College of Education

Gregg Mallett was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Merrimack College. Dr. Mallett pursued his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, in 2003. He was in private practice for about five years. In a career change, Dr. Mallett pursued and completed his Ph.D. in Health Sciences/Athletic Training from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT. He also completed his Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Mallett has held numerous faculty positions at various colleges and universities. His Ph.D. dissertation was on 'The Longitudinal Effects of Weighted Vest Endurance Training on Performance.' His research interests are in Applied Exercise Physiology, Sports Performance, and Sports Nutrition. He has published his research in various sports exercise and physiology journals. Additionally, Dr. Mallett is a peer-reviewer for strength and conditioning journals and nutrition. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Physiological Society. He enjoys resistance training and relaxing.