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Dr. Sara Scharoun Benson has been a faculty member at the University of Windsor since July 2017. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Health Human Performance at the University of Louisville in 2010, followed by a Master of Science in Kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2012. Dr. Scharoun Benson obtained her PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 2016. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching, which she earned in 2014 from the University of Waterloo. Prior to her current role, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nipissing University from 2016 to 2017. Her research interests primarily focus on motor behavior, exploring cognitive sensorimotor factors influencing upper-limb movement control and the contributions of movement functioning to everyday life settings and physical activity. Dr. Scharoun Benson investigates similarities and differences in development across various age groups, including children, young adults, older adults, and children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work encompasses key pillars within the field of Kinesiology, including Motor Behavior, Motor Learning and Control, Neuroscience, Aging, and Lifespan Development.
University of Windsor • Windsor, ON, Canada
Joined the faculty in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies.
Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.