Physical Education Faculty

PhD – Education Leadership, Eastern Michigan University

MA – Education Leadership, Northern Arizona University

MA – Physical Education Pedagogy, Western Michigan University

BA – Physical Education, Exercise Science, Albion College

PE 111: Movement Themes and Concepts I 

PE 123: Movement Themes and Concepts II 

PE 211: Net/Wall and Target Sports 

PE 212: Net/Wall and Target Sports 

PE 313: Motor Development 

PE 314: Curriculum in Physical Education

PE 320: Methods in Early and Middle Childhood PE 

PE 322: Field Experience in PE I 

PE 343: Coaching of Baseball 

PE 390: Fitness/Wellness Applications

PE 415: Field Experience in Physical Education II 

PE 416: Special Topics in Physical Education 

​Publications

Chen, Y., & Myers, B. (2025). Impact of physical educators’ appearance and sex on elementary school students’ learning and perceptions of the teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 44(2), 317329. https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jtpe/44/2/article-p317.xml

Myers, B. Your Personal Coaching Philosophy: A Roadmap to Developing an Educationally Sound Vision. Strategies. SHAPE America. March 2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2023.2301116

Myers, B. Effect of Physical Educators’ Appearance and Sex on Middle School Students’ Learning Outcomes and Perceptions of Teacher Effectiveness. International Journal of Physical Education, Sport & Fitness. Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2023. https://doi.org/10.54392/ijpefs2344

Chen, Y; Myers, B. Impact of Physical Educators’ Appearance and Sex on Elementary School Students’ Learning and Perceptions of the Teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. October 2023. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2023-0285

Chen, Y; Myers, B. Associations between physical educators’ appearance and sex and high school pupils’ cognitive performance and perceptions of teacher characteristics. The European Physical Educator, March 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X241240421

Baker, Kayla, Bopp, Melissa, Bulger, Sean M., Chen, YuChun, Duffey, Michele L., Myers, Brian, Voelker, Dana K., & Woodard. Kaylee F.. (2022). Kinesiology Faculty Reflections on COVID-19 and Future Directions in Online Education. Kinesiology Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2022-0017.

Chen, J; Myers, B; Esslinger, K. Competency and First Year Employment in Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Vol. 93, March 2022.

Chen, Y; Myers, B. Association between Teacher Candidates’ Competency and First-Year Employment in Physical Education: A Comparison Study. Journal of International Education and Practice, Vol 04, Issue 03, December 2021. https://ojs.bilpublishing.com/index.php/jiep

(Submitted Manuscript) Baker, K; Bopp, M; Bulger, S; Chen, Y; Duffey, M; Myers, B; Voelker, D; Woodard, K. Kinesiology Faculty Reflections on COVID-19 and Future Directions in Online Education. 2022.

Baker, K; Myers, B. Green Exercise, Affinity for Nature, and Psychological Characteristics. 2022.

Presentations

Chen, J., Myers, B., Moore, E. Come Together! How Belonging impacts and improves student experience! SHAPE America Conference, Kansas City, MO. Spring 2026.

Myers, B. Psychological Aspects of Coaching: Understanding and Improving Motivational Strategies for Athletes. SHAPE America Conference, Cleveland, OH. Spring 2024.

Myers, B.; Chen, J. Influence of Physical Education Teachers’ Attire and Grooming on High School Pupils’ Learning and Perceptions of Teacher Effectiveness. SHAPE America Conference, Cleveland, OH. Spring 2024.

Chen, J; Myers, B.; Esslinger, K. Cross-Curricular PE Activities. KY SHAPE Fall 2023 Conference, Campbellsville University.

Castleman, F; Myers, B. Gender Disparities Among Physical Educators: A State/National Comparison. SHAPE America Convention, Seattle, WA. Spring 2023.

Myers, B. Roadmap to Developing your Personal Coaching Philosophy. SHAPE America Convention, Seattle, WA. Spring 2023.

Chen, J., Myers, B, Esslinger, K. Association between competency and first-year employment: A comparison study. 2022 SHAPE America Convention & Expo, New Orleans, LA.

Chen J; Woodard, K; Myers, B; Baker, K. Value-based Approach on Delivering Online/Hybrid Physical Activity Programs. American Kinesiology Annual Leadership Workshop, January 2022.

Myers, B., Chen, J., Esslinger, K. Incorporating inquiry-based activities in secondary physical education to produce future civic benefits and actions. 2021 KATE Conference, October 25, 2021, virtual.

​Professional Organization and Committee Membership

SHAPE America – National Society of Health and Physical Educators

KY SHAPE – Kentucky Society of Health and Physical Educators

SHAPE Michigan – Michigan Society of Health and Physical Educators

NASPE – Member of the National Association of Sport and Physical Education

AAUP – American Association of University Professors

MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association

CAP – Coach Advancement Program certified specialist

MHSBCA – Member of the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association

MHFCA – Member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association

MEA – Member of Michigan Education Association

NEA – Member of the National Education Association

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​PEC – Professional Education Council

​CHHS Wellness Committee

​NYSS – National Youth Sport Strategy workshop member

​WKU Council of 8 Committee

​PE Proficiency Committee

​KRS Strategic Planning Committee

​MDE – Michigan Department of Education Professional Committee

​MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association Tournament Committee