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Kimberly Smith, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Professor of Health & Sports Studies in the Department of Health, Fitness, and Sport at Wittenberg University, teaching exercise science, motor learning, and health & wellness courses. Her clinical background includes exercise physiology roles in neuro rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation settings.
Her educational credentials comprise:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health and Sports Science from Wright State University
- Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Science from University of Dayton
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology with adaptive sports focus from The Ohio State University
Dr. Smith's research centers on motor learning applications for populations with chronic diseases and disabilities, specifically developing interventions to enhance motor proficiency and promote inclusiveness in fitness environments for adults with disabilities. She has delivered national and international presentations on adapted physical fitness, with current projects examining behavioral approaches to improve health outcomes through tailored physical activity programs.
She has received multiple awards for both classroom instruction and field contributions to adapted physical activity, though specific honors are not detailed in available documentation.
Prior academic appointments include four years as Adapted Physical Activity Program Coordinator at The Ohio State University and five years as Medical Student Career Advisor at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, complemented by six years of clinical experience as an exercise physiologist with Kettering Health Network.
