Gina Zito, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

4320 Gandy Blvd, Tampa

• Participated in a multidimensional funded curriculum designed to enhance health-related fitness and physical literacy against a backdrop of STEM education
• Created educational content and developed lesson plans and activities for program
• Taught health-related topics such as physical fitness, cardiac and skeletal muscle physiology, thermoregulation, and obesity prevention.
• Engaged students with hands-on laboratory activities related to the structure and function of the human… Show more
• Engaged students with hands-on laboratory activities related to the structure and function of the human body.
• Monitored structured free-play that enhance movement and motor skill acquisition that bring educational and clinical experiences together. Show less

• Instruct undergraduate Kinesiology department courses including: KIN 150- Nutrition for Health and Human Performance KIN 235- Personal and Community Health
• Developed and created all course content for both courses: including syllabus, lectures, exams, assignments, and discussion posts.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

• Conducted and coordinated registered clinical trial (NCT04974476) on the effects of either an onsite vs. livestreamed virtual fitness program on anthropometric measures, aerobic fitness, and vascular markers of cardiac.
• Conducted Pulse Wave Analysis and Pulse Wave Velocity using SphygmoCor XCELTM
• Conducted Body Composition/Visceral Adipose Tissue Analysis using SECA mBCA 515 TM
• Conducted 24-hr Dietary Recalls and Nutritional… Show more
• Conducted 24-hr Dietary Recalls and Nutritional Analysis using the Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Recall (ASA24)
• Conducted PACER test of Aerobic Capacity

• Research assistant for investigation on the relationship of visceral adipose tissue, cardiovascular health, nutrition, and body fat percentage in pre-menopausal females
• Conducted 24-hr Dietary Recalls and Nutritional Analysis using Nutritionist Pro SoftwareTM
• Conducted Body Composition (including Visceral Adipose Tissue Analysis)

Responsible for conducting studies on resting metabolic rate upon IRB approval Responsible for Set-up and operation of various scientific apparatus such as the metabolic cart and bicycle ergometerResponsible for Preparing documents, manuals, web coordination pages, and other graphics

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Provide an adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching, and cool down. Prepare appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
• Instruct patrons on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises; identify different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Assist patrons before and after class and maintain a positive exercise experience to participants
• Ensure that safety standards are met and that department and… Show more
• Ensure that safety standards are met and that department and facility policies are adhered to Show less

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Provide guidance to instructors to ensure they are running high quality group exercise programs
• Coordinate quarterly launch programs and create promotional materials to gain member interest in group fitness programs.
• Point of contact for communication between management and all instructor's communication, assessments, evaluations, and approvals.
• Audition Potential instructors and determine salary rates

Nassau County, New York Area

• Maintained surveillance of the facility; acted immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency; provided emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performed various maintenance duties to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Checked chemical levels of pool and neutralized with proper chemicals to maintain proper PH levels.
• Prepare and maintained appropriate activity reports

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Exercise Physiology, 3.95

Master Of Science (M.S.), Exercise Science With A Concentration In Strength And Conditioning, 3.98

Activities and Societies: Research Assistant

Bachelor'S Degree, Exercise Science With A Concentration In Adult Fitness, 3.86 Gpa, Dean’S List, Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program

Highschool Diploma