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Year of Appointment
2007
Education
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1985, Ph D in Kinesiology with specialization
in Adapted Physical Education, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
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1980, Masters in Adapted Physical Education,
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI
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1972, Bachelor of Science in Physical
Education, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
Professional Experience
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2007 – Present: Professor, Dept. of
Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
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2004-2006: Associate Chair, School of Physical
Education, Sport, and Exercise Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
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1987-2006: Assistant, Associate, and
Professor, School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science, Ball
State University, Muncie, IN
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1985-1987: Grant Coordinator, Special
Populations Programs, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI
Research/Teaching Interests
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Bone density changes for individuals
with spinal cord injury
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Teacher and paraeducator preparation
related to physical education for students with disabilities
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Fitness and exercise for individuals
with disabilities
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Disability sport – athlete
performance, classification
Recent Publications
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Davis, R., Kotecki, J., Harvey, M.,
and Oliver, A. (2007) Responsibilities and Training Needs of
Paraeducators in Physical Education. Adapted Physical
Activity Quarterly, 24, 70-83.
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Piletic, C., Davis, R., and Aschemeier,
A., (2005) Paraeducators in physical education. Journal of
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (JOPHERD), 76,
47-55.
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Doyle, T., Davis, R., Humphries, B.,
Dugan, E., Horn, B. Shim, J & Newton, R. (2004) Further evidence to
change the medical classification system of the National Wheelchair
Basketball Association. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly,
21, 63-71.
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Davis, R, Woodard, R., Ferrara, M.,
and Campell, A. (2004). Athletic Training Student’s Perceptions
During Special Olympics Competitions. Athletic Training Today
Spring, 2004.
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Davis, R. (2002).
Inclusion Through Sports: A Guide to Enhancing Sport Experiences,
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Classes Teaching
- KINS 2622: Introduction to Adapted
Physical Education
- KINS 5883: Disability Sports
Miscellaneous
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Director
of Athlete Classification, 1996 Atlanta Paralympics
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