Ronald French, EdD

 

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Dr. Ron French

 

(Selected Vita items)

 

Education

EdD, 1971, Special Education, UCLA

MA, 1967, Physical Education, Humboldt State College, CA

BA, 1966, Physical Education, Humboldt State College, CA

 

 

Employment

1988-present (19 years)

Professor, Texas Woman’s University

 

1984-1988 (4 years)

Associate Professor, Texas Woman’s University

 

1977-1984 (7 years)

Associate Professor, University of Utah

 

1972-1977 (5 years)

Assistant Professor, New York State University at Brockport

 

1972-1973 (1 year)

Instructor, University of California at Los Angeles

Extension (Physical Education for the Exceptional Child: Theory and Practice)

 

 

Professional Papers, Thesis, and Dissertations

Chaired 26 masters thesis, 26 dissertations, and 11 professional papers. Forty percent of this literature was related to low-incidence populations.

 

 

Selected Books, Chapters in Books, and Booklets (1986 to present)

 

French, R., Silliman-French, L., & Sherrill, C.  (In revision).  Revised chapter on Serious Emotional Disturbance and Autism.  (pp. 590-613).   In Sherrill, C., Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport.  (6th ed.).  Boston:  WCB, McGraw-Hill. (view)

 

French, R., & Silliman-French, L. (2007).  Accommodating students with behavior problems.  A teachers guide to including students with disabilities in general physical education.  In M. E. Block (Ed.)  Including students with disabilities in general physical education.  (3nd ed).  Baltimore:  Paul Brooks. (view)

 

Kelly, L. (ed.) (2006).  National Adapted Physical Education Standards.  (2nd ed.)   Champaign, IL:  Human Kinetics.  (Contributor) (view)

 

Lavay, B., French, R., & Henderson, H. (2006).  Motivating students to promote learning in physical education and sport.  (2nd ed). Champaign, IL:  Human Kinetics. (view)

 

French, R., Folsom-Meek, S., Cook, C., & Smith, D. (1999).  The use of electrical response devices to motivate nonambulatory profoundly mentally retarded children (pp. 421-429).  Reprinted in P. Jansma (Ed). Psychomotor domain training and serious disabilities. (5th Ed).  New York:  University Press of America. (view)

 

Silliman-French, L., & French, R. (1999). The use of electrical pressure switches to improve physical fitness levels of profoundly mentally retarded children (pp. 461-469). Reprinted in P. Jansma (Ed). Psychomotor domain training and serious disabilities. (5th Ed). New York University Press of America. (view)

 

Jansma, P., & French, R. (1994). Special physical education. (2nd ed.) Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall. (First edition French, R., & Jansma). (view)

 

 

 

Selected Articles (1984 to present)

 

Silliman-French, L., Candler, C., French, R., & Hamilton, M.L. (2007; accepted).  I have students with physical and motor problems: How can an APE, OT or PT help? Strategies. (view)

 

Loovis, E. M., Porretta, D. L., & French, R.  (2007).  Applied Behavioral Analysis:  How to do single subject research.  Sobama Journal, (Suppl.).  12(1), p. 268. (view)

 

Silliman-French, L., French, R., Goode, S., Hilgenbrinck, L., & Nichols, D.  (2007).  Descriptive analysis of physical education programming for school-aged youth who are incarcerated.  Sobama Journal, (Suppl.).  12(1), 305. (view)

 

Yun, S., French,R., Silliman-French, L., Lee, H., Cavanaught, L.  (2007).  Comparison of static and dynamic balance of youth goalball and track and field athletes with visual impairments.  Sobama Journal, (Suppl.), 12(10), 334-335. (view)

 

Bowers, S. T., & French, R.  (2007).  Use of paraeducators by preservice adapted physical educators.  Sobama Journal, (Suppl.).  12(1), 348-349. (view)

 

French, R., Silliman-French, L., & Buswell, D.  (2007).  Appropriate physical education service for all students. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 75(2), 13-14.

