Paul Smith
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor, Exercise Science and Health and Kinesiology, Austin Community College - Riverside Campus - August 1991-May 1994, January 2002 - Present
Teach lecture and lab classes: Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction, Lifestyle Change for Wellness, Exercise Science, Practicum - Health and Physical Education General, and Yoga 1.
Previously taught in the Student Development Department.
Self-Employed Personal Fitness Trainer and Yoga Teacher - January 1996 - Present
Provide Personal Fitness Training services and teach Yoga classes, currently at Allen's Capital Fitness and over Zoom.
Fitness Professional, Lake Austin Spa Resort - June 1999 - Present (Part-time Since October 2019)
Provide Activities Lecture Classes for guests, and Personal Training in Traditional Fitness Training, Hatha Yoga, TRX Training, Pilates Matwork and Reformer, and Swimming Lessons; conduct Fitness Assessments and Functional Movement Screenings.
Personal Fitness Training and Group Exercise Instructor, Body Business Fitness Club – Anderson Lane - July 2002 – October 2004, September 2019 - March 2020
Provided personal fitness training sessions, and taught group exercise classes in yoga, Pilates, and fitness.
Instructor Trainer, Sundara Yoga Therapy, Austin, TX - September 2010 – April 2016
Taught classes in Subtle Anatomy, Applied Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy and Teaching Methodologies for students enrolled in a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training Program.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, North Austin Medical Center - May 1996 – June 1999
Conducted exercise sessions for in-patients and out-patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
Coordinated participation in the Community and Staff Fitness Program.
Taught Hatha Yoga classes.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Fitness Specialist, St. David’s Health and Fitness Center- December 1991 – May 1996
Conducted exercise sessions for in-patients and out-patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
Supervised exercise sessions for participants in the Community Fitness Program.
Assisted with Employee Wellness Program events, such as the Benefits Fair.
Conducted Fitness Assessments.
Taught Hatha Yoga classes.
Health Promotion Intern, Texas Rehabilitation Commission - June 1991 – October 1991
Organized Health Fairs at two campuses.
Analyzed results of as employee wellness needs survey.
Organized lunch-time walking groups.
Swimming Instructor, Weight Room Supervisor, Crenshaw’s Athletic Club - September 1990 - January 1992
Supervised fitness facility and assisted members with exercises.
Conducted fitness assessments.
Taught Swimming lessons and Water Aerobics classes.
Teaching Assistant, Swimming Instructor, Student Intern, The University of Texas at Austin - January 1989 – August 1991
Taught all levels of Swimming classes for U.T. students.
Taught Swimming and Water Aerobics classes, and provided Fitness Testing for participants in the Adult Fitness Program.
Certifications and Professional Affiliations
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Certified Level 2 provider of the FMS Functional Movement Screen
Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (500 hours)
ACE Certified Health Coach, Functional Training Specialist, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist
IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist
Member, ACSM Alliance, International Association of Yoga Therapists, and Yoga Alliance
Published: May 30, 2025