Mark Coglianese graduated from Brigham Young University with bachelor's degree in exercise science. He continued his graduate studies at Shenandoah University, where he earned a master's in physical therapy. He then completed a doctorate degree in exercise science from BYU.
Dr. Coglianese served for many years as a physical therapist at Tom Brooks Physical Therapy. In 2011, he joined the faculty in the Department of Human Performance and Recreation at BYU-Idaho. He has published four research articles related to anatomy and human performance.