Department of Kinesiology
Dr. Kenji Watanabe
Professor of Kinesiology
Faculty profile
About Dr. Kenji Watanabe
Kenji Watanabe instructs students in Motor Learning & Control as well as Foundations of Kinesiology. His research explores neural plasticity, sensorimotor integration, and fine motor recovery following traumatic brain injury. He collaborates frequently with physical therapists at Merrow Valley Medical Center on clinical motor assessment protocols.
Dr. Kenji Watanabe is a member of the Department of Kinesiology in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Motor learning and control
- Sensorimotor integration
- Neural plasticity
- Neurorehabilitation
Contact
- Office
- Calder Health Sciences Building 261
- Building
- Calder Health Sciences Building
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Kenji Watanabe isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Kenji Watanabe has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Kinesiology.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.