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  25 West Independence Way
  Kingston, RI 02881
  Office:401.874.2976
  Fax: 401.874.4215
  Email: dhillman@uri.edu
  

Faculty

Dr. Emily D. Clapham Office: 25 West Independence Way,Suite P,RM 223 Phone: 401-874-5447 Fax: 401-874-4215 Email: eclapham@uri.edu

Current Position: 

Assistant Professor, Kinesiology

Education & Training

Ed.D. – Curriculum and Teaching, Boston University
M.S. – Physical Education and Exercise Science, University of Rhode Island
B.S. – Physical Education, University of Rhode Island

Honors

Phi Delta Kappa Graduate Education Honor Society, Boston University, Boston, MA (2005)
School of Education Scholarship Recipient, Boston University, Boston, MA (2005)
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, URI, Kingston, RI (2002)
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, URI, Kingston, RI (2001)

Teaching/Courses Taught

KIN 324 - Rhythms and Dance
KIN 322 - Outdoor Leisure and Pursuits
KIN 314 - Methods in Secondary Physical Education
KIN 315 - Supervised Experience in Secondary Physical Education
KIN 410 - Adapted Physical Education
KIN 270 - Introduction to Teaching Physical and Health Education

Research Interests

Dr. Clapham is interested in the effects of using technology in physical education settings. Her dissertation focused on utilizing heart rate monitors and pedometers with fourth and fifth grade students. She created supportive curricula to create a conceptual framework for implementing the devices successfully. Dr. Clapham’s other research interests include: the “new” physical education, girls’ sport and physical activity participation and motivation and physical activity for upper elementary and secondary students.

Selected Publications

Clapham, E.D. (2009) Research Review: An Analysis of Physical Activity and Elementary Physical Education Curricula Using Heart Rate Monitors and Pedometers. In Ciccomascolo, L. & Sullivan, E, The Dimensions of Physical Education and Health Education: An Introduction to the Discipline.

Clapham, E.D. (2009). Technology in PE: Pedometers and Heart Rate Monitors Are a Must for PE Today. In Ciccomascolo, L. & Sullivan, E. The Dimensions of Physical Education and Health Education: An Introduction to the Discipline.

Presentations

Clapham, E. D. (2007, June) “Assessment with BMI, Heart Rate Monitors and Pedometers”,      Warwick Public Schools Professional Development Presentation, Warwick, RI.

Clapham, E. D. (2007, August) “Incorporating Creative Rhythms and Dance into PE Lessons”,  Barrington Public Schools Professional Development Presentation, Barrington, RI.

Sullivan, E. C. & Clapham, E. D. (2007, November). MAHPERD Conference, Worchester, MA.

Sullivan, E. C. & Clapham, E. D. (2008, February) “Why We Should Use Data Driven Authentic Assessment Devices:  Heart Rate Monitors from A to Z”. Eastern District Association Conference, Newport, RI.

Auld, R. K., Clapham, E. D., Lombardo, B. Tunnicliffe, K., Addessi, D., Alexander, K., Bliven, D., Dacier, B., Moynihan, L & Payette, G. (2008, February) “Innovative    Teaching Methods   that Challenge K-12 Students’ Critical Thinking Skills”. Eastern District Association Conference, Newport, RI.

Clapham, E. D. (2008, November) Burriville Public Schools Professional Development Presentation, Burriville, RI.

Clapham, E.D. (2008, November). Dissertation Results and Technology and Physical Activity Handbook for New PE, Presentation presented at the Rhode Island College Dean’s Research Colloquium, Providence, RI.

Clapham, E. D. (2009, April). An Analysis of Physical Activity and Elementary Physical Curricula Using Heart Rate Monitors and Pedometers. Poster session presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Conference, Tampa, FL.

Grants

Sullivan, E. C. & Clapham, E. D. (2006). Boston University Technology Grant (to obtain 10 downloadable and 20 non-downloadable heart rate monitors), Boston, MA: Funded ($10,000.00)

Clapham, E. D. (2006). Boston University Technology Grant (to obtain 35 pedometers),   Boston, MA: Funded ($1000.00)

Clapham, E. D. (2008, May) Teaching About Asian Studies Grant.  National Consortium for Teaching About Asia, Warwick, RI : Funded ($500.00)

Ciccomascolo, L., Southern, S & Clapham, E. (2009) University of Rhode Island Foundation Grant. Effect of a Leadership Curriculum and Physical Activity Program on Fourth and Fifth Grade Girls’ Academic Achievement, Self-esteem, and Attraction to Physical Activity: Funded ($1,960.00)

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