Books By V. Gregory Payne, Larry D. Isaacs - Author

V. Gregory Payne is a Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology at San Jose State University (SJSU). He formerly served as the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology. Payne earned a BS at Western Illinois University and later received that institution's Alumni Achievement Award. He earned an MA at the University of Iowa and a PED at Indiana University with a specialization in human motor development. Payne was a Peace Corps Volunteer after his undergraduate degree, working for the Venezuelan Ministry of Education. He has produced over 170 publications, including numerous refereed articles and 19 editions of five books, and has made nearly 300 presentations around the world. Payne was an International Professor of the Year at SJSU and is a Distinguished Honorary Professor at the Shenyang Sport University, China. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports