Dr. Karen H. Weiller-Abels
University of North Texas
Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation
(940) 565-2856
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Education

PhD, Texas Woman's University, 1986.
Major: Physical Education
Dissertation Title: Identification of Leaders of a Professional Basketball Team
MA, Texas Woman's University, 1980.
Major: Physical Education
BS, University of Texas at Austin, 1975.
Major: Elementary Education

Professional Positions

Uncategorized
Associate Profesor, University of North Texas. (1996 – Present).
Assistant Professor, The University of North Texas, Denton, TX. (1990 – 1996).
Teacher Appraiser. (1988 – 1990).
Lecturer (adjunct), The University of Texas, Arlington, TX. (1987 – 1988).
Associate Lecturer, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI. (1986 – 1987).
Fourth Grade Teacher. (1979 – 1984).
Kindergarten Teacher. (1976 – 1977).

Licensures and Certifications

Texas Certified Mediator, North Texas Mediation/UNT. (October 2018 – Present).

Professional Memberships

Member, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD). (Present).

Member, American Association of University Women (AAUW). (Present).

Member, National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. (Present).

Member, North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS). (Present).

Member, Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD). (Present).

Member, University of North Texas League for Professional Women. (Present).

Awards and Honors

Member, Research Consortium of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD. (1991 – Present).

UNT Academic Affairs Fellow, UNT. (August 2018 – May 2019).

UNT Leadership Award, UNT Foundation. (April 2019 – April 2019).

UNT Leadership Fellow, University of North Texas. (September 2016 – August 2017).

Nominated for Minnie Stevens Piper Teaching Award, University of North Texas. (2010 – 2010).

College of Education Service Award, University of North Texas. (2009 – 2009).

J.S. Shelton Teaching Award, University of North Texas. (2008 – 2008).

Faculty Development Leave, University of North Texas. (2006 – 2006).

Developing Scholar Award, University of North Texas. (1998 – 1998).

Research Fellow Status, Research Consortium: AAHPERD. (1996 – 1996).

Pathfinder Award - Texas Recipient., National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS).. (1995 – 1995).

Student Support Services, Discovery Program Faculty Recognition, University of North Texas.. (1995 – 1995).

Classification: Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. (1983 – 1993).

Intercultural Services Recognition, University of North Texas, Multicultural Programming. (1991 – 1991).

Classification: Certified Teacher Appraiser, Texas Education Agency. (1988 – 1988).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
EDEE 4101, Student Teaching in Pre K through Grade 4, 2 courses.
EDEE 5101, Student Teaching in Pre K through Grade 4, 1 course.
EDSE 4108, Student Teaching in the Secondary School, 2 courses.
EDSE 5108, Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools, 1 course.
HLTH 2200, Family Life and Human Sexuality, 5 courses.
KINE 2050, Sociology of Sport, 30 courses.
KINE 2900, SPECIAL PROBLEMS, 2 courses.
KINE 3550, Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children, 51 courses.
KINE 3560, Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Secondary Physical Education, 1 course.
KINE 3996, Honors College Mentored Research Experience, 1 course.
KINE 4100, Curriculum and Methods in Kinesiology (Sport Pedagogy), 8 courses.
KINE 4101, Early Field Experience Kinesiology Certification, 8 courses.
KINE 4102, Student Teaching in Physical Education, Grades EC 5, 19 courses.
KINE 4104, Student Teaching Grades 6 12, 19 courses.
KINE 4500, Movement Tasks in Games, Sports and Rhythmic Activities., 18 courses.
KINE 4550, Issues in Movement Acquisition for Youth, 4 courses.
KINE 4800, Studies in Kinesiology, 5 courses.
KINE 4900, Special Problems, 24 courses.
KINE 4910, Special Problems, 1 course.
KINE 4980, Experimental Course, 1 course.
KINE 5102, Student Teaching in Kinesiology, 2 courses.
KINE 5140, Women, Leisure and Sport, 5 courses.
KINE 5160, Sports in American Culture., 5 courses.
KINE 5700, Curriculum and Methods in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, 3 courses.
KINE 5860, Practicum, Field Problem or Internship, 1 course.
KINE 5900, Special Problems, 8 courses.
KINE 5910, Special Problems, 6 courses.
KINE 5920, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
RECR 5140, Women, Leisure and Sport, 1 course.
SOCI 2050, Sociology of Sport, 7 courses.

Directed Student Learning

Other. (2006 – 2006).

Other. (2004 – 2004).

Other. (2004 – 2004).

Other. (2004 – 2004).

Other. (2004 – 2004).

Other. (2004 – 2004).

Other. (1999 – 1999).

Other. (1999 – 1999).

Other. (1997 – 1997).

Other. (1996 – 1996).

Other. (1996 – 1996).

Other. (1996 – 1996).

Other. (1995 – 1995).

Other. (1995 – 1995).

Other. (1995 – 1995).

