Dean Ravizza
Education
- Virginia Polytechnic and State University, PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, 2004
Research Interests
• Creating entry points for adaptive sports in general physical education curricula for students with physical disabilities.
•The uses of sports for children and youth in armed conflict settings and other vulnerable children and youth.
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Selected Publications
Ravizza, Dean M., Lee, Daehyoung and Gregory, Daniel Beyond Sight: Including Students with Visual Impairments in a General Physical Education Archery Unit of Instruction. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators.
Ravizza, Dean M. The Impact of On-Campus Adapted Physical Education Practicum on Self-Efficacy of Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers and Perspectives of Other Support Team Members of Students with Disabilities. n/a. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity.
Ravizza, Dean M. (2022) The Uses of Sport for Former Child Soldiers: The Faces, Forces, and Barriers Behind Social Inclusion. Sport and Physical Activity in Catastrophic Environments. Routlege.
Ravizza, Dean M. (2020) Countering the trajectories towards new forms of violence in youth: Enhancing protective factors through sports. Routledge Handbook on Athlete Welfare.
Ravizza, Dean M. (2019) Sport for Development & Peace and Coaching. Routledge Handbook on Sport for Development & Peace. Routledge.
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Current Courses
Fall 2026
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- Awards/¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp
Excellence in Public Service AwardPresented by University System of Maryland Board of Regents Award
Distinguished Faculty AwardPresented by ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University
President's Diversity AwardPresented by ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University Office of the President
- Professional Memberships
National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with DisabilitiesThe National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) is a national organization that plays a pivotal role in influencing the direction and development of the adapted physical education/activity field. Its mission is to promote, stimulate, and encourage legislative mandates, professional preparation, advocacy, and research in physical activity, physical education, and recreation for individuals with disabilities.
Society of Health and Physical Educators [SHAPE America]SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States. The organization’s extensive community includes a diverse membership of health and physical educators, advocates, supporters, and 50+ state affiliate organizations.
- Licensures and Certifications
Adapted Aquatics Instructor, Starfish Aquatics ProgramsI completed the 14-module coursework and day-long workshop to gain national certification as an adapted aquatics instructor. This certification does not expire.
Certified Adapted Physical Educator, APENS (Adapted Physical Education National Standards)Current certification as a Certified Adapted Physical Educator.
Certificate of Peace and Conflict Studies, Chulalongkorn University Rotary International Peace CenterCertificate earned in partial fulfillment of the Rotary International Peace Fellowship at the Rotary International Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Grants and Sponsored Research
The Inclusion of Wheelchair Sports into Physical Education and Intramural Sports Programs , Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Rotary International Peace Fellowship, Rotary International
The Uses of Sport in Countering the Trajectories of Youth towards New Forms of Violence, Association of Applied Sport Psychology
- Presentations
Creating Equitable Physical Education Learning Experiences with Adaptive SportsMay, 16 2023Move United 2023 Education Conference, Louisville, KentuckyThe inclusion of adaptive sports in physical education has the potential to create learning opportunities for children with and without disabilities. This presentation aims to share curricular entry points for including adaptive sports in the general physical education curriculum to ensure equitable learning experiences for students with physical disabilities. Additionally, strategies to recognize and enhance the potential for including adaptive sports to create positive outcomes for students with and without physical disabilities will be discussed. Finally, time will be made to address the negative implications of including adaptive sports in general physical education and strategies to resolve them.
Developing an Adaptive Robotics System with Sports Equipment for Individuals with Severe DisabilitiesJuly, 14 2025National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities [NCPEID] Annual National Conference, Crystal City, VA
A Skill Progression Management System for Including Adaptive Sports in the General Physical Education CurriculumApril, 7 2025SHAPE America National Conference, Balitmore, MDSee attachment.
- Service Activities and Community Relations
Dr. Ravizza directs the adapted physical education teaching & learning lab for local children and youth with physical, intellectual, and neurodiverse disabilities. He also directs the adaptive sports initiative to introduce various adaptive sports to university students with and without disabilities.
- Press Releases
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SU's Ravizza Earns Reeve Foundation Grant for Sport Wheelchairs to Better Prepare Students for Inclusive Teaching
Tuesday, December 06, 2022 -
SU's Dining Services Donates Food Surplus To Local Shelter
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 -
SU's Anderson Earns Bosserman UNESCO Fellowship
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 -
Five Earn 2018 SU Alumni Association Faculty Appreciation Awards
Friday, December 21, 2018 -
SU Students Earn Inaugural Bosserman UNESCO Fellowships
Friday, January 26, 2018 -
SU's Ravizza Earns 2018 Rotary International Peace Fellowship
Wednesday, November 08, 2017 -
SU's Ravizza Helps U.S. State Department with Sports Diplomacy
Thursday, September 28, 2017 -
SU's Ravizza Develops Symposium for International Convention on Sport
Thursday, October 20, 2016 -
Dahlen to Earn Masters of Adapted Physical Activity in Belgium
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 -
SU Hosts Inaugural Research Day and Innovation Showcase
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 -
'Work Ark' Magazine Interviews SU Professor
Friday, September 10, 2010 -
Ravizza Explores Soccer in Uganda with CNN
Thursday, June 24, 2010 -
Volunteerism in Africa Leads Ravizza to Conduct One-of-a-Kind Youth Sports Study
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Ravizza Shares Experiences From Uganda September 11
Thursday, August 30, 2007 -
SU Course Makes Physical Education Available to Students With Disabilities
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
- Employee Recognition