 

Lavay, B., French, R., & Henderson, H.  (2007).  Do PERD professionals get enough training in behavior management and supervision in physical education settings?  JOPERD, 78(2), 13-14. (view)

 

Choi, S., Meeuwsen, H. J., French, R., Sherrill, C., & McCabe, R.  (2001).  Motor skill acquisition, retention, and transfer in adults with profound mental retardation, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 18, 257–272. (view)

 

O’Connor, J., French, R., & Henderson, H. (2000).  Use of physical activity to improve behavior of children with autism - two for one benefits. Palaestra, 16(3), 22-26. (view)

 

Choi, S. O., French, R., Meeuwsen, H., & Stenwall, J.  (1999). Learning and control of simple aiming movement of individuals with profound mental retardation.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly,  16(2), 167-177. (view)

 

O’Connor, J., & French, R. (1998).  Paraprofessionals’ attitudes toward inclusion of students with disabilities in physical education.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86, 98. (view)

 

Silliman, L. M., French, R., Sherrill, C., & Gench, B. (1998).  Auditory feedback of the upper body postural alignment of individuals who are profoundly mentally retarded.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 15, 51-63. (view)

 

French, R., Keele, M., & Silliman-French, L. (1997).  Students with shunts:  Program considerations.  Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 68(1), 54-56. (view)

 

Igo, M., French, R., & Kinnison, L. (1997).  Influence of modeling and selected reinforcement on improving cooperative play skills of children with autism.  Clinical Kinesiology, 51(1), 16-21. (view)

 

Choi, S. I., Meeuwsen, H. J., French, R., & McCabe, R. (1996).  Memory representation of motor skills in individuals with profound mental retardation.  Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 18, s25.

 

Fagan, W., Sherrill, C., & French, R. (1995).  Locus of control in quadriplegic athletes and able-bodied men.  Clinical Kinesiology, 49(2), 53-57. (view)

 

Heikinaro-Johansson, P., French, R., Sherrill, C., & Huuhka, H. (1995).  Adapted physical education consultant service mode to facilitate integration.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 12, 12-33. (view)

 

Landrieu-Seiter, M., French, R., & Silliman, L. (1995).  Influence of video and music reinforcement on strength exercise performance by nonambulatory children who are profoundly mentally retarded.  Clinical Kinesiology, 48(4), 69-82. (view)

 

Owila, G., French, R., Ben-Ezra, V., & Silliman, L. (1995).  Influence of reinforcers on motorized bicycle time on task performance of adolescents with profound mental retardation.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 12, 275-288. (view)

 

Silliman, L., & French, R. (1993).  Use of selected reinforcers to improve the ball kicking of youths with profound mental. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 10(1), 52-69. (view)

 

French, R., Silliman, L. M., Ben-Ezra, V., & Landrieu-Seiter, M. (1992).  Influence of selected reinforcers on the cardiorespiratory exercise behavior of profoundly mentally retarded youth.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 74, 584-586. (view)

 

Henderson, H., & French, R. (1992).  The parent factor.  Strategies, 5(6), 26-29. (view)

 

Johnson-Kramer, C., Sherwood, D., French, R., & Canabal, M. (1992).  Performance of a dynamic balance task by visually impaired children.  Clinical Kinesiology, 45(4), 3-6. (view)

 

Rogers, J., French, R., & Ben-Ezra, V. (1992).  Use of reinforcement to increase independence in physical fitness of profoundly mentally retarded youth.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 75, 975-982.

 

Silliman, L., French, R., & Tynan, D. (1992).  Use of sensory reinforcement to increase compliant behavior of a child who is blind and profoundly mentally retarded.  Clinical Kinesiology, 46(3), 3-9. (view)

 

Greenwood, M., Dzewaltowski, D., & French, R. (1990).  A comparison of self-efficacy and psychological well being of wheelchair tennis participants and physically inactive wheelchair bound individuals.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 7(1), 12-21. (view)

 

Greenwood, M., Silliman, L. M., & French, R.  (1990).  Comparisons of physical activity programs for severely/profoundly mentally retarded individuals.  Palaestra, 6(4), 193-196. (view)

 

