Leanne Snyder

Leanne Snyder is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Loyola University Chicago's Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health. She holds a BS from Oregon State University, MS from Edith Cowan University (Australia), and PhD from Murdoch University (Australia). Her research focuses on advancing sport science practices for underrepresented populations, particularly ACL biomechanics in female athletes and elite wheelchair basketball demands. She has practical experience as a researcher and strength coach with professional women's basketball teams, Australian Paralympic wheelchair basketball, and Olympic artistic swimming teams.

• Education:
• BS in Kinesiology, Oregon State University
• MS in Sport Science, Edith Cowan University
• PhD in Exercise Science, Murdoch University

Her research integrates biomechanical analysis with adaptive sport performance, emphasizing underrepresented groups. Notable work includes studies on wheelchair basketball athlete physical characteristics, ACL injury mechanisms in women's sports, and validation of sport-specific testing methodologies. She advocates for hands-on learning to prepare students as practitioners.

Her publications (2019-2025) highlight trends in Paralympic athlete profiling, ACL injury prevention in emerging sports, and methodological advancements in strength assessment. She collaborates with elite sports organizations to bridge research and practical application.