Janet Harris, ENS

Appointment year at SDSU - 2006

Contact Information

Office location: ENS 351
Telephone number: (619) 594-7752
School Fax (619) 594-6553
E-mail: jcharris@mail.sdsu.edu

Selected Professional Activites and Leadership Roles

Administrative Assignments and Leadership Roles

Director

School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, 2006 to present.

Director

School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science, California State University, Los Angeles, 1998-2006.

Director

Intercultural Proficiency Program, California State University, Los Angeles, 1998-present.

Coordinator

Graduate Program, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1984-1998.

Professional and Scholarly Leadership Roles

Editor, International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 2003.
Editor, Quest, 1989‑1991.
President, Research Consortium, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1991-1994. (Three-year commitment: President Elect, President, Past President.)
President, North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, 1987-1988.
Active Fellow, American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, 1993-present.
External program reviewer at California State University, Fullerton (2002); University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2003); University of San Francisco (2005); University of Toronto (2006); California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (2006).
Arranged for free books to be delivered from Human Kinetics Publishers to libraries at the following Brazilian universities: State University of Sao Paulo, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Gama Filho University, Castelo Branco Integrated Faculty, Jundiai Superior School of Physical Education.

Education

Ph.D., Education, University of California, Berkley, 1972
M.S., Physical Education, University of California, Los Angeles, 1966
B.S., Physical Education, University of California, Los Angeles, 1965

Teaching

Undergraduate
- Introduction to Kinesiology
- Sociocultural Analyses of Sports and Exercise
- Bridging Differences Through Community Relationships: Health and Human Performance
- Recreation in American Society
- History of Sport and Physical Education
- Sport Psychology
- Philosophy of Sport
- Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
- Movement Activity Courses (a variety of sports)
Graduate
- Sport and Society: Socioeconomic and Gender Relations
- Sport and Society: Global and Ethnic Relations
- Play, Games, and Sport
- Design and Analysis of Naturalistic/Qualitative Social Research

Professional Affiliations:

American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
International Sociological Association
International Sociology of Sport Association
National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education
North American Society for Sport History
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
Western Society for Physical Education of College Women

Honors and Awards:

Esther Larson McGinnis Scholar, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 2001.
Fellow, American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, 1993.
Amy Morris Homans Lecturer, 1992.
Research Consortium Scholar Lecturer, 1988.
Excellence Foundation Faculty Summer Fellowship, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. "Sports and Popular Symbolism: Youths' Conceptions of Heroes," 1985. ($2500)
Fellow, Research Consortium, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1983.
Fellow, Association for the Study of Play, 1981.
Highest Honors, Bachelor's Degree, University of California, Los Angeles, 1965.

Grants Received :

Harris, J.C. Educational Participation in Communities, California State University, Los Angeles. School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science identified as service-learning “Engaged School,” 2005-2006. ($2,000)
Harris, J.C. Office of Graduate Studies and Research, California State University, Los Angeles. “Grad Excel Student Research Support,” 1999-2004. (academic-year, in-state fee waivers for 20 students; additional $5,000 for support of graduate student research and professional activities)
Harris, J.C. Instructionally Related Activities, Office of the Provost, California State University, Los Angeles. “Intramural and Recreational Sports Program,” 2002. ($40,000)
Harris, J.C. Instructionally Related Activities, Office of the Provost, California State University, Los Angeles. “Intramural and Recreational Sports Program,” 2001. ($35,000)
Harris, J.C. Associated Students; School of Health and Human Services, California State University, Los Angeles (matching funds). “Summer Swimming Pool Operation,” 1999. ($6,468)
Harris, J.C. Innovative Instruction Annual Program, California State University, Los Angeles. “Faculty Retreat and Post-Retreat Work: Student Outcomes for Undergraduate Program Assessment,” 1999-2000. ($5,000)
Harris, J.C. Guilford Initiative for Training and Treatment Services, State of North Carolina. Development of instructional units and fieldwork opportunities in exercise and sport science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro related to a strength-targeted, family-centered, community-based system of care and empowerment for youths and families with complex needs, 1997-1998. ($13,517)
Harris, J.C. Faculty Research Assignment, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. “Interpretations of Televised NFL Football by College Male Friendship Groups, “ Fall 1996.
Harris, J.C. Faculty Research Assignment, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. "Youths' Conceptions of Heroes and Other Exemplars: Popular Athletes in Context," Spring 1987.
Harris, J.C. Research Council Grant #0-2-110-260-----7618, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. "Understanding Youths' Conceptions of Heroes: Data Analysis and Research Reporting," 1983-1984. ($554)
Harris, J.C. Research Council Grant #0-2-110-260-----7528, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. "Understanding Youths' Conceptions of Heroes: Continuation Funding," 1982-1983. ($1050)
Harris, J.C. Research Council Grant #0-2-110-260-----7462, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. "Sport, Culture, and Interpretations: Understanding Youths' Interpretations of Heroes," 1981-1982. ($2268)
Harris, J.C. Research Council Grant #0-2-110-260-----8006, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. "Sport, Culture and Interpretations: Sport Publicity at Atlantic Coast Conference Universities in North Carolina," 1980-1981. ($607)
Harris, J.C. Physical Education Research Fund Grant, Department of Physical Education, University of California, Berkeley. Funded to support presentations of scholarly papers at the 1979 AAHPER National Convention (New Orleans) and the 1979 Annual Conference of the Association for the Anthropological Study of Play (Henniker, New Hampshire). ($421)
Harris, J.C. T.R. McConnell Grant, Center for Research and Development in Higher Education, University of California, Berkeley. Funded to support student development research, 1971.

