Johnson & Wales University Providence

Carlo Acquisto has been a staple on the Johnson & Wales University campus for 25 years. Hired as the Assistant Fitness Director of Wales Hall in 1999, he was named Fitness and Recreation Manager in 2007.

As the department’s strength and conditioning coach, Acquisto plans, develops, implements and monitors sport-specific training that is focused on increasing athletic performance all the while keeping injury prevention in the forefront. He is a 20-year member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential in 1999.

In addition, he manages JWU’s fitness centers in the Wildcat Center and Wales Hall, including a staff of over 40 employees. Acquisto oversees the university’s group fitness and recreation programs.

Prior to his arrival at JWU, Acquisto worked at Healthtrax (1998) and Providence Personal Training / Advanced Physical Therapy (1998-99).

A native of ‘The Ocean State,’ Acquisto earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology from the University of Rhode Island in 1998 and his Master’s in Sports Leadership from JWU in 2021.