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YUHUA LI
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Email: yuhuali@memphis.edu
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Yuhua Li earned a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education from Shanghai University of Sport in China, a Master Degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Penn State University, and her Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Motor Learning from Texas A&M University.

She is a professor and the Director of Motor Behavior Lab in School of Health Studies at the University of Memphis. Her research area is motor skill performance and learning, including practice-related variables influencing motor skill acquisition, as well as exercise intervention to improve motor functions in different age populations. She currently serves on editorial board of Asian Journal of Exercise and Sports Science (AJESS).



Additional Information

School of Health Studies

Education
  • B.S. Physical Education - Shanghai Institute of Physical Education, Shanghai, China - 1978
  • M.S. Physcial Education - Shanghai Normal University - 1981
  • M.S. Exercise and Sport Sciences - The Pennsylvania State University - 1990
  • Ph.D. Kinesiology - Texas A&M University - 1994

Work Experience
  • Assistant Professor, Physical Education - Shanghai Teachers University - 1981-1986
  • Part-time Instructor, Exercise & Sport Science - The Pennsylvania State University - 1987-1989
  • Research Assistant, Psychology - The Pennsylvania State University - 1988-1989
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Exercise & Sport Science - The Pennsylvania State University - 1989-1990
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Health & Kinesiology - Texas A&M University - 1990-1994
  • Assistant Professor, Human Movement Sciences & Education - The University of Memphis - 1994-2000
  • Associate Professor, Health & Sport Sciences - The University of Memphis - 2000-2013
  • Professor, School of Health Studies - The University of Memphis - 2014 - present
Honors/Awards
  • Outstanding Student Award - The Shanghai Institute of Physical Education, Shanghai, China - 1978
  • Third prize in Social and Behavioral Sciences at Fourth Annual Graduate Research Exhibition. - The Pennsylvania State University - 1989
  • Graduate Student Fellowship - The Pennsylvania State University - 1989
  • Tom and Joan Read Scholarship - Texas A&M University - 1990
  • HMSE Instructional Technology Curriculum Infusion Award - Department of HMSE, The University of Memphis - 2000
  • Excellence in Research Award - College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, the University of Memphis - 2013

Teaching Experience
  • Pedagogy in Physical Educaton - Shanghai Normal University, China
  • Basketball (U) - Shanghai Normal University , China
  • Badminton (U) - The Pennsylvania State University
  • Volleyball (U) - The Pennsylvania State University
  • ESMS (EXSS) 3803 - Motor Learning (U) - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 3853 - Motor Development (U) - The University of Memphis
  • ESMS (EXSS) 3853 - Motor Behavior (U) - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 4204 - Assessment and Evaluation in HMSE (U) - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 4605 - Internship in Exercise & Sport Science (U) - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 7142 - Seminar in EXSS (G) - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 7907 - Applied Scientific Principles (G) (Co-teaching) - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 7800 - Internship in Exercise & Sport Science (G) - The University of Memphis
  • HMSE 4999 - Senior Project (U) - The University of Memphis
  • EDPR 7523 - Applied Education Research (G) (Co-teaching) - The University of Memphis