McGuffin, K., Mastro, J., & French, R. (1990).  Comparison of three techniques for sprinting by visually impaired athletes.  Clinical Kinesiology, 44(4), 97-100. (view)

 

Paulsen, P., French, R., & Sherrill, C. (1990).  Comparison of wheelchair athletes and nonathletes on selected mood states.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 71, 1160-1162. (view)

 

Silliman, L., Lugo, A., & French, R. (1990).  Integrating profoundly mentally retarded children and youth into the community through physical recreation activities.  Palaestra, 6(4), 38-47. (view)

 

Hussion, P., Silliman, L., & French, R. (Winter, 1989).  Roller skating for severely and profoundly mentally retarded individuals.  Palaestra, 13-15, & 46. (view)

 

Mastro, J., Canabal, M., & French, R. (1988).  Psychological mood profiles of sighted and unsighted beep baseball players.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 59(3), 262-264. (view)

 

French, R., Folsom-Meek, S., Cook, C., & Smith, O. (1987).  The use of electrical response devices to motivate nonambulatory profoundly mentally retarded children.  American Corrective Therapy Journal, 41(3), 64-68. (view)

 

Mastro, J., Sherrill, C., Gench, B., & French, R. (1987).  Psychological characteristics of elite visually impaired athletes:  The iceberg profile.  Journal of Sport Behavior, 10(1), 39-36. (view)

 

Ben-Ezra, V., French, R., Mastro, J., & Montelione, T. (1986).  Influence of coactors on performance of visually impaired runners.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 62, 889-890. (view)

 

Mangus, R., Henderson, H., & French, R. (1986).  Implementation of a token economy program by peer tutors to increase on task physical activity time of autistic children.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 63, 97-98. (view)

 

Horvat, M., French, R., & Henschen, K. (1986).  A comparison of the psychological characteristics of male and female able-bodied and wheelchaired athletes.  Paraplegia, 24, 115-122. (view)

 

Mastro, J., French, R., Henschen, K., & Horvat, M. (1986).  Selected psychological characteristics of blind golfers and their coaches.  American Corrective Therapy Journal, 40(5), 111-114. (view)

 

Henschen, K., Horvat, M., & French, R. (1984).  A visual comparison of psychological profiles between able-bodied and wheelchaired athletes.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 1, 118-124.

 

 

 

Selected Presentations (1985 to present)

 

National/International

 

Bowers, S.T.  (accepted).  Perceptions of the use of para-educators by adapted physical educators.  2007 International symposium of Adapted Activity, Brazil, S. America.

 

Loovis, M., Poretta, D., & French R.  (accepted).  Contemporary trends in the use of single subject designs in APA.  2007 International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Brazil, S. America.

 

Yun, S., French, R., Silliman-French, L., & Cavanaugh, L.  (accepted).  Comparison of static and dynamic balance of young goalball and track and field athletes with visual impairments.  2007 International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Brazil, S. America.

 

Lee, H., French, R., Silliman-French, L., & Yun, Seokmin.  (October 13, 2006).  The relationship between attitudes, involvement, and interaction behavior intentions of students without disabilities related to students with mental retardation withing an inclusive physical education environment:  An analysis structural equation model.  Ann Arbor, MI:  North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium. (view)

 

Chung-Mitchell, K., French, R., & Kyo, M. K. (July 8, 2005).  Improvement of motor skills through the project transition model for students with severe/profound mental retardation.  Poster presented at the 15th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity, Verona, Italy.  (Abstract p. 171, of the proceedings.

 

French, R., Goode, S., Silliman, L., Columan, L., Bowers, T., Koval, C., & Waugh, L.(July 6, 2005).  A dynamic model for infusing teacher preparation in adapted physical activity throughout the academic levels of higher education.  15th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity, Verona, Italy (abstract p. 64 of proceedings). (view)

 

French, R., Goode, S., Bowers, T., Columna, L., Koval, C., Waugh, L.  (July 27, 2005) Influence of team-based learning on the preparation of master’s level special physical education.  Poster presented at the United States Office of Special Education Programs:  Project Directors’ Conference.  Wardman Park, Washington, DC.

