Professional Experience

1982-1990: Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Promotion & Education,
Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia

1990: Senior Research Fellow, National Center for the Prevention of Drug Abuse, Perth, Australia

1991: Visiting Professor, Department of School & Community Health, University of Oregon,
Eugene, OR

1991-1993: Research Associate, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR

1993-1997: Senior Lecturer, Health Promotion, Department of Human Movement Studies and
Senior Research Fellow, Cancer Prevention Research Center, University of Queensland,
Brisbane, Australia

1998-1999: Instructor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

1999-2000: Instructor, California State University at Chico, California

1998-2000: Associate Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR

2000-present: Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR

2004-present Associate Professor, Dept. of Public Health, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

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Current ORI Projects

Elder Participation in Physical Activity (Shape)
National Institute on Aging, 2000 - 2004

Tai Chi, Control, and Aging (Tai Chi)
National Institute on Aging, 1998 - 2004

Tai Chi Training and Sleep Enhancement in the Elderly (Tai Chi Sleep)
National Institute of Mental Health, 2000 - 2004

Cobblestone Walking for Elder Health (Cobblestone)
National Institute on Aging, 2003 - 2005

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Selected Presentations & Publications

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., Bauman, A., Ory, M. G., Chodzko-Zaiko, W., Harmer, P., Bosworth, M., Cleveland, M. (2005). Neighborhood influences on physical activity in older adults: A multilevel perspective. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13, 32-58.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., & Harmer, P. (2005). Improving physical function and blood pressure in
older adults through cobblestone-mat walking: A randomized trial. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53: 1305-1312.

Li, F., Fisher, K., J. Brownson, B.C., & Bosworth, M. (2005). Multilevel modeling of
environment characteristics related to neighborhood walking activity in older adults. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 59:558-564.

Li, F., Harmer, P., & Fisher, K. J. (in press). A Tai Chi exercise program specifically for patients
with Parkinson's disease: A pilot evaluation.

Li, F., & Harmer, P. (in press). Structural equation modeling and its applications in exercise
science research. To appear in T. M. Wood & W. Zhu (Eds.), Measurement issues and practice in physical activity. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., & Brownson, R. (2005). A multilevel analysis of change in neighborhood
walking activity in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13, 145-159.

Li, F., Harmer, P., & Fisher, K. J. (2005). Prevalence of overweight and obesity among US
older adults: Estimates from the 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53, 1-3

Fisher, K.J., & Li, F. (2004) A community-based walking trial to improve neighborhood quality of life in the elderly: A multilevel analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 28, (3): 186-194

Fisher, J. K., Li, F., Michael, Y., & Cleveland, M. (2004). Neighborhood-level influences on physical activity among older adults: A multilevel analysis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11, 49-67.

Fisher, K.J., Li, F., & Shirai, M. (2004) Ezy Tai Chi: A simpler practice for seniors. Journal of Active Aging, 3:18-26

Li, F., Harmer, P., & Fisher, K. J. (in press). Prevalence of overweight and obesity among US older adults: Estimates from the 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey. Journal of American Geriatrics Society.

Smedslund, G., Fisher, K.J., Boles, S. M., & Lichtenstein, E. (2004). The effectiveness of workplace smoking cessation programmes: A meta-analysis of recent studies. Tobacco Control, 13, 197-204.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Fisher, K J, McAuley, E., Chaumeton, N. Eckstrom, E., & Wilson, N. L. (in press). Tai Chi and fall reductions in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., & Brownson, R. (2005). A multilevel analysis of change in neighborhood walking activity in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13: 145-159.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., Harmer, P., Irbe, D., Tearse, R. G., & Weimer, C. (2004). Tai Chi and self-rated quality of sleep and daytime sleepiness in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 52, 892-900.

Rowland, R. M., Fisher, K. J., Green, M., Dunn, A.M., Li, F., & Pickering, M. A. (2004) Recruiting inactive older adults to a neighborhood walking trial: The SHAPE project. Journal of Aging Studies, 353-368

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., Harmer, P. & McAuley, E. (in press). Falls self-efficacy as a mediator of fear of falling in an exercise intervention for older adults. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Fisher, K. J. & McAuley, E. (2004). Tai Chi: improving functional balance and predicting subsequent falls in older adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 36:2046-52.

Li, F., & Fisher, K. J. (2005). A multilevel path analysis of the relationship between neighborhood physical activity and self-rated health status in older adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13: 145-159

Fisher, K.J., Li, F., & Shirai, M. (2003). Promoting health through Tai Chi: Results from a controlled study. California Journal of Health Promotion, 4:79-87

Lamarine, R., Fisher, K.J. & Sbarbaro, V. (2003) Attitudes and practices of university health education faculty related to alternative medicine. California Journal of Health Promotion, 3:105-122.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Wilson, N., & Fisher, K. J. (2003). Health benefits of cobblestone-mat walking: Preliminary findings. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11,488-502.

Li, F., Fisher, K.J., Harmer, P., McAuley, E., & Wilson, N. (2003). Fear of falling in the elderly: Its association with falls, functional ability, and quality-of-life outcomes. Jnl of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 58B, 83-90.

Li, F., Fisher, K.J., Harmer, P. & Shirai, M. (2003). A Simpler 8-Form Easy Tai Chi for elderly persons. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11, 217-229.

Fisher, K.J., Pickering, M.A., & Li, F., (2002). Healthy aging through active leisure: Design and methods of SHAPE - a randomized controlled trial of a neighborhood exercise project. World Leisure Journal.44, 19-28.

Li, F., Fisher, J., Harmer, P., Duncan, T. E., & McAuley, E. (2002). Delineating the impact of Tai Chi training on physical function among the elderly: Modeling the moderating effects of unobserved class trajectories. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 23, 92-97.