  • RECR 7800 - Computer Application in Recreation (G) (Co-teaching) - The University of Memphis
  • ESMS (EXSS) 7163 - Advanced Motor Learning (G) - The University of Memphis
  • HMSE 4999 - Senior Project (U) (Study abroad) - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 7950 - Applied Project in EXSS (G) - The University of Memphis

Support
  • The evaluation of effects he evaluation of effects < of Tai Chi exercise on neuromuscular functions for the elderly in improving balance. (PI) - Tipton County Commission on Aging, Covington, TN. - $800 - funded - 1997~1998
  • The effects of Tai Chi Exercise on neuromuscular/musculoskeletal function for the elderly: Evidence of improvement in balance, strength, and psychomotor responses in preventing falls(PI) - D.W. Durham Foundation, Memphis, TN - $44,701 - unfunded - 1996
  • Effects of Sport Stacking Exercise Intervention on Motor Development and Academic Performance for School Children (PI) - Speed Stack, Inc. - $6,500 - funded - Dec. 2006 ~ June, 2008
  • The effects of a 4-week Quick Feet training program on reaction time and agility (Co-PI). - The Quick Board, L.L.C. - $3,118 - funded - June, 2007 ~ December, 2007
  • Tai chi for Older Patients with Total Hip Authroplasty (Co-PI) - NIH (R-21) - $533,073 - unfunded - 2009
  • Investigation on concussion assessments on college/high-school athletes: Neurocognitive functioning and postural stability (Co-PI). - FedEx Institute of Technology - Corporate Engagement Grant - $25,000 - funded - 2012 ~ 2013
  • An eight-week balance exercise intervention program in healthy older adults (Co-PI) - The Quick Board, L.L.C. - $1,500 - funded - 2013 ~ 2014
  • Reliability of a virtual reality headgear device: A new approach to identify abnormal brain function post-concussion in the acute setting (Co-I) - GE-NFL Grant: Head Health Challenge I & II - $300.000 - unfunded - 2014 ~ 2015
  • Effects of mindful Feldenkrais exercises and strength training on cognitive executive function in independent living older adults (Co-I). - NIH (R15) - $430.451 - funded - 9/1/2018 ~ 8/31/2021
  • Graduate Research Mini-Grant - Department of Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M University. - $350 - funded - 1994
  • Faculty Research Grant - The University of Memphis - $4,000 - funded - 1996-1997
  • Faculty Research Grant - The University of Memphis - $4,000 - funded - 1998-1999
  • Faculty Research Grant:"Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Gait and Related Functional Performances for Hip-replacement Patients. - The University of Memphis - $4,000 - funded - 1999-2,000
  • Faculty Development Supplementary Travel Grant - The Center for International Programs and Services, The University of Memphis - $500 - funded - 2001 - 2002
  • Technology Access Fee (TAF) Awards: Innovation in the Use of Instructional Technology - The University of Memphis - $8,485 - Unfunded - 2002
  • Faculty Development Supplementary Travel Grant - The Center for International Programs and Services, The University of Memphis - $500 - funded - 2002-2003
  • Technology Access Fee (TAF) Awards: Instructional Technology - The University of Memphis - $5,985 - funded - 2005
  • Center for Community Health Collaborative Health Research Incubator Grants - The University of memphis - $5,000 - funded - 2006 - 2007
  • Research Mentoring Grant - College of Education, Health & Human Sciences - $200 (funded) - 2012
  • Research Mentoring Grant - College of Education, Health & Human Sciences - $250 (funded) - 2013
  • Faculty Research Grant - University of Memphis - $2,600 (funded) - July 2015 ~ June 2016

Outreach
  • Mini-conference: Tai Chi and Health. Project Director - Senior Citizens, Exercise Specialists, Senior Center Program Directors - Jan. -May, 1996 ( 5/28/96) - U. of Memphis , Kirby Pine Retirement Community Center , Great Memphis Wushu Tai-Chi School .
