Background
DiRocco, Patrick Joseph was born on April 23, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Vito and Theresa (Cerzosimo) DiRocco.
DiRocco, Patrick Joseph was born on April 23, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Vito and Theresa (Cerzosimo) DiRocco.
Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College, 1969. Master of Sciences, University Oregon, 1972, Doctor of Philosophy, 1975. Physical educator Red Hook School District, New York, 1969-1971.
Assistant professor of University Connecticut, Storrs, 1975-1977, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1977-1982, assistant professor physical education U. Maryland., College Park, 1982-1989, associate professor, and director special physical education U. Wisconsin, Louisiana Crosse, 1989.
Program developer, current fitness trainer Disabled Sports/United States of America, Washington, since 1983.
Physical educator Red Hook School District, New York, 1969—1971. Assistant professor University Connecticut, Storrs, 1975—1977, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1977—1982. Assistant professor physical education University Maryland, College Park, 1982—1989.
Associate professor, and director special physical education University Wisconsin, La Crosse, since 1989. Program developer, current fitness trainer Disabled Sports/United States of America, Washington, since 1983.
Volunteer Mary Boergers Committee, Rockville, Maryland, 1985. Board directors Riding Instruction Disabled Equestrians, Madison, 1979—1981. Advisory board Young Men’s Christian Association Special Populations Program, 1977—1980.
Advisory Special Fitness, Inc., Rockville, 1985. Member of American College Sports Medicine, National Consortium Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with a Disability (board directors 1981-1983, secretary 1986-1988, 1992-1994), Recreation and Dance (chairman therapeutic recreation section Midwest district 1980-1982, adapted physical education section 1981-1983, 1991-1993), Physical Education, American Alliance Health, Phi Epsilon Kappa (president chapter 1974-1975, Distinguished Service award 1968).
Married Julie Ann Anderson, August 22, 1970. Children: Scott Anthony, Christopher Joseph, Maggie Lynn.