Taemin Ha, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences

Academic Foundation

Dr. Taemin Ha earned his Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), specializing in physical education and physical activity leadership. His doctoral training was academically rigorous, featuring a specialized minor in applied statistics and research methods. During this time, he worked as a Research Associate at the UNC Active Schools Institute, where he gained specialized, practical experience in promoting health in K-12 school environments. Prior to his doctoral work, he earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a pedagogy concentration and a master’s degree in education focused on instructional technology from the California State University system.

Research Focus and Innovation

Dr. Ha is an interdisciplinary researcher committed to advancing physical activity and health among children and adolescents through a comprehensive, whole-of-school approach. His research centers on exploring innovative ways to integrate technology into K-12 settings to enhance the delivery and promotion of physical activity. This work involves designing, developing, and implementing technology-infused interventions that create movement opportunities across the entire school day—not just in physical education classes, but also in classrooms, during recess, and through after-school programs. A key pillar of his work is the development and delivery of physical activity leadership training programs for a diverse group of professionals, including school staff, community leaders, and pre-service teachers. This effort focuses on building capacity within schools to foster and sustain an active school culture.

Recent Grant Activities

Ha, T. (PI). (2025-2026). Exploring factors influencing technology use in K-12 school physical activity programs. Research Award Program: TRADB-56, Professional Staff Congress-City University of New York, New York, NY.

Ha, T. (PI). (2024-2025). The use of technology among physical education teachers in New York. Research Award Program: TRADB-55, Professional Staff Congress-City University of New York, New York, NY.

Ha, T. (PI). (2022-2023). Technology integration in school-based physical activity. Dissertation Fellowship and Grant, California State University System-Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program, Long Beach, CA.

Dauenhauer, B. (PI); McMullen, J. (Co-PI); Krause, J. (Co-PI); & Ha, T. (CONT). (2021-2023). Active Schools strategic partnership: Evidence-based support. Action for Healthy Kids, Chicago, IL.

McMullen, J. (PI); Krause, J. (Co-PI); Dauenhauer, B. (Co-PI); Ha, T. (I); & Fan, X. (I). (2020-2023). Health and wellness through comprehensive quality physical education instruction pilot program. Colorado Department of Education, Denver, CO.

Recent Publications

Ha, T., Chey, W. S., Fan, X., Oh, J., & Bernstein, E. (2025). Technology use in physical education: Insights from New York State teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2024-0343

Ha, T., Dauenhauer, B., Krause, J., McMullen, J., & Farber, M. (2025). Comprehensive school physical activity program technology practice questionnaire (CSPAP-TPQ). Educational Technology Research and Development, 73, 283-300. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10399-1

Ha, T., Dauenhauer, B., Watts, P., Buscombe, R., Jafar, M., & Dryer, G. (2025). The shifting landscape of physical activity among school-aged children and adolescents in the United Kingdom: A descriptive study from 2019 to 2023. Journal of Public Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02405-4

Ha, T., Fan, X., Cardina, C., & Treadwell, S. M. (2025). Technology use among physical education teachers before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic: A connectivist approach. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 44(3), 413-421. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2024-0118

Ha, T., Moon, J., Yu, H., Fan, X., & Paulson, L. (2025). A systematic review of technology-infused physical activity interventions in K-12 school settings: Effectiveness, roles, and implementation strategies. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 22, 113. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-025-01811-x

See Ha, T.’s more publications: Google Scholar; ORCiD; PubMed–NCBI; ResearchGate

Published Documents (Contributing Author)

Active Schools. (2023). Physical education teacher education program integration guide. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. https://www.activeschoolsus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Active-School-PETE-Integration-Guide.pdf

SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators. (2023). Comprehensive school physical activity programs: Opportunities and access for all. [Position statement]. Reston, VA: Author. https://issuu.com/shapeamerica/docs/comprehensive_school_physical_activity_programs.fi?fr=sNmFlMzY0MDk5Mjc

Active Schools. (2022). Active schools guiding framework. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. https://www.activeschoolsus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Active-Schools-Guiding-Framework.pdf

Active Schools. (2022). Active schools implementation guide. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. https://www.activeschoolsus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Active-Schools-Implementation-Guide.pdf

Active Schools. (2022). Active schools menus of evidence-based practices. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. https://www.activeschoolsus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Active-Schools-Menus-of-Evidence-Based-Practice.pdf

Courses Taught 

FNES 702 (Graduate Level): Statistical Methods in Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences

FNES 160 (Undergraduate Level): Principles and Foundations of Physical Education