  • Tai Chi and Rehab Workshop Project Coordinator - Physical Therapists, Medical doctors/professionals, Exercise Specialist, Exercise Program Directors, and other people who have the interests - 6/98 ~ 04/99 ( 4/10/99) - The University of Memphis
  • MSCFC: Qi Gong Workshop. Project Coordinator - College Students in the mid-south areas (AK, MS., TN). - 11/99 ~ 01/00 ( 1/22/2000) - The University of Memphis, Rhodes College, UT- Memphis
  • Science Olympiad of West Tenn. Site Coordinator - Middle School and High School Students from West Tenn. - 03/2000 - The University of Memphis
  • MSCFC: Qi Gong Workshop. Project Coordinator - College Students in the mid-south areas (AK, MS., TN). - 11/00 ~ 01/01 ( 2/3/2001) - The University of Memphis, Rhodes College, UT- Memphis
  • Science Olympiad of West Tenn. Site Coordinator - Middle School and High School Students from West Tenn. - 2/24/2001 - The University of Memphis
  • Science Olympiad of West Tenn. Site Coordinator - Middle School and High School Students from West Tenn. - 2/14/2004 - The University of Memphis
  • Mini-workshop: Tai Chi exercise for seniors - Senior Residents at Wesley Highland Terrace - April 6, 2009 - The University of Memphis
  • World Qigong & Tai Chi Day - Open to the public in the Great Memphis Area - April in 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012 - The University of Memphis
  • Tai Chi Day - Open to the public in the Greater Memphis Area - Jan. 10~ April 9, 2014 - The University of Memphis
  • Tai Chi Day - Open to the public in the Greater Memphis Area - Feb. 1 ~ April 2018 - The University of Memphis
Service
  • Department - Undergraduate Curriculum Council - 1995-1997, 2002-2003, 2008-present
  • Department - Departmental Library Representative - 1999 - 2020
  • Department - HMSE statistical consultant - 1995 - 2003
  • Department - Elma N. Roan Scholarship Committee - 1999 - 2006
  • Department - Tenure and Promotion Committee - 2001 - 2020
  • College - Departmental Representative of CREP. - 1995 ~1998
  • University - Faculty Senator of the University of Memphis. - 1997 ~ 1999
  • Confucius Institute at The University of Memphis - Executive Committee - 2007 - 2018
  • Department - Graduate Curriculum and Research Council - 1999-2000, 2004-2006, 2009-present
  • Department - Coordinator of Graduate Curriculum and Research Council - 2004-2006
  • College - COE Graduate Curriculum and Research Council - 2004-2006
  • University - University of Memphis Libraries Focus Group - 2012
  • College - COE Faculty/Staff Development Advisory Committee. - 2010 - 2011
  • University - Tenure and Promotion Appeal Committee - 2018 ~ present
  • College - College Library Representative - 2020 - present
  • College - Tenure and Promotion Committee - 2020 - present
  • Association of CPM - Board Member - 1995 ~ 1997
  • Chinese School in Memphis - School Board Member, APT Coordinator. - 1995 ~ 1997
  • Josephine K. Lewis Center for Senior Citizens in Memphis - Tai Chi Instructor - 2001- present
  • The International Chinese Society for Physical Activity and Health - Financial Manager - 2007-2009
  • Asian Journal of Exercise and Sport Science - Editorial Board - 2010-2015
  • Journal of Medical Education - Editorial Board - 2013 - 2018
Books Reviewed
  • Payne & Isaacs (2002). Human motor development: A life span approach, 5th Edition. McGraw Hill.
  • Book Manuscript: Coker, CheryL A. (2004). Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners . McGraw Hill.  
Journal Articles
  • Wright, DL, Li, Y., and Whitacre, C. (1992). The contribution of elaborative processing of the contextual interference effect. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 63, 30-37.
  • Wright, DL, Kemp, T.L., and Li, Y. (1992). Authors response: The dual-task methodology and assessing the attentional demands of ambulation with walking devices. Physical Therapy, 72, 74-75.
  • Wang, M. ..Q., Nicholson, M.E., Mahoney, B.S., Li, Y., Fitzhugh, E.C., & Shea, J. (1993). The effects of high and low BACs on the Hoffman-reflex. Journal of Neurological Sciences, 117, 107-110.
  • Wang, M.Q., Nicholson, M.E., Li, Y., Mahoney, B.S., & Perko, M. (1993). Proprioceptive response under the rising and falling BACs: Test of Mallanby Effect. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77, 83-88.
  • Wright, DL, Shea, C.H., Li, Y., and Whitacre, C. (1996). Contextual dependencies during motor skill acquisition: Gone but not forgotten. Memory, 4(1), 91-108.
