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Maria Gallo is a Professor and the Director of the Masters in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership at the University of British Columbia. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Alberta and a BSc in Bio-Medical Sciences from the University of Guelph, Maria combines her comprehensive academic background with practical experience as a retired national team athlete in rugby and bobsleigh. She is committed to high standards in pedagogy and dedicates her efforts to achieving excellence in instruction and service. In her current role, she also serves as the Head Coach of the Women’s Varsity Rugby Team, using her real-life experiences in sports science to enrich students' learning. Maria supervises students pursuing further studies, particularly at the Master's and PhD levels, focusing on coaching, leadership education, and pedagogical approaches to physical activity.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.