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Dr. Melanie Perreault, PHD
(She/Her)
- Professor + Interim AD of the Honors College
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(585) 395-5299
mperreault@brockport.edu
Office: Tuttle North 311
Office Hours:Mondays 1pm-3pm in Tuttle North 311
Wednesdays 9am-11am in Edwards 100B
Education
PhD in Motor Behavior, University of South Carolina
M.S. in Sport Psychology, Florida State University
B.S. in Psychology, University of North Florida
Areas of Specialty
Motor Learning
Motor Development
Sport Pedagogy
Courses Taught
HON 380: Global Citizenship
HON 380: Traditional Sports and Games
PES 413: Motor Development
PES 439: Motor Learning
PEP 479: Research in Kinesiology
PEP 480: Internship in Kinesiology
PES 604: Research and Evaluation
PES 798: Synthesis Project Seminar
Research Interests
Motor development in children with sensory impairments
Outstanding Global Engagement Faculty and Staff Award, Office of Global Education and Engagement, State University of New York at Brockport, 2022
Faculty-Student Engagement Award, State University of New York at Brockport, 2022
Honors Mentor Award, Honors College, State University of New York at Brockport, 2022
Special Recognition Award, CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, 2021
Corinne Kirchner Research Award, American Foundation for the Blind, 2020
Refereed Publications
Perreault, M., Beach, P., & Lieberman, L. (2025). Perceived motor skill teaching competence in parents of children with CHARGE syndrome. Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 13(3), 791-801. https://doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2025-0003
Lieberman, L., Perreault, M., & Beach, P. (2025). Barriers to physical activity for children and youth with visual impairment. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X251371677
Flynn, L., Peltz, J., Perreault, M., Lieberman, L., & Beach, P. (2025). The relationship between sleep and physical activity for children with visual impairments: A scoping review. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X251351295
Beach, P., & Perreault, M. (2025). Early motor development: A dynamic Interplay between physical growth, learning experiences, and environmental context. International Journal of Birth & Parent Education, 12(2).
Zehr, K., Beach, P., Lieberman, L., & Perreault, M. (2025). The impact of physical activity on quality-of-life in youth with visual impairments. British Journal of Visual Impairment. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196241308742
Iannacchino, C., Lieberman, L. J., Beach, P., & Perreault, M. (2024). A preliminary investigation of physical education teachers’ perceptions pre-teaching students with visual impairments. The New RE:view, 2(1), 27-41.
Rich, J., Lieberman, L., Perreault, M., Beach, P., & Flanagan, S. (2024). “Where I didn’t have to hear anything, and I could just run”: The lived sport experiences of Deaf or hard of hearing collegiate athletes. American Annals of the Deaf, 169(1), 51–70.
Lieberman, L. J., Beach, P., Grenier, M., Hand, K. & Perreault, M. (2023). Experiences and training needs of teachers related to physical education for their children with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Palaestra, 37(2).
Lieberman, L., Ericson, K., Perreault, M., Beach, P., & Williams, K. (2023). “You feel a sense of accomplishment”: Outdoor adventure experiences of youth with visual impairments during a one-week sports camp. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20, 5584. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20085584
Hackett, S., Janssen, J., Beach, P., Perreault, M., Beelen, J., and van Tartwijk, J. (2023). The effectiveness of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) on intercultural competence development in higher education. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 20(5), https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-022-00373-3.
