Bethany Larsen

Bethany Larsen is the Research Coordinator for the Banner SHRI-CORE Orthopedic Research Laboratories. 

Bethany earned an undergraduate degree with honors in zoology/physiology from the University if Wyoming and a masters degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. 

She brings a discipline integrated understanding of research and human movement to the lab. Her array of research experience spans from wildlife ecology to sports biomechanics.

She has been immersed in, and passionate about, swimming for the past 18 years.  This self-proclaimed perfect blend of art and science has brought her from a varsity collegiate athlete, to deck official, to researcher, to coach and technique consultant for Swimotion, LLC.

Bethany’s other interests and hobbies include travel, philosophy, outdoor recreation, horseback riding, and triathlon.  She also volunteers her time helping facilitate a grief recovery class for people who want to recover from the emotional pain caused by loss.