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Dr. Furong Xu

Office: 25 West Independence Way, RM215

Phone: 401-874-2412

Fax: 401-874-4215

Email: fxu2007@mail.uri.edu

Current Position

Assistant Professor, Kinesiology

Education & Training

B.S. Physical Education, East China Normal University

Ph.D. Physical Education and Sport Studies, University of Georgia

Courses Taught

KIN 310 - Motor Development

KIN 369 - Test and Measurement

Research Interests

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Cross-Cultural Sports

• Lifetime Physical Activity

• Physical Activity Assessment

• Physical Education Teacher Education

Publications

Liu, W., Wang, J., & Xu, F.(2008). Middle school children's attitudes toward physical activity: boys versus girls and organized versus non-organized sports participants. ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 3(2), 78-85.

Liu, W., Wang, J., & Xu, F.(2008). Choices of after-school physical activity by middle school children. ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 3(1), 108-117

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., Kim, S., Xu, F., Schmidlein, R., Na, J. (2008). Multiethnic diversity research in K-12 U.S. physical education: A synthesis of literature in kinesiology-based journals (1995-2005). ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 3(1), 33-39.

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., Kim, S., Xu, F., Na, J., & Yeo, H.N.C (2007). Insights into preservice teachers' experiences during student teaching. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(1), A-52.

Xu, F. & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2006). Disabled women’s sports in China: Issues and perspectives. International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance, 4, 31-36.

Xu, F. & Zhang, J. (2001). Discussing the importance of physical education. Journal of The Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, 16, 70-71.

Zhang, J. & Xu, F. (2001). Exercise and physical fitness. Journal of Beijing University of Physical Education (Suppl.), 24, 26-27.

Xu, F. (2001). Improving undergraduate mental health through physical education. Journal of Beijing University of Physical Education (Suppl.), 24, 51-55.

Grants

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., Xu, F., Kim, S., Schmidlein, R., Na, J.(April 2007).The University of Georgia -- First Annual COE Global Activities From Within. Proposal funded by the President's Venture Fund. Awarded : $ 3,000.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New PHETE in Kinesiology
-- How this will effect you
Learn about new Physical Health Education Teacher Education Program (PHETE)
WHEN: Friday 9/18 9am-10am OR Tuesday 9/22 11am-12am. WHERE Kinesiology Conference Room

New for Fall 2009!
The 2009-2010
HSS Living and Learning Community
in Butterfield Hall is a great opportunity for Kinesiology students to network with each other during their first year on campus.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS