Deborah J. Rhea

Webb, G.K.,* & Rhea, D.J.** (2023). Development of the Movement Pattern Observation Tool (MPOT): An observational tool to measure limb movements during elementary school recess. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 20, 5589. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20085589 .

Campbell-Pierre, D.,* Rhea, D.J.,** (2023). The Feasibility of Using the Körperkoordinationstest fur Kinder (KTK) in a U.S. Elementary Physical Education Setting to Assess Gross Motor Skills Specific to Postural Balance. Front. Sports Act. Living, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1133379.

Campbell-Pierre, D.,* Rhea, D.J.,** Baker, K. (2022). What is the relationship between outdoor play breaks and no play breaks on postural balance? A systematic Review. Journal of Health and Physical Literacy, 1 (2), 122-134. https://johpl.org/index.php/johpl/issue/current.

Farbo, D.,*& Rhea, D.J.** (2022). The effects of a yearlong recess intervention on body fat shifts in elementary aged children. International Journal of Child Health & Nutrition, 11, 60-71. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.02.1 Ramstetter C, Baines E, Brickman CW, Hyndman B, Jarrett O, London RA,

Massey W, McNamara L, Murray R, & Rhea D. (Oct, 2022). Recess in the 21st century post-COVID world. Journal of School Health, 92, 941-944. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13235. [PMID: 35975616 PMCID: PMC9543454

Rhea, D.J. (2022). Let the kids play: The impact of chaos on academic success. Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness, 10(1), 98–105.

Farbo, D.* & Rhea, D.J.** (2021). A pilot study examining body composition classification differences between body mass index and bioelectrical impedance analysis in children with high levels of physical activity. Frontiers in Education, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2021.724053

Farbo, D.*; Maler, L.C.*; Rhea, D.J.** (2020). The Preliminary Effects of a Multi-Recess School Intervention: Using Accelerometers to Measure Physical Activity Patterns in Elementary Children. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 17(23), 8919. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17238919

Bauml, M., Patton, M., & Rhea, D.J. (2020). A qualitative study of teachers’ perceptions of increased recess time on teaching, learning, and behavior; Journal of Research in Childhood Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/02568543.2020.1718808

Rhea, D.J., & Bauml, M. (2018). An Innovative Whole Child Approach to Learning: The LiiNK Project®. Childhood Education, 94:2, 56-63, DOI: 10.1080/00094056.2018.1451691

Rhea, D.J., & Rivchun, A.P.* (Feb, 2018). The LiiNK Project®: Effects of Multiple Recesses and Character Curriculum on Classroom Behaviors and Listening Skills in Grades K-2 Children. Frontiers in Education, 3:9. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2018.000

Lund, E., Brimo, D., Rhea, D., & Rivchun, A.* (2017). The effect of multiple recesses on listening effort: A preliminary study. Journal of Pediatric, Educational, & Rehabilitative Audiology, 23, 1-7.

Rhea, D.J. (2019). Wrong Turns, Right Moves in Education. Archway Publishing.

 Rhea, D.J., Rivchun, A., & Clark, L. (October, 2018). LiiNK Project: Case Study. Chapter. Instructional Leadership in the Content Areas: Case Studies for Curriculum and Instruction. Routledge/University Council for Educational Administration.

Rhea, D.J. (2018). High School Physical Education: Personal Foundations. TX: Finer Freelance Publishers. 3rd edition.

Rhea, D.J. (2017). High School Physical Education: Outdoor Education. TX: Finer Freelance Publishers. 3rd edition.

Rhea, D.J. (2017). High School Physical Education: Cardio. TX: Finer Freelance Publishers. 3rd edition.

Rhea, D.J. (2017). High School Physical Education: Team Sports. TX: Finer Freelance Publishers. 3rd edition.

Rhea, D.J. (2017). High School Physical Education: Individual/Dual Sports. TX: Finer Freelance Publishers. 3rd edition.

Rhea, D.J. (2017). Middle School Physical Education: Curriculum Framework 8. TX: Finer Freelance Publishers. 3rd edition.

Rhea, D.J. (2023). Successes, Challenges, and Policies of a Play Intervention in U.S. Schools. International Play Association (IPA) World Conference. Glasgow, Scotland. Rhea, D.J. (2023). The Secret Sauce of a Healthy Life. Keynote Address. National Academy of Health & Physical Literacy (NAHPL). Birmingham, AL.

Rhea, D.J., Campbell-Pierre, D.M.,* & Webb, G.K.* (2023). Engaging Physical Educators in Assessing Fitness with Physical Literacy in Mind. National Academy of Health & Physical Literacy (NAHPL). Birmingham, AL.

Rhea, D.J., Sutherland, C., Solmon, M., Manning, C., Ciotto, C., & Benham, E. (2023). PETE/HETE Recruitment in Higher Education: Strategies to Promote Programs and Recruit/Retain Students. National Academy of Health & Physical Literacy (NAHPL). Birmingham, AL.