  • Kreider, R.B., Klesges, R., Harmon K., Grindstaff, P., Ramsey, L., Bullen, D., Wood, L., Li, Y., & Almada, A. (1996). Effects of ingesting supplements designed to promote lean tissue accretion on body composition during resistance training. International Journal of Sport Nutrition, 6(3), 234-246.
  • Wright, DL, Li, Y., and Cody, W. (1997). Cognitive processes related to contextual interference and observational learning: A replication of Blandian et al. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 68(1), 106-109.
  • Li, Y., McColgin, C., & Van Oteghen, S. (1998). Comparisons of psychomotor performance between the upper- and lower-extremities in three age groups. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 87, 947-952.
  • Johnson, B. A., Li., Y., & Hartman, A. G. C., (1998). A case study of upper extremity stroke rehabilitation using aquatic exercise techniques: A motor control and learning perspective. The Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy, 6(2), 12-23.
  • Fry, A.C., Webber, J.M., Weiss, L.W., Fry, M.D., & Li, Y. (2000). Impaired performances with excessive high-intensive free-weight training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 14(1), 54-61.
  • Li, Y., & Wright, DL (2000). Assessment of the attention demands of high and low contextual interference practice conditions: Implications for the Elaboration and Forgetting-Reconstruction hypotheses. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 53A(2), 591-606.
  • Weiss, L.W., Ireland, T.R., Freidman, A.A., Fry, A.C., & Li, Y. (2000). Functional submersion technique for assessing volume. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 4(4), 199-213.
  • Smith, J.C., Fry, A.C., Weiss, L.W., Li, Y., & Kinzey, S.J. (2001). The effects of high-intensity exercise on a 10-second sprint cycle test. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 15(3), 344-348.
  • Abma, C.L., Fry, M.D., Li, Y., & Relyea, G. (2002). Differences in imagery Content and imagery aility between high and low confident track and field athletes. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 14(2), 67-75.
  • Li, Y., & Lima, R.P. (2002). Rehearsal of task variations and contextual interference effect in a field setting. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 94, 750-752.
  • Sun, X., Hu, Y., & Li, Y. (2004) Ranges of abduction motion of hip joint due to the simplified Taichi quan exercise. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice, 10(12), 783.
  • Smith, S., Fry, M., Ethington, C., & Li, Y. (2005). The effect of athletes' perceptions of their coaching behaviors on their perceptions of the motivational climate. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 17, 1-8.
  • Whitman, S.P., Li, Y., & Devault, C.N. (2000). A longitudinal study of Tai Chi exercise intervention for the elderly in improving balance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 71(1), (supplement), A113-114.
  • Li, Y., Whitman, S.P., & Wright, D.L. (2000). Improvementts in Perceptual-identification and Encoding Processes Using Random Practice. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 22 (supplement), s70.
  • Li, Y., Whitman, S.P., Friedman, A., & Krugger, T. (2001). A case study of developmental dyspraxia in improving perceptual motor performance and handwriting through an exercise intervention. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 72(1), (supplement), A50.
  • Li, Y. (2001). Tai Chi for seniors. World Leisure Asia Regional Conference: Social Development, Leisure and the Older Person. April, 2001 (p. 24).
  • Li, Y. Martinez, S., Zucker-Levin, A., Head, P., Xiong, X., Krugger, T.,& Weiss, L.W. (2002). "A preliminary study of effects of Tai Chi on gait and functional performances for individuals who have had total hip arthroplasty." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 34(5), S122.
  • Li, Y., Zucker-Levin, A., Krugger, T., Xiong X. & Weiss, L.W. (2002). "Effects of Tai Chi Exercise Intervention for Patients after total hip arthroplasty: A case series." Proceedings of the First Conference of the Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness (December, 2002, P.21).
  • Keller, G.J., Li, Y., Weiss, L.W., Relyea, G.E. (2006). Contextual interference effect on acquisition and retention of pistol shooting skills. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 103, 241-252.   
  • Li, Y., Sun, X., & Weiss, L.W. (2005). Hip Joint abduction range of motion during Tai Chi exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(5, supplement), S104.
