Collaborators

Sean Healy, PhD

Associate Professor

University of Limerick 

Research Interests: 

Autism spectrum disorder, physical activity, sedentary behavior, web-based interventions, parent-mediated intervention.

Cathy McKay, EdD, CAPE

Associate Professor

James Madison University 

Research Interests: 

Attitudes, contact theory, Paralympic Sport, disability sport education and awareness interventions.

Anthony Maher, PhD

Professor

Leeds Becket University (UK)

Research Interests: 

Physical education, disability, sociology, critical pedagogy, embodiment.

Chunxiao Li, PhD

Professor

South China Normal University (China)

Research Interests:

Inclusion, physical activity, mindfulness, motivation, burnout.

Jihyun Lee, PhD

Associate Professor

San Jose State University

Research Interests:

Autism spectrum disorder, teaching social skills through physical activity, service learning, postsecondary transition, peer teaching, behavior management. 

Samuel R. Hodge, PhD

Professor

The Ohio State University

Research Interests:

Research intersects diversity, disability, and social justice in education and sport. 

T.N. Kirk, PhD

Assistant Professor

University of Georgia

Research Interests:

Adapted physical activity, motivation to be active among individuals with visual impairment, physical activity and sport experiences among individuals with disabilities. 

Wesley J. Wilson, PhD

Assistant Professor

University of Illinois 

Research Interests:

Teacher socialization, special education law, subjective experiences of students with disabilities, inclusive education.  

Eddie Hill, PhD

Associate Professor

Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Research Interests:

Positive youth development, Out of School Time experiences, diabetes education, camp, outdoor education, nature-based programming. 

Patrick Wilson, PhD

Associate Professor

Exercise Science

Research Interests: 

Sport nutrition, gastrointestinal function in athletes, psoriasis and exercise, public health. 

Hunter J. Bennett, PhD

Assistant Professor

Exercise Science

Research Interests:

Knee biomechanics in running and walking gaits; Musculoskeletal simulations of knee contact forces during these movements; In-vivo muscle tissue functions during muscle contractions; Methodologies in determining motion capture based hip joint centers

Jonna Bobzien, PhD

Associate Professor

Special Education

Research Interests:

Therapeutic positioning in the classroom; instructional practices for students with significant disabilities; classroom environment and/or activity modifications  for students with sensory-processing disorders; autism spectrum disorders; physical impairments