Publications:

Books

Hoffman, S.J., & Harris, J.C. (Eds.) (2000). Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (1994). Athletes and the American hero dilemma. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C., & Park, R.J. (Eds.). (1983). Play, games and sports in cultural contexts. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (Reprinted by Human Kinetics, 1989.)

Major Invited Papers

Harris, J.C. (2006). Sociology of sport: Expanding horizons in the subdiscipline. Quest, 58(1), 71-91.
Harris, J.C. (1996). Enhancing quality of life in low-income neighborhoods: Developing equity-oriented professionals. Quest, 48(3), 366-377. (Presented to the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.)
Harris, J.C. (1993). Using kinesiology: A comparison of applied veins in the subdisciplines. Quest, 45(3), 389-412. (Amy Morris Homans Lecture.)

Refereed Papers

Harris, J.C. (1998). Civil society, physical activity, and involvement of sport sociologists in the preparation of physical activity professionals. Sociology of Sport Journal, 15(2), 138-153.
Kinkema, K.M., & Harris, J.C. (1998). MediaSport: Key research and emerging issues. In L.A. Wenner (Ed.), MediaSport (pp. 27-54). London: Routledge.
Harris, J.C., & Hills, L.A. (1993). Telling the story: Narrative in newspaper accounts of a men's collegiate basketball tournament.Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 64(1), 108-121.
Kinkema, K.M., & Harris, J.C. (1992). Sport and the mass media. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 20, 127-159.
Harris, J.C. (1989). Suited up and stripped down: Perspectives for sociocultural sport studies. Sociology of Sport Journal, 6(4), 335‑347.
Harris, J.C. (1987). Social contexts, scholarly inquiry, and physical education. Quest, 39(3), 282‑294.
Harris, J.C. (1987). Professional reflexivity, external disciplinary challenges, and sociocultural scholarship in physical education. Quest, 39(2), 185‑190.
Harris, J.C. (1986). Athletic exemplars in context: General exemplar selection patterns in relation to sex, race and age. Quest, 38(2), 95‑115.
Harris, J.C. (1984). Interpreting youth baseball: Players' understandings of fun and excitement, danger, and boredom. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 55(4), 379‑382.
Harris, J.C. (1983). Interpreting youth baseball: Players' understandings of attention, winning, and playing the game. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 54(4), 330‑339.
Harris, J.C. (1983). Broadening horizons: Interpretive cultural research, hermeneutics, and scholarly inquiry in physical education. Quest, 35(2), 82‑96.
Harris, J.C. (1983). Pride and fever: Two university sport promotion themes. In F.E. Manning (Ed.), The world of play (pp. 25‑37). West Point, NY: Leisure.
Harris, J.C., & Park, R.J. (1983). Introduction to the sociological study of play, games and sports. In J.C. Harris & R.J. Park (Eds.), Play, games and sports in cultural contexts (pp. 1 ‑36). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (1982). Sport and ritual: A macroscopic comparison of form. In J.W. Loy (Ed.), The paradoxes of play (pp. 205‑214). West Point, NY: Leisure. [Reprinted in J.C. Harris & R.J. Park (Eds.). (1983). Play, games and sports in cultural contexts (pp. 177‑189). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.]
Harris, J.C. (1982). Variation in playful behavior. In B.D. Kirkcaldy (Ed.), Individual differences in sport behavior (pp. 245‑26l). Cologne, W. Ger.: BPS‑Verlag, Psychologisches Institut der Deutschen Sporthochschule Koln. [Reprint of: Harris, J.C. (1980). Play: A definition and implied interrelationships with culture and sport. Journal of Sport Psychology, 2(l), 46‑61.]
Harris, J.C., Blankenship, K., Cawley, M.E., Crouse, K.R., Smith, M.D., & Winfrey, W.A. (1982). Ethical behavior and victory in sport: Value systems at play. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 53(4), 37, 98‑99.
Harris, J.C. (1981). Hermeneutics, interpretive cultural research, and the study of sports. Quest, 33(l), 72‑86.
Harris, J.C. (1981). Hermeneutics and sport research: Understanding cultural interpretations. In S.L. Greendorfer & A. Yiannakis (Eds.), Sociology of sport: Diverse perspectives (pp. 15‑22). West Point, NY: Leisure.
Harris, J.C. (1981). Beyond Huizinga: Relationships between play and culture. In A.T. Cheska (Ed.), Play as context (pp. 26‑36). West Point, NY: Leisure.
Harris, J.C. (1980). Play: A definition and implied interrelationships with culture and sport. Journal of Sport Psychology, 2(l), 46‑61.
Harris, J.C. (1978). Play and enjoyment: Perspectives and implications. Quest, 29, 60‑72.

