Dr. Steven Smith

Retired Faculty
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Steven Smith started at Hope College in the fall of 1990 as a professor of kinesiology and the head men's soccer coach. He taught many courses in physical education teacher education. Additionally, he taught a senior seminar on faith and vocational calling. One of his favorite roles was serving as a mission trip leader every spring break to Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Areas of expertise

StevenÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s research was in preadolescent childhood obesity. He was connected to the foundation for fitness program and researched the motor performance ability of obese children.

Education

  • Ph.D., Michigan State University
  • M.A., Michigan State University
  • B.A., Cornerstone University

Honors, grants and awards

  • Herman Miller Foundation Grant, 2015ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“16, $178,000

Selected publications

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