Joseph A. Giandonato, ATC, CSCS

Joseph Giandonato has over 15 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, educator, and fitness author. Presently, Giandonato serves as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Rider University. He formerly maintained adjunct faculty appointments at Chestnut Hill College, Bryn Athyn College, and Eastern University, while supporting an award-winning employee wellness program at a major research university in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Previously, he served as an Assistant Director of the Student Activity Center at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he oversaw physical wellness programming for the campus community and served as the Manager of Health Promotion at Drexel University, where he assisted with the oversight of employee wellness programming, fitness facilities, and programs at the Drexel Recreation Center. Earlier in his career he served as a performance coach in private practice and had stints at Germantown Academy and Saint Josephs University in similar roles. Giandonato earned a PhD in Exercise Science, Masters degree in Business Administration, Master of Science degree in Exercise Science, and Bachelors degree in Psychology. Since 2010, he has maintained the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).