Health and Kinesiology

College of Education and Human Development

Research/Publications

Barbara L. Michiels Hernandez, Ph.D., MCHES®, CDE
Professor

Hernandez

Books

  • Hernandez, B. L. M. (2011). Foundation concepts of global community health promotion and education. Amherst, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. (national).* Available at http://cl.publicaster.com/ViewInBrowser.aspx?pubids=133|46816|867123|867648&digest=N0jHOk%2fUJ1WlNQLDK8yaVg&sysid=1 Ancillaries: http://health.jbpub.com/foundationconcepts/
  • Hernandez, B. & Meyer, F. (2002). Dance education: what is it? why is it? Reston, VA: National Dance Association. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. (Ed.). (2001). Dance directory. Reston, VA: American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. {Harkness and Capezio grants}. (national).***
  • Hernandez, B. (1999). The effect of cumulative grade point average and Texas Academic Skills Program test scores on ExCET Professional Development test scores in undergraduate education majors at Texas Wesleyan University. (Doctoral dissertation, Texas Woman’s University, 1999). Dissertation Abstracts International. 60-06A, 1932. (international).*

Books-Editor

  • Hernandez, B. (Ed.) (March, 2005). Education today: trends and research conference proceedings and program book. Beaumont, TX: College of Education & Human Development, Lamar University Research Conference. (state).*
  • Hernandez, B. (Ed.) (January, 2004). A moving landscape: dance pedagogy for the 21st century conference proceedings. Reston, VA: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance & National Dance Association. (international).*
  • Hernandez, B. (Ed.) (March, 2004). Education today: trends and research conference proceedings and program book. Beaumont: TX: College of Education & Human Development, Lamar University Research Conference. (state).*

Books-Chapters

  • Hernandez, B. (2002). Dance education. In N. Dougherty, (Ed.). Principles of safety in physical education and sport (pp. 101-114). Reston, VA: National Association for Sport & Physical Education. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. (2002) Dance education. In N. Dougherty, (Ed.). Physical activity and sport for the secondary student (pp. 121-136). Reston, VA: National Association for Sport & Physical Education. (national).*

Research Journal Articles

  • Manchaiah, V., Beck, D. L., Hernandez. B. L.M., & Mille, K. (2017). Application of transtheoretical model in studying attitudes and behaviors of adults with hearing loss: A descriptive review. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology.
  • Hernandez, B. (2016). Inside view of Carville: Oral histories of patients and staff from the last United States leprosarium. American Journal of Health Studies, 30(4), 105-118. (national). *
  • Hernandez, B., Reena, I., Strickland, G. & Ruiz, C. (2015). The impact of infant feeding choices on childhood obesity/ overweight of children at ages 2, 3, and 4 years. Global Journal of Health Education and Promotion, 16(2), 1-17. 2015. (international). *
  • Wright, G. & Hernandez, B. (September, 2014). Collaborating dance with artists, technical directors, health educators, physical educators, and other professionals. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 85(8), 9-12. (national). *
  • Hernandez, B. (March, 2014). Health, physical activity, and academic achievement: The role of teachers, schools, and communities. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 85(3), 8-10. (national)*
  • Hernandez, B. (October, 2013). Dance medicine and dance injuries: The case for accreditation and certification. Journal of Physical Education Research and Dance. 84(8), 3-6. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B., Ozmun, M., & Keeton, G. (April, 2013). Healthy and creative tap dance: Teaching a lifetime physical activity. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 84(4), 29-40. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. (August, 2012). Addressing occupational stress in dancers. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 83(6), 3-5, 50. (national).* **
  • Hernandez, B. (January, 2012). Meeting educational standards: The case for multiple, authentic, and evidence based dance assessments. Journal of Physical Education Research and Dance, 83(1), 5-6. (national).* **
  • Hernandez, B. L. M., Vengurlekar, R., Kelkar, A., & Thomas, G. (November, 2009). The legacy of Carville: A history of the last leprosarium in the U.S. American Journal of Health Studies, 24(2), 314-325. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B., Gober, D., Strickland, G. & Boatwright, D. (September, 2009). Jump rope for fun & fitness-Grades K-12. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 80(7), 15-22. (national).*
  • Maertens, D., Hernandez, B., Strickland, G., Boatwright, D. (February, 2006). Pregnancy & exercise: physiological effects on the mother and fetus. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 28(1), 78-82. (national)*
  • Hernandez, B., Ward, S. & Strickland, G. (Winter, 2006). Predicting teacher certification success: The effect of cumulative grade point average & pre-professional academic skills test scores on testing performance. Teacher Education and Practice, 19(1), 41-54. (national).*
  • Griner, B., Hernandez, B., Strickland, G., & Boatwright, D. (November/December, 2006). Achieving the perfect body-nutritional behaviors of non-professional, regional female dancers. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 77(9), 40-45. (national).*
  • Long, D., Waldrep, S., Hernandez, B. & Strickland, G. (2005). Cardiovascular disease risks in women. American Journal of Health Studies, 20(3-4), 143-148. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. & Strickland, G. (April, 2005). School health & safety standards for dance education & dance in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 76(4), 20-25. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. (January, 2004). Environmental safety factors in dance education. In B. Hernandez, (Ed.). A moving landscape: dance pedagogy for the 21st century conference proceedings (pp. 27-33). Reston, VA: National Dance Association. (international).*
  • Cone, T., Clark, D., Hanna, J., Hernandez, B., Miller, T. & Willis, C. (2001). Advocacy kit. [Electronic version]. Available at: http://www.aahperd.org/nda/advocacy.html. {Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation Inc. & American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance grant}. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. (1995). Teaching self-concept development to physical educators. Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Journal, Spring 1995, 35-37. (state)*
  • Tomkins, A., Anderson, M., Coate, M., Condon, D., Daughter, M., Fenimore, B., Hernandez, B., Hurt, J., Strauch, C. & Withrow, J. (1995). A proposal for improving school and community public relations. Kansas ISD 250, # 10, Pittsburg: KS, 1-11. (district).**

