JINJIN YANG  Exercise Science

 BOOKS PUBLISHED:

With LuYan, & Porretta, D. (In press). Adapted Physical Education: Across-Culture Perspective. Beijing Physical Education University Publishing House (In Chinese).

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

“Sport/Leisure skill learning by adolescents with mild mental retardation: A Four-Step strategy”. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 300 - 315.(1999).

“The female adapted physical education/activity professors: Socialization and leadership”. The Physical Educator, Spring, 83-90.(1999) 

“The effects of a preshot routine on the free-throw performance of Special Olympics basketball players: A pilot study”. The Forum of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation for the Disabled, 14(2), 38-44. (1998)

Co- author “Access for all children: Adapted toys and switches”. Future Focus, Fall/Winter, 14-16. (1996)

Developing standards and an examination for basketball course offered at the Beijing Institute of Physical Education: Abstract of master’s thesis.  Collection of Master Theses. Publishing House of Institute of Physical Education, Beijing, China. (1983) 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Internet Publication         

Adapted Physical Education Expert for PE Central Web Site Adapted Physical Education section. Answer the Frequent Asked Questions, March to May, 1999. 

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED:

With Porretta, D. (1998). The use of a four-step strategy on the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of three gross motor skills by adolescents with mild mental retardation. Research Quarterly of Exercise and Sport - Supplement, 69, 139-140.

With Porretta, D.  (1996).  The effects of a preshot routine on the free-throw shooting performance of Special Olympics basketball players: A pilot study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement.

With Porretta, D. (2000). “Special Olympics: Brief history, eligibility, rules, organizations”. Beijing Physical Education University, May 12-13. 

 “Adapted Physical Education: International Perspective”. Beijing Physical Education University, July 2 –3.

With Li, S.X. (2000). Simplified 24-Form Tai Chi Quan, Eastern District  Association Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Philadelphia, PA. February, 14.

With Porretta, D. (1998) The effects of a preshot routine on the free-throw shooting performance of Special Olympics basketball players: A pilot study, 1996. AAHPERD National Convention, Atlanta, GA. April 5-9. 

WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP: 

“ Physical Education for All Children. Enfield Public School Physical Education Teachers”, September, 1. (2000)

With Porretta, D. (1998). Assessment in Adapted Physical Education. Statewide Workshop for Physical Education teachers (approximate 50 participants), October 20. 

With Elliott, G. (1998). Inclusion in Adapted Physical Education. Statewide workshop for Physical Education teachers (over 100 participants), May 14.

“Included students with disabilities in Elementary Physical Education class”. Berlin Public Schools, March 11. 

RECENT GRANTS RECEIVED:     

With Axtell, R. (2000). Effectiveness of Simplified 24-Form Tai Chi Quan on Cardiorespiratory function, Muscular strength, Balance and Flexibility in college students.  Connecticut State University Research Grants Committee, March, 21.

With Gerich, M. (1998). “Survey of Adapted Physical Education Service in Connecticut,” Connecticut Association for Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance (CAPHERD),

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL:

 Learning strategies, training program for people with disabilities 

CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Fitness and motor skill programs for individuals with mental retardation and wheelchair user.

DISSERTATION TITLE:

 The use of a four-step strategy on the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of three gross motor skills by adolescents with mild mental retardation”.

INSTITUTION GRANTING Ph.D.:

Ohio State University