Research Areas
P.E. teacher education / P.E. Curriculum / Sports Pedagogy
Teaching
Sports Pedagogy, Qualitative Research Methodologies in Kinesiology
Education
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.
Physical Education Teacher Education - M.Ed., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
Physical Education Teacher Education - B.A., Seoul National University of Education, Seoul, Korea
Elementary Physical Education
Professional Career
- Professor, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, 2017 – present
- Vice President, Korea Association of Sport Pedagogy
- Editorial Board, Korea Association of Sport Pedagogy
- International Director, The Korean Society of Elementary Physical Education
- Visiting scholar, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK, 2016 – 2017
- Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, 2012 – 2017
- Assistant, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University Chairperson, SNU Internal Review Board, 2010 – 2012
- Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Western Illinois University, 2006 – 2010
Publications
[Peer-reviewed journal papers]
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Son, H., Jung, H., & Jo, K. (2019). Exploring the development and optimization process of a professional development program for life skills teaching-oriented PE classes. Journal of Research in Curriculum and Instruction, 23(4), 335-345. [KCI]
- Baek, S., & Lee, O. (2019). Developing Korean children’s physical activity health literacy: Literate, Empowered, Active, Doer program (LEAD), International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 14(1), DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2019.1648940[SSCI]
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Griffiths, M., Goodyear, V., Armour, K., Son, H., & Jung, H. (2019). Landscape of secondary physical education teachers’ professional development in South Korea, Sport, Education and Society, 24(6), 597-610. [SSCI]
- Lee, O., Yoon, K., Choi, E., Son, H., Jung, H., & Lee, K. (2018). How is positive youth development understood and practiced by Korean secondary physical education teachers? A broad picture. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 18(4), 2240-2247. [SCOPUS]
- Lee, O., Son, H., Choi, E., & Lee, W. (2018). Characteristics of secondary physical education teachers’ voluntary professional development activities: Focusing on activities other than formal teacher training courses. Korean Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 25(1), 1-23. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2018). In-service teachers’ professional development in England for quality elementary physical education: Trend and its implications for Korean in-service teacher education. Journal of Research in Curriculum and Instruction, 22(1), 1-13. [KCI]
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Jung, H., & Yoon, K. (2017). A systematic review of physical education teachers’ continuing professional development. Korean Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 24(3), 1-23. [KCI]
- Lee, O., Park, M., Jang, K., & Park, Y. (2017). Life lessons after class: Investigating the influence of an afterschool sport program on adolescents’ life skills development. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Wellbeing. (ID: 1307060 DOI:10.1080/17482631.2017.1307060) [SSCI]
- Lee, O., Ravizza, D., Muller, S., & Satern, M. (2017). Navigating academia: Developing a road map for a professional journey for physical education teacher candidates. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 88(3), 29-35.
- Hong, Y., & Lee, O.* (2017). Exploring the impacts of a girl-friendly integrated program on elementary students’ physical education participation. Korean Journal of Sport Science, 28(1), 167-184. [KCI]
- Ko, J., & Lee, O. (2017). An inquiry on the contents of convergence of Literature and physical education: Focused on physical activity represented in Eobusasisa, Research in Korean Language, 64, 109-146. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2016). Understanding implementation of an afterschool life skill development program in two elementary schools. Journal of Korean Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women, 30(4), 231-253. [KCI]
- Lim, H., & Lee, O.* (2016). Living as a specialist PE teacher in an elementary school: A female teacher’s educational growth and its implications. Anthropology of Education, 19(4), 115-143. [KCI]
- Jo, K., & Lee, O.* (2016). An investigation of the impacts and factors influencing elementary teachers’ participation in physical education learning community. Korean Journal of Physical Education, 55(6), 251-263. [KCI]
- Moon, K., Han, E., & Lee, O.* (2016). Review of research on physical education assessment. The Korean Journal of Elementary Physical Education, 22(3), 91-105. [KCI]
- Lee, O., & Jo, K. (2016). Preservice classroom teachers’ identity development in learning to teach physical education. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 25(4), 627-635. [SSCI]
- Park, Y., & Lee, O.* (2016). Physical education teacher candidates’ metaphor changes on physical education curriculum in a curriculum class. Korean Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 23(1), 41-61. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2015). Promoting quality physical education in Korea: Connecting the best of physical education curriculum and school sport. Japanese Journal of Sport Education Studies, 35(2), 57-61.
