Background
Rintala, Pauli Olavi was born on January 25, 1957 in Harjavalta, Finland. Son of Viljo Olavi and Pirkko Elisabeth (Palonen) Rintala.
Rintala, Pauli Olavi was born on January 25, 1957 in Harjavalta, Finland. Son of Viljo Olavi and Pirkko Elisabeth (Palonen) Rintala.
Master of Science, University Jyvaskyla, 1982. Ph.lic., University Jyvaskyla, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, 1990.
Senior lecturer University Jyvaskyla, Finland, 1990-1993, 94-96, associate professor Finland, 1996-1998, professor Finland, since 1998. Researcher Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1993-1994.
Member International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.
Married Tiina Elina Saarikivi, August 20, 1983. Children: Elisa, Essi, Tuomas.