Purdue Motor Development Lab

03/09/2026

Our latest publication from the Purdue Motor Dev Lab!!

Cognitive processes such as executive function are associated with positive behavioral and health outcomes across the lifespan, highlighting the importance of identifying early predictors of executive functioning. During infancy and early childhood, the development of motor skills provides opportuni...

01/05/2026

Last night some of the students from our lab group presented their research examining mom and infant object interactions from the PLAY project at the Department of Health and Kinesiology Research Event. Great work on your presentation!!

29/11/2025

Have you heard about the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ambassadors (HHS I&E Ambassadors)? HHS I&E Ambassadors, who are selected for their innovative contributions and leadership within their fields, play a pivotal role in mentoring peers, facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations and promoting a dynamic exchange of ideas.

Get to know the HHS I&E Ambassadors. Bruno Roseguini, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology, specializes in developing innovative therapies for chronic cardiovascular conditions, particularly peripheral artery disease. His notable work includes pioneering heat therapy studies, which have shown significant potential in promoting angiogenesis, reducing pain and enhancing muscle strength.

➡️ Learn more about Roseguini and the HHS I&E Ambassadors program: https://hhs.purdue.edu/research/ie-ambassadors-program/

25/11/2025

The Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology is hosting a free Health Fitness Assessment Fair in December. Interested participants can stop by the A. H. Ismail Center for Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine to interact with students who will provide feedback on health and physical fitness assessments, such as body composition, strength and cardiorespiratory fitness.
📆 Dec. 9 and 11
⏰ 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
📍 A.H. Ismail Center for Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine, Lyles-Porter Hall
➡️ Find out more and register: https://bit.ly/3JTa8ux
This event is open to the public.

01/11/2025

Li-Shan Chou is a leading expert on how adult humans move and maintain balance. The researcher and professor was named the head of the Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology this summer and has brought in a wealth of research, technical know-how, and cutting-edge hardware and softwar...

21/10/2025

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12/05/2025

Each semester, students in the Department of Health and Kinesiology give research presentations to faculty and peers. This semester, Leanne DiCiaula, from the Motor Development Lab presented on Naturalistic Observations of Snacking Behavior in Young Children. This project investigated snacking behaviors in the home, such as what types of snacks infants eat, how frequently they snack, and how snacking behaviors might change with their motor milestones. Great work on this project, Leanne!! And great presentation!!