Biography :
Prof. Dr. Dané Coetzee is a full professor in the School of Human Movement Sciences at North-West University, Potchefstroom. She leads the Kinderkinetics program, focusing on early childhood development, motor development, physical activity, visual stimulation, and sport vision. Her research explores ADHD, DCD, motor delays, and their impact on academic skills, publishing extensively in national and international journals. An NRF C2-rated researcher, she supervises postgraduate students and conducts community workshops. Prof. Coetzee has served as President of SAPIK and is a Senior Young Leader (GCHSYL). She has actively contributed to international conferences as part of the Future Leader Volunteer Programme since 2016.