Other. (1995 – 1995).

Other. (1995 – 1995).

Other. (1994 – 1994).

Other,"Students’ and Teachers’ Perspectives of the Purposes for Engaging in Physical Activity.,". (1994 – 1994).

Other. (1993 – 1993).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Gu, X., Weiller, K., Zhang, T. (2015). Examining motor skills, body weight, and physical activity in kindergarteners.. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
Greenleaf, C., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2005). Perceptions of youth obesity among physical educators. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference. 76(A), 105-106. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C., Greenleaf, C. (2005). Televised media analysis of the 2003 Bank of America Colonial: A focus on Annika Sorenstam. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference. 76, A111-112. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement.
Greenleaf, C., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (2003). The 2000 Summer Olympic games: Analysis of gender and media. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference. 74, A69-70. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Doyle, E., Higgs, C. T. (1996). Content delivery and acquisition. Gender and ethnic bias differences in elementary physical education. 67, 91. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Jackson, A. W., Swonke, M. (1993). Body mass index and one-mile run performance in Asian/Pacific Islander youth: Passing rates using FITNESSGRAM criterion-referenced standards.. 64(1), A47. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement.
Jackson, A. W., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Swonke, M. (1993). Body mass index and one-mile run performance in Hispanic youth: Passing rates using FITNESSGRAM criterion-referenced standards.. 64(1), A42. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1992). Images of illusion, images of reality: Gender differentials in televised sport - the 1990s and beyond.. Resources in Education, ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education, ED346037.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1989). Children's literature lags in depicting girls as athletes. 7, 4. Growing Child Research Review.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Bridges, J. (1986). Texas teachers tested: Repercussions extend beyond state borders.. 57, 8. Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Book
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2022). Not playing around: Intersectional identities, media representation, and the power of sport. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Bridges, J. (2006). Instructor's Guide for Children Moving. (7), . San Francisco, CA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Bridges, J., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2006). Test Bank for Children Moving. (7), . San Francisco, CA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Book Chapter
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Everbach, T. (2022). Leveraging sport for justice.. Lexington Books.
Everbach, T., Nisbett, G., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2022). #Say Her Name: The WNBA and Black Women’s Athletes’ Social Activism. Not Playing Around: Intersectional Identities, Media Representation, and the Power of Sport. Lexington Books.
Colombo-Dougovito, A., Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2022). At the confluence of sport and identity.. Lexington Books.
Everbach, T., Nisbett, G., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2021). Rebel, Rebel! How Megan Rapinoe’s celebrity activism forges new paths for athletes. 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Media, Fandom, and Soccer’s Biggest Stage. Palgrave Macmillan. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-75401-3_14
Beldon, Z., Weiller-Abels, K., Nauright, J. (2020). Football in America. Routledge Handbook of Global Sport. (7-17), . Routledge, New York:.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T., Brickell, B. A. (1995). Gender role stereotyping in elementary physical education. In R. Clements (Ed.), Games and great ideas: A collection of works to assist elementary physical educators and classroom teachers. 230-236. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Keller, M. J., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1993). Creating meaningful play experiences with children: Linking play theories to practice.. In M. Guddemi, W.T. Jambor (Eds.), A right to play. 115-123. Little Rock, AR: Southern Early Childhood Association.
Journal Article
Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2023). "'The Women Are Every Bit As Good As the Men': A Postfeminist Critique of LPGA Players' Quest for Equity in Golf". Feminist Media Studies. Taylor & Francis.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Everbach, T., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). She’s a lady; he’s an athlete; they have overcome: Portrayals of gender and disability in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.. Other. 16(1), 123-148.
Lee, J., Zhang, T., Zhang, X., Chu, T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2020). Preservice classroom teachers’ perspectives toward a comprehensive school physical activity programme. Health Education Journal.. 80, 145-159.
Holloway, L. D., Rowe, J. D., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Lain, B. A., Walker, L. D. (2020). The Chair's Role in Promoting Work-Life Balance. The Department Chair. 30(3), 4. Boston, MA: Jossey-Bass.
Moore, E., Weiller-Abels, K. (2020). Motivational Climates’ Prediction of 12-14 Year Old Competitive Soccer Player’s Goal Orientations Differ for Females and Males. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. Human Kinetics. 10.1123/swpaj.2019-0007.
Gonzalez-Carriedo, R., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Boyd, R. M. (2020). “¡A Saltar!” Using Movement to Enhance the Development of Bilingualism.. NABE Journal of Research and Practice. Routledge, Taylor Francis Online. https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/YBVGRBSSMN4THPAS2F9I/full?target=10.1080/26390043.2019.1703392
Lee, J., Zhang, T., Chu, A., Zhang, X., Weiller-Abels, K., Keller, J. (2019). Comprehensive school physical activity program and physical literacy: Exploring preservice classroom teachers’ perspectives. Advances in Physical Education. 9, 314-330.
Gu, X., Keller, M. J., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Zhang, T. (2018). The roles of physical activity and sedentary behavior on Hispanic children's mental health: A motor skill perspective. Quality of Life Research. 27(1), 185-193. Springer International Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28815374
Villalon, C., Weiller-Abels, K. (2018). NBC's televised media portrayal of female atheltes in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games: A critical feminist view.
Villalon, C., Weiller-Abels, K., Nauright, J. (2017). Critical Feminist Frames in U.S. Media Coverage of Female Olympians in Rio. Media Report to Women. 45(4), 12-19. Carmel, CA: Communication Research Associates, Inc..
Zhang, T., Thomas, K. T., Weiller-Abels, K., (2015). Predicting physical activity in 10-12 year old children: A social ecological approach. 34, 517-536. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Bridges, J. (2011). Movement education made EZ. Strategies. 25(2), 8-10.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Bridges, J. (2008). EZ Movement Framework. http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/weiler1108.htm.Related Links:ttp://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/weiler1108.htm.