Other Papers, Book Chapters, and Technical Reports

Hoffman, S.J. & Harris, J.C. (2005). Introduction to kinesiology and physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman (Ed.), Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity (2nd edition) (pp. 1-32). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C., & Kretchmar, R.S. (2005). Philosophy of physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman (Ed.), Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity (2nd edition) (pp. 147-175). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C., & Swanson, R.A. (2005). History of physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman (Ed.), Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity (2nd edition) (pp. 177-204). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C., & Duncan, M.C. (2005). Sociology of physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman (Ed.), Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity (2nd edition) (pp. 205-235). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Hoffman, S.J. & Harris, J.C. (2000). Discovering the field of physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman & J.C. Harris (Eds.), Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity (pp. 1-30). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (2000). Philosophy of physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman & J.C. Harris (Eds.), Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying physical activity (pp. 149-178). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (2000). History of physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman & J.C. Harris (Eds.), Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying physical activity (pp. 179-206). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (2000). Sociology of physical activity. In S.J. Hoffman & J.C. Harris (Eds.), Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying physical activity (pp. 207-240). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (1999). Using sport sociology: Supporting the status quo or promoting social change? In Korean Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Proceedings I: The 1999 Seoul International Sport Science Congress (pp. 179-198). Seoul, Korea: Korean Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Harris, J.C. (1999). Themes in our national story about physical education. Quest, 51, 191-193.
Harris, J.C. (1998). American engrossment with American sports: Stability at the center of an athletic vortex. In Japan Society of Sports Sociology (Ed.), Changing society and sports (pp. 16-31). Kyoto, Japan: Sekai Shisoushya.
Harris, J.C. (1995). Athletic cultural performances: Local, national and global. In Proceedings: FISU/CESU Conference, the 18th Universiade 1995 Fukuoka (pp. 57-60). Brussels, Belgium: Commission for University Sports Study of the International University Sports Federation.
Harris, J.C. (1993, February). Scholars, creative artists, and the Alliance: Recommendations for mutual support. Update, pp. 11-12.
Harris, J.C. (1992). Modifying the performance enhancement ethos: Disciplinary and professional implications. Academy Papers, 25, 96-103.
Harris, J.C. (1989). Exercise/sport research associations and the physical education(+) discipline. Big Ten Leadership Conference Report. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (1988). Exemplars in the public eye: Arenas, stages, and capitals. Joy of Movement: Perspectives‑‑Proceedings of the 1988 Fall Conference of the Central Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, ll‑l5.
Harris, J.C. (1987). Moving toward sociocultural sport studies. Sociology of Sport Journal, 4(2), 133‑136.
Harris, J.C. (1983). Interpretive cultural research: A direction for expansion of scholarly inquiry in physical education. Proceedings: National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, 4, 94‑100.
Harris, J.C., & Park, R.J. (1983). Epilogue. In J.C. Harris & R.J. Park (Eds.), Play, games and sports in cultural contexts (pp. 513‑518). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harris, J.C. (1980). Permeating academic boundaries: The importance of cross‑disciplinary and interdisciplinary research by physical educators. Action Line, 3(2), 1‑2, 6. [Newsletter of the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education.]
Harris, J.C. (1978). Play in sport situations: Directions for research. Proceedings of the 54th Annual Conference of the Western Society for Physical Education of College Women (pp. 31‑37), November 16‑19,1978.
Harris, J.C. (1978). Small steps toward a larger vision: Enjoying, playing, accomplishing. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Conference of the Western Society for Physical Education of College Women (pp. 57‑81), November 9‑1l2, 1977.
Stone, J.C., Green, J.L., Harris, J.C., Schwartz, W.J., Risser, R.M., Elms, R.R., McCarron, N., Morgan, S., Newton, W., & Kwinter, H. (1975). And gladly teche: Report of the assessment and evaluation study of projects for instructional improvement on the nine campuses of the University of California. Berkeley: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Stone, J.C., Sonenblum, S., Green, J.L., Harris, J.C., & Schwartz, W. (1974). Toward excellence in teaching, too: A study of the special $1 million fund for improvement of undergraduate instruction in the University of California, 1973‑74. Berkeley: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Harris, J.C., & Kurilof, N. (1972). Innovative projects in university instruction: Evaluation of projects funded during 1968‑71. Berkeley: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Cratty, B.J., Peterson, C., Harris, J., & Schoner, R. (1968). The development of perceptual‑motor abilities in blind children and adolescents. The New Outlook for the Blind, 62(4), 111 ‑117.
Harris, J.C. (1967, March). Veering tendency as a function of anxiety in the blind. Research Bulletin, Number 14, 53‑63. [Published by the American Foundation for the Blind.]