  • Li, Y., Fang, Y., Wright, D.L., & Yue, G. (2006). Greater movement-related potential is associated with higher contextual interference practice condition during motor skill acquisition. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 28(supplement), S112.    
  • Li, Y., Devault, C. & Van Oteghen, S. (2007). Effects of extended Tai Chi intervention on balance and selected motor functions of the elderly. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 35(3), 383-392. 
  • Haneishi, K., Fry, A.C., Moore, C.A., Schilling, B., Li, Y., & Fry, M (2007). Cortisol and stress responses during a game and practice in female collegiate soccer players.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(2), 583-588. 
  • Moore, C.A., Weiss, L.W., Schilling, B.K., Fry, A.C., & Li, Y. (2007). Acute effects of augmented eccentric loading on jump squat performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(2), 372-377. 
  • Liggins, T., Li, Y., Stephens, L., & Lai, Q. (2007). Effects of summary knowledge of results and error estimation in motor learning: An EMG study. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29(supplement), S105.    
  • Galpin, A., Li, Y., Lohnes, C. & Schilling, B.K. (2008).  A 4-week choice foot speed and choice reaction training program improves agility in previously non-agility trained, but active men and woman. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(6),1901-1907.
  • Li, Y., Siemionow,V., Fang,Y , & Yue G. H.(2008). Greater movement related cortical potentials in Tai Chi vs. Non-Tai Chi exercise: A case study. Proceedings of the 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China.
  • Li, Y., Coleman, D., Ransdell, M., Coleman, L. & Irwin, C. (2011). Sport stacking activities in school children’s motor skill development. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 113(2), 431-438.
  • Zhang, J., Chen, R., Wu, Y., Li, K., Wang, D., Liu, Y. & Li, Y. (2013). An EMG study on characteristics of premotor and motor components in agility reaction time test on athletes. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 53 (October), 566-572.
  • Li, Y., Coleman, D., Ransdell, M., Coleman, L. & Irwin (2014). A pilot study of sport stacking effect on handwriting for school children. Physical Educator, 71(1), 59-71.
  • Paquette, M.R., Li, Y., Hoekstra, J., Bravo, J. (2015). An 8-week reactive balance training program in older healthy adults: a preliminary investigation. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 4, 263-269.
  • Paquette, M., Schilling, B., Bravo, J., Peel, S., Li, Y. & Townsend (2017). Computerized agility training improves change-of-direction and balance performance independently of footwear in young adults. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 88(1), 44-51.
  • Irwin, C.C., Li, Y., Bene, E., Rach, A., Baughman, B., Schilling, B., & Weiss, L. (2015). Test-retest reliability of selected NeuroCom® postural stability assessments. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86(sup 2), A15-A16.
  • Ullmann, G., & Li, Y. (2017). Health benefits of seated Tai Chi. World Congress Integrative Medicine & Health 2017. BMC Complementary an Alternative Medicine, 17(Suppl 1): 317. DOL 10.1186/s12906-017-1783-3.
  • Ullmann, G., Li, Y., Ray, M., & Lee, S. (2020). Study protocol of a randomized intervention study to explore effects of a pure physical training and a mind-body exercise on cognitive executive function in independent living adults age 65 to 85. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-020-01633-w. Original Article - Published online: 22 June 2020.
  • Li, Y., Van Damme, T., Wang, K. & Taylor, S. (2020). Investigation on gross motor development of children with different sociocultural background. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 42(supplement).
  • Dowling, C. & Li, Y. (2020). The effects of increased contextual interference in practice on freestyle swimming improvement in children: A pilot study. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 42(supplement).
Presentations
  • *Wright, DL, Li, Y., and Whitacre, C. The contribution of elaborative processing to the contextual interference effect. Paper presented to the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Annual National Conference. Asilomar, California. June, 1991.