Greenleaf, C., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2005). Perceptions of youth obesity among physical educators. Social Psychology of Education. 8, 407-423.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T., Greeenleaf, C. (2004). Analysis of media commentary at the 2000 Olympic games. Media Report to Women. 32(3), 14-21.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T., Martin, S. B. (2004). Gender bias in the 1996 Olympic games: Audience perception and effects. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. 13(1), 8-17.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2004). Gender bias still evident in Olympics coverage, study says. University of North Texas Daily.
Martin, S. B., Richardson, P. A., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Jackson, A. W. (2004). Role models, perceived sport encouragement, and sport expectancies of United States adolescent athletes and their parents. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. 13(1), 18-27.
Higgs, C. T., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Martin, S. B. (2003). Gender bias in the 1996 Olympic games: A comparative analysis. Journal of Sport and Social Issues. 27, 52-64.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2003). Protecting our offspring, on and off the field. www.townonline.com/newton/news/opinion/new.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2003). Where are we – one year later? Academy Action Article. National Association for Sport and Physical Education/Sport Sociology Academy.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2000). 2000 Olympics: That's buff, not babe, Bob.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2000). Gender bias should hopefully decrease in Olympics coverage, researcher says.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2000). Professor probes games.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Doyle, E. J. (2000). Teacher-student interaction: An exploration of gender differences in elementary school physical education. Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 71, 43-45.
Martin, S. B., Jackson, A. W., Richardson, P. A., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1999). Coaching preferences of adolescent youths and their parents. Journal of Applied Psychology. 11, 278-293.
Perez, M., Weiller-Abels, K. H., Morrow, J. R., Martin, S., Caldwell, P., Jackson, A. (1999). Project P.E.A.K.: Physical education and activity for kids. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 13, 13-16.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1999). Television coverage of professional golf: A focus on gender. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. 8, 83-100.
Ewens-Cusimano, B., Roberts, J., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1998). Gaining that "near perfect" teaching schedule. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 11, 34-35.
Bungum, T. J., Jackson, A. W., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1998). One-mile run performance and body mass index in Asian and Pacific Islander youth: Passing rates for the FITNESSGRAM.. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 69, 89-93.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1997). Fandom in the 40's: The integrating functions of the all American girls professional baseball league.. Journal of Sport Behavior. 20, 211-231.
Higgs, C. T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1996). Review of Olympic Games Research. Washington Post.
Higgs, C. T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1996). The belles of the ball. Other. 5, 15-21.
Higgs, C. T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1994). Gender bias and the 1992 summer Olympic games: An analysis of television coverage.. Journal of Sport & Social Issues. 18, 234-246.
Richardson, P. A., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1994). Gender differences: How it affects sport and physical activity. Texas Association HPERD Journal. 63(8-10), 57.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Jackson, A. W., Meyer, R. D. (1994). One-mile run performance and body mass index in Hispanic youth: Passing rates for the FITNESSGRAM.. Pediatric Exercise Science. 6, 267-274.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1994). The all American girls professional girls baseball league, 1943-1954: Gender conflict in sport?. Sociology of Sport Journal. 11, 289-297.
Higgs, C. T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1993). An ethnographic analysis of professional women baseball players.. Nine: A Journal of Baseball History and Social Policy Perspectives. 2, 1-18.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1993). Gender differentials in televised media: The 1980s and beyond.. The Pennsylvania State Association for HPERD Journal. 63, 22-25.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1993). Women of the 90s: Fit for life?. Other. 28, .
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Richardson, P. A. (1992). A program for kids: Success-oriented physical education.. Childhood Education. 69, 133-137.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1992). Living the dream: A historical analysis of professional women baseball players, 1943-1954.. Canadian Journal of History of Sport. 23, 46-54.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1992). Playing field's far from level in TV sports. Dallas Morning News. 5C.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1992). Successful learning = clear objectives. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 5, 5-8.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1992). The social-emotional component of physical education for children.. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 63, 50-53.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T., Hines, A. (1991). The games women play: Why 'ladies first' doesn't apply to televised sports.. Shape Magazine. 87-89.
Higgs, C. T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1990). Coverage of women in sport: What does the public really want?. The Pennsylvania State Association for HPERD Journal. 12, 3-5.
Higgs, C. T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1990). Media messages: Communicating sexism is sport. Texas Association HPERD Journal. 58, 24-26.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Higgs, C. T. (1989). Female learned helplessness in sport: An analysis of children's literature.. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 60, 65-67.
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (1988). Identification of leaders of a professional basketball team. Journal of Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics. 3, 158-17.
Software
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Bridges, J. (2009). Movement education framework pocket chart cards, movement education word wall and accompanying activity guides. Sportime as an instructional package.
Bridges, J., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2006). Online interactive task analyses series accompanying video production of generic levels of skill proficiency. Task analyses to accompany Children Moving. (7), . www.mhhe.com/graham7e
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Bridges, J. (2006). Video series identifying generic levels of skill proficiency in throwing, catching and balancing lessons of children in grades 1, 3, and 5. Online DVD to accompany Children Moving. (7), . www.mhhe.com/graham7e
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2005). Sociology of Sport in the United States.

