Background
Russell, David Gray was born on February 3, 1937 in Timaru, New Zealand. Son of Gray and Anne (Gourley) Russell.
Scientist and physical educator
Russell, David Gray was born on February 3, 1937 in Timaru, New Zealand. Son of Gray and Anne (Gourley) Russell.
Bachelor in Physical Education, B.C. U., Canada, 1970; Master in Physical Education, B.C. U., Canada, 1971; Master of Arts in Psychology, University of Michigan, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1974.
Advisor in physical education, Education Department, New Zealand, 1958-1968; lecturer in education, U. B.C., Vancouver, Canada, 1970-1971; research assistant professor Children's Research Center, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1974; senior lecturer Human Movement Studies, U. Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 1974-1981; dead faculty physical education, U. Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1981-1991; deputy chairman division of science, U. Otago, Dunedin, since 1991; director life in New Zealand activity and health research unit, U. Otego, since 1991. Project director Hillary Commission National Lifestyle Project, Dunedin, 1987-1991;deputy chairman Drugs in Sports Task Force, New Zealand, 1990-1991. Medical commission member New Zealand Olympic Committee, since 1986.
Member International Coyun. Health, Physical Edition and Recreation (vice president Oceania1989-1993), Australian College Education, Australian Psychological Society, New Zealand Federation Sports Medicine (executive member 1982-1993), Dunedin Club, Otago Aero Club, Australasian Epidemiology Association. International fellow American Academy Kinesiology and Physical Education.
Honorary fellow New Zealand Federation Sports Medicine.
Married Ruth Lesley Voice, March 26, 1959. Children: David Neil, Susan Mary.