Heather Erwin

2025

Measurement Instruments When Comparing Academic Performance and Physical Activity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

Zhang, F., Erwin, H. & Beighle, A., Jan 2025, In: Journal of School Health. 95, 1, p. 94-104 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Teacher Caring and Perceptions of In-School Play

Burson, S. L., Castelli, D. M. & Erwin, H., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 44, 2, p. 306-316 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise’s Impact on Cognitive Functions in Eighth Grade Students

Erwin, H. & Schreiber, S., Jul 2024, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 21, 7, 833.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

A Qualitative Examination of Online Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Observational Preferences Within Physical Education

Murfay, K., Pyszczynski, S. & Erwin, H., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 43, 2, p. 343-351 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Physical Education Response to Intervention: Outcomes and Strategies for Implementation

Willis, L., Erwin, H. & Beighle, A., 2024, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 95, 9, p. 36-41 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The Effects of Desk Cycles in Elementary Children’s Classroom Physical Activity: A Feasibility Study

Fedewa, A., Erwin, H., Ahn, S. & Alawadi, S., 2024, In: Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, and Early Intervention. 17, 4, p. 1026-1038 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2023

Coordinated Approach: Comprehensive Policy and Action Planning

Chung, C. S., Sliwa, S. A., Merlo, C., Erwin, H. & Xu, Y., Sep 2023, In: Journal of School Health. 93, 9, p. 853-863 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

5 Scopus citations

Don’t Be Afraid to Just Dance!

Blevins, A., Erwin, H. E. & Beighle, A., 2023, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 94, 9, p. 51-52 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

Teaching Strategies for Motivating Students to Participate in Physical Activity

Medina, T., Erwin, H. E. & Beighle, A., 2023, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 94, 8, p. 52-53 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

1 Scopus citations

Using Technology to Understand Students’ Optimal Challenges and Promote Intrinsic Motivation in Physical Education

Zhang, F., Manley, J., Mulhearn, S., Kulinna, P. H. & Erwin, H. E., 2023, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 94, 7, p. 30-34 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

An Exploratory Study of How Teacher Type and Experience Relate to Perceptions of Adding More Recess during the School Day

Erwin, H. & Thornton, M., Oct 1 2022, In: Children and Schools. 44, 4, p. 206-215 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

Authentic Learning Through PEAK Conditions in Secondary Physical Education

Manley, J., Murfay, K., Erwin, H. & Beighle, A., 2022, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 93, 9, p. 26-32 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Examining high school student perceptions of physical education

Murfay, K., Beighle, A., Erwin, H. & Aiello, E., Aug 2022, In: European Physical Education Review. 28, 3, p. 704-719 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

7 Scopus citations

Exploring classroom teachers’ efficacy towards implementing physical activity breaks in the classroom

McKown, H. B., Centeio, E. E., Barcelona, J. M., Pedder, C., Whitney G Moore, E. & Erwin, H. E., Aug 2022, In: Health Education Journal. 81, 5, p. 585-596 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Scopus citations

Physical Activity During the School Day

Erwin, H., Centeio, E., Reed, J. & Stoepker, P., 2022, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 93, 5, p. 13-19 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Scopus citations

Predicting the Presence of Active Schools: A National Survey of School Principals in the United States

Dauenhauer, B., Ha, T., Webster, C., Erwin, H., Centeio, E., Papa, J. & Burgeson, C., Nov 2022, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 19, 11, p. 771-776 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

2021

A School-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Young Children: Are There Effects on Attention and Behavior?