Presentations Given

Demonstration

Boyd, R. R. (Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Presenter), Texas For Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (TexTESOL), Developing English and Spanish Language Skills through Movement, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Invited Talk

Everbach, T. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Women's Empowerment Through Sports Journalism, Sports Media Research, DFW World Affairs Council, UNT, United States of America. (2019).

Oral Presentation

Beldon, Z. (Author & Presenter), Weiller, K. (Author), Nauright, J. (Author), Society for Health and Physical Educators, Sportsmanship as it Relates to Refugees in Youth Sport Participants, SHAPE, America, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Nauright, J. (Author), Beldon, Z. (Author & Presenter), Li, H. (Author), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, The social inclusion of refugees in youth sport, North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Vancouver, Canada, Canada. (2018 – 2018).

Li, H. (Author & Presenter), Nauright, J. (Author), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author), The 26th European Sport Management Conference, The development of women's professional ice hockey in China: Using the Canadian league to leverage success for Beijing 2022, EASM, Malmo, Sweden, Sweden. (2018 – 2018).

Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Gonzalez, R. (Author & Presenter), Boyd, R. (Author & Presenter), Texas Association for Bilingual Education, ¡Muévete! Integrating Physical Education and Language Learning in Bilingual Classrooms., TABE, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Villalon, C. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author), Nauright, J. (Author), National Communication Association, NBC’s televised media portrayal of female athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics: A critical feminist view, National Communication Association - Communication and Sport Division, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Roberts, G. (Author & Presenter), Society for Health and Physical Educators, Grade-level outcomes: Activity application and more!, SHAPE, America, Boston, MA, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Garcia, G. (Author & Presenter), Literacy Summit, Gamification of literacy: A dual language, dual generation approach to motivating youth, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Ricardo, G. (Author & Presenter), Rosanna, B. (Author & Presenter), National Association for Bilingual Education, Developing academic and Spanish vocabulary through movement, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Garcia, G. (Author & Presenter), Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, Gamification of literacy to challenge and motivate students, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Gu, X. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, T. (Author & Presenter), SHAPE America, Examining motor skill, body weight and physical activity in kindergarteners, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Roberets, G. (Author & Presenter), SHAPE America, Teaching the Standards: A literacy approach to elementary physical education, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Chu, T. (Author & Presenter), Gordon, E. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, T. (Author & Presenter), SHAPE America, Team building in sports using theories, practical approaches and construction models., Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Garcia, G. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Texas Association of Bilingual Educators, Gamification of literacy: A dual language, dual generation approach, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Gu, X. (Author & Presenter), Weiller, K. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, T. (Author), The annual meeting of the SHAPE America, Examining motor skills, body weight, and physical activity in kindergarteners., SHAPE America, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Hermson, M. (Author & Presenter), SHAPE America, Moving with apps, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Weiller, K. (Author & Presenter), Martin, S. (Author & Presenter), Patsy, C. (Author & Presenter), Allen, J. (Author & Presenter), James, M. (Author & Presenter), Miguel, P. (Author & Presenter), Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, "Project PEAK: Physical Education and Activity for Kids.", United States of America. (1998 – 1998).

Panel Presentation

Lee, J. (Author & Presenter), Chu, A. (Author), Zhang, X. (Author), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), Zhang, T. (Author), National Convention and Expo of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), Examining preservice classroom teachers’ perspectives on the comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP)., Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), Tampa, Florida, United States of America. (2019).

Paper

Everbach, T. (Author & Presenter), Nisbett, G. S. (Author), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), Wallace, B. (Author), Frost, M. (Author), AEJMC, Twisties and Tumult: How Mass Media Cover Elite Athletes' Mental Health Narratives, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, D.C., United States of America. (2023).

