Areas of Expertise
- Kinesiology and Athletic Training
- Special Education and Disability Studies
Keywords
Physical Activity, Physical Education, Adapted Physical Activity
Research Methodologies
- Program Evaluation
- Quantitative Methods
- Survey Research
Research Levels
- Community
- Early Childhood
- K–12
Research Overview
Dr. Tsuchida’s research has been the tale of two lines. First, her passion lies in examining inclusive physical activity programs and the impact that they have on students, teachers, parents, and communities. She is a cofounder of the Friday Night Prime Time program that provides interscholastic athletic opportunities to Hawaiʻi high schools and students with disabilities. She also oversees the inclusive physical activity clinic, PLAY (Physical Literacy for All Youth) for All program. Second, Dr. Tsuchida works closely with the Hawaii Concussion Awareness & Management Program and delivers and evaluates concussion related educational materials to schools and communities. It is clear that she takes an interdisciplinary approach to her work. Although her research is still emerging it will have a positive influence on educational and extracurricular programming in the State.
- Tsuchida, A.R., Centeio, E.E., & Hennebach, K.R., (In Press). P.L.A.Y. for All pilot: Effects of a community-based, inclusive after-school program on physical activity and motor-skill outcomes. International Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
- Tsuchida, A. R., Murata, N. M., & Furutani, T. M. (2022). Return to Learn Physical Education Activity Progression Post-Concussion. Strategies, 35, 38–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2070352
- Tsuchida, A.R. & Murata, N.M. (2022). Chapter 10 In high demand: Friday night prime time and high school athletes with disabilities. In A.M. Colombo-Dougovito, T. Everbach, & K. Weiller-Ables. Not Playing Around: Intersectional Identities, Media Representation, and the Power of Sport (pp. 233-353). Lexington Books.
- Morgan, C. F., Tsuchida, A. R., Beets, M., Hetzler, R., & Stickley, C. (2015). Step-rate recommendations for moderate-intensity walking in overweight/obese and healthy weight children. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 12 3, 370–375. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2013-0130
- Tsuchida, A.R., Murata, N.M., Solomon, J., & Glodowski, K.D. (2025). Social impact of Friday Night Prime Time: An evaluation of athlete, peer, teacher, and fan experience. Scientific Oral Presentation, International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Kerry, Ireland, June 16-20, 2025.
- Glodowski, K.D., Tsuchida, A.R., Furutani, T., & Murata, N.M. (2025). Invalidity Rates of Baseline ImPACT Concussion Assessments in High School Athletes with Disabilities. Scientific Oral Presentation, International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Kerry, Ireland, June 16-20, 2025.
- Tsuchida, A.R., Solomon, J., & Murata, N.M. (March 14, 2024). Enhancing Adapted Physical Activity Field Experiences in Hawaii Through Opportunities for Cultural and Community Immersion. Oral presentation accepted at the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Convention and Expo, Cleveland, OH, March 12-16, 2024.
- Tsuchida, A.R., Furutani, T.F., & Murata, N.M. (March 29, 2023). Return to Learn Post-Concussion and Physical Education. Oral presentation accepted at the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Convention and Expo, Seattle, WA, March 28-April 1, 2023.
- Project ALOHA – An OSEP funded project to support physical educators in the Pacific Basin to obtain a one-year MS in KRS Adapted Physical Activity degree and become certified Adapted Physical Educators. This program enhances the delivery of physical education, adapted physical education, and extracurricular athletic programs for students with disabilities.
- Physical Literacy for All Youth (PLAY) for All Program Director – An after-school, inclusive, motor clinic designed to provide standards based physical activity opportunities for all youth ages 3-10. The program serves as a practicum experience for KRS undergraduate students, a research site for graduate students and faculty, and a place of motor development and learning for children in the community.
- Hawaii Concussion Awareness & Management Program – HCAMP provides education and awareness of concussions throughout the state. I am involved in the development of concussion education and awareness material, and research involving athletes with disabilities.
- National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities, Board member, Member-at-Large
- International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
- Society of Health and Physical Educators
- Hawaii Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
- Hawaiʻi State Physical Education Standards Review Workgroup