Biography: Dr. Wei (Willa) Bian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical and Health Education at Slippery Rock University. She received her Bachelor Degree and first Masters degree in Physical Education and Sport Training from Beijing Sport University. Before coming to the United States, Dr. Bian used to play for one of the top volleyball teams in China and has taught/coached volleyball for more than 10 years. Dr. Bian received her second Masters degree in Physical Education with a concentration on Teaching/Coaching and Sport Psychology from University of Northern Iowa. She received her Ph.D. in 2003 from The University of Georgia with a major in Sport Pedagogy and a minor in Instructional Technology.
Before coming to SRU in 2007, Dr. Bian served as a teacher and coach for colleges both in China and the United States. Dr. Bian’s research interest focuses on teaching/coaching expertise, alternative assessment in physical education, and technology application in physical education. She loves children and enjoys watching children participate in various physical activities and games in physical education classes. She likes to play volleyball with her students and practice Tai Chi at home.
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Current Courses:
- PE 274 Assessment Strategies in Physical Education
- PE 452 Elementary Physical Education Methods
- PE 455 Student Teaching - Physical Education
All Courses Taught:
- INDS 101 FYRST Seminar
- PE 202 Technology Application in Physical Education
- PE 243 Movement Education
- PE 274 Assessment Strategies in Physical Education
- PE 383 Motor Development and Learning
- PE 452 Elementary Physical Education Methods
- PE 455 Student Teaching -Physical Education
- PE 468 Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education
- PE 620 Analysis of Applied Research in Teaching Physical Education
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Education
- Ph.D. - University of Georgia - Sport Pedagogy - 2003
Minor: Instructional Technology
- M.Ed. - Beijing University of Physical Education
Physical Education and Sports Training
University of Northern Iowa - Physical Education (Concentration: Teaching/Coaching & Sport Psychology)
- B.S. - Beijing University of Physical Education
Physical Education & Sports Training
Years at Slippery Rock University: Since 2007
Years in Education: Since 1987
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