Michael Norris

Education

• Ph.D. Physical Education Teacher Education/Adapted Physical Education, The Ohio State University. 
• M.A. Physical Education Teacher Education, Pedagogy, The Ohio State University. 
• M.Ed. Physical Education Teacher Education, Teacher Certification, The Ohio State University. 
• B.S. Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation; Central Michigan University.

Research & Scholarship

Aquatics, Preschool Children & Physical Activity, Physical Education Pedagogy (Teacher Socialization), Physical Activity across various populations (i.e., Ethnic/Cultural groups), & Inclusive Physical Activity for all individuals and their families.

Research Activity

• (Summer 2018). SHAPE America: Reliability and Validity of Adapted Physical Education Scale – II. Co-PI data collection. Project administrator for data collection.
• (2015-2017). Grant Title: Fit Families Program: Physical Activity for Children with autism. Program assistant and supervisor.
• (2013-2014). Grant Title: Fit Families Program: Physical Activity for Children with visual impairments. Program coordinator, facilitator, and instructional leader for Aquatics component.
• (2009-2011). Ohio State University – Graduate Research Assistant, Grant title: Examining the dynamic relationship between Motor Competence and Physical Activity. Research Assistant/Coordinator.
• (2008-2009). Ohio State University – Graduate Research Assistant, Grant Title: Project En Forma: Determining health-risk behaviors associated with  overweight status and obesity among Puerto Rico adolescents. Research Assistant.

Courses Taught

• PED 211 - Beginning Swimming
• PED 240 - Individual and Dual Sports
• PPE 177 - Introduction to Teaching Health and Physical Education
• PPE 326 - Techniques, Theory, and Tactics of Teaching/Coaching Sports
• PPE 381 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education – Elementary
• PPE 383 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education – Secondary
• PPE 394 - Assessment and Curriculum in Health and Physical Education
• PPE 415 - Seminar in Student Teaching
• PPE 490 - Independent Study
• PPE 690 - Graduate Independent Studies including: Elementary PE; Assessment/Curriculum in PE; Teaching Physical Education
• Honors Capstone Experience Advisor

Recent Publications

• Clinical Simulations: Case Studies in Visual Impairments
• Educating parents in aquatics activities for children with visual impairments
• Physical Activity and Under-Served Populations: Student Experiences Regarding Physical Activity Among Children With Visual Impairments
• Physical Activity Experiences of Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
• The Role of Interdisciplinary Interventions for Children with Disabilities: Physical Activity Programs for Children with Autism

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