Exercise gerontology and physical activity across the lifespan
Education
M.S. Northern Illinois University, Education
B.S. Northern Illinois University, Kinesiology
Recent Publications
MacFarlane, P., & Chomentowski, P., Benner. D. (2016, January). Long Term Balance Assessment.
Gloss, M., Wright, P., Odeh, C., Roper, J., & Zhang, S., Benner, D. (2016, May). Effect of Respiratory Activity on Traditional Center of Pressure Related Measures during Standing in Parkinson’s Patients.
Gilson, T., Benner. D. (2015, February). Preparing students for careers in gerontology: Infusing experiential learning with older adults into a kinesiology curriculum. (Presentation at AKA Leadership Workshop)
Courses Taught
KNPE 100- Scientific Basis for Human Activity
KNPE 335- Developmental Skill Based Approach to Teaching
KNPE 454- Exercise Gerontology
KNPE 453- Exercise for Adult Special Populations
KNPE 463 - Exercise and Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
KNPE 480 - Principles and Problems in Coaching
KNPE 493 - Supervised Clinical Experience in Exercise Gerontology