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Experts
Nancy Getchell
Professor
Kinesiology and Applied Physiology
Professor
Women and Gender Studies
Areas of Expertise
- Research focuses on motor coordination and control in children. Getchell examines these factors in children with disabilities, such as autism, and in children without disabilities.
- Relates motor skill research to physical activity, fitness and obesity in children.
- Examines brain function in children with autism.
- Co-author of a top selling textbook on motor development.
Contact Information
302-831-6682
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