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Anita N. Lee, D.P.E.

Assistant Professor, Health and Human Performance Department
Coordinator of Coaching Education, Health and Human Performance Department

Office phone number: (603) 535-3124
e-mail: anlee@plymouth.edu

Administrative contact: Jamie Stalnaker
Administrative contact phone number: (603) 535-2293

Profile
Dr. Lee joined Plymouth State University as Assistant Professor at Health and Human Performance Department in 2005. She is the Coordinator of Coaching Education program and the Assistant Coach for Women's Swimming since 2006-2007 season. She is teaching courses in both undergraduate and graduate levels. Graduate courses she has taught are Health Psychology, Statistics for Health Sciences, and Sport Psychology (Summer 2007). Undergraduate course she has taught includes Foundations of Physical Education, Motor Development, Motor Learning, Measurement and Assessment of Physical Education, Evaluation and Research in Health Promotion, Sport in Society, Fitness Testing Skills, Resistance Training Techniques, Adaptation and Inclusion of Physical Activity, First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking, Beginning Golf/Golf, Fitness Walking/Jogging, and Relaxation. Prior to joining Plymouth State University, Dr. Lee taught undergraduate courses at Elms College, American International College, Springfield College, and post-secondary courses at College of Careers at Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, and was the Research Assistant at Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour in summer 2002.
Degrees and Education
  • Doctor of Physical Education, Springfield College
  • Master's of Science in Recreation Management, Springfield College
  • Bachelor of Art (Honor) in Physical Education and Recreation Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
Research Interests
Dr. Lee's research interests include coaching education, sport and exercise psychology, measurement and assessment of physical education and exercise sciences, motor learning, and Olympic Movement.
Recent Publications
  • Mak, J. Y., Lee, A. N., & Donahue, J. (submitted). Sport spectator behavior of collegiate women's basketball. Journal of Contemporary Athletics
  • Lee, A. N., & Kwan, N. (2007). Physical activity and subsequent risk of severe cognitive impairment among older adults. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(1), A-31
  • Liu, J., Li, B., & Lee, A. N. (2007). The effects of Tai Chi training on improving physical functions in patients with coronary heart diseases. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(1), A-32
  • Mak, J. Y., Donahue, J., & Lee, A. N. (2005). Sport spectators behavior of collegiate women's basketball. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76(Suppl. 1), A49-A50
  • Liu, J., Lee, A. N., & Nieri, S. (2005). The effect of attentional focus on motor skill performance and learning under psychological stress. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76(Suppl. 1), A57-A58
  • Lee, A. N. (2004). Benefits of high school athletic participation. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 75(7), 10
  • Liu, J., Lee, A. N., & Fung, Y. (2004). The effect of three types of knowledge of performance on the acquisition and transfer of a golf putting skill. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75(Suppl. 1), A48-A49
Recent Professional Presentations
  • Lee, A. N., & Kwan, N. (2007, March). Physical activity and subsequent risk of severe cognitive impairment among older adults. Research paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baltimore, MD
  • Liu, J., Li, B., & Lee, A. N. (2007, March). The effect of Tai Chi training on improving physical function in patients with coronary heart diseases. Research paper presented the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baltimore, MD
  • Lee, A. N. (2006, November). Chinese shuttlecock: A game for everyone. Session presented at the annual meeting of the New Hampshire Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Waterville Valley, NH
  • Ahl, L., Lee, A. N., Howarth, W., McClellan, A., MacNeilage, S., Hottinger, S., & Walsh, P. (2006, November) What's in a name? Women's studies and/or gender studies. Roundtable discussion presented at the fall meeting of the New England Sociological Association, Keene, NH
  • Lee, A. N. (2006, March). Goal orientation and sport orientation of intercollegiate athletes. Research paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern District Association of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Hartford, CT
  • Lee, A. N., & Kwan, N. (2006, November). Coaching senior elite athletes: What should be aware? How can we improve? Session presented at the annual meeting of the New Hampshire Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Waterville Valley, NH
  • Mak, J. Y., Donahue, J., & Lee, A. N. (2005, April). Sport spectator behavior of collegiate women's basketball. Research paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Chicago, IL
  • Liu, J., Lee, A. N., & Nieri, S. (2005, April). The effect of attentional focus on motor skill performance and learning under psychological stress. Research paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Chicago, IL
  • Liu, J., Lee, A. N., & Fung, Y. (2004, April). The effect of three types of knowledge of performance on the acquisition and transfer of a golf putting skill. Research paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans, LA
  • Lee, A. N. (2004, March). Female athletes triads intervention: The psychological approach. Session presented at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Worcester, MA
  • Lee, A. N. (2003, April). Focus on our future: International graduate students: Physical education in Hong Kong. Session presented at the International Council of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Annual Leadership Conference in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Philadelphia, PA
Associations, Boards and Committees
  • Reviewer, National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (since 2006)
  • Reviewer, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (since 2002)
  • Voluntary Instructor – Aquatics, Coaches College, Special Olympic New Hampshire (since 2005)
  • Technology Committee, Health and Human Performance Department, Plymouth State University (since 2005)
  • Search Committee – Adventure Education Faculty Position, Health and Human Performance Department, Plymouth State University (Summer 2006)
  • University Planning Committee, Plymouth State University (2006-2007)
  • Admission Policy Committee, Plymouth State University (2006-2007)
  • Women's Studies Council, Plymouth State University (2006 – Present)
  • Continuing Education Committee, Plymouth State University (2005-2006)
  • Vice-President, Energetic Triathlon Shatin, Hong Kong (since 1993)
  • Executive Committee, Hong Kong Triathlon Association (1993-1997 & 1999)
  • Professional Member, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (since 2002)
  • Professional Member, National Association of Sports and Physical Education (since 2002)
  • Professional Member, American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (since 2006)
  • Professional Member, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Research Consortium (since 2002)
  • Professional Member, New Hampshire Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (since 2005)
  • Life Member, Hong Kong Recreation Management Association (since 1997)
  • Life Member, American Swimming Coaches Association (since 1995)
Academic Distinctions
  • Writing Across Curriculum Award, Springfield College (2000)
  • Hong Kong Delegate, International Camp Counselor Program, International YMCA (one of the seven delegate out of approximately 100 qualified candidates)
Professional Experience

