Caroline Ketcham

Caroline Ketcham is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Associate Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences at Elon University. Her research focuses on movement neuroscience, neurodiversity, concussions, and mental health, with expertise in neuromusculoskeletal control and rehabilitative strategies across diverse populations including children, elderly, neurological patients, and athletes.

Education:

• PhD in Exercise Science/Motor Control, Arizona State University (2003)
• MS in Exercise Science/Motor Control, Arizona State University (1999)
• BA in Biology/Psychology, Colby College (1996)

Her work spans motor control, concussion management, and mental wellness, with over 87 undergraduate mentees and 65+ publications. She co-edited Concussion in Athletics and Cultivating Capstones, and co-directs the Elon BrainCARE Research Institute, which advocates for concussion awareness and mental health.

Recent research trends include concussion baseline testing as mental health screening, dual-task gait analysis, and global mentoring frameworks. Scientific awards highlight her contributions: Distinguished Scholar (2023), Ward Family Mentoring Award (2017), and multiple teaching distinctions.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Scholar Award (2023), Elon University
• Ward Family Excellence in Mentoring Award (2017), Elon University
• Elon College Service Award (2014), Elon University
• School of Education Excellence in Scholarship Award (2010), Elon University
• Teacher of the Year (2007), Texas A&M University

She actively mentors students in concussion advocacy and neurodiverse movement research, with hundreds advised in health professions. Her labs focus on neuromuscular control and mental wellness initiatives.