  • *Wang, M.Q., Nicholson, M.E., Mahoney, B.S., Li, Y., Fitzhugh, E.C., & Shea, J. Effects of alcohol on psychomotor behavior: Implications for alcohol education. Paper presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Francisco, CA, April, 1992
  • * Li, Y., and Wright, DL. Contextual interference effect in motor skill learning: Evidence from the measurement of attentional demands. Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas. February, 1993.
  • *Li, Y., Smith, M.S., & Wright, DL. Insight or incremental learning? - Cognitive processing in motor skill acquisition. Paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Clearwater, FL, June, 1994.
  • *Li, Y., & Wright, DL. Using attention assessment to Evaluate the role of reconstructive processes for the contextual interference effect. Paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Monterey, CA, June, 1995.
  • *Li, Y., Marks, W., & Forsythe, C. A test of specification of movement trajectory and the constraints on malleability of motor processes. Paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June, 1996.
  • *Alexander, C., Li, Y., Wright, DL, & Raced, F. Improving the detection of response errors using a Summary-KR procedure. Paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June, 1996.
  • *Li, Y., Wright, D., Raced, F., & Alexander, C. An investigation of error detection an error correction mechanisms in motor skill learning: Effects of Summary-KR and variability of practice. Research paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June, 1997.
  • *Johnson, V.A., & Li, Y. A case study of two aquatic exercise techniques for upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke patients: A motor control and learning perspective. Research paper submitted to be presented at the Ninth Annual Stroke Rehabilitation Conference, Cambridge, MA, October, 1997.
  • *Li, Y., McColgin, C., & Van Oteghen, S. Comparisons of psychomotor performance between the upper- and lower-extremity in aging. Research paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June, 1998. 

  • *Rubin, M.R., Fry, A.C., Weiss, L.W., Li, Y., Gossick, E.L., Webber, J.M., & Barrow, E.H. Effects of free weight vs. machine bench press training on strength development. Research paper presented at 1998 NSCA National Conference.

     
  • * Starks, M.A., Wilson, M.L., Fry, M.D., Li, Y., & Fry, A.C. Acute hormonal effects of simulated tennis tournament play. Abstract of research paper presented at 1998 NSCA National Conference.
  • * Li, Y., & Vaczi, M. The locus of contextual interference effect: Motoric or perceptual? Research paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June, 1999.
  • * Li, Y., Whitman, S.P., & Wright, D. (2000). Improvements in perceptual-identification and encoding processes using random practice. Research paper presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June, 2000.
  • * Whitman, S.P., Li, Y., & Devault, C.N. (2000). A longitudinal study of Tai Chi exercise intervention for the elderly in improving balance. Research paper presented at the national convention of American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), March, 2000.
  • * Li, Y., Whitman, S.P., Friedman, A., & Krugger, T. (2001). A case study of developmental dyspraxia in improving perceptual motor performance and handwriting through an exercise intervention. Research paper will be presented at the national convention of American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), March 29, 2001.
  • * Lima, R.P. & Li. Y. (2002). The contextual interference effect in learning a soccer passing skill. Research paper will be presented at the conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June, 2002.
  • *Li, Y. Martinez, S., Zucker-Levin, A., Head, P., Xiong, X., Krugger, T., & Weiss, L.W. "A preliminary study of effects of Tai Chi on gait and functional performances for individuals who have had Total Hip Arthroplasty." American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 49th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. May 2002.
  • * Li, Y., Zucker-Levin, A., Krugger, T., Xiong, X., & Weiss, L. Effects of Tai Chi exercise intervention for patients after total hip arthroplasty: A case series. The First International Conference of the Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness (SCSEPF), Hong Kong, China, 2002.
  • * Gracia, K., Horii, M., & Li, Y. Effects of Summary KR and Error Estimation on Force Production Learning. The conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Savannah, GA, 2003.
  • * Li, Y., L. Weiss, A. Fry, K. Buchanan, L. Chiu, B. Schilling, B. Magu, B. Bondurant & C. Scates. Reliability of force measures during load-spectrum knee extensions. American College of Sports Medicine 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, 2003.
