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Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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Dr. Jeffrey Wight
Asst Prof Kinesiology
College of Health Science
Area of Specialization
- Shoulder Joint Flexibility
- Sports Biomechanics (Throwing Biomechanics, Running Biomechanics)
- Age-Related Physical Disability Measurement, Assessment, & Prevention
- Fitness Measurement, Assessment, & Advancement
Education
- Ph.D. Biomechanics, University of Florida
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, University of Florida
- M.S. Biomechanics, University of Delaware
- B.S. Zoology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Professional Information
Dr. Wight is an Assistant Professor in the Kinesiology Program and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Dr. Wight is a sport biomechanist with graduate degrees from the University of Delaware (MS in Biomechanics) and University of Florida (PhD in Biomechanics). Dr. Wight has extensive experience using motion-analysis cameras to study baseball pitching and tennis serve biomechanics. He also developed a custom biomechanical analysis to assess throwing shoulder flexibility. Recently, Dr. Wight has focused much attention on running biomechanics.