Everbach, T. (Author & Presenter), Everbach, (Author), AEJMC, LPGA Players' Standpoint and the Quest for Equity in Golf, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. (2022).

Everbach, T. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), Nisbett, G. S. (Author), AEJMC, #SayHerName: The WNBA and Black Women Athletes’ Social Activism, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. (2022).

Everbach, T. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), Colombo-Dougovito, A. (Author), AEJMC 103rd Annual Conference, "She's a Lady; He's an Athlete; They Have Overcome: Portrayals of Gender and Disability in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games", AEJMC, virtual, United States of America. (2020).

Weiller, K. (Author), Boyd, R. (Author), Gonzalez-Carriedo, R. (Author), Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE), ¡Muévete! Integrating physical education and language learning in bilingual classrooms., Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE), Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2018).

Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), Boyd, R. R. (Author), Gonzalez-Carriedo, R. (Author), National Association for Bilingual Education, Jumping toward Success: Learning Vocabulary through Movement, NABE, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), Boyd, R. R. (Author), Gonzalez-Carriedo, R. (Author), National Association for Bilingual Education, Jumping toward Success: Learning Vocabulary through Movement, NABE, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2017).

Gonzalez-Carriedo, R., Boyd, R. R., Weiller-Abels, K. H., 45th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, Developing Academic English and Spanish Vocabulary through Movement, NABE, Chicago, IL. (2016).

Poster

Everbach, T. (Author & Presenter), Nisbett, G. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author & Presenter), AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) Annual Conference, Rebel! Rebel! How Megan Rapinoe's Celebrity Status Forges New Paths for Athletes, AEJMC, virtual, United States of America. (2021).

Li, H. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author & Presenter), Nite, C. (Author), North American Society of the Sociology of Sport (NASSS), The growth of women’s ice hockey in China: Political economy and gender equality, Virginia Beach, VA, United States of America. (2019).

Lee, J. (Author & Presenter), Chu, . (Author), Zhang, T. (Author), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author), Society for Health and Physical Educators, Examining Pre-Service Classroom Teachers' Perspectives on the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), SHAPE, America, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Beldon, Z. (Author & Presenter), Weiller, K. (Author), Nauright, J. (Author), North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Social inclusion of refugees in youth sport, NASSS, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, Canada. (2018 – 2018).