- Lee, O., & Choi, E. (2015). The influence of professional development on teachers’ implementation of the teaching personal and social responsibility model. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 34(4), 603-625. [SSCI]
- Choi, E., Park, J-J., Jo, K., & Lee, O.* (2015). The influence of a sports mentoring program on children’s life skills development. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 15(2), 264-271.[SCOPUS]
- Kim, Y., Kim, B-J., & Lee, O. (2015). A new instructional model designed to enhance character in physical education. Journal of Education and Culture, 21(1), 199-227. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2015). Exploring the characterizations and needs of after-school physical activities for designing life skill development programs. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 54(1), 255-270. [KCI]
- Park, M., Lee, O., & Jo, K. (2015). Female elementary classroom teachers’ challenges to teach PE based on teacher career cycle. Korean Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 22(1), 1-23. . [KCI]
- Choi, E., Ahn, Y., & Lee, O. (2014). The Current Status and Effects of School Sports Club Participation on Positive Youth Development. Korean Journal of Sport Science, 25(4), 846-859. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2014). Examining Impacts of Implementation of an Adapted responsibility Model in Elementary PE Classes. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 53(3), 269-283. [KCI]
- Park, M., & Lee, O. (2014). Curriculum Continuity Between Elementary and Secondary PE Invasion Games. The Journal of Elementary Education, 27(1), 29-55. [KCI]
- Jang, K., & Lee, O. (2014). Exploring Directions for Elementary School Teachers’ Professional Development for Teaching Physical Education. The Korean Journal of Elementary Physical Education, 19(4), 1-17. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2013). Past Developments and Future Directions in Revision of Korean Secondary Physical Education Curriculum. Education Research and Practice, 79, 101-115. [KCI]
- Lee, O., &, Martinek, T. (2013). Understanding the Transfer of Values-Based Youth Sport Program Goals From a Bioecological Perspective. QUEST, 65(3), 300-312. [SSCI]
- Lee, O., & Jo, K. (2013). Developing and Implementing an Elementary School Physical Activity-Based School Violence Prevention Program. The Journal of Korean Teacher Education, 30(2), 1-23. [KCI]
- Lee, O., & Choi, E. (2013). Utilizing Peer coaching to facilitate preservice teachers’ reflection. Asia Pacific Education Researcher, 22(2), 147-154. [SSCI]
- Lee, O. (2013). Features of TPSR Implementation and Directions for Model Adaptation. Korean Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 20(1), 17-37. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2013). Trends and Issues in Kinesiology Research and Directions for Elementary Physical Education Development. The Korean Journal of Elementary Physical Education, 18(4), 113-128. [KCI]
- Jo, K., & Lee, O. (2013). Teacher Educator’s Modeling Perceived by Teacher Candidates and Its Effect on Identity Development. The Journal of Korean Teacher Education, 29(4), 585-614. [KCI]
- Jo, K., & Lee, O. (2013). Pre-service Teachers’ Identity Development as Physical Education Teacher in an Elementary Physical Education Methods Course. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 51(3), 129-142. [KCI]
- Lee, O., & Jeon, S. (2012). The Practice and Developing In-School PE Programs for Elementary School Girls’ Health and Fitness. The Korean Journal of Elementary Physical Education, 17(4), 143-156. [KCI]
- Lee, O., Kim, Y., & Kim, B. (2012). Relations of Perception of Responsibility to Intrinsic Motivation and Physical Activity among Korean Middle School Students. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 11(3), 944-952. [SSCI]
- Lee, O. (2012). Teacher Candidates’ Implementation of the Personal and Social Responsibility Model in Field Experiences. Physical Educator, 69(2), 150-170.
- Lee, O., & Martinek, T. (2012). Factors influencing the transfer of responsibility goals to classroom. Physical Educator, 69(2), 188-207.
- Martinek, T., & Lee, O. (2012). From Community Gyms to Classrooms: A Framework for Values-Transfer in Schools. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 83(1), 33-51.
