Robert P. Pangrazi

Robert P. Pangrazi, PhD, taught for 31 years at Arizona State University in the department of exercise science and physical education and is now a professor emeritus. An honor fellow of SHAPE America—formerly known as American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)—Dr. Pangrazi was also presented with that organization’s Margie Hanson Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Pangrazi is also a fellow in the American Kinesiology Association, formerly known as the Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. He is a best-selling author of numerous books and texts over the years, including multiple editions of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children and Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Children. He and Chuck Corbin coedited Toward a Better Understanding of Physical Fitness and Activity: Selected Topics for the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. In addition to numerous other books and texts, he has written many journal articles and scholarly papers for publication.