Webster Curriculum Vitae
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Elizabeth (Kip) Webster, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
112 Huey P. Long FieldhouseEmail:
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Office: (225) 578-2923
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Concentration: Kinesiology
Specializations: Physical Activity & Health and Motor Behavior
Dissertation: Acute effects of teacher-implemented physical activity breaks on preschooler’s physical activity participation and academic time on-task
Degree Conferred: August 2013
Advisors: Drs. Danielle Wadsworth and Leah Robinson
M.Ed.Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Concentration: Exercise Science
Specialization: Sport Psychology
Degree Conferred: 2010
Advisors: Drs. Danielle Wadsworth
B.S.Berry College
Rome, Georgia
Concentration: Psychology
Degree Conferred: 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2015 – PresentAssistant Professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
2013 – 2015Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
2014Visiting Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Michigan
2012 – 2013Graduate Teaching Assistant, Auburn University, Auburn,
Alabama
2009-2012Graduate Research Assistant, Auburn University, Auburn,
Alabama
AWARDS
2013 – 2015Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Michigan, School of
Kinesiology, Funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education
Programs (OSEP) Leadership Training Grant
2013North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Graduate Student Dissertation Research Grant.
2012 - 2013 Auburn University Biggio Center Preparing Future Faculty
Program Fellow
2012 - 2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant Fellowship for Auburn University,
Department of Kinesiology
2011 - 2013 Doctoral Research Fellowship for Auburn University, Department
of Kinesiology
2012 Pi Lambda Theta: International Honor Society and Professional
Association in Education
2009 - 2010 Graduate Research Fellowship for Auburn University, Department
of Kinesiology
RESEARCH
- REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Robinson, L.E., Irwin, J.M., Palmer, K.K., Webster, E.K., Dennis, A.L., Brock, S.J., & Rudisill, M.E. (In press). Effect of multimedia demonstration on motor skill performance in children. Journal of Motor Learning and Development.
Logan, S.W.†, Webster, E.K.†, Getchell, N., Pfeiffer, K., & Robinson, L.E. (In press). The relationship between motor competence and physical activity engagement in childhood: A systematic review. Kinesiology Reviews.
†indicates dual first authorship
Logan, S.W., Robinson, L.E., Webster, E.K., & Rudisill, M.E. (In press). The influence of instructional climates on time spent in management tasks and physical activity of 2nd grade students during physical education. European Physical Education Review.
Barnett, L.E., Robinson, L.E., Webster, E.K., & Ridgers, N. (In press). Reliability of the Perceived Movement Skill Competence Instrument in two diverse samples in young children. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. doi:
Webster, E.K., Wadsworth, D.D., & Robinson, L.E. (2015). Preschoolers’ time on-task and physical activity during a classroom activity break. Pediatric Exercise Science, 27(1), 160-167.
Robinson, L. E., Webster, E. K., Whitt-Glover, M.S., Ceasar, T.G., & Alhassan, S. (2014). Effectiveness of pre-school and school-based interventions to impact weight-related behaviours in African-American children and youth: A literature review. Obesity Reviews, 15(Suppl 4), S5-S25.
Robinson, L.E., Wadsworth, D.D., Webster, E.K., & Bassett Jr., D.R. (2014). School reform: The role of physical education policy in physical activity of elementary school children in Alabama’s Black Belt Region. American Journal of Health Promotion, 28(suppl 3), S72-S76.
Logan, S.W., Robinson, L.E., Webster, E.K., & Barber, L.T. (2013). Exploring preschoolers’ engagement and perceived physical competence in an autonomy-based object control skill intervention: A preliminary study. European Physical Education Review, 19(3), 302-314.
Robinson, L.E., Webster, E.K., Logan, S.W., Lucas, W.A. & Barber, L.T. (2012) Teaching practices that promote motor skills in early childhood settings. Early Childhood Education Journal, 40(2), 79-86.
Wadsworth, D.D., Robinson, L.E., Beckman, K., & Webster, K. (2012). Break for physical activity: Incorporating classroom-based physical activity breaks into preschools. Early Childhood Education Journal, 39(6), 391-395.
