Joel Martin, PhD, MS, CPSS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

Joel Martin is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology at George Mason University and a faculty member of the Sports Medicine Assessment Research Testing (SMART) Laboratory. His research focuses on improving the health, performance, and operational readiness of tactical athlete populations, including firefighters, law enforcement, and military personnel. His research efforts are exploring the effects of load carriage, fatigue, dehydration, and other stressors on movement strategies, cognitive function, and performance. Martin has ongoing collaborations with local fire departments, George Mason University Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the United States Army National Guards Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative, and federal law enforcement agencies. Martin also serves as an active Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), contributing to the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Professional Development Group. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) through the NSCA.