Background
Martin, Thomas Peter was born on June 29, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
health and physical education educator
Martin, Thomas Peter was born on June 29, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Illinois, 1966. Master of Arts in Physical Education, University Maryland, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education, University Maryland, 1972.
Graduate assistant, U. Maryland., 1966-1968, 69-71; teaching associate, U. Washington, Seattle, 1968-1969; assistant professor, State University of New York, Brockport, 1971-1974; associate professor, State University of New York, Brockport, 1974-1980; professor, head health and physical education department, Wittenberg U., Springfield, Ohio., since 1980. Visiting professor U. Tehran, 1977-1978, U. Jyvaskyla, Finland, 1979, others.
Fellow American College Sport Medicine. Member Alliance for Health, Ohi Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (president 1991), National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, International Society Biomechanics (charter), National Strength and Conditioning Association, Ohio Governor's Council Physical Fitness and Sports, Phi Epsilon Kappa.
Married Helen Alexis. 4 children.