REFEERED / INVITED BOOK CHAPTERS
Wagner, M., Webster, E. & Ulrich, D. (2015). Reliabilität und Validität der deutschsprachigen Adaptation des Test of Gross Motor Development 3 (TGMD 3). In J. Hermsdörfer, W. Stadler & L. Johannsen (Hrsg.). The Athlete`s Brain: Neuronale Aspekte motorischer Kontrolle im Sport. (S. 70-71). Hamburg: Czwalina.
REFERRED PRESENTATIONS
Webster, E.K., & Pitchford, E. A. (2015, June). Gender differences in fundamental motor skills in early elementary children. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37(Suppl 1), S90.
Webster, E.K., Pitchford, E.A., & Ulrich, D.A. (2015, June). Psychometric properties for a United States cohort for the Test of Gross Motor Development -3rd edition. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37(Suppl 1), S17.
Ulrich, D.A., & Webster, E.K. (2015, June). Revisions for the Third Edition of the Test of Gross Motor Development. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37(Suppl 1), S16.
Wagner, M.O., Webster, E.K., & Ulrich, D.A. (2015, June). Reliability and validity of the Test of Gross Motor Development 3 (German version) – Results. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37(Suppl 1), S17.
Valentini, N.C., Webster, E.K., & Ulrich, D.A. (2015, June). Test of Gross Motor Development – 3rd edition: Psychometric properties for a Brazilian cohort. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37(Suppl 1), S17.
Webster E.K., Liong G., Robinson L.E., Ridgers N.D., Dennis, A.L., & Barnett L.M. (2014). Young children’s actual and perceived competence: Country and cultural comparison. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36 (Suppl), S10.
Robinson, L.E., Dennis, A.L., Webster E.K., & Barnett L.M. (2014). Reliability of the perceived movement skill competence scale for young children in an American sample. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36 (Suppl), S9-S10.
Webster, E.K., Wadsworth, D.D., & Robinson, L.E. (2014). Preschoolers’ compensate with sedentary behavior following classroom-based physical activity breaks. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36 (Suppl), S118-S119.
Webster, E.K., Wadsworth, D.D., & Robinson, L.E. (2014). MVPA and time on-task for preschoolers’ during a classroom-based physical activity break. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36 (Suppl), S118.
Palmer, K.K., Harper, N.J., Williams, E.C., Webster, E.K., Irwin, J.M. & Robinson, L.E. (2014). Preschool physical activity engagement during a curriculum and non-curriculum based movement program. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36 (Suppl), S72.
Robinson, L. E., Palmer, K. K., Irwin, J. M., Dennis, A.L, Brock, S. J., Webster, E. K., & Rudisill, M. E. (2014). The effect of a multimedia demonstration on motor skill performance in school-age children. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36 (Suppl), S73.
Webster, E.K., Wadsworth, D.D., Robinson, L.E., Julbert, M., & Sisk, O. (2014). Compensation of sedentary behavior following classroom-based physical activity breaks in preschoolers’. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 11(Suppl 1)
Webster, E.K., Wadsworth, D.D., Julbert, M., & Sisk, O. (2014). Time on-task and MVPA participation in preschoolers’ during a classroom-based activity break. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 11(Suppl 1)
Webster, E.K., Robinson, L.E., Alhassan, S., Mendoza, A., & Stoops, H. (2013). Are school-based interventions that target obesity and related behaviors effective in African-American children? Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 35, (Suppl), S74.
Kerkez, F.I., Webster, E.K., Barber, A., Vaughn, M., Sisk, O., & Robinson, L.E. (2013, June). The relationship between perceptions of body image and actual body mass index among 3-5 year old children. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 35, (Suppl), S67.
Logan, S.W., Robinson, L. E., Webster, E. K., Wadsworth, D. D., Rudisill, M. E., Nortick, C., Battiste, B., & Tigner, M. V. (2013, June). The effect of a motor skill intervention on fundamental motor skill competence of 2nd grade students. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 35, (Suppl), S69.
