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Curriculum Vitae
Amerigo Rossuello
2601 Harway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214
323.687.8468
Education
Ed.D. Student in Applied Physiology, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Anticipated Date of Graduation, May, 2011
Advisor: Dr. Carol Garber
Master of Science in Exercise Science
California State University, Los Angeles, CA
December, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Columbia University, New York, NY
May, 1999
Languages
Near-fluent Italian, Conversational Spanish
Teaching Experience
Part-time Instructor
UCLA Extension, Department of Fitness Instruction
Los Angeles, CA & Online
09/08 - present
· x449 - Human Physiology (Traditional and Online courses)
· x438 - Performance Enhancing Drugs and Supplements (Online Course)
Adjunct Faculty
Axia College
Online
06/09 – present
· AC 119 - Introduction to Nutrition
Adjunct Lecturer
LaGuardia Community College, Department of Natural & Applied Science
Queens, NY
09/09 – present
· SCB 203 - Fundamentals of Human Biology I
Adjunct Lecturer
Kingsborough Community College, Department of Health & Physical Education
Brooklyn, NY
06/09 – 07/09
· HPE 15 - Fitness Assessment and Prescription (Lecture and Laboratory)
· PEC 2 - Walk, Jog, Run
Adjunct Faculty
California State University Los Angeles, School of Kinesiology & Nutritional Science
Los Angeles, CA
04/02 – 12/08
· KIN 345 – Physiological Aspects of Exercise and Aging
· KIN 456 - Ergogenic Aids in Sports and Exercise
· KIN 465 - Exercise Prescription (Lecture and Laboratory)
· KIN 101 b,c,d - Weight Training, Physical Conditioning, Jogging
· KIN 102 q,v - Indoor soccer, Outdoor soccer
· KIN 110 - Intramural sports
· KIN 201 b - Intermediate weight training
Adjunct Faculty
California State University Northridge, Departments of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
Northridge, CA
08/08 – 12/08
· PT 302 - Applied Physiology and Physiological Assessment
· KIN 302 - Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
Research Experience
Research Assistant
Teachers College, Columbia University, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences
New York, NY
06/09 - present
Advisor: Dr. Carol Garber
Study: Establishing a Center for Advanced Professional Training in Health and Fitness Instruction
· Interview current and past students to determine strengths and weaknesses of the curriculum.
· Compare current curriculum content to national standards to gain objective analysis of the curriculum.
· Make recommendations about future direction of the MA program to increase enrollment and quality of instruction.
Research Assistant
University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology
Los Angeles, CA
08/05 – 05/08
Supervisor: Dr. E. Todd Schroeder
Study 1. Validity and Reliability of Body Composition Analysers in Children and Adults
Study 2. Hormonal Regulators in Muscle and Metabolism in Aging
· Recruited, screened and received consent to include sufficient participation while maintaining pre-determined participant guidelines
· Administered DEXA scans, hydrodensitometry, and bioelectrical impedance to determine accurate body composition of adults, older adults and pre-diabetic Latino adolescents.
· Accurately input data into spreadsheets (Excel & SPSS) to facilitate ease of analysis and quality control.
Research Coordinator
University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology
Los Angeles, CA
10/05 – 05/07
Supervisor: Dr. Steven A. Hawkins
Study: The Influence of Acculturation on Peak Bone Density in Latinas
· Managed NIH study with direction from principal investigator to assure consistency in data collection and analysis
· Recruited and pre-screened potential participants to maintain participant conformity.
· Translated English questionnaire packets to Spanish language to allow for non-biased data collection.
Publications
1. Jensky-Squires, N., Dieli-Conwright, C., Rossuello, A., Erceg, D., McCauley, S. and Schroeder, T. (2008). Validity and Reliability of Body Composition Analysers in Children and Adults. British Journal of Nutrition, 18:1-7
2. Rossuello, A., Hawkins, S., Wiswell, R. (2009) Absolute Lactate Threshold Predicts Endurance Performance for Master Athletes. Biology of Sport (accepted for publication).
