Faculty

Education

B.S., 1993, Russell Sage College
M.S., 1998, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., 2002, Ohio State University

Courses Taught: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Physical Education, Analysis of Teaching Physical Education, Physical Education and Instructional Strategies and Assessment, Movement Experiences for Secondary Grades, Student Teaching

Teaching Interest

Socialization of Teachers, Promoting Physical Activity, Supervision of Student Teachers, and Assessment

Research Interest

Best practices in teacher preparation

Education

B.S., 1999, East Stroudsburg University
Post-Baccalaureate, 2004, Temple University
M.S., 2013, West Chester University
M.A., 2011, Gratz College
Ph.D., 2017, University of Hawaiˋi at Mānoa

Dr. Jim Barry, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Physical Education Teacher Education department at East Stroudsburg University. A proud ESU graduate, he brings more than 20 years of experience teaching in both public schools and higher education. His professional background is rooted in his work at Hatfield Elementary School in the North Penn School District, where he taught physical education and was recognized as the Southeast District Elementary Teacher of the Year. His experience also includes Adapted Physical Education, with a strong focus on inclusive practices that support all learners.

Dr. Barry frequently presents at local, state, and national educational conferences, working with teachers to integrate movement into classroom instruction and create safe, inclusive learning spaces. His work has been recognized with a Professional Honor Award from the Pennsylvania State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. He is actively involved in professional organizations as a Past President of SHAPE Maryland and a current board member of SHAPE Pennsylvania. Dr. Barry’s research focuses on teacher preparation, adapted physical education, advocacy for physical education, physical activity, and international teaching.

Outside of the classroom, Dr. Barry enjoys spending time outdoors, cheering on Philadelphia sports teams, and traveling experiences that continue to help shape his perspective on lifelong physical activity, inclusion, and learning.

Education

B.S., 1992, Northern Illinois University
M.Ed, 1995, University of Kansas
Ph.D., 1998, University of Kansas

I currently teach Introduction to Sports, Teaching Games for Understanding, Adapted Physical Education, Seminar in Adapted Physical Education, and Impacting the Whole Person through Experiential Education. My scholarship primarily focuses on the relationship between physical activity and various dimensions of wellness.

Teaching Interest

Adapted Physical Education, Physical Education Activity Courses, Experiential Education

Research Interest

My scholarship primarily focuses on the relationship between physical activity and various dimensions of wellness.

Student Group Advising

ESU Catholics, ESU Futsal Club Sport, Ski and Snowboard Club of ESU

Publications & Presentations

Saker, C., Carver, M., & Zhang, P., & Casebolt, K.M. (2025). The influence of physical activity on emotional wellness. SHAPE PA Journal. 91(1).

McKenzie, K., Casebolt, K.M., Carducci, O., Domanski, C., Kieselbach, L, & Santiago, J.(2024). The inquisitive mindset project. Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition. 36(2).

Cardinal, B.J., & Casebolt, K.M. (2022). College and university instructional physical activity programs, as relevant now as ever. International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 6(2). 77-82.

Casebolt, K.M. & Hersman, B. (2022). Intellectual disabilities. In D.J. Burt & B.L. Hersman. Movement in special populations: Fitness, sport, and physical education for individuals with disabilities. Kendall Hunt.

Moore, C.S., Beaudoin, C., Banks, A, Brock, S., Casebolt, K.M., Reimann, B., & Russell, J. (2021). Appropriate instructional practice guidelines for higher education physical activity programs (3rd eds.). Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).

Lu, H.K., Chen., Y., Yeh, C., Chuang, C., Chiang, L., Lai, C., Casebolt, K., Huang, A., Lin,

W., Hsieh, K. (in press). Discrepancies between leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance analysis and computerized tomography in abdominal visceral fat measurement. Scientific Report.

Casebolt, K.M., Chiang, L.M., Melton, B., Russell, J. (2017). College/University instructional

physical activity programs and academic success in higher education. International

Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 28(2).

Sato, T., Hodge, S.R., Casebolt, K.M., & Samalot-Rivera. (2015). Physical education teacher

candidates’ beliefs about instructing children with disabilities in adapted aquatics. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education. 9(3). 308-328.

Casebolt, K.M., Bland, H., Russell, J., & Melton, B. (2015). Quality instructional physical

activity programs in higher education. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 86(3).

Melton, B., Russell, J., Bland, H., Casebolt, K.M., & Chandler, K. (2015). The impact of health

behaviors on perceived physical, mental, and social health status among college students. Georgia Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 47(2). 23-30

Education

B.S., 1993, Dong-A University
M.S., 2000, Ewha Womans University
Ph.D., 2008, University of Virginia

Teaching Adapted Physical Education, Motor Learning and Development, Physical Conditioning and Student Teaching. Research interests in Enhancing Physical Activity Participation of Individuals with Disabilities and Teaching Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education.

Education

B.Ed., 2001, Beijing Sport University
M.Ed., 2004, Beijing Sport University
Ph.D., 2008, Ohio State University

Dr. Zhang is currently working as a professor of physical education in East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Prior to this position, Dr. Zhang received his Ph. D from the Ohio State University in 2008 and was awarded as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in 2014.

Up to date, Dr. Zhang has published more than 20 manuscripts in SCI and SSCI journals including Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, BMC Public Health, and Journal of Human Sport and Exercise and he has made more than 40 presentations at international, national, and reginal conferences.

Dr. Zhang has been a reviewer for 11 peer-reviewed journals and conferences. In 2018 Dr. Zhang received an Excellent Teaching Award by the International Chinese Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISCPAH).

The Research Consortium of SHAPE AMERICA awarded Dr. Zhang as a Research Fellow for the professional organization of Physical Education and Sport Coaching in the U.S. in 2019.