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Kenneth Smith
478.934.7362
Assistant Professor
Credentials: PTA, PRC
| Office Hours: | Spring 2026 Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:00pm -2:00pm |
| Locations: (Campus & Office) |
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| Biography: | Hi, I’m Kenneth Smith. I’ve been a physical therapist assistant for the past 11 years and began my teaching journey as the Clinical Coordinator for Central Georgia Tech’s Physical Therapist Assistant program. I recently completed my master’s degree in exercise physiology this past December, which led to my transition to Middle Georgia State University in January. As an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science, I teach courses like Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, and Research Methods. When my wife and I aren’t working, you can usually find us chasing our son at church or out at the ball field. |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | My teaching and research interests include human movement, postural restoration, exercise physiology, and the integration of rehabilitation and performance. I am particularly interested in movement assessment, injury prevention, and improving functional outcomes through evidence-based practice. Additional areas of interest include strength and conditioning, program design, and the application of research methods to clinical and performance settings. |
| Courses: | RHAB 3440 – Fitness Across the Lifespan- https://mga.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/undergraduate-catalog/courses/rhab-rehabilitaton-science/3000/rhab-3440 RHAB 3110 – Applied Anatomy Kinesiology II -https://mga.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/undergraduate-catalog/courses/rhab-rehabilitaton-science/3000/rhab-3110 RHAB 3010 – Research Methods in Rehabilitation - https://mga.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/undergraduate-catalog/courses/rhab-rehabilitaton-science/3000/rhab-3010 RHAB 4400 – Exercise Physiology- https://mga.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/undergraduate-catalog/courses/rhab-rehabilitaton-science/4000/rhab-4400 |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | Concordia University Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (December 2024) Georgia Southwestern State University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (May 2012) Darton College Associate of Health Sciences in Physical Therapist Assistant (December 2013) Darton College Associate Degree in Physical Education (December 2010) |
| CV: | https://mga.academia.edu/KennethSmith/CurriculumVitae |
| Professional Experience: | I have been a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant since 2014, with clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, neurologic rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, manual therapy, and skilled nursing. I am one of a limited number of PTAs in the country to hold the Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) credential through the Postural Restoration Institute. I transitioned into higher education in 2022 as a Clinical Coordinator and Technical Instructor in a PTA program. I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science at Middle Georgia State University, where I teach courses in anatomy, exercise physiology, research methods, and assessment, and contribute to curriculum development and student mentorship. My professional interests focus on human movement, postural restoration, and the integration of rehabilitation and performance. I am passionate about helping individuals improve movement efficiency, reduce injury risk, and enhance overall function through evidence-based practice. My work emphasizes practical application and preparing students to confidently apply their knowledge in real-world settings. In my teaching role, I instruct courses such as Research Methods in Rehabilitation Science, Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Assessment in Rehabilitation. These courses focus on developing students’ understanding of movement, physiological responses to exercise, research skills, and assessment techniques used in rehabilitation and performance settings. I emphasize critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and program development while continuously refining course design to align with current professional standards. |
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