Diplomas/DegreesPhD-Kinesiology- Pedagogy/Motor Learning, Louisiana State University (2003) MS-Exercise Science/PE- Motor Learning and Development, Arizona State University (1998) BS-Psychology, Coaching, University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1996)
Recent CoursesKinesiology Motor Development Motor Learning Research And Design Of Experiments
Research InterestsTeaching and Learning in Physical Activity
Obesity Bias in Physical Education
Skill Aquisition in Physical Education and Sport
Preparation of Preservice Teachers
Grants/Sponsored ResearchRukavina, P.B., Doolittle, S., & Beale, A. (2008). An In-Depth Qualitative Exploration of Physical Education Teachers’ Prevention Policies, and Individual Teaching and Managerial Strategies against Obesity Bias
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2006) The effectiveness of two intervention methods on reducing obesity bias among secondary school students.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2006). An In-Depth Qualitative Exploration of Overweight or Obese Adolescents’ and their Parents’ Coping Mechanisms against Obesity Bias
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Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2012, Fall), Physical Education in the Eyes of Overweight or Obese Adolescents’ Parents. Journal of Sport Behavior, 35, 204-222.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2012, Fall), The nature, occurring contexts, and psychological implications of weight-related teasing in urban physical education programs. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83, 308-317.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., & Wright, P. (2012, Spring), Coping mechanisms against weight related teasing among overweight or obese adolescents in urban physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 31, 182-199.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2011), Implicit and explicit obesity bias in pre-adolescents and their relations to self-reported body mass index. Stigma Action and Research, 1, 18-26.
Rukavina, P. B., & Li, W. (2011), Perceptions of controllability: Are adolescents receiving an appropriate message about the etiology of obesity? Journal of School Health, 81, 8-14.
Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2010), A service learning based project to change implicit and explicit attitudes toward obese individuals in kinesiology pre-professionals. Obesity Facts, 3, 117-152.
Shen, B., Wingert, R. K., Li, W., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B (2010), An amotivation model in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29, 72-84.
Shen, B., Li, W., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B. (2010), Amotivation and teachers’ social support in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29, 417-432.
Rukavina, P. B., & Jeansonne, J. J. (2009), Integrating motor learning concepts and learning strategies into physical education using guided discovery. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 80, 23-30, 65.
Rukavina, P. B., & Foxworth, K. R. (2009), Using motor learning theory to design more effective instruction. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 80, 17-37.
Conference Presentations/PapersShowing first 5 of 19.
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Rukavina P. B., Li, W., Manson, M., Beale, A., & Doolittle, S. (2011). Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions of Environmental Constraints for Inclusion of Overweight Students Into Physical Education. In International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. A Coruna, Spain.
Rukavina, P.B., Li, W., Doolittle, S., Beale, A., & Manson, M. (2011). Including Overweight Students in Physical Education under a Social Ecological Constraints Theory. In American Education Research Association. New Orleans, LA.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., & Kim, J. (2011). Overweight or Obese Students’ Perceptions of Caring in Physical Education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. San Diego, CA.
Sun, H., Li, W., Shen, B., & Rukavina, P. B. ( (2010). Active Game: A Possible way to Promote Physical Activity in Elementary School Physical Education? In American Council of Sport Medicine. Seattle, WA.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2010). Parents’ Coping with Weight-Related Teasing Experienced by Their Overweight or Obese Child in Physical Education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Indianapolis, IN..
Sun, H., Li, W., Shen, B., & Rukavina, P. B. (2010). Students’ Beliefs and Values, In-class Physical Activity, And Fitness Test. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Indianapolis, IN.
Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., Doolittle, S., Beale, A., & Manson, M. (2010). Experienced Physical Education Teachers’ Policies and Instructional Strategies for Including Overweight Students. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Indianapolis, IN..
Shen, B., Choi, Y. S., Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., & Sun, H. (2010). Influence of Gender and Grade on Amotivation in High School Physical Education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. , Indianapolis, IN.
Sun, H., Li, W., Shen, B., & Rukavina, P. B. (2009). Middle School Students’ After-School Students’ Physical Activity: An Analysis of Nationally Representative Data. In American Council of Sport Medicine. Seattle, WA.
Li, W., Shen, B., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B. (2009). Mediating Effect of Perceived Sports Competence On Achievement Goals in Physical Education and Exercise Intentions. In American Council of Sport Medicine. Seattle, WA.
Wingert, R. K., Shen, B., Choi, Y. S., Li, W., Sun, H., Rukavina, P. B. (2009). The Influence of Teachers’ Social Support on Amotivation in Physical Education. In American Education Research Association. San Diego, CA.
Wingert, R. K., Shen, B., Choi, Y. S., Li, W., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B. (2009). An amotivation model in physical education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Tampa, FL.
Kim, I., Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2009). Physical Education in the Eyes of Overweight Adolescents' Parents. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Tampa, FL.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B (2009). Qualitative exploration of overweight/obese adolescents' and parents' coping mechanisms. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Tampa, Fl.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2008). Effectiveness of Two Interventions on Reducing Obesity Bias Among Secondary School Students. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Fort Worth, TX.
Rukavina, P. B., & Li, W. (2008). Perceptions of Controllability: Are Adolescents Receiving an Appropriate Message about the Aetiology of Obesity? In American Education Research Association. New York, NY..
Clanton, K., Melton, I, Rukavina, P. B, & Holt, B. (2008). Effectiveness of Sport Education to meet its Identified Objectives in Net/Wall game and Track and Field Sports. In National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Li, W., Wright, P., Rukavina, P. B., & Pickering, M. (2007). Measuring Students’ Perceptions of Personal and Social Responsibility and its Relationship to Enjoyment in Urban Physical Education. In American Education Research Association. Chicago, IL.
Rukavina, P.B, & Li, W. (2007). A Service Learning Based Project to Change Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Obese Individuals in Kinesiology Pre-Professionals. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Baltimore, MD.
Honors and AccomplishmentsResearch Fellow- American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance- Research Consortium (2011)
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