Mario Joseph Vassallo (ft4462)

University information

Title: Assistant Professor (Teaching)

Unit: Kinesiology Health & Sports Studies

Department: Health & Physical Education

Contact information

mario.vassallo@wayne.edu

College of Education

Phone: 313-577-1583

Degrees and Certifications:

Ph.D. in Kinesiology--Sport and Exercise Psychology (2021)
M.A. Physical Education/Sport Psychology/Coaching, Central Michigan University (2004)
B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations, Central Michigan University (2002)
Certified American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/Emergency Responder Instructor
Strength and Conditioning Coach for 16 years

Email: mario.vassallo@wayne.edu, ft4462@wayne.edu

Responsibilities:

Mario Vassallo has been at Wayne State University since August of 2014. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Exercise and Sport Science. He is also the Graduate Advisor for the MS in Exercise and Sport Science

Title: Associate Professor (Teaching) of Exercise and Sport Science

Academic Interests:

Sport and Exercise Psychology
Biomechanics and Sports
Benefits of Strength and Conditioning for all populations

Office Hours:

Office Hours:

by appt, email mario.vassallo@wayne.edu or call 313-577-1583

Office Location: 0006.2 Old Main

Area of Expertise:

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use
Strength and Conditioning for high school and collegiate athletes
Sport Psychology
Fitness Therapy for individuals with catastrophic injuries, i.e. Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputees and Stroke
Sport and Disability

Research Interests: