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Gerry J. Gallo
Lecturer
Full-Time Faculty
School of Education and Health Sciences: Health and Sport Science
Degrees
- M.S.Ed. in Physical Education, University of Dayton, 2006
- B.Ed. in Physical and Health Education, Lakehead University, 2003
- B.S. in Exercise Science, Lake Superior State University, 2002
Courses Taught
- HSS 101 Introduction to the University Experience for Health & Sport Science Majors
- HSS 121 Fitness for Life
- HSS 130 Conditioning for Men
- HSS 130 Conditioning for Women
- HSS 130 Co-Ed Conditioning
- HSS 130 Floor Hockey
- HSS 184 Conditioning for Health & Sport Science Majors
- HSS 220 Adapted Physical Education/Activity
- HSS 300 Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
- HSS 320 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
- HSS 324 Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
- HSS 344 Outdoor Education (Faculty Supervisor)
- HSS 417 Supervision of Student Teachers
- HSS 470 Curriculum Development in Physical Education
Licensures & Certifications
- Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Ontario Certified Teacher (K-12) (OCT)
- Certified USA Hockey Coach – Level III
Professional Activities
- Coordinator of the University of Dayton Community-Based Physical Activity Programs
- Program Director/CSCS Sponsor - National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program
- Faculty Advisor for the Physical Education Programs (PEP) Club
- Faculty Advisor for the University of Dayton OPTIMIST Club
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD)
Research Interests
- Strength and conditioning
- Adapted physical education
- Physical fitness in youth
Selected Publications
Gerry J. Gallo, and George M. De Marco, Jr. (July 2008). Self –Assessment and Modification of a Division I Strength and Conditioning Coach’s Instructional Behavior. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4):1228-1235.
Professional Presentations
- Professional Presentations: Gerry J. Gallo, Megan Clayton and George De Marco, Jr. (December, 2010). Using Pedometers through Fitness, Friendship and Fun. Presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Columbus, OH.
- Gerry J. Gallo, Kara Eckes, Hannah Dickson, Lindy Barber, Jackie Bucci & George De Marco Jr. (December, 2010). Adapting Physical Education for ALL Children – A Community-Based Approach. Presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Columbus, OH.
- Gerry J. Gallo, Ali Doyle, Justin Millio, Angela Inendino, Derek Hord, Ethan Owens, Christine Greaney, George De Marco, Jr., Michael Triola, Kate Lohmeyer & Becky Parr (2009 December). Getting Children Motivated to Move Part III: A Focus on Fitness. Presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Columbus, OH.
- Gerry J. Gallo, George M. De Marco, Jr., Natalie Goff, Christine Gates, Michael Triola, Kate Lohmeyer & Jen Lohmeyer. (2009, December). The Sport Education Model: Research on and Successful Applications in Urban-Public and Parochial Schools. Presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Columbus, OH.