Background
Dougherty, Neil Joseph was born on April 7, 1943 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Neil Joseph and Doris Burnett (Lindsay) Dougherty.
Dougherty, Neil Joseph was born on April 7, 1943 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Neil Joseph and Doris Burnett (Lindsay) Dougherty.
Bachelor of Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1964. Master of Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1965. Doctor of Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1970.
Teacher physical education, St. Joseph's School, Bound Brook, New Jersey, 1964-1965; teaching associate, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1967-1970; professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, since 1970. Member of advisory board Youth Sports Research Council, New Brunswick, since 1987. National faculty member United States Sports Academy, since 1988.
(Book by Dougherty, Neil J.)
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1965-1967. Fellow North America Society Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (charter). Member American Association Active Lifestyles and Fitness (president 2001-2003, Honor award 2005, Pathfinder award 2011), National Association Physical Education Higher Education (president 1984-1986), School and Comty.
Safety Society of America (president 1996-1998, Professional Service award 1991, 97, Scholar award 1994, honorary award 2004), New Jersey Association of Directors of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (president 1976-1978), New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (president 1979-1980, Honor fellow award 1983, Distinguished Leadership award 1982), College and University Physical Education Council (chairman 1985-1988), American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (honor award, 2006).
Married Margaret Ruth Quaranta, July 17, 1965. 1 child, Margaret Elizabeth.