Dr. Brendan Lay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brendan Lay completed his PhD at Deakin University in Melbourne in 2004. He has since held a postdoctoral research position at the Pennsylvania State University in the Motor Control Laboratory. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport Science, Exercise, and Health at the University of Western Australia. His research interests primarily focus on visual-perceptual skills, motor learning, fundamental movement skills, injury biomechanics, and the effects of active video gaming. Lay's notable contributions to research include various significant grants aimed at health-related movement-based interventions and monitoring postural control in elderly women. He has been involved in guiding numerous research projects that explore the dynamics of movement and motor control among diverse populations, particularly in young children and older adults. Brendan Lay's work underlines the collaborative nature of research at his institution, contributing to an understanding of motor control and learning as essential components of physical health and education. Additionally, he coordinates several university courses related to motor learning and development, reflecting his dedication to both scholarship and teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching and researching in the School of Sport Science, Exercise, and Health.

Courses

Motor Learning Control Advanced Concepts in Motor Control Learning Lifespan Motor Development

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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