Mario J. Vassallo
Associate Professor (Teaching) of Exercise and Sport Science
313-577-1583
mario.vassallo@wayne.edu, ft4462@wayne.edu
Office Hours: by appt, email mario.vassallo@wayne.edu or call 313-577-1583
0006.2 Old Main
Mario J. Vassallo
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
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
Academic Interests
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Biomechanics and Sports
- Benefits of Strength and Conditioning for all populations
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
- Athletes who have used Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
- Sport and Disability
- Fitness for Disabled individuals
Community Engagement Activities
- High School Football coach for 16 years
- High School Strength Coach for 16 years
Courses taught by Mario J. Vassallo
Fall Term 2024 (future)
Spring-Summer Term 2024 (future)
Winter Term 2024 (current)
Fall Term 2023
Spring-Summer Term 2023
Winter Term 2023
Fall Term 2022
Spring-Summer Term 2022
- KIN3540 - Cultural Foundations of Kinesiology
- KIN3580 - Biomechanics
- KIN6120 - Strength and Conditioning