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Bobby Smith serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Sport within Wayne State College's School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice. He teaches undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, fitness assessment, athletic performance and nutrition, and physical health and wellbeing.
His educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2024)
- M.S. in Kinesiology from Texas Tech University (2020)
- B.S. in Physical Education from Idaho State University (2018)
Dr. Smith's research centers on skeletal muscle fatigue mechanisms using non-invasive techniques like electromyography and mechanomyography. He investigates critical interactions between objective performance decline and subjective fatigue perception across diverse exercise conditions, with significant implications for athletic training protocols and sports nutrition applications.
His teaching methodology integrates classroom theory with laboratory and field practice through a dedicated mentor model. This approach leverages his professional experience as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and weightlifting coach to deliver applied, career-relevant education.
Professional engagement includes active membership in the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and International Society of Sports Nutrition. He maintains dual credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and Certified Sports Nutritionist (ISSN).