Logan, S. W., Robinson, L. E., Webster, E. K., Battiste, B., Nortick, C. Tigner, M. V., Willmann, C., & Palmer, K. (2013, June). Influence of instructional climates on management tasks and physical activity. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84 (Suppl), A-48.
Robinson, L.E., Wadsworth, D.D., Webster, E.K., Daly, C., Logan, S.W., & Gell, N. (2012, June). The effect of school physical activity policy implementation on in-school physical activity. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 34 (Suppl), S178.
Wadsworth, D.D., Robinson, L.E., Webster, E.K., Logan, S.W., & Barber, L.T. (2012, June) Effect of classroom-based physical activity breaks on physical activity and on-task behavior in preschool children. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 34 (Suppl), S191.
Logan, S.W., Webster, E.K., Barber, L.T., Lucas, W.A. & Robinson, L.E. (2011, June). Children's engagement during a mastery motivational motor skill intervention. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 33 (Suppl), S35-S36.
Wadsworth, D.D., Robinson, L.E., Rudisill, M.E., Logan, S.W., Morera, M., Daly, C., Blount, A., & Webster, E.K. (2011, June). The influence of motivational climates on rural children’s physical activity. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 33 (Suppl), S44-S45.
Logan, S.W., Webster, E.K., Lucas, W.A., & Robinson, L.E. (2011, March). Effectiveness of a student-led motor skill intervention in preschool children. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82 (Suppl), A31.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS
Ulrich, D.A., Webster, E.K., & Pitchford, E.A. (2015, July). The psychometric properties of the TGMD-3 in a sample of children from the USA. Presented at the 14th European Federation of Sport Psychology Congress in Bern, Switzerland.
Logan, S.W., Robinson, L.E., Getchell, N., Webster, E.K., Liang, L., & Golden, D. (2014, April). Relationship between motor competence and physical activity: A systematic review. Presented at the American Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in St. Louis, MO.
Wadsworth, D.D., Webster, E.K., Robinson, L.E., & Rudisill, M.E. (2014, February). Increases in preschoolers sedentary behavior following the implementation of classroom based physical activity breaks. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine conference in Greenville, SC.
Palmer, K.K., Williams, E.C., Harper, N.J., Irwin, J.M., Webster, E.K. & Robinson, L.E. (2014, February). Relationship between body mass index assessments in young children. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine conference in Greenville, SC.
Robinson, L.E., Wadsworth, D.D., Webster, E.K., & Gell, N. (2013, May). The relationship of school physical activity and physical education policies on children’s school-day physical activity behavior. Presented at the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Ghent, Belgium.
Mendoza, A., Webster, E.K., Robinson, L.E., Stoops, H., & Alhassan, S. (2013, May). Are school-based obesity interventions effective in African-American children?: A review of the literature. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine in Indianapolis, IN.
Robinson, L.E., Palmer, K.K., Webster, E.K., Rudisill, M.E., & Morera, M. M. (2013, April). Effects of PHYSICAL play climates on physical activity behaviors in preschool-age girls. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women in Havana, Cuba.
Logan, S.W., Robinson, L.E, Webster, E.K., Battiste, B., Nortick, C., Tigner, M.V., Willmann, C., & Palmer, K. (2013, April). Influence of instructional climates on management tasks and physical activity Presented at the 2013 Research Consortium Conference of the AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition in Charlotte, NC.
Webster, E.K., Mendoza, A., Stoops, H., Alhassan, S., & Robinson, L.E. (2013, February). Are school-based obesity interventions effective in pre-adolescent and adolescent
African-American children?: A literature review. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine in Greenville, S.C. (April, 2013).
Robinson, L.E., Wadsworth, D.D., Webster, E.K., Basset Jr., D.R., & Hallam, J.S. (2013, February). School Reform: The Role of School and Physical Education on Children’s Physical Activity in Alabama’s Black Belt Region. Presented at the Active Living Research Conference in San Diego, CA.
