Taemin Ha, Ph.D.

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

Educational Background

Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics; University of Northern Colorado

M.A. in Education; California State University San Bernardino

B.S. in Kinesiology; California State University San Bernardino

Research Statement

Dr. Taemin Ha is an interdisciplinary researcher dedicated to promoting physical activity and health among children and adolescents through whole-school approaches. His specific interest lies in the integration of technology to more effectively facilitate and encourage physical activity within K-12 school communities.

Recent Grant Activities

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). Attributes contributing to the use of technology in school-based physical activity promotion: A diffusion of innovations theory approach. Thomas L. McKenzie Research Grant, International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Ha, T. (PI); & Dauenhauer, B. (Faculty Sponsor). (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. (2024). Using technology to promote school-based physical activity: Beyond the physical education classroom. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 95(1), 51-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2023.2273225

Ha, T., Dauenhauer, B., Krause, J., McMullen, J., & Farber, M. (2024). Comprehensive school physical activity program technology practice questionnaire (CSPAP-TPQ). Educational Technology Research and Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10399-1

Ha, T., Dauenhauer, B., McMullen, J., & Krause, J. (2024). Attributes contributing to the use of technology in school-based physical activity promotion: A diffusion of innovations approach. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2024-0052

Ha, T., Fan, X., & Dauenhauer, B. (2024). Physical activity enjoyment, physical activity behavior, and motor competence in low-income elementary school students. Education Sciences, 14(6), 629. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14060629

Ha, T., Yu, H., Lim, B., Jung, H., Brooks, C., Krause, J., & Dauenhauer, B. (2024). Using ChatGPT in the field of kinesiology: Opportunities and considerations. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 24(1), 3-12. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2024.01001

See Ha, T.’s more publications: Google Scholar; ORCiD; ResearchGate; SciProfiles

Published Documents/Popular Press (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