Personal profile
Biography
Robert Smith was appointed as a Lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation and Conditioning in September 2021. Rob completed his BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy from the University of Bedfordshire and completed his MSc in Sport and exercise science and medicine from the University of Glasgow.
Away from education Rob was worked in both professional sports and in a clinical setting and currently works with the GBU18 ice hockey team at training camps in the UK and championships abroad
Teaching Interests
SPO1034: Neuromusculoskeletal Injury, Illness, Disease and Assessment.
SPO1036: Manual Therapy for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions.
SPO1072: Functional Anatomy & Physiology
SPO2040: Mobilisation and exercise for Spinal Conditions.
SPO3040: Sports Trauma and Immediate pitch side care
Research Interests
- Effect of Neuromuscular electrical stimulation on recovery and performance
- Injury prevention Strategies
- The use of Virtual reality (VR) in rehabilitation
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine, University of Glasgow
15 Sept 2018 → 31 Jul 2021
Award Date: 8 Dec 2021
Bachelor, BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy, University of Bedfordshire
18 Sept 2006 → 31 May 2009
Award Date: 7 Jul 2009
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Evaluating the effectiveness of a collaborative tutoring approach: Personal Engagement Academic Team (PEAT)
Daly, M. (PI) & Smith, R. (CoPI)
1/08/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Internal Fund › Other funding
Research output
- 1 Poster
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Exploring students and staff perceptions of the role and responsibilities of a Personal Academic Tutor at the University of Northampton
Jones, D., McManus, M. & Smith, R., 19 Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
Open AccessFile
Activities
- 2 Invited talk
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12th Annual Change Agents Network (CAN) Conference
McManus, M. (Author) & Smith, R. (Author)
29 May 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Exploring the effects of a VR training programme on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.
Smith, R. (Author)
22 Mar 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research