Laynie Case

Laynie Case serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Chico, contributing to academic instruction and research within the university's framework.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Post-doctoral Fellowship from Physical and Developmental Disabilities Research Lab at University of South Carolina
• PhD in Kinesiology, Option in Adapted Physical Activity from Oregon State University
• MS in Exercise and Sport Science, Option in Movement Studies in Disability from Oregon State University
• BS in Kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Dr. Case's research centers on adapted physical activity interventions, with specific focus on motor skill development in autistic youth, service-learning applications for disability inclusion, physical activity participation barriers among disabled youth, and efficacy of teacher training programs. Her work integrates clinical practice with pedagogical innovation to advance inclusive physical education methodologies and disability sport accessibility.