Dr. Lee served as the Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Swimming at Springfield College (1999 – 2005) and assist the Women's team to captured the New England Women's and Men's Athletics Conference (NEWMAC) champion and the top three for the Men's team for five consecutive years. She is currently the Assistant Coach for Women's Swimming at Plymouth State University. Dr. Lee is a Lifeguard Training Instructor, Professional Rescuer for CPR/First Aid, Water Safety Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Trainer certified by American Red Cross. She also teaches courses for the Community Aquatic Program at Plymouth State University in summer. She was invited to be the Visiting Swimming Coach for the Triathlon Department at Hong Kong Sport Development Board (currently named Hong Kong Sport Institute) to coach swimming for national level triathletes in summer 2001.

Prior to her endeavor to graduate studies, she was the Assistant Principal Program Secretary at Recreation and Sport Department of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. Her major responsibility was to supervise the aquatic programs, and taught post-secondary physical education courses at College of Careers, Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.

Dr. Lee was a competitive swimmer and triathlete. She was the National Junior Triathlon Female Champion in Hong Kong (1990 - 1992), and member of Hong Kong National Junior Triathlon Squad (1989-1995), Hong Kong Delegate to the Asian Triathlon Championships (1991 & 1992), and the 4th Runner-Up (Women's Open) at Port Dickson International Triathlon Championships in Malaysia (1991). She qualified the World Triathlon Championships (Women Junior) in 1991, and was the finalist of Hong Kong National Swimming Championships (1987, 1988), and Hong Kong Intercollegiate Swimming Championships (1994 – 1996).

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