Background
Carlson, Gerald Paul was born on September 20, 1941 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States. Son of Paul H. and Vivian L. Carlson.
Carlson, Gerald Paul was born on September 20, 1941 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States. Son of Paul H. and Vivian L. Carlson.
Bachelor of Science, Northland College, 1963. Master of Science, University Colorado, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Utah, 1973.
Teaching assistant department physical education University Colorado, Boulder, 1963—1964, associate professor, chairman health, physical education and recreation Denver, 1968—1980. Instructor health and physical education Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin, 1964—1968, assistant football coach, 1964—1968, head wrestling and tennis coach, 1964—1968, director student housing and student union, 1964—1965. Administrative intern Office Chancellor, 1974—1977.
National coordinator Physical Education Public Information Project, 1977—1979. Head department physical education and recreation University Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, since 1980.
Member of Alliance for Health (award 1973), Louisiana Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Southern District Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, National Association Physical Education Higher Education, Delta Psi Kappa, Delta Kappa.
Married Beth Hulsey Carlson, January 12, 1980. Children from previous marriage: Deborah Ann, Mark Allen.