Dr. Leah Robinson

Professor

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Biography

Leah Robinson is a Professor in Movement Science and Director of the Child Movement, Activity, & Developmental Health Laboratory at the University of Michigan, where she leads research focusing on motor skill acquisition and coordination in pediatric populations. Dr. Robinson's research agenda includes exploring the underlying mechanisms of motor skill acquisition and the salient skills needed for a physically active lifestyle across the lifespan. Her work investigates the association between motor skills, coordination, and health-related outcomes, highlighting the impact of motor skill interventions on developmental trajectories in children. She serves as a principal investigator on numerous research projects, securing significant funding from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. A Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Robinson is actively involved in professional organizations, including founding membership in the International Motor Development Research Consortium and the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. She has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and serves as an associate editor for Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and researching in the Department of Movement Science.

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Child Movement, Activity, & Developmental Health Laboratory • Ann Arbor, MI

Directing research activities focused on motor skill development in children.

Courses

Special Topics in Movement Science Sensorimotor Development Applied Motor Development in Children Laboratory for Motor Control Development Experimental Course in Movement Science

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science