Dr. Sarah J. Wall

Academic Background:
Ph.D. in Early Childhood Motor Development
Auburn University 2005
M.Ed. in Exercise Science
Auburn University 2002
BS in Sports Science
Chelsea School of Human Movement 1985

Scholarly Interests:
My research is concerned with both developmental and physiological issues. My primary interest is to examine whether or not acute physical activity (of moderate to vigorous intensity) can be used to lower physiological stress levels in toddlers attending full-time daycare. I also hope to start constructing a picture of physiological responses to physical activity in young children. Other interests include motor skill acquisition in young children, and development of play behaviors and postural balance during mastery climate motor skills interventions.

Selected Publications:
Rudisill, M. E., & Wall, S. J. (2004). Meeting Active Start Guidelines in the ADC-MotonProgram: Preschoolers. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 15 (2) , 25-29.

Wall, S. J. , & Rudisill, M. E. (2004). Meeting Active Start Guidelines in the ADC-RidgecrestProgram: Toddlers. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 15 (2) , 21-24.

Weimar, W., Martin, E. H., & Wall, S. J. (2005). Influence of teaching strategies on the qualityof motor skill performance. Manuscript submitted to Journal of Teaching Physical Education.

Wall, S. J. , & Rudisill, M. E. (2006). Effectiveness of outdoor physical play on lowering cortisol levels in African American toddlers attending full-time day care. Manuscript in preparation.

Wall, S. J. , Rudisill, M. E., & Gladden, L. B. (2006). Cortisol response to physical activity inAfrican American toddlers attending full-time day care. Manuscript in preparation.