Daniel Drost

Daniel Drost is Assistant Dean of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health and Interim Chair of the Department of Public Health at the University of West Florida. He is also a faculty member in the Department of Movement Sciences and Health, contributing to interdisciplinary health and education programs.

His research centers on teaching behaviors in physical education, with a strong focus on how feedback and motivational strategies influence student achievement, skill performance, and engagement. He advocates for the academic legitimacy of physical education and promotes evidence-based teaching practices.

The recent publications highlight his work in educational feedback and the conceptual foundation of physical education. These studies fall within the domains of educational psychology, human performance, and pedagogy, emphasizing both immediate effects and philosophical underpinnings in physical education settings.

Drost is actively involved in professional development for physical education teachers across Florida and has presented over 80 refereed conference papers at international, national, and regional levels. He also served a three-year term as president of SHAPE Florida, a leading organization in health and physical education.

He mentors future educators and contributes to community sports as a youth soccer coach at Bayside Dynamo Futbol Club, where he has coached over 50 teams across multiple sports, focusing on player development and motivation.