Background
Smith, Paul Knight was born on August 17, 1948 in Moultrie, Georgia, United States. Son of Paul Caesar and Susan Elizabeth (Knight) Smith.
Smith, Paul Knight was born on August 17, 1948 in Moultrie, Georgia, United States. Son of Paul Caesar and Susan Elizabeth (Knight) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, 1975. Master of Science, Florida State University, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, 1984.
Electronic technician, Avondale Shipyards, New Orleans, 1971-1972;
instructor Karate, South Atlantic Karate Association, Tallahassee, 1978-1980;
director biomechanics laboratory, Washington State University, Pullman, 1984-1985;
director human performance research laboratory, West Chester (Pennsylvania) U., 1985-1992;
assistant chair, graduate coordinator department kinesiology, professor, West Chester (Pennsylvania) U., since 1992. Consultant Steptoe & Johnson, Washington, since 1995. General coordinator East Coast Collegiate Karate Union, Philadelphia, since 1990.
Executive Committee 1992 World Shoto CupKarate Championship, Philadelphia, 1990-1992, contest manager, 1992.
Sergeant United States Air Force, 1967-1971. Member International Society Biomechanics, International Society Biomechanics in Sports, International Shotokan Karate Federation (instructor).
Married Robin Lee Chapin Fox, August 25, 1975 (divorced March 1980). Married Darlene Marie Colavecchi, June 14, 1989. 1 child, Lucy Marie.