Layne Nowlin

Layne Nowlin is an Assistant Professor in the Health and Movement Science department at Graceland University. She teaches courses including Intro to Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Motor Learning. Her academic background includes a B.A. in Corrective Exercise Performance Enhancement and an M.S. in Human Performance with an emphasis in Applied Sport Science from Graceland University and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, respectively.

Her research interests focus on Motor Learning methodologies to optimize athletic skill acquisition and Exercise Physiology, particularly exercise metabolism's role in enhancing sport performance. She draws inspiration from her family's athletic and healthcare background, which fueled her curiosity about human movement.

Layne has a unique connection to Graceland University, as she teaches some of the same courses her grandfather, Tom Nowlin, taught during his tenure there. No specific grants, awards, or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided information.