  • * Keller, G., & Li, Y. Contextual Interference Effects on Acquisition and Retention of Pistol Shooting Skills. The conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Vancouver, Canada. June, 2004.
  • * Li, Y., Sun, X., & Weiss, L.W. Hip joint abduction range of motion during Tai Chi exercise. American College of Sports Medicine 52nd Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. June 2005.   
  • * Moore, C., L. Weiss, B. Schilling, A. Fry, and Li, Y. Stability reliability of jump squats performed with augmented eccentric loads. Annual Conference of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, Nevada. July 2005.  
  • Li, Y. (1996). The Psychological Perspectives in Motor Performance and Learning. Presented in HMSE Department Research Colloquium Series. (February 23, 1996).
  • Xu, T., & Li, Y. (1999). Tai Chi's application in therapeutic settings and aging population. Presented at Tai Chi workshop: The Biomedical Benefits of Tai Chi Exercise Intervention (April 10, 1999), the University of Memphis.
  • Li, Y. An assessment of the attention demands during random and blocked training schedules. Presented at the Florida State University (June, 1999).
  • Li, Y. Behavioral and Neural Processes Underlying Motor Control and Learning. Presented at Beijing University of Physical Education, Beijing, China (July 3rd, 2000).
  • Li, Y. Cognitive Processes Underlying Motor Skill Acquisition, Retention and Transfer. College of Physical Education, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China (May, 2004).
  • * Li, Y., Fang, Y., Wright, D., & Yue, G. Greater movement-related cortical potential is associated with higher contextual interference practice condition during motor skill acquisition. Annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Denver, Colorado, June, 2006.   
  • *Liggins, T., Coleman, D., Solis, A., & Li, Y. Effects of a cup-stacking exercise program on motor development for school children. Research paper presented at the national convention of American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), March, 2007. 
  • *Liggins, T., Li, Y., Stephens, L., & Lai, Q. Effects of summary knowledge of results and error estimation in motor learning: An EMG study. Annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), San Diego, California,  June, 2007. 
  • * Li, Y., Siemionow,V., Fang, Y , & Yue G. H.  Greater movement related cortical potentials in Tai Chi vs. Non-Tai Chi exercise: A case study. Presented at 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China, August, 2008.
  • *Galpin, A., Li, Y., Lohnes, C., Schilling, B.  A 4-week foot movement speed and reaction training program improves agility in previously untrained but active men and women. Presented at 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China, August, 2008.
  • *Stephens, L., Li, Y. Coleman, D., Ransdell, M., Irwin, C. & Grindle, V. (2009). The effects of a sport stacking intervention on hand-eye coordination, reaction time and handwriting skills of 2nd grade students. Research paper presented at the national convention of American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD),Temper, Florida, April, 2009.
  • *Marshall, K., Stephens, L., Grindle, V., Fry, M., & Li, Y. (2009). Mental imagery and EEG activities in elite and novice collegiate soccer players. Research presentation at annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Austin, Texas, June, 2009.

  • INVITED PRESENTATIONS     (Conference)          
  • Li, Y. The benefits of Tai Chi exercise in Cardiovascular system for women. Second Annual Women's Heart Conference (November, 1999).  
  • Li, Y. Tai Chi for seniors. Presentation at World Leisure Asia Regional Conference: Social Development, Leisure and the Older Person, Shanghai, China (April 27, 2001).
  • Li, Y. Tai Chi exercise intervention and improving balance. Invited speaker at 2nd National Symposium on Complementary and Alternative Geriatric Health Care and 23rd Annual Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center Symposium, Chesterfield, Missouri (September, 2008).  
  • Li, Y. Tai Chi exercise for seniors in balance improvement and fall prevention: Research methods and applications. Invited speaker at The 3rd Shanghai International Forum on Exercise and Health. Shanghai, China (November, 2009).
  • *Zhang, J., Li, K., Wang, D. Liu, Y., & Li, Y. (2011). An EMG study on characteristics of premotor time and motor time in a choice reaction time test on foot movement of athletes. Research presentation at annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Burlington, Vermont, June, 2011.