Young Lee, J. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, T. (Author), Weiller, K. (Author), Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Pre-service teachers’ perceptions and attitudes toward comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP): A pilot study, TAHPERD, Ft. Worth, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Lee, J. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, T. (Author), Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Author), Zhang, X. (Author), annual convention of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Pre-service teachers’ perceptions toward comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP): A pilot study, Fort Worth, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Moore, E. (Author & Presenter), Weiller-Abels, K. (Author & Presenter), Society for Health and Physical Educators, Motivational climate’s prediction of 12-14 year old athletes’ goal orientations, SHAPE, America, Boston, MA, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Nisbett, G. S., Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K. H., "Fandom and Women’s Sports," Sponsored by Mayborn School of Journalism: Barbara Colegrove Grant, University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (August 2022 – May 2023).
Uncategorized
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Other), "Martin, S.B, Greenleaf, C.A., & Petrie, T.A. (2009). Mental and physical health effects on adolescents' academics.," Sponsored by Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)., $30000. (2009 – 2011).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "University of North Texas, Small Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, $750. (2007 – 2007).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Learning Enhancement Grant, Online Delivery of Sociology of Sport," Sponsored by University of North Texas, $7820. (2006 – 2006).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Greenleaf, C. & Weiller, K. Modifying the Course Structure of KINE/SOCI 2050 Sociology of Sport Undergraduate Instructional Development Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, $5000. (2003 – 2003).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Greenleaf, C. & Weiller, K. Physical Educators' and Physical Education Students' Attitudes Toward Overweight and Obesity," Sponsored by Research Consortium Grant, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance, $5000. (2003 – 2003).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Greenleaf, C. & Weiller, K. Physical Educators' and Physical Education Students' Attitudes Toward Overweight and Obesity," Sponsored by University of North Texas, $1500. (2003 – 2003).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Tyler-Wood, T., Weiller, K.H., & Hill, D. Girls and Mentors Enhancing Soccer (GAMES)," Sponsored by U.S. Soccer Association, $57500. (2003 – 2003).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Weiller, K.H. Conversation with High School Athlete," Sponsored by Role of Sport in American Society, $400. (2002 – 2002).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Hamilton, M., Hill, D.L. & Weiller, K.H. Health Enhancing Recreation," Sponsored by American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, $15000. (2000 – 2000).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Interdisciplinary Preservice Preparation of Personnel in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation.," Sponsored by Wilhite, B., Chng, C., Goggin, N. & Weiller, K. (2000 – 2000).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Weiller, K.H. Analysis of Televised Media Presentation of Same Sport Activities: The 2000 Olympic Games," Sponsored by Academy for Research and Professional Development, $750. (2000 – 2000).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Weiller, K.H. Analysis of Televised Media Presentation of Same Sport," Sponsored by Academy for Research and Professional Development, $750. (1999 – 2000).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Hamilton, M., Weiller, K.H., Caldwell, P.S. & Pekara, J. Professional Development School: Implementation," Sponsored by McMath Outreach Grant, College of Education, $2000. (1998 – 1999).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Weiller, K.H. & Higgs, C.T. Analysis of Same Sport Activities for the 1996 Olympic Games: Audience Perception & Effects.," Sponsored by American Association of University Women., $4477. (1996 – 1998).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Weiller, K.H., Martin, S.B., Morrow, J.R., Jackson, A.W., Caldwell, P.S. & Perez, M. Project PEAK: Physical Education and Activity for Kids.," Sponsored by Human Kinetics Education Foundation., $2500. (1996 – 1998).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Other), "Goggin, N.L., Morrow, J.R., Jackson, A.W., Bungum, T.J., Weiller, K.H.,Caldwell, P.S., & Keller, M.J. Distance Learning Opportunities in KHPR. Technology in Teaching Grant - Academic Computing.," Sponsored by University of North Texas., $12000. (1996 – 1997).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Weiller, K.H. & Higgs, C.T. Analysis of Same Sport Activities for Higher Education Assistance Fund.," Sponsored by University of North Texas, $600. (1996 – 1997).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Weiller, K.H., Martin, S.B., Morrow, J.R., Jackson, A.W.,," $1000. (1996 – 1997).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "Koltyn, K., & Weiller, K.H. Pilot Studies: Investigating Psychological Changes Associated with Exercise in Children," Sponsored by Academy for Research & Professional Development, University of North Texas., $430. (1995 – 1996).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Co-Principal), "1993-1995 Weiller K.H., Doyle, E., Jackson, A.W. Gender and Ethnic Bias in Elementary Physical Education Research Opportunity Grant.," Sponsored by University of North Texas., $1800. (1993 – 1995).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Weiller, K.H. Fandom in the 40s: The Integrating Factors of the AAGPBL. Small Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas Research Fund, $750. (1992 – 1993).
Weiller-Abels, K. H. (Principal), "Weiller, K.H. Ethnographic Analysis of the Historical and Cultural Factors Affecting Professional Women Baseball Players in the 1940s. Research Initiation Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas Research Fund, $1680. (1990 – 1991).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, Vice Provost for Student Success. (November 2022 – Present).

Chairperson, Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Coordinator. (August 15, 2022 – Present).

Other, Teacher Education Council. (2009 – Present).

Committee Chair, Personnel Affairs Committee. (August 2020 – September 2023).

Committee Member, UNT Alerts Committee. (September 10, 2020 – December 31, 2021).

Committee Member, UNT Title IX Hearing Panelist. (September 2020 – December 2021).

Co-Director, Retention, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2018 – 2021).

Other, Associate Department Chair. (August 2019 – August 2020).

Other, Academic Integrity Officer. (2018 – 2019).

Co-Chair, Faculty Grievance Committee. (August 2018 – May 2019).

Committee Member, Retention, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. (2015 – 2018).

Chairperson, Retention, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (September 2017 – May 2018).

Co-Chair, Faculty Grievance Committee. (August 2017 – May 2018).

Committee Chair, KINE Assistant Professor Search Committee. (2016 – 2017).

Committee Member, Personnel Affairs Commitee. (2016 – 2017).

Member, Academic Affairs Committee. (2015 – 2017).

Other, Associate Department Chair for Undergraduate Instruction and Student Affairs. (2014 – 2017).

Committee Chair, Faculty Grievance Committee. (2014 – 2017).

Chairperson, Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Coordinator. (2014 – 2017).

Member, Teacher Education Council. (2014 – 2017).

Other, Academic Integrity Officer. (2011 – 2017).

Other, Associate Department Chair for Undergraduate Instruction and Student Affairs. (August 2016 – August 2017).

Member, Faculty Assembly Committee. (August 2016 – August 2017).

Committee Member, RESM Search Committee. (2016 – 2016).

Committee Member, Charter and ByLaws Committee. (2015 – 2016).

Committee Member, Faculty Senate Executive Commitee. (2015 – 2016).

Other, Department Assistant Chair. (2011 – 2015).

Committee Member, Faculty Assembly Committee. (2007 – 2015).

Committee Member, Retention Management Committee. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Member, University Review Committee. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Chair, Faculty Assembly Committee. (2012 – 2013).

Other, Program Review Committee. (2012 – 2013).

Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Exercise Psychology. (2012 – 2013).

Committee Chair, University Review Committee. (2012 – 2013).

Other, Provost Oversight Committee. (2012 – 2012).

Other, Interim Health Promotion Program Coordinator. (2011 – 2012).

Other, Faculty Senate. (2010 – 2011).

Other, Public Relations and Image Council. (2010 – 2011).

Committee Member, University Planning Committee. (2010 – 2011).

Other, Departmental Executive Committee. (2009 – 2011).

Other, Academic Planning Council. (2009 – 2010).

Chairperson, Faculty Senate. (2009 – 2010).

Committee Member, Committee on Committees. (2007 – 2010).

Committee Member, University Review Committee. (2007 – 2010).

Committee Member, Core Oversight Committee. (2009 – 2009).

Committee Member, Enrollment Management Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Member, Faculty Assembly Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Member, Grievance Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Member, Initial and Advanced Certification Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Member, Kinesiology Assistant Professor Search Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Member, Personal Affairs Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Chair, Undergraduate Affairs Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Chair, Undergraduate Affairs Committee. (2007 – 2008).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2004 – 2007).

Committee Member, Women's Studies Committee. (2004 – 2007).

Committee Chair, Faculty Assembly Committee. (2006 – 2006).

Committee Member, Grievance Committee. (2006 – 2006).

Committee Member, Initial Teacher Education Certification Committee. (2003 – 2006).

Committee Chair, Undergraduate Affairs Committee. (2003 – 2006).

Committee Member, Enrollment Management Committee. (2000 – 2006).

Committee Chair, Search Committee, Kinesiology Position. (2005 – 2005).

Committee Member, Search Committee-Athletic Training. (2005 – 2005).

Other, Faculty Assembly Committee. (2004 – 2005).

Other, Search Committee-Dean, School of Merchandising & Hospitality Management. (2004 – 2005).

Committee Member, University Review Committee. (2004 – 2005).

Committee Member, Teacher Education Policy Committee. (2003 – 2005).

Committee Member, Developing Scholars Committee. (2001 – 2005).

Committee Member, Faculty Assembly Committee. (1998 – 2005).

Committee Member, KHPR Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (1995 – 2005).

Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2004 – 2004).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2001 – 2004).

Committee Member, Personnel Affairs Committee. (1998 – 2004).

Committee Member, Recreation Advisory Committee. (1998 – 2003).

Committee Member, Faculty Senate, Committee on Committees. (2002 – 2002).

Committee Member, Retention of Faculty Women Committee. (2002 – 2002).

Committee Member, Sunset Review Committee. (2002 – 2002).

Committee Member, University Election Committee. (2002 – 2002).

Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (1995 – 2002).

Committee Member, Search Committee, Health Promotion Position. (2001 – 2001).

Committee Chair, Search Committee, Kinesiology Position. (2001 – 2001).

Committee Member, Conceptual Framework Committee. (2000 – 2001).

Committee Member, University Committee. (2000 – 2001).

Other, Faculty Assembly Committee. (1999 – 2001).

Committee Chair, Search Committee, Kinesiology Position. (2000 – 2000).

Committee Member, Remediation Subcommittee. (1999 – 1999).

Committee Member, University EXCET Steering Committee. (1999 – 1999).

Committee Member, Student Development Committee. (1995 – 1999).

Other, Search Committee. (1998 – 1998).

Other, Meadow Chair Task Force. (1996 – 1997).

Faculty Advisor, University of North Texas, Swim Club. (1995 – 1996).

Other, College of Education Search Committee. (1995 – 1995).

Faculty Advisor, University of North Texas, Volleyball Club. (1994 – 1995).

Committee Member, Faculty Senate Committee, Status of Women. (1992 – 1995).

Committee Member, Faculty Assembly Committee. (1990 – 1995).

Other, Reorganization Steering Committee. (1993 – 1994).

Other, Search Committee. (1993 – 1994).

Other, Search Committee. (1992 – 1993).

Committee Member, Ad Hoc Committee - Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance. (1992 – 1992).

Committee Chair, All-Level Certification Subcommittee. (1991 – 1992).

Other, University Mentor Program. (1990 – 1992).

Committee Member, All-Level Certification Concentration Subcommittee. (1990 – 1991).

Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (1990 – 1991).

Professional Service

Other, Lewisville Public Library, Lewisville, Texas. (2016 – 2016).

Other, Denton ISD, Denton, Texas. (2014 – 2014).

Other, Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, Texas. (2014 – 2014).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, SHAPE America, Reston, VA. (2014 – 2014).

Other, Convention Program Planner, Social Sciences Research. (2009 – 2012).

In-service, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Elementary Physical Education Teachers, "Movement Education: Application to All Children.". (2011 – 2011).

In-service, Coppell ISD, Elementary Physical Education Teachers, "Movement Education: Foundations for Active Lifestyles.". (2011 – 2011).

In-service, Irving ISD, Elementary Physical Education Teachers, "Movement Education: The Heart of Physical Education.". (2011 – 2011).