Fedewa, A., Mayo, M. R., Ahn, S. & Erwin, H., 2021, In: Journal of Applied School Psychology. 37, 4, p. 391-414 24 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

Lessons Learned From COVID-19: Pushing the Field Forward Post-Pandemic

Erwin, H. E., Centeio, E., Beighle, A., McKown, H. & Sen, G., 2021, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 92, 9, p. 56-62 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Scopus citations

Parents’ Perceptions and Engagement Regarding School-Based Physical Activity Promotion

Webster, C. A., McLoughlin, G., Starrett, A., Papa, J., Erwin, H., Reed, J. A., Carson, R. L. & Burgeson, C., Nov 2021, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 35, 8, p. 1125-1128 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

3 Scopus citations

Physical education teachers' experiences with remote instruction during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

Mercier, K., Centeio, E., Garn, A., Erwin, H., Marttinen, R. & Foley, J., 2021, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 40, 2, p. 337-342 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

68 Scopus citations

The success and struggles of physical education teachers while teaching online during the COVID-19 pandemic

Centeio, E., Mercier, K., Garn, A., Erwin, H., Marttinen, R. & Foley, J., Oct 2021, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 40, 4, p. 667-673 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

63 Scopus citations

The walking classroom: Measuring the impact of physical activity on student cognitive performance and mood

Weight, E. A., Harry, M. & Erwin, H., 2021, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 18, 7, p. 818-825 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

“Happy, Healthy, and Smart”: Student Responses to the Walking Classroom Education Program Aimed to Enhance Physical Activity

Erwin, H., Weight, E. & Harry, M., Mar 2021, In: Journal of School Health. 91, 3, p. 195-203 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

2020

Descriptive Analysis of the System for Observing Dance Activities in the Classroom Environment (SODANCE)

Sims, M., Erwin, H., Abel, M., Clasey, J., Beighle, A. & Fedewa, A., 2020, In: Journal of Dance Education. 20, 4, p. 189-196 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Scopus citations

Motivating High School Students With PRAISE

Murfay, K., Beighle, A. & Erwin, H., 2020, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 92, 1, p. 27-35 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

Physical education-based physical activity interventions

Dudley, D., Beighle, A., Erwin, H., Cairney, J., Schaefer, L. & Murfay, K., Apr 7 2020, The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity. p. 489-503 15 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

5 Scopus citations

2019

The Effect of Doubling the Amount of Recess on Elementary Student Disciplinary Referrals and Achievement Over Time

Erwin, H., Fedewa, A., Wilson, J. & Ahn, S., Oct 2 2019, In: Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 33, 4, p. 592-609 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

12 Scopus citations

2018

Academic-Based and Aerobic-Only Movement Breaks: Are There Differential Effects on Physical Activity and Achievement?

Fedewa, A. L., Fettrow, E., Erwin, H., Ahn, S. & Farook, M., Apr 3 2018, In: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 89, 2, p. 153-163 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

24 Scopus citations

Examining the influence of teacher behavior and curriculum-based movement breaks

Fedewa, A. L., Cornelius, C., Erwin, H. E., Ahn, S. & Stai, C., Sep 3 2018, In: Journal of Educational Research. 111, 5, p. 584-593 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Identifying and quantifying the unintended variability in common systematic observation instruments to measure youth physical activity

Weaver, R. G., Beighle, A., Erwin, H., Whitfield, M., Beets, M. W. & Hardin, J. W., Sep 2018, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 15, 9, p. 651-660 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Perceptions of Using Sit-to-Stand Desks in a Middle School Classroom

Erwin, H., Beighle, A., Routen, A. & Montemayor, B., Jan 1 2018, In: Health Promotion Practice. 19, 1, p. 68-74 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

11 Scopus citations

SHAPE America’s 50 Million Strong^TM: Critical Research Questions Related to Youth Physical Activity

Erwin, H., Brusseau, T. A., Carson, R., Hodge, S. & Kang, M., Jul 3 2018, In: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 89, 3, p. 286-297 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

9 Scopus citations

2017

Development of “College CHEF,” a Campus-based Culinary Nutrition Program

McMullen, J., Ickes, M., Noland, M., Erwin, H. & Helme, D., Jan 2 2017, In: American Journal of Health Education. 48, 1, p. 22-31 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Student perceived motivational climate, enjoyment, and physical activity in middle school physical education

Johnson, C. E., Erwin, H. E., Kipp, L. & Beighle, A., Oct 1 2017, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 36, 4, p. 398-408 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