- Lee, O. (2012). Physical education majors’ life skills development through youth sport participation. Korean Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 19(1), 1-22. [KCI]
- Lee, O., & Choi, E. (2011). A comparison of Korean and U.S. physical education teacher education system. KEDI Journal of Educational Policy, 8(2), 235-258. [SSCI]
- Lee, O. (2011). Physical Education Teacher Education Program Assessment in USA: Characteristics and Its Implications for Korean System. The Journal of Korean Teacher Education, 29(2), 73-92. [KCI]
- Lee, O. (2010). Facilitating preservice teachers’ reflection through interactive online journal writing. Physical Educator, 67(3), 128-139.
- Lee, O. (2010). Infusing Responsibility Model into PETE Program: Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions of a Responsibility-based Activity Class. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 49(5), 163-176. [KCI]
- Lee, O., & Martinek, T. (2009). Navigating two cultures: An investigation of cultures of a responsibility-based physical activity program and school. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(7), 230-240. [SSCI]
- Lee, O., & Ravizza, D. (2009). Lights, Camera, Action! Utilizing films to enhance PETE students’ reflection. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 80(7), 36-41.
- Lee, O., & Ravizza, D. (2008). Physical education preservice teachers’ conceptions of caring. Education, 128 (3), 460-472.
- Lee, O. (2006). Tackling barriers to social development: The role of physical activity programs. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 17, 48-50.
- Lee, O. (1996). An analysis of student participation styles in elementary school physical education classes. Korean Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 3, 39-49. [KCI]
[Books and Chapters]
- Lee, O. (2017). Primary physical education in South Korea. In K. Petrie & G. Griggs (Eds.). Handbook of Primary Physical Education. (pp. 220-235). London: Routledge
- Lee, O., Jo, K., Jang K., Park, Y., & Park, M. (2017). 초등체육의 이해. G. Griggs (2017). Understanding Primary Physical Education. London: Routledge.
- Lee, O. (2015). Professional growth of sport educators, In. Korean Association of Sport Pedagogy (ed.). Sport Pedagogy (pp. 262-286). Seoul: Daehan Media.
- Choi, E., Jung, H., Lee, O., Lee, C., Park, J. Jo, K., Jeon, S., & Seo, J. (2015). 유청소년 스포츠 코칭론. I. Satafford (2011). Coaching children in sport, London: Routledge.
[Peer-reviewed conference papers]
- Jang, J., & Lee, O. (August, 2019). “Who” is the new issue: The Study on Students’ Perception of Female Physical Education Teachers’ Images. Paper presented at the 31st Seoul International Sport Conference in Commemoration of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, Seoul National University, Seoul.
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Jung H., Son, H., Armour, K., Goodyear, V., & Griffiths (June, 2019). Impacts of a Professional Development Program on Secondary School Teachers’ Life Skills Teaching in Physical Education Classes. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Adelphi University, NY, USA.
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Son, H., Jung, H., & Jo, K. (June, 2019). Development and Optimization of a Professional Development Program for Teaching Life Skills in Secondary PE Classes. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Adelphi University, NY, USA
- Min, H., Choi, E., & Lee, O. (June, 2019). The Physical Literacy Syndrome: Searching out Implications for Physical Education in Korea. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Adelphi University, NY, USA.
- Lee, U., Lee, O., Kim, H., & Woo, P. (June, 2019). A Systematic Review of Smart Learning Contents and Effects in Korean Physical Education Classes. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Adelphi University, NY, USA.
- Lee, O. (April, 2019). Role of primary PE teachers and Professional Development. Paper presented at the Korean Society of Elementary Physical Education Seminar, Busan National University of Education.
- Lee, U., & Lee, O. (October, 2018). The uncomfortable story on school PE policies from policy researchers and PE teacher. Paper presented at the International Conference in Commemorations of 88 Seoul Olympics. Wonkwang University.
- Baek, S., & Lee, O. (October, 2018). Developing Healthy Health Concepts in Elementary School Physical Education: A Student-Centered Approach. Paper presented at the International Conference in Commemorations of 88 Seoul Olympics. Wonkwang University.
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Son, H., Lee, W., & Goodyear, V. (July, 2018). Physical Education Teachers’ Professional Learning in Digital/Online Contexts. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh University, UK.
