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Stephen J. Virgilio is an associate professor of physical education at Adelphi University, Garden City, New York. He was an elementary physical educator for six years before earning his PhD from Florida State University in 1979. He is the coauthor of the Heart Smart Program, a comprehensive cardiovascular health education model for elementary schools, and the principal author of SuperKids-SuperFit, a physical activity curriculum designed for the Heart Smart Program.

Dr. Virgilio has published extensively throughout his career and has provided presentations for major conferences at the national, international, regional, and state levels. He is also a popular consultant and workshop presenter to school districts throughout the United States. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association, Long Island, and on the editorial board for Teaching Elementary Physical Education. He is a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; and Phi Delta Kappa.

In his spare time, Steve coaches Little League and enjoys jogging, tennis, mountain biking, world economics, and family activities. He lives in East Williston, Long Island, New York, with his wife, Irene, and their two sons, Stephen and Joseph.