Webb, G.K.,* & Rhea, D.J. (Dec, 2022). Determining Muscular Strength and Neuromuscular Control in Elementary Children Who Participate in Different Amounts of Recess. TAHPERD Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.

Rhea, D.J. (Oct, 2022). Unstructured, Outdoor Play in Schools – Working Smarter Together. IPA-USA Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Rhea, D.J., Webb, G.K., Campbell-Pierre, D.M., & Farbo, D. (Oct, 2022). The LiiNK Project: A School Recess Intervention Promoting Healthy, Whole Child Development. Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Conference. Fort Worth, TX.

Rhea, D.J. (Apr, 2022). COVID Roadblocks Disrupting Play Opportunities: Fighting Back. U.S. Play Coalition Conference. Clemson, South Carolina.

Farbo, D.,* & Rhea, D.J. (Apr, 2022). The power of outdoor, unstructured play on decreasing obesity rates and increasing physical activity in elementary aged children. U.S. Play Coalition Conference. Clemson, South Carolina.

Campbell-Pierre, D.* & Rhea, D.J. (Apr, 2022). Körperkoordinationstest fur Kinder (KTK): Assessing motor coordination differences in children receiving varying minutes of recess daily. U.S. Play Coalition Conference. Clemson, South Carolina.

Webb, G.K.,* & Rhea, D.J. (Apr, 2022). The impact of multiple recesses on limb-movement patterns to strengthen cognition.

Bryan, C., & Rhea, D.J. (Apr, 2022). HETE/PETE Recruitment Ideas for University Programs. Alabama Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (AHPERD) Conference. Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Kirby, K.,* & Rhea, D. (Feb, 2022). Comparisons of play, chronic stress, and body composition in elementary school children. Health & Physical Literacy Summit. Birmingham, AL. Abstract published.

Farbo, D.,* & Rhea, D. (Feb., 2022). The effects of recess on physical activity patterns in elementary children. Health & Physical Literacy Summit. Birmingham, AL. Rhea, D., Farbo, D.*, & Campbell-Pierre, D.* (Feb, 2022). Outdoor playscapes make the difference for physical literacy. Health & Physical Literacy Summit. Birmingham, AL.

Rhea, D.J., Clark, L., & Farbo, D. (April, 2019).  The impact of play on overweight children in elementary schools. U.S. Play Coalition. Clemson, South Carolina.

Rhea, D.J., Farbo, D. & Clark, L. (April, 2019).  Children learning the value of play for life. U.S. Play Coalition. Clemson, South Carolina.

Rivchun, A., Farbo, D., & Rhea, D.J. (April, 2019). The effects of unstructured play on listening efforts in elementary school children. U.S. Play Coalition. Clemson, South Carolina.

Bauml, M., Patton, M., & Rhea, D.J. (April, 2019). The LiiNK Project: How U.S. Teachers are Making Time for More Recess in an Age of Assessment and Accountability. European Teacher Education Network Conference (ETEN). Barcelona, Spain.

Rhea, D. J. (April, 2019). Being playful teachers – changing the mindset.  European Teacher Education Network Conference (ETEN). Barcelona, Spain.

Rhea, D.J., Bauml, M., Patton, M., & Tolbert, M. (June, 2018). What’s the big deal about Finland? How recess and character education are making a difference in the U.S. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference. Austin, TX.

School district awards. LiiNK training & program research. 2019-2020. $234,550.00.

Ella C. McFadden Service to Youth Award, Camp Fire First Texas, 2019.

Sid Richardson Foundation. LiiNK Expansion Planning Grant. 2018-2019. $50,000.00.

School district awards, LiiNK Training & Program Research. 2018-2019. $301,900.00.

Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher and Scholar, TCU Chancellor’s Award Recipient, 2018.

Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher and Scholar, HCNHS Chancellor’s Award Nominee, 2018.

Paul E. Andrews Foundation. LiiNK Project®: Let’s inspire innovation ‘N Kids. 2018-2021. $210,000.00.

U.S. Play Coalition International Play Association (IPA)

National Academy of Health & Physical Literacy (NAHPL)

Society of Health and Physical Education Conference (Shape America) used to be American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 1980-present

Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference (TAHPERD) 1980-present

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) 2015-2018

American School Health Association Conference (ASHA) 2016-present

American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA)  2017-present

U.S. Play Coalition Conference 2013-present

International Play Association – IPA USA – Chair
Recess Committee 2022-ongoing
Shape America – Southern District Scholar Committee Chair 2015-2020; Committee member 2021-2024
Global Recess Alliance – Founding Member and Task Force for Recess consultant 2020-present
Fort Worth Botanical Gardens – Family Garden Planning Committee 2022-2025
Journal for Health & Physical Literacy – Editorial Board 2021-present
Journal for Health & Physical Literacy – PETE/HETE Recruitment Task Force Committee Chair 2021-2023
Fort Worth Botanical Gardens (FWBG)/Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Education Advisory Council 2019-present