 

Morales, Z. M., & French, R.  (2001).  Evaluation of adapted PE inservice and consultative needs of elementary and secondary general physical educators (Poster).  Atlanta, GA: Atlanta, GA:  Second World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities Proceedings (Poster).

 

Silliman-French, L., Kim, H., & French, R. (2000).  Physical education for students with autistic tendencies.  Presented at the International Adapted Physical Education Conference, Tapei, Taiwan, Tapei Normal University.

 

Silliman-French, L., Kim, H., & French, R.  (November, 2000).  Relationship of assessment results, IEP goals and objectives, and actual programming of students with autism in different physical education environments.  (poster).  Presented at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity:  2000 Symposium.  New Orleans, LA.

 

Silliman-French, L., French, R., Sherrill, C., & Gench, B. (April 5, 1997).  Use of technology in improving postural alignment in individuals with profound mental retardation.  Presented at the 5th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity.  Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

 

Silliman-French, S. M., & French, R., Sherrill, C., & Gench, B. (1997).  Influence of feedback on the upper body posture alignment of individuals who are profoundly mentally retarded.  Presented at the 5th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity.  Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

 

Owlia, A., French, R., Ben-Ezra, V., & Silliman, L. (1992).  Influence of reinforcers on motorized bicycle on-task performances of profoundly mentally retarded adolescents.  Presented at the Montreal, Quebec, North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.

 

Silliman, L. M., French, R., Landrieu, M., Ben-Ezra, V., & Lugo, A.  (April, 1989).  The Influence of Selected Reinforcers on the Cardiorespiratory Exercise Behavior of Profoundly Mentally Retarded Youths.  Presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.  Boston, MA.

 

Silliman, L. M., & French, R.  (Dec. 3-4, 1987).  The use of Auditory Devices with Profoundly Mentally Retarded Individuals in Physical Activities.  Presented at the 64th Annual Convention for the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.  Dallas, TX.

 

 

 

Awards (Selected)

 

Piper Professor Award (2007).  For superior teaching at the college/university leveling the state of Texas.  Must be nominated through the college/university President’s Office.

 

Texas Woman’s University Cornaro Award (2005).  For distinguished teaching and outstanding commitment to scholarship and the advancement of learning.

 

National Consortium for Physical Education, Recreation for the Handicapped.  (1989).  Hollis Fait Scholarly Contribution Award.

 

American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.  (April 1988). Adapted Physical Education Council in Special Recognition Award.

 

Select Research and Training Grants (1978 to present)

 

French, R.  (2003-2007).  Preparation of special physical educators as teachers and consultants for students with low-incidence disabilities.  U.S. Department of Education, $287,986 each year for 5 years.

 

French, R.  Preparation of special physical educators as direct service providers and consultants for LRE’s serving students with low-incidence disabilities.  Submitted to the U. S. Department of Education.  Approved from 1997-2000 for $163,000 each year.

 

French, R.  Use of mentor to prepare special physical educators at the masters level.  Submitted to the U. S. Department of Education.  Approved for 1994-1997 for $101,000 each year.

 

French, R.  Adapted physical education master’s preservice ecological training.  Submitted to the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U. S. Department of Education.  Approved 1985-present, for $60,000 to $65,000 per year.

 

French, R.  The preparation of personnel with emphasis on special recreation.  Submitted to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.  Approved in 1979/1980/1981, for $25,000 each year

 

French, R.  The preparation of teaching, administration and/or researchers in physical education for the handicapped.  Submitted to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.  Approved March 1977/1978, for $20,000.

 

 

Reviewer (Selected)

 

Reviewer for the International Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Journal.  Being considered presently.

 

Editoral Board Member, Journal of Clinical Kinesiology.

 

Reviewer for the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

 

Guest Reviewer (1995- present).  Palaestra

 

Best, S. J., Heller, K.W. & Bigge, J. K., (2005).  Teaching individuals with physical or multiple disabilities.  (5th ed.).  Upper Saddle Reviewer, NJ:  Pearson.  (Complete text reviewed).