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Chu, A., Zhang, T., Li, H. (2019). Roles of physical activity type in exercise motivational profiles and behavioral frequencies among college freshmen. American Journal of Health Studies. 34, 57-68.
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Chu, A., Zhang, T. (2019). The roles of coaches, peers, and parents in athletes’ basic psychological needs: A mixed-studies review.. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 14, 569-588.
Chu, A., Zhang, T., Cheung, H. (2019). The roles of need-supportive social environments in university physical education courses. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 17, 212-231.
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Zhang, T., Dunn, J., Morrow, J., Greenleaf, C. (2018). Ecological analysis of female college women’s physical activity and health-related quality of life. Women & Health. 58, 260-277.
Gu, X., Chen, Y., Jackson, A. W., Zhang, T. (2018). Impact of a Pedometer-Based Goal Setting Intervention on Children's Motivation, Motor Competence, and Physical Activity in Physical Education. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. 23(1), 54-65.
Chu, A., Zhang, T. (2018). Motivational processes in sport education curriculum model among high school students: A systematic review. 24, 372-394.
Chu, A., Zhang, T., Hung, T. (2018). Motivational profiles in Table Tennis players: Relations with performance anxiety and subjective vitality. Journal of Sports Sciences. 36, 2738-2750.
Farren, G., Zhang, T., Gu, X., Thomas, K. (2018). Sedentary behavior and physical activity predicting depressive symptoms in adolescents beyond attributes of health-related physical fitness. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 7, 489-496.
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Gu, X., Zhang, T. (2016). Changes of children’s motivation in physical education and physical activity: A longitudinal perspective. 6, 205-212.
Zhang, T., Xiang, P., Gu, X., Rose, M. (2016). College students’ physical activity and health-related quality of life: An achievement goal perspective. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 87, 132-142.
Zhang, T., Moore, W., Gu, X., Chu, A., Gao, Z. (2016). Promoting children’s physical activity in physical education: The role of active video gaming. 1-13.
Zhang, T., Thomas, K., Weiller, K. (2015). Predicting physical activity in 10-12 year old children: A social ecological approach. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 34, 517-536.
Gu, X., Zhang, T., Smith, K. (2015). Psychosocial predictors of college students’ motivational responses: A prospective analysis. Perceptual and Motor Skills. (120), 700-713.
Gu, X., Solmon, M., Zhang, T. (2014). Understanding middle school students' physical activity and health-related quality of life: An expectancy-value perspective. Applied Research in Quality of Life. 9, 1041-1054.
Gao, Z., Zhang, T., Stodden, D. (2013). ChincChildren's physical activity levels and psychological correlates in interactive dance versus aerobic dance. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 2, 146-151.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A. (2013). Integrating self-determination theory with the social ecological model to understand students' physical activity behaviors. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 6, 54-76.
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Gu, X., Solmon, M. A., Zhang, T. (2012). Using expectancy-value model to examine students' physical activity engagement and cardiovascular fitness in physical education. International Journal of Sport Psychology. 43, 385-402.
Gu, X., Solmon, M. A., Zhang, T., Xiang, P. (2011). Group cohesion, achievement motivation, and motivational outcomes among female college students. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 23, 175-188.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., Kosma, M., Carson, R. L., Gu, X. (2011). Need support, need satisfaction, intrinsic motivation, and physical activity participation among middle school students.. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 30, 51-68.
Lin, L., Zhang, T. (2011). Playing exergames in the classroom: Pre-service teachers' motivation, passion, effort, and perspectives. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. 19, 243-260.
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Zhang, T., Gao, Z., Lee, A. M., Solmon, M. A. (2009). Changes of middle school students' motivation toward physical education over one school year.. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 28, 378-399.
Zhang, T. (2009). Relations among school students' self-determined motivation, perceived enjoyment, effort, and physical activity behavior.. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 109, 783-790.
Zhang, T., Gao, Z., Lodewyk, K. (2009). The role of ability beliefs and incentives in middle school students' intentions, cardiovascular fitness, and effort.. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 28, 1-20.
Zhang, T., Ding, S., Jin, Y. (2006). Diagnosis research on continuous jumping ability of elite male volleyball players in China.. Journal of Physical Education. 25(3), 75-77.
Zhang, T., Gu, X. (2004). Application of Markov Chain method to the evaluation of physical education teaching quality.. Other. 25(4), 74-76.
Zhang, T., Jin, Y. (2004). Isokinetic evaluation on extremity jump muscle groups in Volleyball players.. Other. 25(2), 29-32.
Zhang, T., Mi, W., Yang, X. (2003). A review on the research of run-up speed and take-off technique of long jump.. Other. 24(4), 53-55.
Zhang, T., Gu, X. (2003). Quality education and the teaching reform of physical education in colleges and universities in the 21st century.. Other. 24(5), 67-69.
Zhang, T., Xu, L. (2003). Thinking on physical education and health courses offered in colleges.. Journal of Harbin Physical Education Institute. 21(3), 66-68.
Zhang, T., Meng, F., Zeng, Q., Zhang, Z. (2002). Diagnosis and evaluation on level of offensive tactics in Volleyball.. Journal of Shanghai Physical Education Institute. 26(2), 58-62.
Zhang, T., Zhang, Z., Huang, Y., Zhou, Z. (2002). Examining Chinese administration system in sport. Journal of Guangzhou Physical Education Institute. 22(5), 7-11.
Zhang, T., Meng, F. (2002). Exploration of development outlet for China Volleyball. Journal of Chengdu Physical Education Institute. 28(4), 67-69.
Zhang, T., Zeng, Q., Xiang, X. (2001). Disparity between the Chinese Volleyball team and powerful teams in the world.. Journal of Shanghai Physical Education Institute. 25(4), 44-47.
Zhang, T., Meng, F., Zhang, Z. (2001). Exploration on service rules under Volleyball competition system of scoring at each service.. Journal of Shanghai Physical Education Institute. 25(3), 61-63.
Zhang, T., Zhou, Z., Zhang, Z. (2001). Looking forward to the future of Chinese universities' Volleyball tournament from NBA and CUBA.. Other. 22(3), 16-18.
Zhang, T., Du, Y., Ren, J. (2001). Quality , function and development of extracurricular sport clubs in colleges and universities.. Journal of Physical Education Institute of Shanxi Teachers University. 16(2), 9-10.
Zhang, T., Wu, S. (2001). Teaching research on long-distance running in middle school female students.. Journal of Shanghai Physical Education Institute. 25, 216-217.
Zhang, T., Zhang, F., Jin, Y. (2000). Diagnosis and assessment on training levels of Volleyball tactics.. Fujian Sport Science and Technology. 19(6), 21-24.
Zhang, T., Cui, B. (2000). Examining the relationship between modern training theories and sport practices.. Other. 22, 125-127.
Zhang, T. (2000). Teaching and coaching methods of continual jump in Volleyball players.. China Sports Coaches. 28(1), 26-28.
Zhang, T., Gu, X., Solmon, M. A., Garn, A. (2009). Achievement goals, self-determined motivation, and motivational outcomes in college physical activity classes: An integrated perspective.. 76, . Sarasota, Florida: Proceedings of 2009 annual meeting of the National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education.
Zhang, T., Solmon, M. A., Gu, X. (2008). The role of individual, social and physical environmental factors in predicting school students' participation in physical activity and team sport.. 125-126. Proceedings of 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China.