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Son, H., Jung, H., & Griffiths, M. (July, 2018). Landscape of Secondary Physical Education Teachers’ Professional Development in South Korea. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh University, UK.
- Kim, Y., & Lee, O. (July, 2018). Life Skills Development and Assessment in Elementary Physical Education Classes. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Edinburgh University, UK.
- Son, H., Lee, K., & Lee, O. (June, 2018). Developing Elementary School Students’ Sport Literacy through Olympic Value Education Program(OVEP). Paper presented at the 2018 International Conference for the 7th East Asian Alliance of Sport Pedagogy, National Taiwan Sport University, Taiwan.
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Jung, H., Yoon, K., Armour, K., Goodyear, V., & Griffiths, M. (June, 2018). A Broad Picture of Positive Youth Development in PE Classes in Korea. Paper presented at the 2018 International Conference for the 7th East Asian Alliance of Sport Pedagogy, National Taiwan Sport University, Taiwan
- Baek, S., & Lee, O. (June, 2018). An investigation into Elementary School Student’s Health Literacy Enhancement through Physical Fitness-Integrated PE program. Paper presented at the 2018 International Conference for the 7th East Asian Alliance of Sport Pedagogy, National Taiwan Sport University, Taiwan.
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Jung, H., & Yoon, K. (June, 2018). What research tells about PE-CPD in Korea: A review of literature. Paper presented at European College of Sport Science Conference, University of Ruhr, Germany.
- Lee, O. (May, 2017). Continuing professional development for physical education teachers: issues and directions. Presented at the 2nd International Forum on Professional Development for Teachers, Seoul National University.
- Hong, Y., & Lee, O. (July, 2016). Exploring the impact of a girl-friendly integrated sport program on elementary students’ physical activity participation. Paper presented at 2016 Global Sport Science Conference, Institute of Sport Science, Seoul National University.
- Park, Y., & Lee, O. (October, 2015). Physical education teacher candidates’ metaphor changes on physical education curriculum in a curriculum class. Presented at Gwandong University.
- Lee, O. (September, 2015). Promoting quality physical education in Korea: Connecting the best of physical education curriculum and school sport. Keynote Speech at 2015 International Conference for the 35th Japanese Society of Sport Education Conference.
- Hong, Y., & Lee, O. (July, 2015). Boys from Mars, Girls from Venus: Exploring girls participation in elementary physical education classes. Paper presented at 2015 Universiade Gwangju International Sport Science Congress, Honam University, Gwangju
- Lee, O., Choi, E., Jang, K., Park, M., & Choi, K. (July, 2015). The implementation status of Korean school sport clubs and its impacts on positive youth development. Paper presented at 2015 International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Madrid, Spain
- Lee, O., Park, M., Jang, K., & Park, Y. (July, 2015). Influences of an after-school sport program on children’s life skill development. Paper presented at 2015 International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Madrid, Spain.
- Lee, O., Jang, K., & Park, M. (March, 2015). Investigating life skill needs of youth in after-school sport programs. Paper presented at 2015 Society of Health and Physical Educators Convention, Seattle, WA.
- Lee, O., & Park, M. (April, 2014). Curricular continuity between elementary and secondary PE in Korea. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National, St. Louis, Mo.
- Lee, O., & Jo, K. (April, 2014). Impact of a teacher professional development program on TPSR implementation. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, St. Louis, Mo.
- Lee. O., & Jang, K. (February, 2014). Roles of after-school physical activity program for elementary school children in Korea. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Auckland, NZ.
- Jang, K., & Lee, O. (February, 2014). Generalist teachers’ needs for career-long professional development for teaching elementary physical education. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Auckland, NZ.
- Lee, O. (November, 2013). Beyond the boundaries of school physical education: New horizons of sport pedagogy. Paper presented at Global Sport Science Conference, Seoul National University, Korea.
- Lee, O. (July, 2013). Developing and implementing a sport-based school violence prevention program in Korean context. Paper presented at International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, Warsaw, Poland.
- Lee, O., & Jo, K. (April, 2013). Roles of teacher educators’ modeling on teacher candidates’ identity development. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Charlotte, NC.
