Research

Research Strands in PKL

1. Workforce development and socialization of teachers and learners in P-12 and higher education settings
  • Richards, K. A., Kinder, C. J., McNamara, S. W., Woods, A. M., Mueller, A., & Ryba, K. (2024). School Administrators’ Perspectives on and Support for Physical Education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-10.
  • Lee, O., Richards, K. A., Hong, Y., & Kim, Y. (2023). Socializing Influences in the Careers of South Korean Female Physical Educators. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-11.
  • Kinder, C. J., Shiver, V. N., Richards, K. A. R., Woods, A. M., & Cushing, C. L. (2023). Learning on the fly: Transitioning from doctoral student to physical education teacher educator. European Physical Education Review, 1356336X231177978.
  • Richards, K. A., Holland, S. K., Wilson, W. J., Trad, A. M., & Stearns, J. (2023). A qualitative inquiry into the workplace experiences of adapted physical education teachers. Sport, Education and Society, 28(3), 300-312.
  • Kinder, C. J., Richards, K. A., Trad, A. M., Woods, A. M., & Graber, K. C. (2023). Perceived organizational support, marginalization, isolation, emotional exhaustion, and job satisfaction of PETE faculty members. European Physical Education Review, 1356336X231159636.
  • Richards, K. A., Smith-Suchon, N., Kinder, C. J., Kern, B. D., Graber, K. C., & Woods, A. M. (2023). Understanding Midwestern US Teacher Socialization during the COVID-19 Pandemic. European Physical Education Review, 1356336X231209689.
  • Ison, S. E., Richards, K. A., Hemphill, M. A., & Templin, T. J. (2022). Another Decade of Qualitative Research in the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-12.
  • Richards, K. A. R., Kinder, C. J., Shiver, V. N., Woods, A. M., & Cushing, C. L. (2022). Disciplinary marginalization and sociopolitics: The US PETE pre-tenure experience. Sport, Education and Society, 27(6), 761-774.
  • Richards, K. A. R., Ison, S. E., Graber, K. C., Woods, A. M., Walsh, C., & Wilson, W. J. (2022). Understanding US PETE faculty stress in the sociopolitical environment of higher education. European Physical Education Review, 28(2), 446-462.
  • Richards, K. A. R., Woods, A. M., Wei, M., & Kim, J. (2022). Workplace experiences of physical educators with and without National Board Certification. European Physical Education Review, 28(2), 397-413.
2. Subjective experiences of teachers and learners
  • Richards, K. A., McNamara, S., Trad, A. M., Hill, L., & Abdallah, S. (2022). Adapted Physical Educators Navigating Relationships With School Administrators. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 40(2), 238-256.
  • McNamara, S. W., Richards, K. A., Trad, A. M., Abdallah, S., & Hill, L. (2022). Adapted physical educators’ experiences with school administration and marginalization. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-10.
  • Wilson, W. J., Richards, K. A., Malinowski, P., & Kern, B. D. (2023). Fostering Positive Relationships Among Adapted and General Physical Educators in Support of Students With Disabilities. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 94(6), 21-28.
  • Trad, A. M., Richards, K. A., & Wilson, W. J. (2021). Strategies to increase self-, student, and discipline advocacy in adapted physical education. Teaching Exceptional Children, 54(1), 52-62.
  • Wilson, W. J., Theriot, E. A., Richards, K. A. R., Trad, A. M., & Schriner, L. (2021). Experiential learning and inclusion through service-learning: Recommendations for kinesiology to support students and people with impairments. Quest, 73(3), 245-263.
3. Social and emotional learning with a focus on teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR)
  • Wright, P. M., & Richards, K. A. R. (2022). Social and emotional learning as an integrated part of physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 93(2), 5-7.
  • Wright, P. M., & Richards, K. A. (2021). Teaching social and emotional learning in physical education. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
4. Applications of motivational theories in program design, implementation, and evaluation
  • Wei, M., Richards, K. A., Khan, N. A., Woods, A. M., Espelage, D. L., & Graber, K. C. (2023). Influence of a Summer Wellness Program on Bullying Reduction Among School-Age Children. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-11.
  • Ison, S. E., Graber, K. C., & Richards, K. A. (2022). Impact of a Self-Determination Theory–Informed Training on Youth Wellness Program Staff. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-10.