Li., F. McAuley, E., Fisher, K.J., Harmer, P., Chaumeton, N., Wilson, N.L. (2002). Self-efficacy as a mediator between fear of falling and functional ability in the elderly. Journal of Aging and Health, 14(4), 452-466.

Fisher, K.J., Severson, H.H., Christiansen, S., & Williams, C. (2001) Using interactive technology to aid smokeless tobacco cessation: A pilot study, American Journal of Health Education, 32, (6) : 332-340

Li, F., Harmer, P., McAuley, E., Fisher, J., Duncan, T. E., & Duncan, S. C. (2001). Tai Chi, self-efficacy, and perceived physical function in the elderly. Prevention Science, 2, 229-239.

Li, F., Harmer, P., McAuley, E., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., Chaumeton, N. R., & Fisher, J. (2001). An evaluation of the effects of Tai Chi exercise on physical function among older persons: A randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 2, 89-101.

Fisher, KJ, Stanton, WR., Gillespie, AM., & Lowe, J.B. (1999). Health behaviours, lifestyle and reasons for quitting among out-of-school youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 25, 290-297

Stanton, WR., Fisher, KJ., Lowe, J.B., & Gillespie, AM.& Rose, J.M.. (1999). Beliefs about smoking cessation among out-of-school youth. Drug & Alcohol Dependence,54, 251-258

Gillespie, A.M., Fisher, K.J., Stanton, W.R., & Lowe, J.B. (1998) Student preferences for school-based smoking cessation programs. International Quarterly of Community Health Education, 17, 361-373.

Fisher, K.J., Ritchie, C., Abernethy, P., Hutchins, C., Miller, R., & Ford, C. (1998). Enhancing community participation in physical activity: The Just Walk It Program. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 8, 140-144.

Fisher, K.J. & Balanda, K.P. (1997). Caregiver factors and pool fencing: An exploratory analysis. Injury Prevention, 3, 257-261

Abernethy P.J., Ritchie, C., Fisher J., Hutchins, C., Kirkwood, J., Miller, R., & Ford, C. (1997, March) Just Walk It: Impact of a community based walking program.. Proceedings of the 1997 National Physical Activity Sport and Health Conference. pp 96-98. Melbourne, Australia. March 20-21

Hamilton, K., & Fisher, J. (1997) Netball injuries and their prevention: Players perceptions. ACHPER National Journal, 44, 5-8

Fisher, KJ, Deeds, S., Seibel, R., & Allen, J. (1997). Strengthening workplace health promotion programs in Australia. Australian Health Review, 20, 42-51.

Fisher, K.J., Lowe, J.B., Gillespie, A.M., & Balanda, K.P., Baade, P., & Stanton, W.R. (1996). The Relationship Between Australian Students' Perceptions of Parent Behaviour, School Policies and Sun Protection. Journal of Health Education, 27, 242-247.

Fisher, KJ, Gillespie, AM., MacDonald, D., & O'Connor, ML. (1995). Health Promoting Schools: Searching for keys to open the black box. Unicorn, 21, 66-76.

Stanton, WR., Fisher, KJ, Balanda, KP & Gillespie, AM., & Lowe, JB. (1995) Patient reports of health education activities in a public hospital. Australian Health Review 18, 85-100.

Fisher, K.J., Glasgow, R.E., Severson, H.H. & Terborg, J.R. (1994). Organizational Characteristics Associated with Smokeless Tobacco Use in the Work Site. Health Values,18, 34-40.

Glasgow, R.E., Terborg, J.R., Severson, H.H., Hollis, J., Fisher, K.J. et al (1994). Modifying Dietary and Tobacco Use Patterns in the Worksite: The Take Heart Project. Health Education Quarterly, 21,(1): 69-82.

Glasgow, R.E., McCaul, K.D., and Fisher, K.J. (1993). Participation in worksite health promotion: definition, determinants, and strategies to enhance participation. Health Education Quarterly, 20, 391-408.

Fisher, K. J. Glasgow, R. E. and Terborg, J. R. (1990). Worksite smoking cessation: A meta - analysis of long term quit rates from controlled studies. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 32, (5) : 429-439

Perry C. L., Grant, M., Ernberg G., Fisher, J., et al. (1989) WHO collaborative study on alcohol education and young people: Outcomes of a four - country pilot study. International Journal of The Addictions, 24, (12) : 1145-11.

Howat, P., Rehfeldt, L., Palmer, S., Fisher, J., Liveris, M., and Binns, C., (1987). Campus health promotion; Evaluation of a drug abuse prevention program. Drug Education Journal of Australia. 1, (2), 139-146.

Fisher, J., Cross, D., Carroll, T. and Murray, P. (1987). Alcohol consumption and young people in Australia. Problems and Prevention Health Education Journal, 46 (2) :116-122

Penter. C., Fisher, K. J., Frizzell, P.J. and Howat, P.A. (1987) Re-defining comprehensive school health education for Australian schools: A Western Australian perspective. ACHPER National Journal 115 : 3-10.

James, R. Howat, P. and Fisher, J., (1987). Talking health: using talk-back radio for health promotion. Community Health Studies 11:54-61.

Rehfeldt, L., Fisher, J., and Howat P. (1986) Year 8 students' attitudes to regular exercise: A West Australian study. ACHPER National Journal 113: 74-77.

Fisher K.J., Howat, P.A., Binns, C.W., and Liveris, M. (1986). Health Education and Health Promotion: An Australian Perspective. Health Education Journal 45:95-98

Fisher K.J., Howat P.A., and Gay J.E. (1984) Health education for behavioural or structural perspectives? Implications for school health education. The ACHPER National Journal, 105:8-10

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