Research Presentations [Published Proceedings]

*Peer reviewed **Invited

  • Allensworth, D., Allison, K., Hernandez, B., & Weiss, D. (October 25, 2012). Schools and communities as essential partners in promoting the achievement and health of students: Turning dreams into actions workshop. Society of Public Health Educators. [Abstract and Proceedings]. San Francisco, CA. * **
  • Hernandez, B. & Wilson, T. (October 11, 2012). CDCynergy Lite: An interactive online planning and evaluation tool for health workshop. Texas Society for Public Health Educators, [Abstract and Proceedings]. Houston, TX. * **
  • Hernandez, B. & Keeton, G. (2009). Designing an online course in Dance appreciation. [Abstract and Proceedings]. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference. Reston: VA, AAHPERD Press. National Dance Association Proceedings, Spring 2009. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. & Gober, D. (2008). Designing and implementing a model online course in dance appreciation. [Abstract and Proceedings]. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference. Reston: VA, AAHPERD Press. National Dance Association Proceedings, Spring 2008. (national).* **
  • Keeton, G. & Hernandez, B. (February, 2002). Responsibility and accountability for meeting the national dance standards. [Abstract] Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern/Eastern American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baltimore, MD. (district).**
  • Hernandez, B. (2001). Professional advocacy. Guest presenter at the annual meeting of the Texas American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD), Corpus Christi, TX. (state).**
  • Hernandez, B. (February, 2001). Easy dance choreography for dancers and non-dancers. Proceedings of Fairfax County Schools Professional Development Conference. Workshop presented to public school educators at the annual meeting of the Fairfax, VA, ISD. (district ).**
  • Hernandez, B. (2000-2001). Professional advocacy. Proceedings of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Leadership Conference. Reston: VA, AAHPERD Press. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. (February, 2001). Movement experiences for dance choreography. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Fairfax County Schools Professional Development Conference, Fairfax, VA. (district).**
  • Hernandez, B. (2001). Professional advocacy. Guest Presenter at the annual meeting of the Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (CDAAHPERD), Des Moines, IA. (district).**
  • Hernandez, B. (2001). Professional advocacy. Guest Presenter at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NCAHPERD), NC. (state).**
  • Hernandez, B. (2000). Employment and career opportunities. Guest lecturer at the annual meeting of the Virginia American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (VAHPERD), Williamsburg, VA. (state).**
  • Hernandez, B. (2000). Employment and career opportunities. Proceedings of the American College Dance Festival. Guest lecturer, Washington, DC. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. (2000). Professional advocacy. Guest lecturer at the annual meeting of the Ohio American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (OAHPERD), Cincinnati, OH. (state).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1999-2000). Employment and career opportunities. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the American College Dance Festival, College Park, MD. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. & Meyer, F. (1999-2001). Professional advocacy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, (AAHPERD) Leadership Conference, Reston, VA. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1998). Holistic lesson plan. International racial disparities. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Austin, TX. pp. 30A-30F, pp. 9A-9E . (state).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1998). International racial disparities in health care. Research paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern District AAHPERD (SDAAHPERD), Biloxi, MS. (district).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1998). Lesson plan format: integrating elementary physical education with academics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Houston, Texas. (state).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1997). Creative dance for elementary physical education; Choreography and improvisation for the dancer and non-dancer. Proceedings of the National Association of Sport and Physical Education Association Conference Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance National Convention, Reston, VA: AAHPERD Press. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1997). Creative dance for elementary physical education; Choreography and improvisation for the dancer and non-dancer. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the AAHPERD National Convention, St. Louis, Missouri. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1994). Creative dance for elementary physical education; Choreography and improvisation for the dancer and non-dancer. Paper presented at the meeting of the Central District AAHPERD convention, Fargo, ND, 1994. (district).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1994-1997). Creative dance for elementary physical education; Choreography and improvisation for the dancer and non-dancer. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Missouri Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Independence, Missouri, (MAHPERD)** 1997; Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD), 1996**: Louisiana Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (LAHPERD), 1995.* **(state).
  • Hernandez, B. (1994-1995). Motivating manipulatives for elementary school physical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance National Convention, Denver, CO; 1995; Missouri American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, MAHPERD, St. Louis, Missouri, 1994. (national & state).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1995). Motivating manipulatives for elementary school physical education. Proceedings of National Association of Sport and Physical Education Association Conference Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance National Convention, Denver, CO. Reston: VA: AAHPERD Press. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. (November, 1994). Creative movement experiences for the elementary teacher. Lecture/demonstration/workshop paper of a presented at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (LAHPERD), Natchitoches, LA. (state).*
  • Hernandez, B. (1994). Large motor skill activities for children 1-5 years. Proceedings of the Missouri Association for Education of Young Children at Joplin, MO. Jefferson City: MO; Missouri State Department of Education. (state).*

