Professor and Director of Sports & Exercise Sciences Programs
Barry University
Tal Amasay, PhD, CSCS, EPC, is a Professor of Sport & Exercise Sciences. College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Barry University. Professor Amasay joined Barry University faculty in 2009. He received his B.Ed. from Zinman College at Wingate Institute, Israel. His M.Sc. from Saint Cloud State University at Minnesota and his Ph.D. in from the University of Oregon. Professor Amasay's primary research interests include, the kinematics and musculoskeletal disorders in different occupational settings, strength training and conditioning (specifically power output and plyometrics), and fitness testing with respect to core stability. Professor Amasay approaches students’ teaching and mentoring in the same manner a coach would approach a professional athlete, he strives to develop them to the best of their abilities. Dr. Amasay's research has been published internationally in scientific journals, such as Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Sport Biomechanics, and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.