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Xihe Zhu

Researcher at Old Dominion University

Publications -  107
Citations -  1417

Xihe Zhu is an academic researcher from Old Dominion University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Physical education & Physical fitness. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 95 publications receiving 1020 citations. Previous affiliations of Xihe Zhu include University of Maryland, College Park.

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Situational interest, cognitive engagement, and achievement in physical education

TL;DR: The findings reinforced the value of using workbooks to facilitate cognitive knowledge learning in physical education, but raised questions about the direct function of situational interest on engaging students in cognitive learning.
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Overweight, obesity, and screen-time viewing among Chinese school-aged children: National prevalence estimates from the 2016 Physical Activity and Fitness in China-The Youth Study.

TL;DR: The prevalence of obesity and sedentary behavior was generally higher among boys than among girls, and it was higher for children living in urban areas than for those living in rural areas.
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Experiences of Individuals With Visual Impairments in Integrated Physical Education: A Retrospective Study.

TL;DR: 3 interrelated themes emerged that depicted central feelings, experiences, and reflections, which informed the meaning of the participants’ PE experiences and provide unique insight into the embodied experiences of those with visual impairments in PE.
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Implementation Challenges for a Constructivist Physical Education Curriculum.

TL;DR: Two thematic challenges emerged: school contextual constraints that limited the fitness science learning environment in physical education, and Daniel's personal values and preference for a recreational rather than a science-based physical education program.
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Movement and mental health: Behavioral correlates of anxiety and depression among children of 6–17 years old in the U.S.

TL;DR: Some physical activity or organized extracurricular activity participation are associated with decreased odds of experiencing anxiety among children and adolescents, and depression among adolescents.