Perreault, M., Belknap, K., Lieberman, L., & Beach, P. (2022). Validation of image descriptions for the ‘Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment’ and ‘Preferences for Activities of Children’: A delphi study. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 116(5), 736-743. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X221129619
Rich, J., Lieberman, L., Haibach-Beach, P., & Perreault, M. (2022). “Moving freely in space with power and not be afraid”: An interpretive phenomenological analysis of the experiences of elite rowers with visual impairment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 14059. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192114059
Ball, L., Lieberman, L., Beach, P., & Perreault, M., & Rich, J., (2022). Exploring the experiences of runners with visual impairments and sighted guides. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 12907. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912907
Belknap, K., Perreault, M., Lieberman, L., & Beach, P. (2022). Physical activity and functional body image in youth with and without visual impairments. British Journal of Visual Impairments. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196221099151
Rich, J., Pottratz, S., & Perreault, M. (2022). Strategies for early peak performance artistic athletes’ retirement from sport. Strategies, 35(2), 3-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2030833
Salar, S., Karimizadeh Ardekani, M., Lieberman, L., Beach, P., & Perreault, M. (2022). The effects of balance and core stability training on postural control in people with visual impairment: A systematic review. British Journal of Visual Impairments. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196221077215
Lieberman, L., Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M., & Stribing, A. (2022). Outdoor recreation experiences in youth with visual impairments: A qualitative inquiry. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 23(2), 170-183. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2021.1984965
Rich, J., Lieberman, L. J., Haibach-Beach, P. S., & Perreault, M. (2022). Strategies to facilitate accessibility in rowing for individuals with visual impairment. Palestra, 36(1), 51–55.
Lieberman, L. J., Ball, L., Beach, P., & Perreault, M. (2022). A qualitative inquiry of a three-month virtual practicum program on youth with visual impairments and their coaches. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 841. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020841
Lieberman, L., Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M., Bebrisa-Fedotova, L., & Brian, A. (2021). Feasibility of a home motor skill intervention for children with CHARGE syndrome. Research, Advocacy, and Practice for Complex and Chronic Conditions, 40(1), 4-23. https://doi.org/10.14434/rapcc.v40i1.31710
Beach, P., Perreault, M., & Lieberman, L. (2021). Affordances for motor development in the home environment for young children with and without CHARGE syndrome. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(22), 11936. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182211936
Beach, P., Stribing, A., Perreault, M., & Lieberman, L. (2021). Parent perceptions of motor competence in children with CHARGE syndrome. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity, 14(13). https://doi.org/10.5507/euj.2021.005
Beach, P., Perreault, M., & Malete, L. (2021). Global engagement in the kinesiology classroom through virtual exchange. Kinesiology Review, 10(4), 398-403. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2021-0043
Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M., Lieberman, L., & Stribing, A. (2021). Associations between parent perspectives and motor competence in children with CHARGE syndrome. Journal of Motor Learning and Development. https://doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2020-0057
Ball, L., Lieberman, L., Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M., & Tirone, K. (2021). Bullying in physical education of children and youth with visual impairments. British Journal of Visual Impairment. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196211009927
Perreault, M. E., & Gonzalez, S. P. (2021). Generalize over specialize: Examining the long-term athlete development model to optimize youth athlete development. Strategies, 34(3), 11-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2021.1896914
Perreault, M., Haibach-Beach, P., Lieberman, L., & Foster, E. (2021). Motor competence in children with CHARGE syndrome. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 46(2), 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796921998011
Foster, E. A., Haibach-Beach, P., Lieberman, L. J., & Perreault, M. E. (2021). Strategies and activities to increase balance in children with CHARGE syndrome. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 115(1), 63-70. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X20987321
Lane, K., Lieberman, L. J., Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M., & Columna, L. (2021). Parental perspectives on physical education services for children with CHARGE syndrome. Journal of Special Education, 55(2), 90-100. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022466920942769
Perreault, M., Haibach-Beach, P., Foster, E., & Lieberman, L. (2020). Relationship between motor skills, balance, and physical activity in children with CHARGE syndrome. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 114(4), 315-324.
Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M., Lieberman, L., & Foster, E. (2020). Independent walking and balance in children with CHARGE syndrome. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 40(1), 94-103. https://doi.org/10.1177/0264619620946068
Foster, E., Lieberman, L., Perreault, M., & Haibach-Beach, P. (2019). Constraints model for improving motor skills in children with CHARGE syndrome. Palaestra, 33(2), 39-44.
Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M., Lieberman, L., & Foster, E. (2019). Gross motor skill performance in children with and without CHARGE Syndrome: Research to practice. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 91.
Perreault, M. E., Brown, C., Doan, R. D., & Dolbow, D. (2018). Effect of mental and physical practice on clinical skill learning in kinesiology. Internet Journal of Allied Health Science and Practice, 17(1), Article 8.
Bremner, C. B., Holcomb, W. R., Brown, C. D., & Perreault, M. E. (2017). The effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in improving voluntary activation of the quadriceps: A critically appraised topic. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 26, 316-323.
Monsma, E. V., Perreault, M. E., & Doan, R. (2017). Focus! Anticipate! Keys to developing concentration skills in open skill sports. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 88(7), 51-55.
Perreault, M. E., & French, K. E. (2016). Differences in children’s thinking and learning during attentional focus instruction. Human Movement Science, 45, 154-160.
Perreault, M. E., & French, K. E. (2015). External-focus feedback benefits free-throw learning in children. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86, 422-427.
Webster, C. A., Buchan, H., Perreault, M., Doan, R., Doutis, P., & Weaver, R. G. (2015). An exploratory study of elementary classroom teachers’ physical activity promotion from a social learning perspective. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 34, 474-495.
Webster, C. A., Caputi, P., Perreault, M., Doan, R., Doutis, P., & Weaver, R. G. (2013). Elementary classroom teachers’ adoption of physical activity promotion in the context of a statewide policy: An innovation diffusion and socio-ecologic perspective. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 32, 419-440.
Monsma, E. V., Trier, C., Perreault, M. E., Seiler, B. D., Torres-McGehee, T. M., Steinberg, J., & Short, S. E. (2011). The cognitive and motivational functions of imagery among athletic trainers. Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 6(1), 1-14. doi: 10.2202/1932-0191.1064
Books
Beach, P. S., Perreault, M. E., Brian, A. S., & Collier, D. H. (2024). Motor Learning and Development (3rd ed.). Human Kinetics.
Book Chapters
Beach, P., & Perreault, M. (in review). Infants, toddlers, and early childhood. In D.L. Porretta & L.J. Lieberman (Eds.), Adapted Physical Education and Sport (8th ed.). Human Kinetics.
Perreault, M., & Heebink, J. (in press). Pre-practice considerations. In A.S. Brian & P.S. Beach (Eds.), Disability and Motor Behavior: Practical Applications. Roman & Littlefield.
Perreault, M. (2025). Early childhood development. In L.J. Lieberman, P. Beach, & P.E. Ponchillia (Eds.), Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness: Foundations of Instruction (2nd ed.). American Printing House for the Blind.
Beach, P., Perreault, M., & Lieberman, L. (2023). Motor behavior and children who are hard of hearing, deaf, or deafblind. In A.S. Brian & P.S. Beach (Eds.), Disability and Motor Behavior: A Research Handbook. Rowman & Littlefield.
Haibach-Beach, P., Perreault, M. E., Lieberman, L. J. (2021). Promoting motor development. In T. Hartshorne, M. Hefner, Choo, D., & K. Blake (Eds.), CHARGE Syndrome (2nd ed.) (pp. 267-275). Plural Publishing.
Krahnke, C. T., Perreault, M., & Rizzuto, C. (2017). Extending students’ skills and knowledge to net/wall games. In L. MacDonald, R. Doan, & S. Chepko (Eds.), Lesson Planning for High School Physical Education: Meeting the National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes (pp. 255-380). Human Kinetics.
Perreault, M. E., & Haibach-Beach, P. S. (2017). Understanding movement control. In P.S. Haibach-Beach, G. Reid, & D.H. Collier, Motor Learning and Development (2nd ed.) (pp. 29-47). Human Kinetics.
Monsma, E. V., Perreault, M., & Seiler, B. (2014). Sex differences. In R. C. Eklund & G. Tenenbaum (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology (pp. 669-673). Sage Publications.