Shannon D. R. Ringenbach 22
Shannon Dora (Robertson) Ringenbach
ADDRESS
Sensorimotor Development Research Laboratory Phone: (480) 861-9927
Exercise Science and Health Promotion Fax: (480) 965-2569
School of Nutrition and Health Promotion E-mail:
Arizona State University
Web: http://healthpromotion.asu.edu/directory/192246
EDUCATION
1998, Ph.D., Purdue University, Department of Health, Kinesiology and Leisure Studies
1993, M.Sc., McMaster University, Department of Human Biodynamics
1991, B.Pe., McMaster University, Department of Physical Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 – present Associate Dean, Barrett, The Honors College for the Downtown Phoenix Campus
2013 – present Affiliated Faculty, Cognitive Science, Department of Psychology, ASU
2005 – present Associate Professor, Program of Kinesiology, ASU
2001 - present Affiliated Faculty, Department of Psychology, ASU
2003 - 2005 Researcher, The localization of Parkinsonian micrographia, (Stelmach, G.
E. S. (PI)), National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke, ASU
1999 - 2005 Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Exercise Science Ph.D., ASU
1998 - 2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, ASU
1998 - 1999 Supporting Faculty, Adaptive and Computational Aspects of Motor Coordination, Flinn Foundation, Motor Control Laboratory, ASU
1996 - 1998 Researcher, The Development of Bimanual Coordination, Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University
1993 - 1996 Research Assistant, Prosodic Elements of American Sign Language
(Anne Smith, PI, and Howard Zelaznik Co-PI, National Institute of Health,
NIDCD). Purdue University.
1993, Feb. Research Assistant, Quebec-Ontario researcher exchange grant, University of Montreal.
1991 - 1993 Teaching Assistant, McMaster University.
06 - 08, 1989-1991 Instructor, McMaster Sport Fitness School
HONORS AND AWARDS
2015 Excellence in Research Award NASPSPA
2014 Apple Polisher Award Devils Advocates ASU
2014 Super Mentor BUILDing SCHOLARS Grant
2012 Outstanding Professor Award Order of Omega
2011 Nominated for Professor of the Year ASU Parents Association
2010 Nominated for teaching award CLAS, ASU
2009 Special Recognition for Professor of the Year ASU
2008 Featured as Arizona’s Leading Women Scientists Phoenix Woman Magazine
2006 Research Career Award World Down Syndrome Congress
2005 Early Career Distinguished Scholar (nomination) NASPSPA
2003 - 2004 ASASU Centennial Professor (see internal grants) Arizona State University
1997 - 1998 Outstanding Graduate Student in Scholarship/Service Purdue University
1995 - 1996 Young Scientist Award SCAPPS
1988 - 1991 Dean’s Honor List McMaster University
1991 - 1992 Centennial Entrance Scholarship McMaster University
1991 - 1992 McMaster Graduate Scholarship McMaster University
1989 - 1990 University Scholarship McMaster University
1987 - 1988 McMaster Entrance Scholarship McMaster University
1985 - 1986 Public Speaking University Entrance Scholarship Optimist International
RESEARCH
Refereed Articles (D = Doctoral student, M = Masters student, UG = Undergraduate student)
Note: - I published as Robertson, S. or S.D. prior to 2002, I published as (Robertson) Ringenbach, S. or S.D. prior to tenure in 2005, I am currently publishing as Ringenbach,
S. D. R. or S. D.
- My H index is 11
- I am the first author on 52% of my publications.
- When you calculate authorship behind my students, I have 86% mentored or
first authorship publications.
Appenidx A includes Impact Factors of Journals
Appendix B includes author contribution information
1. Chen, C-C. & Ringenbach, S. D. R. (in press). The Association between Physical Activity and Sleep Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults in Down Syndrome: A Questionnaire Study. Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and Care
2. Ringenbach, SDR, DHolzapfel SD, Mulvey, GM, UGJimenez, A, UGBenson, A., & Richter, M. The effects of Assisted Cycling Therapy (ACT) and voluntary cycling on reaction time and measures of executive function in adolescents with Down syndrome. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. (Impact factor: 2.41)
3. DChen,C-C., & Ringenbach, S. D. R. (2016). Dose-response relationship between
intensity of exercise and cognitive performance in individuals with Down
syndrome: A preliminary study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 60(6), 606-614..
