Paul Donahue

Dr. Paul Donahue is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Southern Mississippi. His academic expertise spans biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and human performance analysis. He has taught advanced courses in kinesiology, strength and conditioning methods, and physiological principles of resistance training.

• Education: PhD in Kinesiology (University of Mississippi, 2019), MS in Exercise Physiology (Louisiana Tech University, 2013), BS in Kinesiology (University of Mississippi, 2009)

Dr. Donahue’s research focuses on biomechanical analysis of athletic movements, including countermovement jumps, cycling cadence optimization, and instability device impacts on balance. His recent publications examine hydration effects on muscle activation, footwear influences on postural control, and body composition correlations with vertical jump performance across collegiate sports.

He is affiliated with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). His work integrates motion sensor technology for injury risk management in strength and conditioning programs for female collegiate athletes.