Patrick Rider

Patrick Rider is a Lecturer and Assistant Department Chair in the Department of Kinesiology at East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance. His research focuses on biomechanics, sensorimotor integration, and physical activity patterns.

• University: East Carolina University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Academic Rank: Lecturer

Rider's research spans sports biomechanics, virtual reality-based balance assessment, and neuromechanics of fatigue and concussion. He investigates how training history affects joint mechanics, ligament properties in athletes, and the role of visual attention in sports performance.

His recent publications highlight advancements in EMG modeling, physical activity dynamics, and high-intensity weightlifting biomechanics. Themes include neural signatures of fatigue, kinematic adaptations in distracted movements, and ligament stiffness responses.

• East Carolina Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award Finalist, 2016
• Robert L. Jones Teaching Award Finalist, 2016

Rider has secured grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Office of Naval Research for biomechanical studies. His service includes leadership roles in the American Society of Biomechanics and National Biomechanics Day presentations.