Tyler Johnson earned a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University in 2007. He completed MS and BS degrees in Physical Education from Brigham Young University in 2004 and 2002, respectively. He has been a member of the Department of Kinesiology at Boise State University since 2008, was the director for the Master of Athletic Leadership Program from 2013-2016, and currently teaches future physical education teachers and sport coaches. He is passionate about designing and implementing positive sport and exercise experiences for young people in physical education, interscholastic sports, youth sports, and other recreational programs. His research interests relate to participant motivation in physical activity settings, youth physical activity levels, philosophical foundations of physical education, and physical education teacher education.
Phone: (208) 426-5870
Fax: (208) 426-1894
Email: tylerjohnson6@boisestate.edu
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36. Twietmeyer, G., & Johnson, T. G. (accepted). The meritocracy trap and kinesiology. Kinesiology Review.
35. Twietmeyer, G., & Johnson, T. G. (2022). Aristotle’s conception of arete and the meaning of records in sport. Kinesiology Review, 11, 229-239.
34. Hagenah, S., Wenner, J. A., Tucker, K. M. B., Johnson, T. G., Calvert, H. G., & Turner, L. (2022). “Does anyone even care that I’m down here?”: Creating shared values in a district-wide physical education professional learning community. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 41, 50-59.
33. Johnson, T. G., & Twietmeyer, G. (2021). A call for pick-up games in educational institutions. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 92(8), 34-42.
32. Johnson, T. G. (2020). Physical activity as play: How active living should be. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 91(4), 5-7.
31. Martin, E. M., Moorcroft, S. J., & Johnson, T. G. (2019). Backwards design and program level approaches to coach development in higher education. International Sport Coaching Journal, 6, 329-338.
30. Johnson, T. G. (2019). The “goods of sport” and physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 90(8), 3-5.
29. Wenner, J., Tucker, K. M. B., Calvert, H. G., Johnson, T. G., & Turner, L. (2019). Social capital: A key ingredient in the development of physical activity leadership. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 38, 241-251.
28. Twietmeyer, G., & Johnson, T. G. (2019). A kinesiology conundrum: Physical activity requirements in kinesiology degree programs. Quest, 71, 90-111.
27. Johnson, T. G. (2018). Team sports belong in high school physical education programs. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 89(9), 5-8.
26. Johnson, T. G., & Twietmeyer, G. (2018). What kinesiology can learn from music. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 89(5), 8-10.
25. Bolter, N. D., Kipp, L., & Johnson, T. G. (2018). Teaching sportsmanship in physical education and youth sport: Comparing perceptions of teachers with students and coaches with athletes. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 37, 209-17.
24. Johnson, T. G., & Twietmeyer, G. (2018). The necessity of physical activity in kinesiology degree programs. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 89(2), 42-48.
23. Johnson, T. G., Moorcroft, S. J., Tucker, K. M. B., Calvert, H., & Turner, L. (2017). Communities of practice: A potential professional development model for physical activity leadership. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 88(9), 3-5.
22. Turner, L., Johnson, T. G., Calvert, H. G., Chaloupka, F. J. (2017). Stretched too thin? The relationship between insufficient resource allocation and physical education instructional time and assessment practices. Teaching and Teacher Education, 68, 210-219.
21. Johnson, T. G., Turner, L., & Metzler, M. (2017). Physical activity education: The new name for our field. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 88(1), 5-7.
20. Johnson, T. G. (2016). Physical activity stories: Assessing the ‘meaning standard’ in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 87(4), 11-17.
19. Johnson, T. G., & Turner, L. (2016). The physical activity movement and the definition of physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 87(4), 8-10.
3. Johnson, T. G. (2013, April). Taking Charge of Childhood Obesity: A Call to Action. Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Boise, ID. [Presentation Title: Movement Playgrounds: Getting and Keeping Children Moving.
2. Johnson, T. G. (2012, February). Idaho Education Network Physical Education Day. Idaho State Department of Education, Boise, ID. [Presented on the philosophical foundations of physical education in Idaho].
1. Johnson, T. G. (2010, November). Adapted Physical Education for Elementary Physical Educators. Boise School District, Elementary PE Teacher In-service. Boise, ID.
15. Twietmeyer, G., & Johnson, T. G. (2018). A kinesiology conundrum: Physical activity in kinesiology degree programs. National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education. Phoenix, AZ.
14. Calvert, H. G., Turner, L., Johnson, T. G., & Mahar, M. (2017). Gender and age disparities in steps accrued during the school day. Active Living Research. Clearwater Beach, FL.
13. Turner, L., Calvert, H. G., Johnson, T. G. (2017). Predictors of implementation of brief physical activity breaks in elementary school classrooms. Active Living Research. Clearwater Beach, FL.
12. Johnson, T. G. (2015, Jan). Addressing the AKA undergraduate core elements in kinesiology curricula. National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education. Clearwater Beach, FL.
18. Moorcroft, S. M. & Johnson, T. G. (2018, June). Lifelong learning: Communities of practice for physical and health educators. Western District SHAPE America. Boise, ID.
17. Moorcroft, S. M. & Johnson, T. G. (2017, October). Communities of practice: A professional development model for physical education teachers and coaches. SHAPE Idaho. Lewiston, ID.
16. Johnson, T. G. (2015, August). Assessing national standard 5 in physical education. SHAPE Idaho. Pocatello, ID.
15. Johnson, T. G. (2014, August). Professional priorities in physical education. Idaho Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Twin Falls, ID.
2. Principal Investigator (2010). Boise State University Faculty Research Grant Program 2010-2011: Prevalence-use of LDS meetinghouses for physical activity-related purposes. Awarded $2,350.
1. Grant Contractor (2010). Idaho State Department of Education: Development of a pedometer project in Treasure Valley junior high schools. Awarded $55,000.