Old Dominion University, University of Illinois, and University of Georgia are pleased to announce a new doctoral student funding opportunity in adapted physical education!
Funder: Office of Special Education, United States Department of Education
Funding Package Includes: Tuition coverage, living stipend, and annual conference travel
Training Focus: Research and teacher training with a focus on adapted physical education
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a dynamic public research institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth, the nation and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships and active civic engagement.
Dr. Justin Haegele directs Project CAPER at ODU. His research interests include: (a) phenomenologically exploring the meaning individuals with visual impairments ascribe to their school-based physical education experiences, (b) examining determinants and outcomes of physical activity participation among adults with visual impairments; and (c) utilizing nationally represented data to understand trends in physical activity and other health behaviors among those with various disabilities.
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University of Georgia
A land-grant and sea-grant university, the University of Georgia is the state's oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the University’s integral role in the state and nation’s intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage.
Dr. Nicole Kirk directs Project CAPER at UGA. Dr. Kirk's research interests include exploring disabled folks’ experiences in physical activity, sport and PE spaces and designing exploratory and intervention projects to better understand and address issues of accessibility, inclusion, and motivation in these contexts.
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University of Illinois
Located in the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign , the pedagogy and physical activity program at the University of Illinois allows students to examine how knowledge and skills are imparted in an academic context, focusing on curricula and instruction that helps individuals develop knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Dr. Wesley Wilson directs Project CAPER at U of I. His research interests focus on the socialization of adapted physical educators. I explore the lived experiences of adapted physical educators regarding their beliefs and behaviors toward inclusion, special education law implementation, and their experiences in teacher education and the workplace. I also examine the subjective experiences of individual with disabilities within a variety of physical education settings.
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