  • *Shepard, C., Kabir, M., & Li, Y (2011). Kinetic effects and EMG variability in response to different schedules of Knowledge of Results. Research presentation at annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Burlington, Vermont, June, 2011.
  • * Shepard C., & Li, Y. (2012). Visual versus kinesthetic imagery in soccer players: An EEG study. The national convention of American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), March, 2012.
  • *Zhang, J., Li, K., Wang, D. Liu, Y., & Li, Y. (2012). EMG as a tool to assess foot reaction time asymmetries. Research presentation at annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Hawaii, June, 2012.
  • *Li, Y., Hoyt, M., Rhee, J., Jing, C., Lu, J. & Wright, D. (2012). Do offline performance improvements emerge in both implicit and explicit learning environments? Research presentation at annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Hawaii, June, 2012.
  • *Li, Y., Wilson, K., Hoyt, M. (2012). Test-retest reliability of foot speed and reaction time related to concussion assessment. Research presentation at annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Hawaii, June, 2012.
  • *Li, Y., & Huang, J. (2013). An investigation in motor asymmetry on foot reaction time. Research presentation at the 2013 annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), New Orleans, Louisiana, June, 2013.
  • *Paquette, M., Hoekstra J., Huang, J., Bravo, J., & Li, Y. (2013). An eight-week balance exercise intervention program in healthy older adults. Research presentation at the 2013 annual conference of American Society for Biomechanics.
  • *Bene, E.R., Li, Y., Irwin, C.C., Baughman, B.C., Rach, A.M., Bravo, J.D., Schilling, B.K., & Weiss, L.W. (2013). Pre- and post-season concussion screening of student athletes: Test-retest reliability of the updated ImPACT battery version 2.1. Research presentation at the 2013 annual conference of National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Diego, CA, October, 2013.
  • *Rach, A.M., Baughman, B.C., Young, C., Bene, E., Irwin, C., & Li, Y. (2013). Abnormal ImPACT Reliable Change Indixes in asymptomatic athletes: A common occurrence. Research presentation at the 2013 annual conference of National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Diego, CA, October, 2013.
  • *Li, Y., Collins, C., Bell, S.T., Paquette, M.R., & Yli-Piipari, S. (2014). Effects of 4-week agility training on foot speed and sprot-specific agility in female collegiate tennis players: a pilot study. Research presentation at the annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Minneapolis, Minnesota, June, 2014.
  • *Zhang, J. & Li, Y. (2014). An investigation of motor asymmetry on choice step reaction time between athletes and non-athletes. Research presentation at the 2014 annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Minneapolis, Minnesota, June, 2014.
  • *Baughman, C.B., Rach, A.M., Li, Y., Irwin, C., & Bene, E. (2014). Symptom report versus performance-based assessment in athletes: Are we doing what we are saying? Research presentation at the Sports Neuropsychology Society (SNS) Concussion Symposium, Dallas, TX, April, 2014.
  • Irwin, C.C., Li, Y., Bene, E., Rach, A., Baughman, B., Schilling, B., & Weiss, L. (2015). Test-retest reliability of selected NeuroCom® postural stability assessments. Research presentation at the 2015 SHAPE America National Convention, Seattle, WA, March, 2015.
  • Ullmann, G. & Li, Y. (2017). Health benefits of seated Tai Chi. Research presentation at World Congress Integrative Medicine & Health 2017 (10th ECIM & 12th ICCMR Congress), Berlin, Germany, May, 2017.
  • Downing, K., Gregg, D., Wang, K., Dowling, C., Taylor, S. & Li, Y. (2017). A comparative study of gross motor development of American and Chinese Preschoolers: A pilot study. Research presentation at the 2017 annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), San Diego, California, June, 2017.
  • Downing, K., Chase, E., & Li, Y. (2018). Discrimination reaction time and decision making. Research presentation at the 2018 annual conference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Denver, Colorado, June, 2018.