Anthony Mayo

Dr. Anthony Mayo is a Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, specializing in motor behavior and perceptual-motor integration. His academic journey includes a PhD in Kinesiology (Emphasis in Motor Learning and Development) from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and MA degrees in Kinesiology (Human Movement Science) and Education (Instructional Technologies) from San Francisco State University, alongside a BA in Psychology from UCLA.

• PhD: Kinesiology (Motor Learning and Development), University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• MA: Kinesiology (Human Movement Science), San Francisco State University
• MA: Education (Instructional Technologies), San Francisco State University
• BA: Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. Mayo’s research investigates (1) the role of perceptual information in movement control, (2) factors contributing to visually induced motion sickness (VIMS) in active virtual reality (VR) gaming, and (3) mechanisms driving skill development in sports. His work bridges experimental psychology and applied kinesiology, with a focus on translating findings into pedagogical frameworks for undergraduate research.

His publications span motor learning theory, talent development, and VR applications in sports training, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with neuroscience, educational technologies, and human performance. Dr. Mayo emphasizes student mentorship, fostering leadership through initiatives like the Kinesiology Student Association and facilitating graduate placements in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and public health.

At the departmental level, he serves as the Kinesiology Alumni Event Coordinator, reconnecting alumni and emeritus faculty. Courses he teaches include Motor Learning, Motor Development, and Advanced Neuromotor Control, alongside previously active courses such as Research Methods in Kinesiology and Senior Research Project.