| Effects of physical activity on motor skills and cognitive development in early childhood: a systematic review N Zeng, M Ayyub, H Sun, X Wen, P Xiang, Z Gao BioMed research international 2017, 2017 | 405 | 2017 |
| Dynamic relationships between motor skill competence and health-related fitness in youth DF Stodden, Z Gao, JD Goodway, SJ Langendorfer Pediatric exercise science 26 (3), 231-241, 2014 | 253 | 2014 |
| Video game–based exercise, Latino Children's physical health, and academic achievement Z Gao, P Hannan, P Xiang, DF Stodden, VE Valdez American journal of preventive medicine 44 (3), S240-S246, 2013 | 252* | 2013 |
| A meta‐analysis of active video games on health outcomes among children and adolescents Z Gao, S Chen, D Pasco, Z Pope Obesity reviews 16 (9), 783-794, 2015 | 221 | 2015 |
| Bidirectional influence of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on health behaviors and quality of life among Chinese adults X Wang, SM Lei, S Le, Y Yang, B Zhang, W Yao, Z Gao, S Cheng International journal of environmental research and public health 17 (15), 5575, 2020 | 190 | 2020 |
| Virtual reality exercise for anxiety and depression: A preliminary review of current research in an emerging field N Zeng, Z Pope, JE Lee, Z Gao Journal of clinical medicine 7 (3), 42, 2018 | 175 | 2018 |
| Are field‐based exergames useful in preventing childhood obesity? A systematic review Z Gao, S Chen Obesity Reviews 15 (8), 676-691, 2014 | 167 | 2014 |
| Understanding students' motivation in sport and physical education: From the expectancy-value model and self-efficacy theory perspectives Z Gao, AM Lee, L Harrison Quest 60 (2), 236-254, 2008 | 161 | 2008 |
| The contributing role of physical education in youth’s daily physical activity and sedentary behavior S Chen, Y Kim, Z Gao BMC public health 14 (1), 1-7, 2014 | 150 | 2014 |
| Children's physical activity levels and psychological correlates in interactive dance versus aerobic dance Z Gao, T Zhang, D Stodden Journal of Sport and Health Science 2 (3), 146-151, 2013 | 147 | 2013 |
| Associations among selected motor skills and health-related fitness: indirect evidence for Seefeldt's proficiency barrier in young adults? DF Stodden, LK True, SJ Langendorfer, Z Gao Research quarterly for exercise and sport 84 (3), 397-403, 2013 | 130 | 2013 |
| The role of youth sports in promoting children's physical activity and preventing pediatric obesity: a systematic review JE Lee, Z Pope, Z Gao Behavioral Medicine 44 (1), 62-76, 2018 | 121 | 2018 |
| Associations among children's situational motivation, physical activity participation, and enjoyment in an active dance video game Z Gao, L Podlog, C Huang Journal of Sport and Health Science 2 (2), 122-128, 2013 | 114 | 2013 |
| Virtual reality exercise as a coping strategy for health and wellness promotion in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic Z Gao, JE Lee, DJ McDonough, C Albers Journal of clinical medicine 9 (6), 1986, 2020 | 108 | 2020 |
| The effectiveness of virtual reality exercise on individual’s physiological, psychological and rehabilitative outcomes: a systematic review J Qian, DJ McDonough, Z Gao International journal of environmental research and public health 17 (11), 4133, 2020 | 105 | 2020 |
| A systematic review of active video games on rehabilitative outcomes among older patients N Zeng, Z Pope, JE Lee, Z Gao Journal of Sport and Health Science 6 (1), 33-43, 2017 | 104 | 2017 |
| Effects of exergaming on motor skill competence, perceived competence, and physical activity in preschool children Z Gao, N Zeng, ZC Pope, R Wang, F Yu Journal of sport and health science 8 (2), 106-113, 2019 | 100 | 2019 |
| Self-efficacy as a mediator of children's achievement motivation and in-class physical activity Z Gao, M Lochbaum, L Podlog Perceptual and Motor Skills 113 (3), 969-981, 2011 | 96 | 2011 |
| Effects of curricular activity on students' situational motivation and physical activity levels Z Gao, JC Hannon, M Newton, C Huang Research quarterly for exercise and sport 82 (3), 536-544, 2011 | 92 | 2011 |
| Impact of exergaming on young children's school day energy expenditure and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels Z Gao, Z Pope, JE Lee, D Stodden, N Roncesvalles, D Pasco, CC Huang, ... Journal of Sport and Health Science 6 (1), 11-16, 2017 | 90 | 2017 |
