I am excited to announce the research program for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention in Seattle, WA. The research program consists of 185 presentations conducted under eight research topics: Adapted Physical Activity/Education, Measurement and Evaluation, Motor Behavior, Motivation and Psychology, Physical Activity and Health Promotion, Sociocultural and Social Justice Issues, Sport and Coaching, and Teaching and Learning. The presentation formats include 15 oral sessions, 4 poster sessions, 2 roundtables, and 2 symposia.
A staple within the research program are the distinguished lecture series that are selected by the Research Council. The following scholars were selected as the 2023 Distinguished Scholars:
Dr. Darla Castelli (University of Texas at Austin) will present the McCloy Research Lecture
Dr. Heather Erwin (University of Kentucky) will present the Raymond A. Weiss Research Lecture
Dr. Jackie Goodway (The Ohio State University) will present the Daryl Siedentop Scholar Lecture
Dr. Joonkoo (J.K.) Yun (East Carolina University) will present the RQES Lecture
Dr. Bryan McCullick (University of Georgia) is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award
Another set of lectures are awarded by the SIGs including:
CSPAP Research SIG Lecture: Pamela Hodges Kulinna (Arizona State University)
Motor Behavior SIG Key Lecture: Ali Brian (University of South Carolina)
Measurement & Evaluation Joanne Safrit Key Lecture: Weimo Zhu (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Curriculum & Instruction Scholar Lecture: Michael Hemphill (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Next, I would like to thank those who volunteered their support, time, and effort behind the scenes. First, thank you to those who reviewed abstracts for the research program. Thanks to your efforts, we have a robust research program. Second, much appreciation and thanks to the research program chairs, who are the individuals who selected the reviewers and made initial decisions on the abstract submissions. These individuals are:
Cathy McKay (James Madison University)—Adapted Physical Activity/Education
Zan Gao (University of Minnesota)—Measurement and Evaluation
Kip Webster (The University of Tennessee)—Motor Behavior
Yubing Wang (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)—Motivation and Psychology
Brian Dauenhauer (University of Norther Colorado) and Peter Stoepker (Kansas State University)—Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Paul Wright (Northern Illinois University)—Sociocultural and Social Justice Issues
Jody Langdon (Georgia Southern University)—Sport and Coaching
Erin Centeio (University of Hawaii), and Kevin Mercier (Adelphi University)—Teaching and Learning
And new this year is the inclusion of virtual events held during the year. These virtual events are means for members of SHAPE America to stay involved in the activities of the Research Council and SIGs leading up to the national convention. I would like to thank Ang Chen (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) for presenting the title “Curriculum Research and Practice: What Are We Teaching? What Should We Teach?” sponsored by the Research Council (Chair: Paul Wright, Northern Illinois University). And second, thanks to Sam Logan (Oregon State Univesity), Jerraco Johnson (North Texas University), and David Stoddan (University of South Carolina) for the session titled “Motor Behavior Applications in Teaching: AIM for Success,” sponsored by the Motor Behavior SIG (Chairs: Ali Brian, University of South Carolina, Nancy Getchell, University of Delaware, and Paul Rukavina, Adelphi University).
Last, thank you to Chasity Burns Terry for incredible work ethic, professionalism, organization, and care. Organizing the research program would not be possible without you. Looking forward to the research program in Seattle, WA, and celebrating all of our efforts at the Research Council Social after the McCloy Lecture. See you all there!