education Review. 2019; 25(3):731-744. doi: 10.1177/1356336X18767309.
  48. Gu X, Chen S, Zhang X. Physical literacy at the start line: young children’s motor competence, fitness, physical activity, and fitness knowledge. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2019; 38(2):146-154. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2018-0069.
  49. Chu TL, Zhang T, Thomas K, Zhang X, Gu X. Predictive strengths of basic psychological needs in physical education among Hispanic children: a gender-based approach. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2019; 38(3):233-240. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2018-0126.
  50. Farren GL, Zhang T, Gu X, Thomas KT. Sedentary behavior and physical activity predicting depressive symptoms in adolescents beyond attributes of health-related physical fitness. J Sport Health Sci. 2018 Oct;7(4):489-496. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2017.03.008. Epub 2017 Mar 22. PubMed PMID: 30450259; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6226422.
  51. Chen S, Gu X. Effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and weight status on knowledge of physical activity and fitness, attitude toward physical education, and physical activity. BMC Public Health. 2018 Feb 20;18(1):273. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5176-4. PubMed PMID: 29463218; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5819650.
  52. Gu X, Keller MJ, Weiller-Abels KH, Zhang T. The roles of physical activity and sedentary behavior on Hispanic children’s mental health: a motor skill perspective. Qual Life Res. 2018 Jan;27(1):185-193. doi: 10.1007/s11136-017-1687-1. Epub 2017 Aug 16. PubMed PMID: 28815374.
  53. Gu X, Chen S, Zhang X. Young Hispanic and Non-Hispanic children’s fundamental motor competence and physical activity behaviors. Journal of Motor Learning and Development. 2018; 7(2):180-193. doi: 10.1123/jmld.2018-0003.
  54. Gu X, Chen Y, Jackson A, Zhang T. Impact of a pedometer-based goal setting intervention on children’s motivation, motor competence, and physical activity in physical education. Physician Education and Sport Pedagogy. 2018; 23(1):54-65. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2017.1341475.
  55. Chang M, Gu X. The role of executive function in linking fundamental motor skills and reading proficiency in socioeconomically disadvantaged kindergarteners. Learning and Individual Differences. 2018; 61:250-255. doi: 10.1016/j.lindif.2018.01.002.
  56. Zhang T, Gu X, Chu TL. Social networks, sedentary behavior and physical activity. MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics. 2018; 3(5):376-377. doi: 10.15406/mojgg.2018.03.00149.
  57. Zhang X, Gu X, Zhang T, Keller J, Chen S. Comprehensive school physical activity program: demands and recommendations for physical education teacher education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 2018; 89(5):11-18. doi: 10.1080/07303084.2018.1440268.
  58. Chen S, Gu X. Toward active living: Comprehensive school physical activity program research and implications. Quest. 2017; 70(2):191-212. doi: 10.1080/00336297.2017.1365002.
  59. Gu X. Understanding children’s physical activity and health-related quality of life: An expectancy-value approach. Advances in Physical Education. 2017; 7:140-155. doi: 10.4236/ape.2017.72013.
  60. Gu X, Thomas K, Chen Y. The role of perceived and actual motor competency on children’s physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness during middle childhood. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2017; 36(4):388-397. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2016-0192.
  61. Xiang M, Gu X, Jackson A, Zhang T, Wang X, Guo Q. Understanding adolescents’ mental health and academic performance: Does physical fitness matter?. School Psychology International. 2017; 38(6):647-663. doi: 10.1177/0143034317717582.
  62. Zhang T, Gu X, Burgett J, Keller JM, Zhang X. The role of built environments on children’s sedentary behavior: A social ecological perspective. World Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2017; 5(1):33-42. doi: 10.12691/jpm-5-1-5.
  63. Gu X. Fundamental motor skill, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in socioeconomically disadvantaged kindergarteners. Psychol Health Med. 2016 Oct;21(7):871-81. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2015.1125007. Epub 2015 Dec 21. PubMed PMID: 26691744.
  64. Zhang T, Xiang P, Gu X, Rose M. College Students’ Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life: An Achievement Goal Perspective. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2016 Jun;87(2):182-90. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2016.1159279. Epub 2016 Mar 30. PubMed PMID: 27030376.
  65. Gu X, Chang M, Solmon MA. Physical activity, physical fitness, and health-related quality of life in school-aged children. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2016; 35(2):117-126. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2015-0110.
  66. Gu X, Solmon MA. Motivational processes of children’s physical activity and quality of Life. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. 2016; 21:407-424. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2015.1017456.
  67. Gu X, Zhang T. Changes of children’s motivation in physical education and physical activity: a longitudinal perspective. Advances in Physical Education. 2016; 6(3):205-212. doi: 10.4236/ape.2016.63022.
  68. Zhang T, Moore W, Gu X, Gao Z, Chu TL. Promoting children’s physical activity in physical education: The role of active video gaming. Journal of Teaching, Research, and Media in Kinesiology. 2016; 1:1-13.
  69. Gu X, Zhang T, Smith K. PSYCHOSOCIAL PREDICTORS OF FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATIONAL RESPONSES: A PROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS. Percept Mot Skills. 2015 Jun;120(3):700-13. doi: 10.2466/06.PMS.120v19x0. Epub 2015 Jun 9. PubMed PMID: 26057418.
  70. Gu X, Solmon M, Zhang T. Understanding middle school students’ physical activity and health-related quality of life: An expectancy-value perspective. Applied Research in Quality of Life. 2014; 9:1041-1054. doi: 10.1007/s11482-013-9287-x..
  71. Solomon M, Gu X. Moving and Learning: Elementary Physical Education for the Future. In: Foundations for effective teaching Beijing: Higher Education Press; 2014. p.113-129.
  72. Zhang T, Solmon MA, Xiang P, Gu X, Chen Q. Relationships among self-determined motivation, achievement outcomes and related social and individual factors in middle school physical education. The Global Journal of Health and Physical Education Pedagogy. 2013; 2(4):250-261.
  73. Gu X, Solmon MA, Zhang T. Using expectancy-value model to examine students’ physical activity engagement and cardiovascular fitness in physical education. International Journal of Sport Psychology. 2012; 43:385-402. doi: 10.7352/IJSP 2012.43.385.
  74. Zhang T, Solmon MA, Gu X. The role of teachers’ support in predicting students’ motivation and achievement outcomes in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2012; 31:329-343. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.31.4.329.
  75. Gu X, Solmon MA, Zhang T, Xiang P. Group cohesion, achievement motivation, and motivational outcomes among female college students. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 2011; 23:175-188. doi: 10.1080/10413200.2010.548847.
  76. Zhang T, Solmon MA, Kosma M, Carson RL, Gu X. Need support, need satisfaction, intrinsic motivation, and physical activity participation among middle school students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2011; 30:51-68. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.30.1.51.
  77. Xu L, Gu X. Teaching and instruction in Chinese traditional physical education teaching contents. Journal of Shanghai Institute of Physical Education. 2006; 30:65-67.
  78. Gu X. Teaching and learning in college physical education. In: Yoga in physical education Shanghai: Lixin Publishing House; 2005. p.296-315.
  79. Gu X, Xiang M, Xu B. Examining the teaching methods of jogging and running for college female students. Journal of Adult Physical Education. 2004; 20:64-65.
  80. Zhang T, Gu X. Application study of Markov chain method to the evaluation of physical education teaching quality. Sport Science Research. 2004; 25:74-76.
  81. Gu X, Xu B, Xiang M. Quality education and school physical education in the 21st century. Journal of Physical Education Institute of Shanxi Normal University. 2003; 18:12-14.
  82. Gu X, Cai L. Examining the teaching methods of aerobics dance in physical education. Journal of Shanghai Business College. 2003; 24:49-51
  83. Gu X, Zhang T. Quality education and the teaching reform of physical education in colleges and universities in the 21st century. Sport Science Research. 2003; 24:67-69.
  84. Gu X. Physical education in college students and young adults Beijing: People’s Sports Publishing House; 2002. p.213-221.