Emeritus levels 3 and 4
Michael Marfell-Jones
Upper Hutt, New ZealandProfessor Mike Marfell-Jones, educated in New Zealand, England, and Canada, is a leading figure in kinanthropometry. He is currently treasurer of ISAK in New Zealand and a Level 4 Emeritus Anthropometrist. After beginning his career in secondary education, he developed an extensive academic career in New Zealand and Canada. With over 40 years of experience in sports science, he has served as vice-president of ISAK, as well as president, secretary general and life member.
Trained at the University of Otago (New Zealand), Loughborough University (England) and Simon Fraser University (Canada), Professor Mike Marfell-Jones is the current Treasurer in New Zealand of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) and ISAK Level 4 Criterion Anthropometrist Emeritus. He is Professor of Kinanthropometry at the Catholic University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain, but resides in Wellington, New Zealand, for much of the year. Early in his career he was involved in secondary teaching in New Zealand, before moving into the tertiary sector, working in universities in both New Zealand and Canada. After more than 40 years working with sports scientists and athletes, his interests are in anatomy, sports science and anthropometrist training. Professor Mike was Vice President of ISAK from 1996 to 2000, President from 2000 to 2008, Secretary General from 2008 to 2012, Past President from 2008 to 2014, Treasurer since 2014 and President again from 2014 to 2024. He was appointed Life Member in 2008 and Level 4 Emeritus in 2024.