4. Ringenbach, S.D.R., DHolzapfel, S.D., Mulvey, G.M., UGJimenez, A., UGBenson, A., & DBirchfield, N. (in press). The effects of assisted cycling therapy (ACT) on reaction time, executive function and language fluency in adolescents with Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities.
5. DChen, C-C., & Ringenbach, S.D.R. (in press). A Pilot study of Test–Retest reliability of the Purdue pegboard test in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Journal of Motor Learning and Development.
6. DChen, C.-C.(JJ), UGKelsey, A., DMulvey, G.M., & Ringenbach, S.D.R. (in press). Examining the Davidson's Model via an exercise variable in individuals with intellectual disabilities, International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 62(1), 70-75.
7. Ringenbach, S. D. R., UGLichtsinn, K. C. & DHolzapfel, S. D. (2015). Assisted cycle therapy (ACT) improves inhibition in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 40(4), 376-387.
8. DChen, C-C, & Ringenbach S.D.R. (in press). The effect of an acute bout of aerobic exercise on cognitive control in adults with Down syndrome. Mental Health and Physical Activity.
9. DChen, C.-C., Ringenbach, S. D. R., UGBiwer, A., UGRiekena, A. (2015). Cerebral
lateralization of the EEG during perceptual-motor integration in young adults with
Down syndrome. Brazilian Journal of Motor Control, 9(1), 1-7.
10. DHolazpfel, S.D., Ringenbach, S.D.R., Mulvey, G.M., UGSandoval-Menendez, A.M., UGCook, M.R., UGGanger, R.O., & UGBennett, K. (2015). Improvements in manual dexterity relate to improvements in cognitive planning after assisted cycling therapy (ACT) in adolescents with Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 45-46, 261-270.
11. DChen, C-C., Crews, D., UGMundt, S., Ringenbach, S.D.R. (2015). Effects of equine-assisted activity on frontal EEG asymmetry in young children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 61(1), 56-59.
12. DChen, C.-C., Ringenbach, SDR, Crews, D, Kulinna, PH, and Amazeen, EL (2015), The association between a single bout of moderate physical activity and executive function in young adults with Down syndrome: a preliminary study. J Intellect Disabil Res, 59, 589–598. doi: 10.1111/jir.12163.
13. Ringenbach, S. D. R., UGZimmerman, K., DChen, C.C., DMulvey, G. M., & DHolzapfel, S. D. Weeks, D. J., & Thaut, H. H. (2014). Adults with Down syndrome performed repetitive movements fast with continuous music cues. Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2(3), 47-54.* Excellence in Research Award
14. DChen, C-C., & Ringenbach, S.D.R (2014). The Association between sleep disorders and fine manual dexterity in young adults with Down syndrome. Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and Care, 3(2), 1-4. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2325-9639.1000132
15. Ringenbach, S. D. R., UGAlbert, A. R., DChen,J.J., Alberts, J. L. (2014). Acute bouts of assisted cycling improves cognitive and upper extremity movement functions in adolescents with Down syndrome. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 52(5), 124-135.
16. DChen, C-C., Ringenbach, S.D.R, & UGSnow, M. (2014). Treadmill walking effects on grip strength in young men with Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35(2), 288-293.
17. DChen CC, Ringenbach SD, UGAlbert AR. (2014). Assisted cycling exercise improves fine manual dexterity in persons with Down syndrome. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 27(3), 264-272.
18. DChen, C-C (JJ) , Ringenbach, S.D.R., UGAlbert, A., & MSemken, K. (2014). Fine motor control is related to cognitive control in adolescents with Down syndrome. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 61(1), 6-15.
19. Ringenbach, S. D. R., MBonertz, C., & Maraj, B. K. V. (2014). Relatedness of auditory instructions is important for motor performance in persons with Down syndrome. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 20(1), 84-91.