Publications (Submitted or In Preparation)
1. Rossuello, A., Hawkins, S., Cornwell, A., Johansson, J., and Khodiguian, N. A Novel Sodium Bicarbonate Ingestion Method Does Not Improve Intense Running Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, resubmitted June, 2009.
2. Erceg, D., Rossuello, A., Dieli-Conwright, C., Jensky-Squires, N., McCauley, S., Schweighofer, N., Hill, C., Schroeder, E. Validity and Reliability of the StayHealthy BC3 Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer for the Prediction of Body Fat in Children and Adults Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, submitted June, 2009
Invited Presentations
“The etiology of muscle fatigue… central or peripheral?”
Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, USC, 2006
Abstracts
1. Hawkins, S., Crespo, N., Rossuello, A. (2008). Association Between Acculturation, Lifestyle and Bone Density in Latinas. National ACSM Conference.
2. Rossuello, A., Hawkins, S., Wiswell, R. (2008). A longitudinal analysis of age-related Vo2max decrease in master athletes. National ACSM Conference.
3. Rossuello, A., Erceg, D., Jensky, N., Dieli, C., Schroeder, E. (2007). Validation of the Biospace InBody 320 and Omron BodyLogic Body Fat Analyzers. National ACSM Conference.
4. Erceg, D., Rossuello, A., Jensky, N., Dieli-Conwright, C., McCauley, S., Schroeder, E. (2007). Validation of the Futrex 6100TM and Stayhealthy BC3TM for Estimating Body Composition. National ACSM Conference.
5. Rossuello, A., Hawkins, S., Cornwell, A., DiCaprio, P., Chou, C., Khodiguian, N. (2006). The Effects of Modified Chronic Sodium Bicarbonate Ingestion on Short-Duration, High-Intensity Performance in Elite Middle-Distance Runners. National ACSM Conference.
Other Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College
· BBS 4195 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory I
Teaching Assistant, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, USC
· PT 549 - Clinical Exercise Physiology
· PT 549L - Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory
· PT 530 - Therapeutic Exercise
Guest Lecturer, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, USC
· PT 509 - Systems Physiology / Metabolism
· PT 549 - Exercise Physiology / Fatigue
· PT 621 - Clinical Management of Osteoporosis
High School Teacher, Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian High School
· Chemistry, AP Physics
Other Research Duties
DEXA technician, Exercise Specialist: The Influence of Acculturation on Peak Bone Density in Latinas, USC Division of Biokinesiology. Primary Investigator: Dr. Steven Hawkins.
DEXA Technician: Strength and Nutrition Outcomes for Latino Adolescents, USC Dept of Preventative Medicine. Primary Investigator: Dr. Michael Goran
DEXA Technician: Study of Latino Adolescents at Risk of Diabetes, USC Dept of Preventative Medicine. Primary Investigator: Dr. Michael Goran
DEXA Technician: Strength Training and Nutritional Development for African American Youth, USC Dept of Preventative Medicine. Primary Investigator: Dr. Michael Goran
Exercise Specialist: Hormonal Regulators in Muscle and Metabolism in Aging, USC General Clinical Research Center. Primary Investigator: Dr. Fred Sattler
Professional Affiliations
Member, USA Track and Field (since 1999)
Member, American College of Sports Medicine (since 2002)
Member, American Society of Radiologic Technologists (since 2005)
Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association (since 2008)
Professional Qualifications
Computer: Expert with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Proficient in MS Access
Proficient in SPSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, MovieMaker, Photoshop
Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Limited X-ray Technician, Bone Densitometry
References
Nazareth Khodiguian, PhD
Director
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science California State University Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-4650
Roberta S. Matthews, EdD
Former Provost (2001-2007)
Brooklyn College
E. Todd Schroeder, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
University of Southern California
1540 E. Alcazar Street, CHP-155
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-2498