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Christoph Lienert
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Professional Background:
- Ph.D. in Adapted Physical Education, Texas Woman’s University
- B.A. and M.A. in Special Education/Physical Education, Free University of Berlin, Germany
- M. A. in Adapted Physical Education, Western Michigan University
Professional Interests:
Adapted Physical Activity, Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education,
Comparative Education, Cross-cultural Studies
Courses Taught / Teaching:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Elementary and Secondary Teaching Methods of Physical Education
- Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education
- Wellness
- Various Physical Activity Courses
Publications:
Lienert, C., Sherrill, C., & Myers, B. (2001). Physical educators’ concerns about integrating children with disabilities: A cross-cultural comparison. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 18(1), 1-17.
Lienert, C. (1997). Schüler lösen Konflikte ohne Lehrerintervention: Ein Modell, daß sich in den USA zunehmender Beliebtheit erfreut [Students solve conflicts without teacher intervention: A model that is becoming increasingly popular in the USA]. Pädagogik, 10, 12-15.
Doll-Tepper, G., Schmidt-Gotz, E., Lienert, C., Döen, U., & Hecker, R. (1994). Einstellungen von Sportlehrkräften zur Integration von Menschen mit Behinderungen in Schule und Verein (Attitudes of physical educators toward the integration of individuals with disabilities in schools and sport clubs). Köln: Bundesinstitut für Sportwissenschaft.
Doll-Tepper, G., Schmidt-Gotz, E., Lienert, C., Döen, U., & Hecker, R. (1994). Attitudes of university students and teachers toward integrating students with disabilities in regular physical education classes. Physical Education Review, 17(1), 45-57.
Lienert, C., & Rauh, H. (1993). Entwicklung der Fortbewegung bei Kindern mit Down-Syndrom. Ergebnisse einer Längsschnittstudie (Locomotor development of children with Down-Syndrome. Results of a longitudinal study). Kindheit und Entwicklung, 2, 227-238.
Doll-Tepper, G., von Selzam, H., & Lienert, C. (1992). Teach the teachers: Including individuals with disabilities in Physical Education. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 28(2), 23-27.
Doll-Tepper, G. & Lienert, C. (Eds.) (1992). Sport von Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung. Situation und Trends. Dokumentation des Ost-West-Symposiums vom 9.-11.11.1990 in Berlin (Sports for individuals with mental retardation. Situation and trends. Proceedings of the east-west-symposium 9.-11. November 1990 in Berlin). Marburg: Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe für geistig Behinderte e.V.
Presentations:
Lienert, C., & Sherrill, C. (2001). A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Contextual Variables Influencing Physical Educators’ Concerns about Integration. Paper presented at the 13th International Symposium for Adapted Physical Activity, July 2001, in Vienna, Austria.
Lienert, C., & Sherrill, C. (2000). Influences on Physical Educators’ Perspectives on Inclusion: A Cross-Cultural Comparison. Paper presented at the 2000 Symposium of the North American Federation on Adapted Physical Activity, Nov. 19-21, 2000, in New Orleans.
Lienert, C., & Sherrill, C. (1999). Teachers’ Concerns About Integrative Physical Education: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Contextual and Personal Variables. Paper presented at the 12th International Symposium for Adapted Physical Activity, May 4-8, 1999, in Barcelona, Spain.
Lienert, C. (1994). Locomotor Development of Infants and Toddlers With Down Syndrome. Paper presented at the international convention of the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity, Lansing, Michigan.
Lienert, C. (April 22, 1993). Workshop on the integration of students with disabilities in regular physical education, conducted at the Marie Curie Gymnasium (high school) in Berlin, Germany.
Doll-Tepper, G., von Selzam, H., & Lienert, C. (1991). Teach the teachers: Including individuals with disabilities in Physical Education. Paper presented at the AISEP World Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Honors / Awards:
- Kitty Winter Magee 2001 Most Promising Professional Award. Awarded by Texas Woman’s University Programs in Dance, Health Studies, and Kinesiology.
- International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity: Elly D. Friedmann Outstanding Young Professional Award (2001)
- International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance: Biennial Award for Distinguished Contribution (1997)
- Phi Kappa Phi
Professional Services:
- International Federation on Adapted Physical Activity(ISAPA): Representative of the North American Federation on Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA)
- German Language Editor of the Journal of the International Council of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- President of Maine Task Force on Adapted Physical Education (2000/2001)
- Member of the Maine Department of Education Maine Educational Assessment: Physical Education Development Committee (1999 - 2001)
Professional Memberships:
- American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
- International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
- International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport
- Council for Exceptional Children
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