Taemin Ha, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences

Academic Foundation

Dr. Taemin Ha earned his Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), specializing in physical education and physical activity leadership. His doctoral training was academically rigorous, featuring a specialized minor in applied statistics and research methods. During this time, he worked as a Research Associate at the UNC Active Schools Institute, where he refined his scholarly foundation and developed specialized expertise in physical education teacher education (PETE) and K-12 physical activity promotion. Prior to his doctoral work, he earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a pedagogy concentration and a master’s degree in education focused on instructional technology from the California State University system.

Research Focus and Innovation

Dr. Ha is an interdisciplinary researcher committed to advancing physical activity and health among children and adolescents through a comprehensive, whole-of-school approach. His research centers on exploring innovative ways to integrate technology into K-12 settings to enhance the delivery and promotion of physical activity. This work involves designing, developing, and implementing technology-infused interventions that create opportunities for movement and improve the quality of physical activity across the entire school day—spanning physical education classes, academic classrooms, and extracurricular settings, such as after-school programs and community partnerships.

Recent Grant Activities

Ha, T. (PI). (2025-2026). A pilot evaluation of technology-integrated physical activity opportunities in the whole-of-school approach. Thomas L. McKenzie Research Grant, Society of Health and Physical Educators, Annapolis Junction, MD.

Ha, T. (PI). (2024-2025). The use of technology among physical education teachers in New York. Research Award Program: TRADB-55, Professional Staff Congress-City University of New York, New York, NY.

Ha, T. (PI). (2022-2023). Technology integration in school-based physical activity. Dissertation Fellowship and Grant, California State University System-Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program, Long Beach, CA.

Dauenhauer, B. (PI); McMullen, J. (Co-PI); Krause, J. (Co-PI); & Ha, T. (CONT). (2021-2023). Active Schools strategic partnership: Evidence-based support. Action for Healthy Kids, Chicago, IL.

McMullen, J. (PI); Krause, J. (Co-PI); Dauenhauer, B. (Co-PI); Ha, T. (I); & Fan, X. (I). (2020-2023). Health and wellness through comprehensive quality physical education instruction pilot program. Colorado Department of Education, Denver, CO.

Recent Publications

Ha, T., Moon, J., Webster, C. A., & Goh, T. L. (2026). Classroom movement integration in the EdTech era: A conceptual exploration. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2025.2601861

Ha, T., Paek, B., & Killian, C. (2026). Technology integration in physical education: Analyzing factors influencing teachers’ adoption using diffusion of innovations theory. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2025-0381

Ha, T., Stoepker, P., Welk, G., & Dauenhauer, B. (2026). Promoting active schools in the United States: A feasibility study applying the interactive systems framework. American Journal of Health Promotion. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171261471044

Ha, T., Dauenhauer, B., Krause, J., McMullen, J., & Farber, M. (2025). Comprehensive school physical activity program technology practice questionnaire (CSPAP-TPQ). Educational Technology Research and Development, 73, 283-300. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10399-1

Ha, T., Moon, J., Yu, H., Fan, X., & Paulson, L. (2025). A systematic review of technology-infused physical activity interventions in K-12 school settings: Effectiveness, roles, and implementation strategies. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 22, 113. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-025-01811-x

Ha, T.’s more publications: Google Scholar; ORCiD; PubMed–NCBI; ResearchGate

Published Documents (Contributing Author)

SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators. (2026). Access to physical activity opportunities before and after the school day. [Position statement]. Annapolis Junction, MD: Author. https://issuu.com/shapeamerica/docs/access_to_physical_activity_opportunities_before_a?fr=sNWU5MjkwNDU5MTY

Active Schools. (2023). Physical education teacher education program integration guide. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. https://www.activeschoolsus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Active-School-PETE-Integration-Guide.pdf

SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators. (2023). Comprehensive school physical activity programs: Opportunities and access for all. [Position statement]. Reston, VA: Author. https://issuu.com/shapeamerica/docs/comprehensive_school_physical_activity_programs.fi?fr=sNmFlMzY0MDk5Mjc

Active Schools. (2022). Active schools guiding framework. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. https://www.activeschoolsus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Active-Schools-Guiding-Framework.pdf

Active Schools. (2022). Active schools implementation guide. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. https://www.activeschoolsus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Active-Schools-Implementation-Guide.pdf

Courses Taught

FNES 702 (Graduate level): Statistical Methods in Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences

FNES 160 (Undergraduate level): Principles and Foundations of Physical Education