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Steve Smith, Ed.D., CSCS, USAW


Email: smith.s@lynchburg.edu
Phone: 434-544-8392

Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology and Health and Physical Education

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Ed.D., Motor Learning, University of Virginia
  • M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Lynchburg College
  • B.S., Health, Movement Science, and Recreation, Lynchburg College
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Club Coach Certified (USAW)

Experience:

  • Lynchburg College 2003 to present
  • Assistant Professor, Health and Physical Education and Exercise Physiology
  • Head Golf Coach, 2010-present
  • Assistant Baseball Coach, 1996-2003
  • Adjunct Instructor, 1996-2002

Other Information:

Professional Interests/Research

  • Motor learning and performance, maternal phenylketonuria, functional training for athletes, Olympic weightlifting, talent selection in youth baseball

Professional Interests

  • Golf, weightlifting, baseball, mountain biking, and above all else spending time with my wife Jamie and our son Easton and our daughter Sierra.

Information on Courses Taught

  • EXPH 355 Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning
  • HPE 102 Concepts for Exercise and Lifetime Wellness
  • HPE 110L Individual Sport Education Lab
  • HPE 112L Team Sport Education Lab II
  • HPE 113L Team Sport Education Lab I
  • HPE 141 Elementary Tennis
  • HPE 149 Strength Training
  • HPE 191 Conscius Relaxation Techniques for Stress
  • HPE 303 Motor Development
  • HPE 304 Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • HPE 310 PK-5 Physical Education Methods Practicum
  • HPE 320 6-12 Physical Education Methods Practicum