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Gerald George
 
  Kinesiology
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.

Office:   Not specified
Phone:   (337) 988-1220
Role:   Endowed Professor
Email:   gsg9928@louisiana.edu
Website:   www.WinningGymnastics.com
Office Hours:  
 
Areas of Teaching
Kinesiology, Biomechanics, and Sport Law
 
Research Interests
Biomechanics, Legal Liability and Sport Law
 
Professional Organizations (National, State, Local)

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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    Selected Publications (Type and Year)
    A. Selected Books
    • Championship Gymnastics. Gerald S. George. Designs for Wellness Press, Carlsbad, CA, 2010.
    • Biomechanics of Competitive Diving. (Contributing Author: Gerald S. George) U.S Diving Publications, Indianapolis, IN, 2000.
    • AACCA Cheerleading Safety Manual. (Project Director and Senior Editor: Gerald S. George), UCA Publications, Memphis, TN, 1990, 1997 and 2006 editions.
    • Dive Safe Manual. (Associate Editor: Gerald S. George),U.S. Diving Publications, Indianapolis, IN.,1995.
    • USA Gymnastics Safety Handbook. (Contributor:Gerald S. George) USA Gymnastics Publications, Indianapolis, IN, 1994.
    • USGF Gymnastics Safety Manual. (Project Director and Senior Editor: Gerald S. George) USGF Publications, Indianapolis, IN, 1985 and 1990 editions.
    • Biomechanics of Women's Gymnastics. Gerald S. George. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1980.
     
    Selected Presentations (Type and Year)
    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.
     
    School/Community Outreach
    Not specified
     
    Committee Memberships (Department, College, University)
    Not specified
     
    Awards
  • 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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