Karen H. Weiller-Abels

Previous Scheduled Teaching

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., Nisbett, G.S., Weiller-Abels, K.H. (2024). Does the Remake Get it Right? Changing representations of Race Gender, Sexuality in A League of their Own. Media Report to Women. 52 (4) 6-13.
• 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, K.H.. (2000). 2000 Olympics: That's buff, not babe, Bob.
• Weiller, K.H.. (2000). Gender bias should hopefully decrease in Olympics coverage, researcher says.
• Weiller, 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.

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. (2022 - 2023).