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Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Creator:: Tepfer, Amanda Taek Soon
Abstract:: Background: Early childhood is filled with incredible growth in all areas of development and offers a critical period for optimal learning (Lerner, 2002). During this critical period both motor skills (Bouffard, Watkinson, Thompson, Causgrove Dunn, & Romanow, 1996; Clark & Metcalfe, 2002; Lubans, Morgan, Cliff, Barnett, & Okely, 2010; Stodden...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my doctorate advisor and mentor Dr. Megan MacDonald for the time and

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creator:: Tyler, Kiley J.
Abstract:: Background. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social-communicative deficits and restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities (APA, 2013). While current estimates suggest 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD, more alarming statistics indicate 1 in 50 school-aged children live with the disorder (Blumberg, Bramlett, Kogan,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Spectrum Disorder. Abstract approved: Megan MacDonald, PhD Background. Autism

Cross-cultural Comparison and Relationship of Motor Skills and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan and the United States

Creator:: Sung, Ming-Chih
Abstract:: Early childhood is a crucial time for the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong wellbeing and learning (Irwin et al., 2007). During this critical period, there is an increased demand for motor skills and executive function...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Early childhood is a crucial time for the holistic development of a

The Role that Parents Play in the Development of Physical Activity Behaviors and Motor Skill Development in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Ku, Byungmo
Abstract:: Young children with developmental disabilities (< 12 years old) participate less in physical activity (PA) and experience motor skill deficits compared to young children without disabilities (Jung, Leung, Schram, & Yun, 2018; Liu, Hamilton, Davis, & ElGarhy, 2014; Whyatt & Craig, 2012). When taking account of a bi-directional relationship between...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Young children with developmental disabilities (< 12 years old

Exploration of the use of classroom based physical activity breaks among teachers of students with disabilities

Creator:: Fiscella, Nicole
Abstract:: In 2022, the Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth noted only 24% of children ages 6 to 17 years achieved the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily, with a drop in physical activity as children age (Barriss, 2022). More importantly, children with disabilities have been found...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Megan MacDonald, my dissertation committee

Sport Opportunities for Collegiate Students with Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Review of Current Program Offerings, Barriers, and Facilitators

Creator:: McCarty, Kathleen
Abstract:: Students with disabilities are not being afforded the same access to sporting opportunities as their peers without disabilities. The purpose of this dissertation was to build on a foundation of information regarding collegiate adaptive sports through a Critical Disabilities Studies lens. Specific aims included: (1) identifying and describing intercollegiate, adaptive...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Students with disabilities are not being afforded the same access to

Wearable Device Users with and without Disabilities and their Physical Activity Behaviors

Creator:: Leung, Willie C.
Abstract:: The importance of physical activity is well documented (Haskell et al., 2009a; McReynolds & Rossen, 2004; Steinbeck, 2001). Despite physical activity’s benefits, many individuals are not meeting current weekly physical activity guidelines recommending ≥ 150 minutes of moderate or ≥ 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic physical activity and 2 or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald John Schuna The

Supporting children who struggle with self-regulation : the role of early family risk and child care quality

Creator:: Pratt, Megan E.
Abstract:: Children's early self-regulation skills have long-term implications for a variety of academic, social, and health outcomes. Unfortunately, children facing multiple family risk factors (e.g., harsh parenting, economic disadvantage) are more likely to struggle with early self-regulation. Despite early disparities in self-regulation, promising intervention evidence suggests that high quality prekindergarten experiences...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Megan E. Pratt for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies

Moving Towards Academic Success and Life Long Learning

Creator:: Becker, Derek R.
Abstract:: Early learning skills, such as executive function (EF), are a key component of healthy development and predict long-term academic success. Yet many children are entering kindergarten without the necessary skills (including EF) that are needed to set them on a successful learning trajectory. Early prekindergarten classrooms that encourage a high...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: provided feedback on both manuscripts. Megan MacDonald and Kathy Gunter provided feedback on the

Predictors and Outcomes of Physical Activity for Young Adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creator:: Hamm, Jessica L.
Abstract:: The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion released the Healthy People 2020 plan in 2010 (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion [ODPHP], 2010). The mission of Healthy People 2020 is focused on improving the health of all Americans. One common tool utilized to improve the health of Americans...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . My committee members. Megan MacDonald, Vicki Ebbeck, and Sheryl Thorburn, and graduate

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Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cross-cultural Comparison and Relationship of Motor Skills and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan and the United States

The Role that Parents Play in the Development of Physical Activity Behaviors and Motor Skill Development in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

Exploration of the use of classroom based physical activity breaks among teachers of students with disabilities

Sport Opportunities for Collegiate Students with Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Review of Current Program Offerings, Barriers, and Facilitators

Wearable Device Users with and without Disabilities and their Physical Activity Behaviors

Supporting children who struggle with self-regulation : the role of early family risk and child care quality

Moving Towards Academic Success and Life Long Learning

Predictors and Outcomes of Physical Activity for Young Adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder

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