In-service, Dallas-Fort Worth Area Physical Education Coordinators, "Presenting Movement Education: A Focus on Teaching.". (2010 – 2010).

In-service, Fort Worth ISD Elementary Physical Education Teachers, "Presenting Movement Education as a Foundation for Active Lifestyles.". (2010 – 2010).

Member, Inservice, Denton ISD, Elementary Physical Education Teachers, "Movement Education: A Focus on K – 3.". (2009 – 2009).

Other, Associate Dean, KHPR Represenatative. (2008 – 2008).

Member, Inservice, AIM Conference (Administrators Instructional and Motivational Conference). "Movement Education Framework, K – 8.". (2008 – 2008).

Member, Teacher Education Council. (2008 – 2008).

Member, Faculty Sponsor, Women's Ultimate Team. (2007 – 2008).

Member, Faculty Senate. (2005 – 2008).

Member, Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Coordinator. (1996 – 2008).

Member, Inservice, Denton ISD Elementary Physical Education Teachers. "Best Practices: Applying What you Already Know!". (2006 – 2006).

Member, Inservice, Ft. Worth ISD Elementary Physical Education Teachers. "Applying Movement Education Framework Theory to Teaching Practice.". (2006 – 2006).

Member, Interview with Atlanta Constitution Journal, "The 2006 Winter Olympic Games.". (2006 – 2006).

Member, Interview with the Dallas Morning News, "The 2004 Olympic Games.". (2004 – 2004).

Member, Interview with the Houston Chronicle, "The 2004 Olympic Games.". (2004 – 2004).

Member, Inservice, Ft. Worth ISD Elementary Physical Education Teachers. "Developmentally Appropriate Practices: Skills and Games.". (2003 – 2003).

Member, Interview with CBS News. Aired on the CBS Morning Show. "Annika Sorenstam and the Colonial Golf Tournament.". (2003 – 2003).

Member, Interview with Ken Bresler, Boston, MA. "Protecting our offspring, on and off the field.". (2003 – 2003).

Chairperson, Sport Sociology Academy. (2002 – 2003).

Member, Interview with the Dallas Morning News, "Senate Bill 19, Implementation in Elementary Schools.". (2002 – 2002).

Member, Interview with the Fort Worth Star Telegram, "Gender Issues in Sport.". (2002 – 2002).

Member, Faculty Senate. (1996 – 2002).

Member, Interview with the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, "Youth and Sport.". (2001 – 2001).

Member, Interview with the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, "Youth and Sport.". (2001 – 2001).

Member, Panel, Role and Scope of Teacher Education in the College of Education. (2001 – 2001).

Other, KHPR PDS. (2000 – 2001).

Member, Secretary, Faculty Senate. (2000 – 2001).

Other, Engaged Minds Contest. (2000 – 2000).

Member, Interview with KNTU - Gender Issues in the 2000 Olympic Games. (2000 – 2000).

Member, University Athletic Council. (1997 – 2000).

Member, Inservice, Southlake Carrol ISD, "Making Skill Development Fun" Cruise to Collaboration. (1999 – 1999).

Member, Interview with Ft. Worth Star Telegram "Gender Issues Associated with Sport Participation.". (1999 – 1999).

Member, Faculty Profile Task Force. (1998 – 1999).

Other, KHPR PDS. (1997 – 1998).

Other, Executive Committee of the Council on Physical Education for Children (COPEC).. (1995 – 1998).

Other, Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. (1995 – 1998).

Member, Inservice, Grapevine Colleyville ISD. "Every Child Can be a Winner." Cruise to Collaboration. (1997 – 1997).

Other, KHPR PDS. (1996 – 1997).

Other, KHPR PDS. (1995 – 1996).

Member, Southern District Research Council. (1993 – 1996).

Other, National Girls & Women in Sports Day. (1990 – 1996).

Member, Inservice, Denton ISD, "Multi-level Programming and Development.". (1995 – 1995).

Other, KHPR PDS. (1994 – 1995).

Inservice, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, "Skill Progression in Games and Sports.". (1993 – 1993).

Officer, Secretary, Professional Preparation Section. (1992 – 1993).

Member, Public Information Committee. (1990 – 1993).

Member, Inservice, Denton ISD, "Athletic Annie and Low-Skill Phil: Gender Issues and Skill Variety in Physical Education.". (1992 – 1992).

Other, University of Texas-Arlington- class presentation. "Integration of Principles of Exercise and Sport.". (1991 – 1991).

Other, Media Task Force (NAGWS). (1988 – 1991).

Member, Inservice, Denton ISD, "Establishing a University-Community Liaison.". (1990 – 1990).

Member, Conference inservice, Time Out Conference for Coaches of Girls Sports. "Leadership and Communication," Stevens Point, Wisconsin.. (1987 – 1987).

Awards and Honors

Mean Green Faculty/Staff Spotlight Award, University of North Texas Athletics. (October 27, 2017 – October 27, 2017).