Emily D. Clapham

  • Associate Professor
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Phone: 401.874.5447
  • Email: eclapham@uri.edu
  • Office Location: Chafee Hall, Rm 607

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Biography

Dr. Emily D. Clapham is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Adapted Physical Education (APE) Program in the College of Education at the University of Rhode Island. In collaboration with her students she also implements year round adapted physical activity programming for children with disabilities.

Emily’s research has centered on health and physical literacy, girls sport and physical activity participation, surf therapy for children with disabilities, and the effects of kinesthetic classrooms. Her research has been highly regarded and has attracted funding from the John E. Fogarty Foundation, The University of Rhode Island, the Brayden Carr Foundation, the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

She has also published her work in several leading journals in the field and made numerous local, state, national, and international research presentations. In addition, she has published two books with Kendall Hunt: Surf Therapy and the Therapeutic Benefits of Surfing and Learning About Games that Track Physical Activity.

Research

Surf Therapy, Adapted Physical Activity, Adapted Physical Education & Health and Physical Literacy

Education

  • 2008 Ed.D. Teaching and Curriculum, Boston University, Boston, MA.
  • 2004 M.S. Physical Education and Exercise Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
  • 2002 B.S. Physical Education, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Certifications: health and physical education PK-12 and adapted physical education

Selected Publications

Mulhearn, S., Gagnon, A., Clapham, E.D. (2024). Get it together PETE: Utilizing geographic diversity to provide students with new collaborations, Quest.

Clapham, E.D., Orendorff, K., Fournier, K. (2023). Utilizing Physical Education to Support Principles of Biomechanics, Journal of Health and Physical Literacy.

Clapham, E.D. (2022). Surf Therapy and the Therapeutic Benefits of Surfing. Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Clapham, E.D. & Sullivan, E.C. (2022). Learning About Games That Track Physical Activity. Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Flippin, M. & Clapham, E. D. (2021). Using a hybrid telehealth and adapted aquatics father coaching intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2021.1961212

Clarke, M., Clapham, E.D. & Shim, M. (2020). Sailing as Therapy: Adapted Sailing on Children with Disabilities, PALAESTRA.

Flippin, M., Clapham, E.D.& Tutwiler, M.S. (2020). Effects of using a variety of kinesthetic classroom equipment on elementary students’ on-task behavior: A pilot study. Learning Environments Research Journal. doi.org/10.1007/s10984-020-09321-2

Flippin, M., Moore, A. & Clapham, E.D. (2020). Including All Abilities: Pedagogies, Programs, and Projects for Inclusion. In Ciccomascolo, L. & Brand, S, Social Justice and Putting Theory Into Practice in Schools and Communities. PA: IGI Global.

Clapham, E.D., Lamont, L.S., Shim, M., Lateef, S. & Armitano, C.N. (2019). Effectiveness of Surf Therapy for Children with Disabilities, Disability and Health Journal. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2019.100828.

Clapham, E.D., Lamont, L.S., Shim, M., & Armitano, C.N. (2018). A Case Report Illustrating the Application of a Therapeutic Surfing Intervention on an Adolescent with Autism. PALAESTRA.

Moore, A., Clapham, E.D. & Deeney, T. (2017). Parents’ Perspectives on Surf Therapy for Children with Disabilities. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2017.1400660

Armitano, C.N., Clapham, E.D., Lamont, L.S. (2015). Benefits of Surfing for Children with Disabilities: A Pilot Study. PALAESTRA,29(3)31-34. doi: 10.18666/PALAESTRA-2015-V29-I3-6912

Clapham, E.D., Ciccomascolo, L.E. & Clapham, A.J. (2015). Empowering Girls with Chemistry, Exercise and Physical Activity. Strategies,28(4)40-46. doi: 10.1080/08924562.2015.1044143

Clapham, E.D., Ciccomascolo, L.E. & Sullivan, E.C. (2015). Effects of Physical Education Supportive Curricula and Technological Devices on Physical Activity. The Physical Educator(72)83-97.

Lamont, L.S., Armitano, C.N. & Clapham, E.D. (2014).Ocean surfing as a novel physiotherapy environment: a commentary. Journal of Novel Physiotherapies: 4:2-4.

Clapham, E.D., Armitano, C.N., Lamont, L.S, & Audette, J.G. (2014). The Ocean as a Unique Therapeutic Environment: Developing a Surfing Program. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance:85(4):8-14.

Clapham, E.D. (2014). Effects of Physical Education Supportive Curricula and Technological Devices on Physical Activity. The Physical Educator.

Lamont, L.S, Panagiotis, P.Armitano, C.N., Clapham, E.D. (2013). Development of a wetsuit for children with Down’s syndrome. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education: 8:98-103.

Clapham, E.D. (2011) 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. Sudsbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

Clapham, E.D. (2011). 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. Sudsbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.