Mendoza, A., Stoops, H., Webster, E.K., Robinson, L.E., & Alhasaan, S.A. (2012, November). Are school-based interventions effective in African-American children: A review of the literature. Presented at the 2012 New England American College of Sports Medicine in Providence, RI.
Webster, E.K., Robinson, L.E., & Wadsworth, D.D. (2012, August) School physical activity policy implementation and in-school physical activity in elementary students. Presented at the 5th annual African American Collaborative Obesity Research Network workshop in Philadelphia, PA.
Webster, E. K. Logan, S. W., Wadsworth, D. D., Robinson, L. E., & Barber, L. T. (2012, February). Effect of classroom-based physical activity breaks on physical activity and on-task behavior in preschool children. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine conference in Jacksonville, FL.
Logan, S. L., Robinson, L. E., Webster, E. K., Barber, L. E., & Palmer, K. (2011, November). Does Competence Lead to Physical Activity? The Relationship Between Motor Competence and Physical Activity Engagement Throughout the Lifespan: A Systematic Review. Presented at the Motor Development Research Consortium at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, WI.
Webster, E. K., Robinson, L. E., Wadsworth, D. D., Bassett, D. R., & Hallam, J. S. (2011, June) School Reform: The Role of School and Physical Education Policy on Children’s Physical Activity in Alabama’s Black Belt Region. Presented at the New Connections Fifth Annual Symposium for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Logan, S.W., Webster, E.K., Lucas, W.A., & Robinson, L.E. (2011, March). Effectiveness of a student-led motor skill intervention in preschool children. Presented at the Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance conference in San Diego, CA.
Wadsworth, D .D. Robinson, L. E., Rudisill, M. E., Logan, S. W., Morera, M., Daly, C., Blunt, A., & Hopkins, E. (2010, November). The Influence of Motivational Climates on the Physical Activity in Rural School-age Children. Presented at the Global Obesity Summit at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS.
GRANTS & FUNDING
Webster, E.K. (2012-2013) North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Graduate Student Dissertation Research Grant, $2,000.
Webster, E.K. (2012) Scholar-in-Training Trainee for the 5th Annual African American Collaborative Obesity Research Network workshop, Philadelphia, PA. (Approximately $2,000)
Webster, E.K. (2012) Delegate for 4th Annual SPEAK OUT Day in Washington DC (sponsored by NASPE), discussed the importance of physical activity and physical education to legislators, congress members and staff from local areas about policies and research. (Approximately $2,000)
Webster, E.K. (2009-2013) Auburn University Graduate School Travel Grants (Approximately $3,000)
Webster, E.K. (2009-2013) Auburn University College of Education Travel Grants (Approximately $2,000)
Webster, E.K. (2009-2013) Auburn University Department of Kinesiology Travel Grants (Approximately $2,000)
GRANT PENDING or NOT FUNDED
Webster, E. K. (2012). American College of Sport Medicine, The Coca-Cola Company Doctoral Student Grant on Behavior Research, Examination of physical activity breaks for preschoolers - $5,000 (unfunded, 2012)
Webster, E.K. (2012). American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Research Consortium Research Grant Program, Preschoolers physical activity: An examination of environmental and psychosocial determinants - $3,000 (unfunded, 2012)
TEACHING
- COURSES TAUGHT AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
KIN 4512Lifespan Motor Development
- COURSES TAUGHT AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
KIN 830Growth and Motor Behavior
- COURSES TAUGHT AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY
KINE 4623Sport and Exercise Psychology (Distance)
KINE 3650-L Motor Learning and Performance Laboratory
KINE 2250 Motor Development during the School Years
PHED 1200 Cardiorespiratory endurance: Walking
KINE 1103-IL Wellness (Distance)
SERVICE
- INVITED MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER
Child: Care, Health, and Development
BMC Public Health
Sport Medicine
Journal of Motor Learning and Development
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
- PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
Society of Health and Physical Educators (formerly AAHPERD)
Pi Lambda Theta: International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education
North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
American College of Sports Medicine