- Lee, O., & Jo, K. (July, 2012). Preservice elementary classroom teachers’ identity development in a physical education methods course. Paper presented at International Convention on Science, Education, & Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, Scotland.
- Lee, O. (July, 2012). PE teacher candidates’ life skills development through sport participation. Paper presented at International Convention on Science, Education, & Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, Scotland.
- Lee, O. (March, 2012). Promoting teacher candidates’ reflection through peer coaching. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Boston, MA.
- Lee, O. (March, 2011). Physical education teacher candidates’ perceptions of a responsibility-based activity class. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, San Diego, CA.
- Lee, O. (April, 2009). Facilitating preservice teachers’ reflection through interactive online journal writing. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Tampa, FL.
- Lee, O., Cho, M., Lee, M. (April, 2009). An analysis of the alignment between physical education National Curriculum and elementary textbook in South Korea. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Tampa, FL.
- Lee. O. (April, 2008). Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Experience: Perceived Challenges and Sources of Support. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.
- Lee, O., Lee, M., Jung, J., & Kim, H. (April, 2008). Physical Education Teacher Education and Professional Development in South Korea. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.
- Bories, T., Lee, O., & Kovacs, C. (April, 2008). Project PLAY-O: Participating in Lifetime Activities for Young and Old. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.
- Choi, E., & Lee, O. (October, 2007). The moral dimension of teaching and character education in physical education teacher education. Paper presented at the 2007 History& Future Directions of Research on Teaching and Teacher Education in Physical Education Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Bories, T., Kovacs, C., & Lee, O. (October, 2007). PLAY-O: Development of a Physical Activity Program for Student Parents on a University Campus. Session presented at Motor Development Research Consortium Conference, Baltimore, MD.
- Lee, O., & Martinek, T. (March, 2007). An investigation of barriers to transferring after- school program values to classrooms. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Baltimore, MD.
- Jung, J., Lee, M., Lee, O., Kim, H., & So, H. (March, 2007). The world of others: National Physical Education Curriculum in South Korea. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Baltimore, MD.
- Lee, O., & Martinek, T. (April, 2006). Navigating two cultures: An investigation of cultures of a responsibility-based physical activity program and school. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Lee, O., & Ravizza, D. (April, 2006). Preservice teachers’ concept of caring in physical education. Paper presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Grants
- Physical education teachers’ continuing professional development for facilitating positive youth development-oriented physical education and sport (2016-2019). Funded by Korea Research Foundation. $300,000 (PI)
- Sport talent development program for children (2015). Ministry of Culture and Sport. Funded $95,000 (PI)
- Interdisciplinary curriculum development for character education (2015). Funded $35, 000 by Ministry of Education. (Co-I)
- Lee, O. (2013-2015). Developing and implementing sport-based after-school life skills programs for children. Funded $40,000 by the Ministry of Education. (PI)
- Sport talent development program for children (2014). Funded by the Ministry of Culture and Sport. $146,000 (Co-I)
- Implementation status and effects of Korean School Sport clubs on positive youth development. Funded $33,250 by the Ministry of Culture and Sport(Co-I)
- Sport mentoring for success: developing and implementing sport-based mentoring program for youth (2013). Funded $47,500 by International Peace Sport Organization. (Co-I)
- Character development through model-based physical education (2013). Funded $36,180 by Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education. (Co-I)
- Sport talent development program for children (2013). Ministry of Culture and Sport. Funded $146,000 (Co-I)
- Developing and implementing sport-based school violence prevention program. (2012). Funded $40,000 by Ministry of Education. (PI)
- Developing an adapted version of TPSR for Korean elementary school (2011-2013). Funded $35,000by Korea Research Fund. (PI)
- Examining features of implementation of TPSR model in Korean elementary School context(2011). Funded $20,000 by Korea Research Fund. (PI)
- Evaluation of SNU-CoE Student teaching program(2011). Funded $10,000 by Seoul National University. (PI)
- Developing an instructional model for creativity and character development: physical activity and character matrix approach. Funded $35,000 by Korea Foundation for the Advancement for Science & Creativity. (Co-I)
- Lee, O. (2007). Facilitating preservice teachers’ reflection through interactive online journal writing. Submitted for Western Illinois University Research Council Grant. Funded $ 1481.49