Nick Galli, Student Representative

Nick Galli is a fourth-year doctoral candidate under the supervision of Dr. Justine Reel at the University of Utah. Nick teaches undergraduate courses on sport and exercise psychology, sport sociology, exploration of the movement sciences, and physical activity in the community. He is an active member of Students Promoting Eating Disorder Awareness and Knowledge (SPEAK), and participates in outreach to educate individuals about body image and eating disorders. The recipient of the 2008-2009 Bronson Oakes research fellowship, Nick conducts research on body image and weight pressures in male athletes. His dissertation focuses on stress-related growth in high-level athletes.

Nick earned his M.S. Degree in Sport Studies from Miami University in 2005. Under the direction of Dr. Robin Vealey, Nick received the 2006 AASP Distinguished Thesis Award for his study on resilience in athletes. Nick participated in research on coaching efficacy, sport-confidence, and applied sport psychology assessment, and consulted with collegiate athletes while at Miami. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sacramento State University (CSUS) in 2002 with a B.A. in Psychology. While at CSUS Nick worked with Dr. Gloria Solomon on research related to moral development in youth through physical education, and sources of expectancy in Division I college coaches. Nick served as the chapter President of Psi Chi during his time at CSUS. 

Nick joined AASP as an undergraduate in 2000, and was a regional representative from 2002 to 2007. He has served AASP in a variety of capacities, including as director of the annual graduate program fair, leader of the Proactive Peer Undergraduate Mentor Program (PPUMP), member of the website design committee, and most recently as a member of the website content committee. Nick is also a member of the Exercise Psychology and Wellness Special Interest Group. He is a co-author on articles appearing in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and The Sport Psychologist, and has co-authored research submitted to Psychology of Men and Masculinity.