Sara M Scharoun Benson
Biographic Data
| ID | 7789649 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sara M Scharoun Benson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sara M Scharoun |
| FAMILY NAME | Benson |
| SIGNATURE | BENSON S M S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Windsor |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3329-6392 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
“ We just want to get fit too ”: Belonging and inclusion in the gym
Psycho-emotional disablism refers to the negative effects on the psychological well-being of people with a disability that arise from inaccessible physical environments and stigmatising interactions. In gyms, psycho-emotional disablism poses a major barrier to social inclusion. To foster inclusive gym environments, wherein people of all abilities can feel welcome, it is critical to understand the experiences of people with and without a disabilit…
Exploring the impact of motor and social skills on activity participation among children with autism spectrum disorder
Promoting Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Literacy Among 8–12-Year-Old Children: Feasibility Insights from an 8-Week Pilot Program in Southwestern Ontario
Background/Objectives : Global levels of physical activity are in decline, accompanied by low levels of competence in fundamental movement skills (FMSs) required to meaningfully participate in lifelong physical activity. This study aimed to explore the effects of an 8-week pilot program on the development of FMSs for children in a lower socioeconomic area through a game-based physical activity approach. Methods : Children ( N = 30) were recruited…
Accessibility, usability and universal design across fitness and recreational facilities: A rapid review
Physical activity domains present numerous barriers that restrict diverse people from engaging in active lifestyles. Accessibility, usability and universal design (UD) are concepts that may be leveraged to create environments that enable all users to participate in physical activity. However, a paucity of research has examined these concepts in fitness and recreational facilities. A rapid review was conducted to contextualize research exploring a…
The influence of object size on second-order planning in an overturned cup task
Perceptions and Use of Teaching Strategies for Fundamental Movement Skills in Primary School Physical Education Programs
Fundamental motor/movement skills (FMS) describe the basic skills necessary to complete physical tasks, and are a key aspect of primary school physical education (PE) programs. Yet, specific teaching styles for FMS development have been relatively unexplored. Through a mixed-methods design, experiences and perceptions of different PE teachers (preservice, specialist, and generalist) were explored. The Spectrum of Teaching Styles (STS) survey was …
Cross‐lateralisation in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder and motor skill performance
Cross‐lateralisation and increased motor difficulties have been reported in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nevertheless, the question of how crossed (i.e. mixed preference) or uncrossed (i.e. same side preference) lateralisation impacts motor performance in children with ADHD has yet to be examined. In this study, previously validated observational measures of hand and foot preference were used to identify right‐ha…
Associations between teacher training and measures of physical literacy among Canadian 8- to 12-year-old students
While teacher training is hypothesized to contribute to the development of physical literacy among elementary school students, the observed effects in this study were either small or null. Children taught by PE specialists were more likely than those taught by generalists to demonstrate recommended levels of motivation and confidence, and to have better movement skills, which are hypothesized to be critical prerequisites for the development of a …
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Associations between teacher training and measures of physical literacy among Canadian 8- to 12-year-old students
While teacher training is hypothesized to contribute to the development of physical literacy among elementary school students, the observed effects in this study were either small or null. Children taught by PE specialists were more likely than those taught by generalists to demonstrate recommended levels of motivation and confidence, and to have better movement skills, which are hypothesized to be critical prerequisites for the development of a …
Cross‐lateralisation in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder and motor skill performance
Cross‐lateralisation and increased motor difficulties have been reported in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nevertheless, the question of how crossed (i.e. mixed preference) or uncrossed (i.e. same side preference) lateralisation impacts motor performance in children with ADHD has yet to be examined. In this study, previously validated observational measures of hand and foot preference were used to identify right‐ha…
The influence of object size on second-order planning in an overturned cup task
Perceptions and Use of Teaching Strategies for Fundamental Movement Skills in Primary School Physical Education Programs
Fundamental motor/movement skills (FMS) describe the basic skills necessary to complete physical tasks, and are a key aspect of primary school physical education (PE) programs. Yet, specific teaching styles for FMS development have been relatively unexplored. Through a mixed-methods design, experiences and perceptions of different PE teachers (preservice, specialist, and generalist) were explored. The Spectrum of Teaching Styles (STS) survey was …
Accessibility, usability and universal design across fitness and recreational facilities: A rapid review
Physical activity domains present numerous barriers that restrict diverse people from engaging in active lifestyles. Accessibility, usability and universal design (UD) are concepts that may be leveraged to create environments that enable all users to participate in physical activity. However, a paucity of research has examined these concepts in fitness and recreational facilities. A rapid review was conducted to contextualize research exploring a…
Exploring the impact of motor and social skills on activity participation among children with autism spectrum disorder
Promoting Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Literacy Among 8–12-Year-Old Children: Feasibility Insights from an 8-Week Pilot Program in Southwestern Ontario
Background/Objectives : Global levels of physical activity are in decline, accompanied by low levels of competence in fundamental movement skills (FMSs) required to meaningfully participate in lifelong physical activity. This study aimed to explore the effects of an 8-week pilot program on the development of FMSs for children in a lower socioeconomic area through a game-based physical activity approach. Methods : Children ( N = 30) were recruited…
“ We just want to get fit too ”: Belonging and inclusion in the gym
Psycho-emotional disablism refers to the negative effects on the psychological well-being of people with a disability that arise from inaccessible physical environments and stigmatising interactions. In gyms, psycho-emotional disablism poses a major barrier to social inclusion. To foster inclusive gym environments, wherein people of all abilities can feel welcome, it is critical to understand the experiences of people with and without a disabilit…
Psychology (7 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Motor skill (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Physical education (3 works) · Physical therapy (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works)