Technological Publications

*Peer reviewed **Invited

  • Concepcion, O. (2014, October 16). Interviewed by B. Hernandez. [DVD]. Carville Oral History Project, National Hansen’s Disease Museum, NHD Archives, Carville, LA.
  • Peterson, S. (1997, April 9). Interviewed by R. Laiche and transcribed by B. Hernandez [DVD]. Carville Oral History Project, National Hansen’s Disease Museum. NHD Archives, Carville, LA.
  • Peterson, S. (2014, October 14). Interviewed by B. Hernandez [DVD]. Carville Oral History Project. National Hansen’s Disease Museum, NHD Archives, Carville, LA.
  • Ramirez, J. (2014, November 14). Interviewed by B. Hernandez. [DVD]. Carville Oral History Project, National Hansen’s Disease Museum, NHD Archives, Carville, LA.
  • Sanchez, F. (2014, October 13). Interviewed by B. Hernandez. [DVD]. Carville Oral History Project, National Hansen’s Disease Museum Archives, NHD Archives, Carville, LA.
  • Scollard, D., M. D. (2014, October 29). Interviewed by B. Hernandez. [DVD]. Carville Oral History Project, National Hansen’s Disease Museum, NHD Archives, Carville, LA.
  • Hernandez, B. L., Gober, Donna, & Lihs, H. (2010). Appreciating dance. v. IV [Computer software]. Rhea Publications. (national).**
  • Shows, A., Hernandez, B., Cavalinni, F., McLaughlin, G. (March, 2004). Physical, mental & nutritional health for the university faculty member. [Computer software]. College of Education & Human Development, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. (state).*
  • Hernandez, B. & Strickland, G. (2003). Developing, implementing & maintaining an undergraduate online health strategies course. [Abstract]. Proceedings of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference. Confex Publications. Philadelphia, PA. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B., & McGinnis, A. (2001). Dance resources. Available at: http://www.aahperd.org/nda/related_links.html. (national).**
  • Hernandez, B. (1997). Stress: coping with change. [Computer software]. California: Softshare Inc. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B., Rathbun, A. & Ritzert, B. (1997). Gang violence: an interdisciplinary model merging theory into practice [computer software]. California: Softshare Inc. (national) *
  • Hernandez, B. (1997). Should healthy behavior be mandated? [Computer software]. California: Softshare Inc. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. (1997). Physical education lesson plans. [Computer software]. California: Softshare Inc. (national).*
  • Hernandez, B. (1997). Dance composition, improvisation and choreography. [Computer software]. California: Softshare Inc. (national).*