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

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Dr. Lori Ciccomascolo Office: 25 West Independence Way, RM 217 Phone: 401-874-5454 Fax: 401-874-4215 Email: Lecicco@uri.edu

Current Position: 

Associate Professor
Graduate Coordinator
Director, Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program

Education & Training

B.S. Southern Connecticut State University, Corporate Communication
M.S. Southern Connecticut State University, Exercise Science
Ed.D. Boston University, Curriculum and Teaching

Courses Taught

KIN 270 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
KIN 314 Secondary Methods of Physical Education
KIN 315 Secondary Methods of Physical Education Field Experience
EDC 486/487 Student Teaching Supervision

Research Interests

Dr. Lori Ciccomascolo’s research focuses on examining the needs, attitudes, and perceptions of economically disadvantaged and minority girls regarding physical activity and sport. She collaborates with Rhode Island elementary and secondary public school physical education and health educators to develop and implement curricular interventions based upon the girls’ attitudes and perceptions. Dr. Ciccomascolo also investigates ways to counteract the negative mediated messages that downplay the importance of physical activity and sport in an urban adolescent population.

Selected Publications/Presentations

Ciccomascolo, L. & Wiser, M. (2008). Media Impact: Girls of Color in Sport and Physical Activity. American Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference.

Ciccomascolo, L. & Grossi, L. (Fall, 2008).  GoGirlGo!: The effect of an 8-week after-school educational and physical activity program on girls’ perception of body weight and shape and attractiveness to physical activity. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. 17(2):17-23.

Ciccomascolo, L. & Riebe, D. (2008). Stages of change and physical education assessment. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 79 (1): 13-16.

Ciccomascolo, L. (2007). GoGirlGo!: Helping girls in Rhode Island become active. Women’s Sports Foundation website. http://www.gogirlgonetwork.com/

Ellis, M. K., & Lieberman, L. J., Ciccomascolo, L. E. (2007). Using differential instruction in physical education. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport. Abstract

Ciccomascolo, L. & Tringali, D. (March, 2007). The positive effects of adopting and continuing regular exercise in girls. Burrillville Middle School, Burrillville, Rhode Island.

Ciccomascolo, L. & Riebe, D. (2006). Setting the stage for physical activity for secondary students. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 77(9):34-39.

Ciccomascolo, L. & O’Connor, C. (2006). Effects of wellness and fitness courses on college students’ exercise stages of change. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 77 (1):A53. Abstract

Ciccomascolo, L. & Burke, K. (October, 2006). Is the “game on” with McDonald’s and sport? New England Pop Culture Association Annual Meeting, Nashua, New Hampshire.

Most Recent Grant Funded Projects

PI: Lori Ciccomascolo; CO-I: Shawna Southern
Effect of a Leadership Curriculum and Physical Activity Program on Fourth and Fifth Grade Girls’ Academic Achievement, Self-esteem, and Attraction to Physical Activity; April 2009
University of Rhode Island Foundation Grant
Funded ($1,960.00)

PI: Lori Ciccomascolo; CO-I: Linda M. Grossi
GoGirlGo! After-school Sport and Physical Activity Program for Economically
Disadvantaged Girls, September, 2007
University of Rhode Island, Research Proposal Development Grant
Funded ($5,230.00)

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