32 Scopus citations

The effects of using stationary bicycle desks in classrooms on adolescents’ physical activity

Fedewa, A. L., Abel, M. & Erwin, H. E., Jan 2 2017, In: Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, and Early Intervention. 10, 1, p. 78-89 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

10 Scopus citations

2016

Development of a system for observing dance activities in the classroom environment (SODANCE)

Sims, M., Abel, M., Clasey, J., Beighle, A., Fedewa, A. & Erwin, H., Sep 1 2016, In: Research in Dance Education. 17, 3, p. 161-175 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Scopus citations

Elementary Students' Physical Activity Levels and Behavior When Using Stability Balls

Erwin, H. E., Fedewa, A., Ahn, S. & Thornton, M., Mar 1 2016, In: American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 70, 2, p. p1-p7

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

9 Scopus citations

Modifying the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time to Measure Teacher Practices Related to Physical Activity Promotion: SOFIT+

Weaver, R. G., Webster, C. A., Erwin, H., Beighle, A., Beets, M. W., Choukroun, H. & Kaysing, N., Apr 2 2016, In: Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. 20, 2, p. 121-130 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21 Scopus citations

2015

A randomized controlled design investigating the effects of classroom-based physical activity on children’s fluid intelligence and achievement

Fedewa, A. L., Ahn, S., Erwin, H. & Davis, M. C., Apr 1 2015, In: School Psychology International. 36, 2, p. 135-153 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

63 Scopus citations

Integrating movement in academic classrooms: Understanding, applying and advancing the knowledge base

Webster, C. A., Russ, L., Vazou, S., Goh, T. L. & Erwin, H., 2015, In: Obesity Reviews. 16, 8, p. 691-701 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

202 Scopus citations

2014

Comprehensive school physical activity programs: Characteristics of trained teachers

Centeio, E. E., Erwin, H. & Castelli, D. M., 2014, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 33, 4, p. 492-510 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

31 Scopus citations

Impact of recess interventions on children's physical activity-A meta-analysis

Erwin, H. E., Ickes, M., Ahn, S. & Fedewa, A., 2014, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 28, 3, p. 159-167 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

56 Scopus citations

School-based physical activity promotion: A conceptual framework for research and practice

Carson, R. L., Castelli, D. M., Beighle, A. & Erwin, H., Apr 1 2014, In: Childhood Obesity. 10, 2, p. 100-106 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

131 Scopus citations

2013

Children's Physical Activity Levels During Indoor Recess Dance Videos

Erwin, H., Koufoudakis, R. & Beighle, A., May 2013, In: Journal of School Health. 83, 5, p. 322-327 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

13 Scopus citations

Comprehensive School-Based Physical Activity Promotion: A Review

Erwin, H., Beighle, A., Carson, R. L. & Castelli, D. M., Oct 2013, In: Quest. 65, 4, p. 412-428 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

117 Scopus citations

Incorporating Physical Activity Into the Schools Using a 3-Tiered Approach

Fedewa, A. L., Candelaria, A., Erwin, H. E. & Clark, T. P., Apr 2013, In: Journal of School Health. 83, 4, p. 290-297 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

25 Scopus citations

Perspectives on physical activity and exercise among appalachian youth

Swanson, M., Schoenberg, N. E., Erwin, H. & Davis, R. E., 2013, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 10, 1, p. 42-47 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

13 Scopus citations

Physical education lesson content and teacher style and elementary students' motivation and physical activity levels

Erwin, H. E., Stellino, M. B., Beets, M. W., Beighle, A. & Johnson, C. E., 2013, In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 32, 3, p. 321-334 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21 Scopus citations

Student academic performance outcomes of a classroom physical activity intervention: A pilot study

Erwin, H., Fedewa, A. & Ahn, S., Mar 2013, In: International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. 5, 2, p. 109-124 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

12 Scopus citations

Systematic review of recess interventions to increase physical activity

Ickes, M. J., Erwin, H. & Beighle, A., 2013, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 10, 6, p. 910-926 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

76 Scopus citations

Heather Erwin, Ph.D.

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