Dr. Paul Gallo

Biography

Paul Michael Gallo is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, in the Graduate School of Education, Health and Psychology. His research focuses on movement economy, resistance training for older adults, and developing programming for people with Parkinson’s disease. Gallo has contributed significantly to the field through his scholarly interests, including workplace wellness and exercise management. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Cortland College with a dual major in Athletic Training and Kinesiology in 2000. He completed his Master of Art in Human Performance with a specialization in Exercise Science at Adelphi University in 2002, followed by a Doctorate of Education in Applied Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2014. His notable publications include studies on exercise prescriptions and the effects of resistance training on older adults, alongside research in the area of Parkinson’s disease, highlighting the importance of tailored exercise programs for this population. Gallo has also been active in presenting at various conferences and has contributed to multiple professional development workshops focusing on exercise science and wellness initiatives.

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