Chris Smietanka

Chris Smietanka is a Lecturer and Resident Life Tutor at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Plymouth Marjon University. He holds an MSc in Sport & Health Sciences and a BA in Applied Science & Coaching. His teaching focuses on Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Skill Acquisition, and Motor Control & Coaching. Research interests include children’s trainability, coaching methodologies, and technique analysis in sports.

His publications explore topics such as fatigue management in elite women’s football, biomechanics of extreme sports like street luge, and performance metrics in javelin throwing and gymnastics. Though no scientific awards are listed, his work emphasizes applied sports science in both youth and elite athlete contexts.

Chris has no listed advisees or grants, and no specific lab affiliations or collaborative teams are mentioned in the provided text.