Invited Papers and Lecturers

Harris, J.C. (2005, September). Sociology of Sport: A Tale of Expanding Horizons. Invited paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Dallas.
Harris, J.C. (2003, September). Kinesiology Discipline and Professions. Invited lecture presented to an introductory physical education major class, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA.
Harris, J.C. (2002, November). Kinesiology Discipline and Professions. Invited lecture presented to an introductory physical education major class, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA.
Harris, J. C. (2002, June). External Review Report: Division of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, California State University, Fullerton.
Harris, J.C. (2001, October). Refining Kinesiology: A New Look at the Scope of the Discipline. Esther Larson McGinnis Scholar Lecture, Illinois State University, Normal IL.
Harris, J.C. (2000, November). Values and Viability: Grappling with Knowledge in the Higher Education Enterprise. Keynote address presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Society for Physical Education in Higher Education, San Pedro, CA.
Harris, J.C. (2000, April). Using kinesiology outcomes in undergraduate kinesiology program assessment. Invited poster presentation at the California State University, Los Angeles Faculty Retreat 2000, Pasadena, CA.
Harris, J.C. (1999, August). Sport sociology at work in professional practice. Presented to students and faculty at the University of Suwon, Suwon, Korea.
Harris, J.C. (1999, August). Studying audiences of televised sport. Invited paper presented at a seminar of the Korean Society of Sport Sociology, Korean National University of Physical Education, Seoul, Korea.
Harris, J.C. (1999, August). Using sport sociology: Supporting the status quo or promoting social change? Invited paper presented at the 1999 Seoul International Sport Science Congress, Seoul, Korea.
Harris, J.C. (1999, April). Gender relations in sport. Guest lecturer in KPE 507 Sport in a Multicultural Society. California State University, Los Angeles.
Harris, J.C. (1999, April). Nature of the discipline of kinesiology and the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Cal State L.A. Guest Lecturer in KPE 160 Dimensions of Physical Education. California State University, Los Angeles.
Harris, J.C. (1998, October). Nature of the discipline of kinesiology and the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Cal State L.A. Guest Lecturer in KPE 160 Dimensions of Physical Education. California State University, Los Angeles.
Harris, J.C. (1997, March). American engrossment with American sport: Stability at the center of an athletic vortex. Presented at the International Conference of the Japan Society of Sports Sociology, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan.
Harris, J.C. (1995, October). Enhancing quality of life in low-income neighborhoods: Developing equity-oriented professionals. Invited paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Vail, Colorado.
Harris, J.C. (1995, August). Athletic cultural performances: Local, national, and global. Invited paper presented at the University Sport Study Conference sponsored by the Commission for University Sports Study of the International University Sports Federation in conjunction with the 18th World University Games, Fukuoka, Japan.
Harris, J.C. (1995, April). Future of physical education and sport studies. Presented to the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies, University of Georgia, Athens.
Harris, J.C. (1994, February). Athletes and the American hero dilemma. Presented to the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis.
Harris, J.C. (1994, March). Athletes and the American hero dilemma. Presented to the Department of Kinesiology, University of Illinois, Urbana.
Harris, J.C. (1993, June). Sport sociology and interpretive research. Invited lecture presented to the Department of Physical Education, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1993, June). Interpretive social research in physical education. Invited lecture presented to the School of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1993, June). Social research, the interpretive paradigm, and physical education. Invited lecture presented to the Department of Physical Education, Gamma Filho University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1993, June). Using the interpretive paradigm for social research in physical education. Invited lecture presented to the School of Physical Education, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1993, June). The subdiscipline of sport sociology in North America. Invited lecture presented to the School of Physical Education, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1993, June). Physical education in the United States: Discipline and profession. Invited lecture presented to the Department of Physical Education, Biosciences Institute, State University of Sao Paulo, Rio Claro, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1993, May). Applying kinesiology in the United States: Technical and critical/reflective competencies. Invited paper presented at the Sao Paulo State Physical Education Symposium IV, Rio Claro, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1993, May). The interpretive paradigm and social research by physical educators in the United States. Invited paper presented to the Brazilian Society for the Development of Physical Education, Rio Claro, Brazil.
