College of Education & Human Services

Baofu Wang, Ph.D.

Baofu Wang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department: School of Education
Academic Programs: Physical Education Teacher Education
Research Areas: PE curriculum and learning, physical activity and health promotion in youth
Awards: 2022 American Kinesiology Association (AKA) Writing Award
Email: b-wang2@wiu.edu

About Me

As an assistant professor in the School of Education, I teach courses in physical education curriculum, assessment driven instruction in physical education, psychosocial aspects of physical activity and sports. I received my Ph.D. in 2022 from Louisiana State University in physical education pedagogy and psychological science. I have been with WIU since 2022.

My scholarship and research passion is twofold: My main research area is Sport Education (SE) Model. I was born and grew up in a sports specialization school. My childhood was heavily influenced by sport. My past teaching and coaching experience also convinced me how educationally powerful and meaningful experience sports can bring to kids. I strongly believe sports can offer the best education if implemented appropriately. I am also interested in the psychosocial aspect of health and active living. I am passionate about teaching and dedicated to conducting impactful scholarship.

Education:

Ph.D. Studies in Kinesiology (minor in Statistics), Louisiana State University, 2018-2022
Visiting scholoar in Physical Education, Beijing Sports University, 2016-2017
M.Ed. in Physical Education, Tianjin University of Sports, 2007-2010
B.Ed. in Physical Education and Coaching, Tianjin University of Sports, 2003-2007

Research and Publications

  1. Chen, S., Wang, B., Imagbe, S., Androzzi, J., Liu, Y., Gu, X., Amanda, S, E., Hu, & G. (in press). Adolescents’ Behaviors, Fitness, and Knowledge Related to Active Living before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19052560
  2. Imagbe, S., Wang, B., & Chen, S. (2022). Optimizing physical activity opportunities in and beyond schools amid Covid-19. Journal of Physical Education, Health, Recreation and Dance. doi: 10.1080/07303084.2022.2100531
  3. Wang, B. & Chen, S. (2022). Physical education curriculum interventions: A review of research patterns and intervention efficacy. doi: 10.1080/00336297.2022.2032774
  4. Wang, B. & Chen, S. (2021). Sport Education for social competence in K-12 physical education. Quest, 73 (4), 391-409. doi: 1080/00336297.2021.1986410.
  5. Imagbe, S., Wang, B., Liu, Y., Androzzi, J., Gu, X., & Chen, S. (2021). Active Living Education: Leveling the Playing Field for Black or African American Students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2020-0314.
  6. Chen, S., Liu, Y., Androzzi, J. N., Wang, B., & Gu, X. (2021). High intensity interval training-based fitness education in middle school physical education: A limited-efficacy study. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 40(4), 566-576. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2019-0277.