Department of Exercise and Sport Science

Assistant Professor

Zan Gao, Ph.D.Title: Assistant Professor
Phone Number: (801) 587-7900
Email address: zan.gao@hsc.utah.edu

Program Affiliations:

  • Physical Education Teacher Education Faculty

Degrees:

  • B.Ed. Hunan Normal University
  • M.Ed. Beijing Sport University
  • Ph.D.Louisiana State University

Recent Research Activities/Interests:

  • School-based physical activity interventions through interactive games
  • Teaching effectiveness and childhood obesity
  • Social cognitive theories and physical activity/education
  • Students' physical fitness and physical activity levels
  • Gender and diversity issues in sport and physical education

Representative Courses:

  • ESS 3551 Application of Motor Development Across the Lifespan
  • ESS 4700/6230 Teaching Middle School Physical Education
  • ESS 7954 Practicum in Effective Teaching - Doctoral

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