Lisa Silliman-French

  Year of Appointment  

2005

  Education  

• 1993, PhD in Kinesiology with specialization in Adapted Physical Education, Texas Woman’s University

• 1987, MA in Kinesiology with specialization in Adapted Physical Education and Special Education, Texas Woman’s University

• 1985, BA, in Physical Education, State University of New York at Cortland

  Professional Experience  

• 2005-Present: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kinesiology, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX

• 1999-2005: Clinical Professor Associate, Dept. of Kinesiology, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX

• 2000-2002: Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• 1995-2005; Adapted Physical Education/Visually Impaired Supervisor, Denton TX

• 1990-2005; Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Fort Worth, TX

• 1988-1990; Intern for a Competitive Federal Preparation Scholarship(s), in the area of Personnel Preparation, Texas Woman’s University

• 1987-1988; Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Plano, TX

  Research/Teaching Interests  

• Physical and Motor performance of Individuals with Mental Retardation

• Pedagogy in Adapted Physical Education in Higher Education

• Physical and Motor Performance for Incarcerated Youth

  Recent Publications  

• French, R., Silliman-French, L., & Block, M. (in progress).  Accommodating students with behavioral challenges in general physical education.  In M. Block (Ed), A teacher’s guide to including students with disabilities in general physical education (3^rd ed.).

• Silliman-French, L., et. al. (2005).  Adapted physical education manual of best practices:  Administrative guidelines and policies. TAHPERD: Austin, TX.

• Silliman-French, L., & Morgan, V. (2005). APE question and answer. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 73(4), 13.

• Silliman-French, L. (2004).  Assessment, the IEP, and the accommodation plan.  In C. Sherrill (Author).  Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. (6^th ed.). 162-175.

• Silliman-French, L., & Thelen, L. (2004). Tips for full participation. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 73(1), 26.

• Silliman-French, L., & Connor-Kuntz, F. (2003). The physical educator: The missing element.  Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 14(3), 23-28.

  Classes Teaching  

• KINS 1583: Foundation of Assessment in Kinesiology

• KINS 2622: Adapted Physical Education

• KINS 5603: Growth and Perceptual Motor Development

• KINS 5883: Appraisal of Psychomotor Dysfunctions in Adapted Physical Education

  Miscellaneous  

• Chair, Adapted Physical Activity Committee Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2004-2006)

• Member, Adapted Physical Education National Standards Editorial Committee

• Reviewer for the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance

• Adapted Physical Education Consultant