Boldly Driven.
Dr. Andy Galpin: Pioneering Leadership in Human Performance
Dr. Andy Galpin, a globally recognized leader in human performance, now serves as the Executive Director of Parker University’s Human Performance Center. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Galpin brings a wealth of expertise in sports science, exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning.
Known for his work with top-tier athletes, from NFL stars to Olympic gold medalists, Dr. Galpin is committed to advancing the Human Performance Center’s mission of merging cutting-edge science with practical solutions to achieve peak physical and mental performance. His leadership drives transformative research and specialized training programs, helping individuals from all walks of life unlock their potential.
A Dallas Landmark in the Making



the advisory board
Andy Galpin
PH.D. CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA
Melissa Ann Ilardo
PH.D
Greg Rose
DC
ADM. USN (Ret.) Patrick M. Walsh
PH.D
the advisory board
Andy Galpin
PH.D.
CSCS*D
NSCA-CPT*D
FNSCA
Melissa Ann Ilardo
PH.D.
Greg Rose
DC
ADM. USN (RET.) Patrick M. Walsh
PH.D
Our Mission
Elevating human potential by merging groundbreaking research with elite performance training. Empowering individuals, from athletes to first responders, through science-driven programs that build both physical and mental resilience, inspiring new breakthroughs in human performance.
NEWS
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March 24, 2026
Parker University Awarded $32,356 Grant from AHIMA Foundation to Support Health Information Management Students -
March 20, 2026
INVICTA Gala Returns April 18, 2026 to Support Veterans and First Responders — Sponsorship and Corporate Tables Now Available -
March 20, 2026
Parker University Named an “Opportunity College & University” in 2025 Carnegie Classification -
October 13, 2025
Parker University Recognizes World Spine Day and National Chiropractic Health Month in October 2025 -
September 8, 2025
Parker University to Host Annual Community Health Fair at its Dallas Campus on September 13, 2025
Education at the center of it all
Your Path to a Career in Human Performance Starts at Parker University
Graduate Programs
- Clinical Research
- Neuroscience
- Functional Nutrition
Undergraduate Programs
- Strength and Human Performance
- Anatomy
- Nutrition Science
Parker University Research Center
The Research Center provides insights that shape the future of healthcare through its groundbreaking work in chiropractic sciences and beyond.
Education At the Center of it All
- Clinical Research
- Neuroscience
- Functional Nutrition
- Strength and Human Performance
- Anatomy
- Nutrition Science
The Research Center provides insights that shape the future of healthcare through its groundbreaking work in chiropractic sciences and beyond.