20. DChen, C-C., Ringenbach, S.D.R., UGSnow, M., & UGHunt, L.M. (2013). Validity of a pictorial rate of perceived exertion scale for monitoring exercise intensity in young adults with Down syndrome. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 59(1), 1-10.
21. Ringenbach, S. D. R., DChen, C. C., DMulvey, G. M., & DJung, M. L. (2012). Unimanual and bimanual continuous movements benefit from visual instructions in persons with Down syndrome. Journal of Motor Behavior, 44(4), 233-239.
22. DMulvey, G. M., Ringenbach, S. D. R., & MJung, M. (2011). Reversal of handedness effects on bimanual coordination in adults with Down syndrome. Journal of Intellectual
Disability Research. 55(10), 998-1007.
23. Ringenbach, S. D. R., Van Gemmert, A. W. A., Shill, H. A. & Stelmach, G. E. (2011).
Unimanual and bimanual drawing are performed accurately using auditory
instructions in Parkinson’s disease patients. Human Movement Science, 30(4),
770-782.
24. DB. Wipfli, D. Landers, C. Nagoshi, & S. D. Ringenbach (2011). An Examination of
Serotonin and Psychological Variables in the Relationship Between Exercise and
Mental Health. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 21(3), 474-481.
25. Ringenbach, S. D. R., DMulvey, G. M. Van Gemmert, A. W. A., UGStankus, A., & B. K. V. Maraj. (2009). Sensory Feedback is Beneficial for Performance of Continuous
Bimanual Tasks for Adults with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome Quarterly, 11,
3-9.
26. DLantero, D. A., & Ringenbach, S. D. R. (2009). Factors Influencing Children's
Performances of a Steady State Bimanual Coordination. Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 80, 205-212.
27. Ringenbach, S. D. R., &.D Kao, J. C. (2008). Torso movement constrains stability of
bimanual coordination. Perceptual and Motor Skills,107,231-245.
28. Ringenbach, S. D. R., UGBeachy, C., & UGMulvey, G. M. (2007). Persons with Down
syndrome use similar strategies when using visual instructions for bimanual
drumming. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51, 953-961.
29. Maraj, B. K. V., MBonertz, C. M., UGKivi, J. J., UGFurler, B. L., Ringenbach, S. D., DMulvey, G. M. (2007). Cerebral specialization in individuals with Down syndrome: The
ongoing development of a model. Down Syndrome Quarterly, 9, 7-16.
30. DLantero, D. A., & Ringenbach, S. D. R. (2007). Developmental differences in the use of visual information during a continuous bimanual coordination task. Journal of
Motor Behavior, 39, 139-155.
31. Ringenbach, S. D. R., UGAllen, H., UGChung, S., & MJung, M. L. (2006). Specific instructions are important for continuous bimanual drumming in adults with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome: Research and Practice, 11, 29-36.
32. Ringenbach, S. D. R., & MBalp-Riera, A. (2006). Adults with Down syndrome benefit from visual instructions for spatial-temporal aspects of drumming. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 23, 78-93
33. Amazeen, E. L., Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D., & Amazeen, P. G. (2005). The effects of attention and handedness on coordination dynamics in a bimanual Fitt’s law task.
Experimental Brain Research, 164, 484-499.
34. Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D., & Amazeen, P. G. (2005). How do children control rate, amplitude, and coordination stability during bimanual circle drawing? Ecological
Psychology, 17(1), 1-18.
35. Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D., & DLantero, D. A. (2005). Adults with Down syndrome
coordinate best under preferred conditions. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 22, 83-
98.
36. DKao, J. C., & Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D. (2004). Head movement variability is constant during gait transitions. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 99, 1217-1229.
37. Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D., UGEricsson, A. B., & DKao, J. C. (2003). Performance of bimanual circles and lines by adults with Down syndrome. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 20, 400 – 415.
38. DKao, J. C., Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D., & Martin, P. E. (2003). Gait transitions are not dependent on changes in intralimb coordination variability. Journal of Motor Behavior, 35, 211-214.
