Faculty Profile

Andrew Colombo-Dougovito

Title
Associate Professor
Department
Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation
College
College of Education

    

Education

PhD, University of Virginia, 2017.
Major: Kinesiology
Degree Specialization: Adapted Physical Education
Dissertation Title: A mixed methods analysis of the effects of a fundamental motor skill intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder
MA, Western Michigan Univeristy, 2011.
Major: Special (Adapted) Physical Education
Dissertation Title: Comparison of physical fitness performance between elementary-age students with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
BS, University of Michigan, 2009.
Major: Major/Physical Education
Degree Specialization: Minor/Health & History

Current Scheduled Teaching*

HLTH 2200.902, Family Life and Human Sexuality, Summer 2024
HLTH 2200.802, Family Life and Human Sexuality, Spring 2024 Syllabus
KINE 5950.701, Master's Thesis, Spring 2024
KINE 5090.001, Motor Behavior, Spring 2024 Syllabus
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2024 Syllabus
KINE 3020.301, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2024 Syllabus
KINE 3020.302, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2024 Syllabus
KINE 5860.701, Practicum, Field Problem or Internship, Spring 2024
KINE 5920.702, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2024
KINE 5920.704, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2024
KINE 4900.701, Special Problems, Spring 2024
KINE 5910.702, Special Problems, Spring 2024
KINE 5910.705, Special Problems, Spring 2024

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching*

KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.301, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2023 SPOT
KINE 3020.302, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2023 SPOT
KINE 5100.001, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5900.701, Special Problems, Fall 2023
KINE 5910.705, Special Problems, Fall 2023
HLTH 2200.902, Family Life and Human Sexuality, Summer 5W2 2023 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5950.001, Master's Thesis, Summer 5W2 2023
KINE 5900.701, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2023
KINE 5950.702, Master's Thesis, Spring 2023
KINE 5090.001, Motor Behavior, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.301, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2023 SPOT
KINE 3020.302, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2023 SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.301, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2022 SPOT
KINE 3020.302, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2022 SPOT
KINE 5100.001, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5910.705, Special Problems, Fall 2022
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Summer 5W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.301, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Summer 5W1 2022 SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.300, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2022 SPOT
KINE 3020.301, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2022 SPOT
KINE 3550.001, Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5920.704, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2022
KINE 5900.703, Special Problems, Spring 2022
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.500, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2021 SPOT
KINE 3020.501, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2021 SPOT
KINE 5100.001, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5920.700, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Fall 2021
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Summer 5W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.500, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Summer 5W1 2021
KINE 5950.703, Master's Thesis, Spring 2021
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.300, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2021
KINE 3020.301, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2021
KINE 3550.002, Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5920.700, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2021
KINE 5100.001, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5100.002, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5100.400, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2020 Syllabus
KINE 5100.600, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5100.800, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2020 Syllabus
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Summer 5W1 2020 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.500, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Summer 5W1 2020
KINE 5900.703, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2020
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Spring 2020 Syllabus
KINE 3550.002, Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children, Spring 2020 Syllabus
KINE 2900.702, SPECIAL PROBLEMS, Spring 2020
KINE 4900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2020
KINE 3020.001, Movement with Individuals with Disabilities, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 5100.001, Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement for Special Populations., Summer 5W1 2019 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.500, Movement for Special Populations., Summer 5W1 2019
KINE 3020.001, Movement for Special Populations., Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement for Special Populations., Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.002, Movement for Special Populations., Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement for Special Populations., Summer 5W1 2018 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement for Special Populations., Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.002, Movement for Special Populations., Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.001, Movement for Special Populations., Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
KINE 3020.002, Movement for Special Populations., Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Publications