Harris, J.C. (1992, April). Using kinesiology: A comparison of applied veins in the subdisciplines. Amy Morris Homans Lecture, National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis.
Harris, J.C. (l990, March). Providing social and historical context for qualitative studies. Invited paper presented at a Research Consortium session at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans.
Harris, J.C. (l990, March). Heroes in American society: A short note from a large study. Invited lecture presented to the Department of Exercise and Sport Science Graduate Seminar, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Harris, J.C. (l989, November). Future directions for sport sociology: Theory, research, and the discipline. Invited paper presented at the Joint Conference of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport and the Philosophic Society for the Study of Sport, Washington, D.C.
Harris, J.C. (l988, December). Exercise/sport research associations and the physical education(+) discipline. Invited paper presented at the Leadership Conference sponsored by the Big Ten Conference and the American Academy of Physical Education, Chicago.
Harris, J.C. (l988, November). Suited up and stripped down: Perspectives for sociocultural sport studies. President's Address presented at the Annual Conference of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Cincinnati.
Harris, J.C. (l988, September). Exemplars in the public eye: Arenas, stages, and capitals. Keynote Address presented at the Annual Conference of the Central Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Kansas City.
Harris, J.C. (l988, May). Sport narrative: Collegiate athletic exemplars in action. Invited paper presented at the R. Tait McKenzie Symposium, Department of Physical Education and Dance, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Harris, J.C. (l988, April). Contextualizing the contests: Using interpretive sociocultural research methods to study sports. Research Consortium Scholar Lecture presented at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Kansas City.
Harris, J.C. (l988, April). Youths' exemplars: Racial and gender comparisons. Invited paper presented at an NAGWS session at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Kansas City.
Harris, J.C. (l988, March). Greensboro youths' heroes and other exemplars. Invited lecture presented to the Colloquium, Department of Physical Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Harris, J.C. (l988, January). Folksports, technosport, and the physical education profession. Invited paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Orlando, Florida.
Harris, J.C. (l987, April). Social contexts, scholarly inquiry, and physical education. Invited paper presented at the NASPE Symposium titled "Science, Inquiry and Progress: The Future of Physical Education" at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Las Vegas.
Harris, J.C. (l986, April). Professional reflexivity, external disciplinary challenges, and sociocultural scholarship in physical education. Invited paper presented at the NASPE National Symposium on Graduate Study in Physical Education, National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati.
Harris, J.C. (1985-1995). Interpretive social research. Guest lecturer in ESS 611 Research in Physical Education I: Concepts of Inquiry. University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Harris, J.C. (l984-March). Interpretive sociocultural research in physical education. Invited lecture presented to the faculty and graduate students in the Department of Physical Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Harris, J.C. (l984, March). Sports and meaning: From cockfights in Bali to heroes in North Carolina. Invited lecture presented to the undergraduate students in the Department of Physical Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Harris, J.C. (l983, November). Interpretive research: The study of youth baseball. Invited lecture presented to the Physical Education Graduate Society Research Symposium, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Harris, J.C. (l983, June). Interpretive approaches to sport studies: The Olympic Games as an exemplar. Invited lecture presented to a graduate seminar, Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Harris, J.C. (l983, January). Broadening horizons: Hermeneutics and scholarly inquiry in physical education. Invited paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Indianapolis.
Harris, J.C. (l98l, December). Pride and fever: Interpretive analyses of two university sport promotion themes. Invited lecture presented to the Physical Education Graduate Society Research Symposium, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Harris, J.C. (l979, July). Play: Concepts and definitions. Invited lecture presented to a graduate seminar, Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga.
Harris, J.C. (l979, March). Play and goals: Interrelationships and definitional implications. Invited paper presented at a NASPE Sport Philosophy Academy session at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, New Orleans.
Harris, J.C. (l977, November). Small steps toward a larger vision: Enjoying, playing, accomplishing. Invited paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Society for Physical Education of College Women, Sun River, Oregon

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