39. Maraj, B. K. V., Li, L., UGHillman, R., UGJohnson, J. J., & Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D. (2003). Verbal and visual instruction in motor skill acquisition for persons with and without Down syndrome. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 20, 57-69.
40. Ringenbach (Robertson), S. D., Chua, R., Maraj, B. K. V., DKao, J. C., & Weeks, D. J. (2002). Bimanual coordination dynamics in adults with Down syndrome, Motor Control, 6, 390-409.
41. Robertson, S. D., Van Gemmert, A. W. A., & Maraj, B. K. V. (2002). Auditory information is beneficial for adults with Down syndrome in a continuous bimanual task. Acta Psychologica, 110, 213-229.
42. Robertson, S. D. (2001). The development of bimanual skill: The search for stable patterns of coordination. Journal of Motor Behavior, 33, 114-126.
43. DKao. J. C., Payne, V. G., Thomas, J. R., Martin, P. E., & Robertson, S. D. (2000). Intralimb coordination during walking and running. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 39, 105-113.
44. Robertson, S., Zelaznik, H. N., MLantero, D., UGGadacz-Bojczyk, K., DSpencer, R., UGDoffin, J., & UGSchneidt, T. (1999). Correlations for timing consistency among tapping and drawing tasks: Evidence against a single timing process for motor control. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 25, 1316 - 1330.
45. Robertson, S., & Elliott, D. (1996). The influence of skill in gymnastics and vision on
dynamic balance. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 27, 361 - 368.
46. Robertson, S., & Elliott, D. (1996). Specificity of learning and dynamic balance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67, 69-75.
47. Robertson, S., MCollins, J., Elliott, D., & Starkes, J. (1994). The influence of skill and
intermittent vision on dynamic balance. Journal of Motor Behavior, 26, 333-339.
Book Chapters
1. Ringenbach, S. D. R., Holzapfel, S. D., Richter, M., & Alberts, J.L. (in press). Management of executive function following assisted cycle therapy (ACT) in adolescents with Down syndrome. In Down syndrome (DS): Perspectives, Challenges and Management. Hauppauge, NY. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
2. Holzapfel, S. D., Ringenbach, S. D. R., Ganger, R. O., Gomez, E. D. (in press). Older adults with Down syndrome benefit from assisted Cycling Therapy: Implications for physical activity, fitness, and daily function. Down Syndrome. SM Group, Denver.
3. Ringenbach, S. D. R.,D Holzapfel, S.D., DMulvey, G. M., UGPandya, S. (2015). Assisted Cycle Therapy (ACT) for persons with Down syndrome: Implications for improvements in cognitive functioning. In S. Dey (Ed.), Health Problems in Down Syndrome (Chapter 4), pp. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech ISBN: pp. 70-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/60636
http://www.intechopen.com/books/export/citation/ReferenceManager/health-problems-in-down-syndrome/assisted-cycling-therapy-for-persons-with-down-syndrome-implications-for-improvements-in-cognitive-f
4. Ringenbach, S.D.R., DChen, C.C., UGAlbert, A.R., UGLichtsinn, K., & Alberts, J.L. (2013) Assisted Cycle Therapy (ACT): Implications for Improvements in Motor Control. In M. Leitner & M. Fuchs (Eds.), Motor Behavior and Control: New Research, (pp. 103-114). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers Inc.
5. Robertson, S. D.,MTremblay, L., Anson, G. J., & Elliott, D. (2002). Learning to cross a
balance beam: Implications for teachers, coaches and therapists. In K. Davids, G.
Savelsbergh, S., Bennett, J. van der Kamp (Eds.). Dynamic interception actions in Sport: Current Research and Practical Applications, (pp. 109-125). UK: Taylor and Francis.
6. Maraj, B. K. V., Robertson, S. D., MWelsh, T. N., Weeks, D. J., Chua, R., Heath, M., Roy, E. A., Simon, D. A., Weinberg, H., & Elliott, D. (2002). Verbal-Motor behaviour in
persons with Down syndrome. In M. Cuskelly, A. Jobling, & S. Buckley (Eds.), Down
Syndrome Across the Life Span, (pp. 175-193).London, England: Whurr Publishers Ltd.