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2022). Not playing around: Intersectional identities, media representation, and the power of sport. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.
Book Chapter
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Everbach, T. (2022). Leveraging sport for justice.. Lexington Books.
Colombo-Dougovito, A., Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K. H. (2022). At the confluence of sport and identity.. Lexington Books.
Colombo-Dougovito, A., Dillon, S. R. (2022). A “Permissible Prejudice”: An exploration of the systemic ableist barriers to sport and leisure activity for disabled people.. Not playing around: Intersectional identities, media representation, and the power of sport. Lexington Books.
Lourenco, C., Esteves, D., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). Methodological strategies, planned motor activities and motor assessment in children and young people with autism spectrum disorder.. Exercise: Physical, Physiological and Psychological Benefits.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Dillon, S. R., Mpofu, E. (2021). The Wellbeing of People with Neurodiverse Conditions. Sustainable Community Health: Systems and Practices in Diverse Settings. 499-535. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Kelly, L. E., Block, M. E., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2017). Physical Education. Handbook of Special Education (2nd Edition). New York: Routledge.
Journal Article
Savage, M. N., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2023). Capabilities, opportunities, and motivation: Exploring fitness program experiences of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20(10), 5771.
McNamara, S. W., Lieberman, L., Wilson, K., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2022). “I mean I hate to say it's sink or swim, but…”: College course instructors’ perceptions of the adapted physical education content that they prioritize and teach.. Other.
Weiller-Abels, K. H., Everbach, T., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). She’s a lady; he’s an athlete; they have overcome: Portrayals of gender and disability in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.. Other. 16(1), 123-148.
Blagrave, A. J., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Healy, S. (2021). “Just invite us”: Autistic adults’ recommendations for developing more accessible physical activity opportunities.. Other. 3(2), 179-186.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Lee, J. (2021). Social skill outcomes following physical activity-based interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum: A scoping review spanning young childhood through young adulthood. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. 38(1), 138-161.
Colombo-Dougovito, A., Blagrave, A. J., Healy, S. (2020). A new grounded theory of the physical activity experiences of autistic adults.. Other.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Block, M. E., Zhang, X., Strehli, I. (2020). A multiple method review of accommodations to standardized assessments commonly used with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.. Other. 24(3), 693-706.
McNamara, S., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Aheans, C., Weiner, B. (2020). Adapted physical educators perceptions of educational research. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2019). Building rapport: Improve interviews to capture detailed responses from parents of children with disabilities.. Other.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Kelly, L. E., Block, M. E. (2019). The effect of task modifications on the fundamental motor skills of boys on the autism spectrum.. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 31(5), 653-668.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Block, M. E. (2019). Fundamental motor skills interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A literature review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 6(2), 159-171.
Blagrave, A. J., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2019). Community barriers to physical activity for families with a child with autism spectrum disorder.. Other. 3(1), 72-84. Springer.
Healy, S., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Judge, J., Kwon, E., Strehli, I., Block, M. E. (2017). A practical guide to the development of an online course in adapted physical education.. Other. 31(2), 48-54. http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=0081e703-4577-491a-8481-49a0f8b360f7%40sessionmgr4008&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=123800234&db=a9h
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2017). The roll of dynamic systems theory in motor development research: How does theory inform practice and what are the implications for autism spectrum disorder?. Other. 16(2), 141-156. De Gruyter.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Reeve, R. E. (2017). Exploring the interaction of motor and social skills with autism severity using the SFARI dataset.. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 124(2), 413-424. Sage.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2017). Exploring the effect of gender and disability on gross motor performance in kindergarten children.. Other. 74(2), 183-197. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1883071620/fulltext/2845FEFD3C4440D1PQ/1?accountid=7113
Chen, W., Zhu, W., Mason, S., Hammond-Bennett, A., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2016). Effectiveness of quality physical education in improving students’ manipulative skill competency. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 5(2), 231-238.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Block, M. E. (2016). Make task constraints work for you: Teaching object control skills to students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 87(1), 32-37.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2015). “Try to do the best you can”: How pre-service APE specialists experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.. Other. 30(3), 160-176. http://www. internationaljournalofspecialed.com
Wilson, W., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2015). Inclusive and effective adapted physical education: Meeting the needs of each student. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 28(4), 50-52.
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2015). Successful intervention strategies for autism spectrum disorder and their use for the development of motor skills in physical education.. Other. 29(2), 34-41. Sagamore. http://js.sagamorepub.com/palaestra/article/view/6488
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2013). Comparison of physical fitness performance between elementary-age students with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.. Other. 70(3), 262-280. https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=14218848618613928503&btnI=1&hl=en
Magazine/Trade Publication
Block, M., J., Nichols, C., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2020). How physical activity can benefit your child with autism. Other. 107, 7. https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/issue-107-caring-for-your-autism-family/
Video and Audiovisual Material
Colombo-Dougovito, A., Lainoff, L. (2022). Disability, Movement, Etcetera #1 - Lillie Lainoff. https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/03d94b5d-4539-42dd-8643-9eb81a6be3b8/stream.mp3
McNamara, S. W., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Blagrave, A. J., Vanderbaum, K. (2021). Social justice in adapted physical education. http://mrmcnamaras.blogspot.com/2019/07/social-justice-in-adapted-physical.html
McShan, K., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). Examining the motor development patterns and physical activity behaviors of autistic individuals. https://anchor.fm/kevin-mcshan/episodes/Examining-the-Motor-Development-Patterns-and-Physical-Activity-Behaviors-of-autistic-individuals-esd28h/a-a4tmso8
Croucher, B., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). The H (Honest) Podcast - Live Recording. https://www.facebook.com/DelightCafeCBD/videos/789266378382191/
Steward, R., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Crane, L. (2021). Autism Matters Podcast Number 33. https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/AUT/Podcast%2034%201.mp3
Martin, R., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2020). dapted physical educators perceptions of educational research. https://anchor.fm/PwRHPE/episodes/125-APE-Teachers-Perspectives-of-Educational-Research-ejppgg/a-a3jacui
S., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Weiner, B., Ahrens, C. (2020). Adapted physical educators’ perspectives of educational research. https://mrmcnamaras.blogspot.com/2020/07/adapted-physical-educators-perspectives.html

Awarded Grants

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Savage, M. N., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., "Physical Fitness and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Analysis on the Effects of an Adapted Fitness Program," Sponsored by College of Education, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (June 2019June 2021).
Lee, J. (Principal), Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (Co-Principal), Zhang, T. (Co-Principal), "Examining Service Providers’ Perspective toward Physical Activity in Children with the Autism Spectrum," Sponsored by Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Private, $500.00 Funded. (20182019).
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., "UNT Research Seed Grant," Sponsored by Office of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas, $7150.00 Funded. (March 15, 2018August 31, 2018).
Grant - Teaching
Colombo-Dougovito, A., "UNT Mentoring Micro-Grant," University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (September 2019August 2021).
Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (Principal), "Connect Learning Grant and Course Development Program," Sponsored by UNT Career Connect, University of North Texas, $750 Funded. (July 2018August 2018).
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Summative Rating
Challenge and
Engagement Index
Response Rate

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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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