Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) Research Group
Our Mission:
To enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through full inclusion in physical activity and sport.
Our Purpose:
To ensure inclusive, barrier-free participation in physical activity and sport for adults with developmental disabilities by providing adapted physical exercise programming with the goal of enhancing overall health and quality of life.
To use sport and physical activity as a vehicle for social change by showcasing the strengths of adults with developmental disabilities in a physical activity and sport environment.
To conduct research that contributes to the fields of adapted physical exercise, disability and sport, and sport for social change, as well as informs policy and practice for developmental services.
Meet ouR Research Team!
Co- Directors
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Sean Horton, PhD
Professor, University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Chad Sutherland
Director of Operations & Sport Performance, University of Windsor, Kinesiology
Collaborators
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Jonathan Weiss, PhD
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Sara Scharoun Benson, PhD
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Jordan Deneau, BHK
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Steven Bested, MHK
Graduate Students
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Anna Beneteau
Current
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Sam Butterworth
Current
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Mikala Jones
Current
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Thomas Lamanna
Current
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Kelly Carr
2021
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Kirsten Penrose
2021
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Nadine Minott
2020
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Suzanne Ali
2016
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
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Phillip Mckeen
2013
University of Windsor, Kinesiology
Key Contributors
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Nadia Azar, Phd
Contact us
If you have any questions about our program, feel free to email us at apex@uwindsor.ca. We are located at:
2555 College Ave
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4