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| Gerald George
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Kinesiology |
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| Department:
Kinesiology |
| Rank:
Professor Emeritus |
Degrees Held:
B.S. Health, Physical Education & Recreation, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
M.S. Physical Education (Biomechanics), Springfield College, Springfield, MA.
Ph.D. Health, Physical Education & Recreation (Biomechanics major, Psychology - minor), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
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(337) 988-1220 |
| Role:
Endowed Professor |
| Email:
gsg9928@louisiana.edu |
| Website:
www.WinningGymnastics.com |
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| Areas of Teaching |
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Kinesiology, Biomechanics, and Sport Law
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| Research Interests |
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Biomechanics, Legal Liability and Sport Law
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| Professional Organizations (National, State, Local) |
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Professional Organizations
Charter Member - International Society of Biomechanics, Berne, Switzerland.
U.S Technical Commitee Member - F.I.G, Berne, Switzerland.
Director of Safety- United States Gymnastics Federation, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN(1984 - 1991)
Chairperson - American Society for Testing and Materials Committee F08.11, (Standards for Gymnastics Equipment and Facilities), 1910 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA. ( 1981 - 1991 ).
Member - American Society for Testing and Materials Committee F08.12, (Standards for Gymnastics and Wrestling Mats), 1910 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA. (1987 - present)
Director of Safety - AACCA Safety Consortium, (American Association for Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors), P.O. Box 508, Cordova, TN. (1989 - present).
Chairperson - U.S. Diving Safety Committee, U.S. Diving, Inc., Pan American Plaza, Suite 400, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. (1988 - present).
Member - World Acrobatic Society, Portland, OR (1997 - present).
Member - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), (1970 - present).
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Presentations
Research and Legal Issues Facing Coaches.
Status of the National Safety Certification Program
Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
Warnings and Assumption of Risk
Safety and Legal Liability for Head Start Programs
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| Grants |
1.Biomechanical Coaching Education Package.
2.LEQSF Grant fot the Enchancement of the USL Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Human perfomance Laboratory.
3.The use of Computer Assisted Design in the Simulation and Animation of Sports Skills.
4.Declaration Characteristics of Gymnastics Landing Mats.
5.Vestibular Research Project: NASA/USGF.
6.Education and Sports Safety Grant.
7.USL Children Motor Development Program.
8.USL Children Motor Development Program.
9.A Seven Parameter Comparision of Isotonic Exercise Methodology.
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| School/Community Outreach |
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| Awards |
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2001 Red Lerille's/BORSF Endowed Professorship (University). (2001-2004).
1996 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inductee (National).
1996 American Spirit Award for Cheerleading Safety (National).
1995 Patrick Rutherford Endowed Professorship (University). (1995-1998).
1992 A.A.P.H.E.R.D. Presidential Citation Safety Award , ARAPCS (National).
1992 Patrick Rutherford Endowed Professorship (University). (1992-1995).
1991 L.A.H.P.E.R.D. Scholar Award (State).
1990 USL Summer Research Award (College of Education).
1990 International Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inductee (National).
1989 USL Summer Research Award (College of Education).
1989 U.S. Diving Safety Service Award (National).
1988 USL Summer Research Award (College of Education).
1988 F.I.G. Outstanding Lecturer Award (International).
1983 U.S.G.F. Honor Award (National).
1981 American Corrective Therapy Association Service Award (National).
1981 U.S.L. Distinguished Professor Award (University).
1981 Recognition Award for Research in Biomechanics of Sport (International).
1980 N.A.C.G.C. Honor Research Award (National).
1972 Hartley Price Research Award (National).
1971 C.H. McCloy Research Award (National).
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