ROBERT OTTO

PROFESSOR

HEALTH STUDIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE SCIENCES

WOODRUFF HALL
ROOM 068

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e - OTTO@adelphi.edu

Recent Courses

Advanced Exercise Physiology I
Advanced Exercise Physiology II
Clinical Aspects Of Work Physiology
First Year Orientation Experience
Nutrition And Physical Activity
Physiology Of Exercise ( Lab )
Physiology Of Exercise ( Lecture )
S/T: Personal Fitness

Teaching Specializations/Interests

energy metabolism, hemodynamics of exercise, enhancing peak athletic performance, triathlete training and assessment, equipment evaluation

Research Interests

Energy Metabolism, Athletic Performance Enhancement, Triathlete Performance, Body Composition, Resistance Training

Books

Whaley, Brubaker, and Otto (2005). The ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th edition. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins.

Refereed Articles

Otto RM and Carpinelli RN (2006), A Critical Analysis of the Single Versus Multiple Set Debate. JEPonline, 9(1):pp. 32-57.

Carpinelli, Otto, and Winett (2004), A Critical Analysis of the ACSM Position Stand on Resistance Training: Insufficient Evidence to Support Training Protocols, letter to the editor. JEPonline, 7(3)pp. 1-60.

Honors and Accomplishments

American College of Sports Medicine's Greater New York Chapter 2001 Research Award

Professional Activities

member American College of Sports Medicine's Pronouncements Committee 2002-2005, Chair of the American College of Sports Medicine's Certification and Education Committee (1995-1998), associate editor ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal (1995-2000), member American College of Sports Medicine's Certification and Education Committee (1983-1989, 1991-1999),

Community and Corporate Leadership

Physiology Consultant and Coach for Long Island TriCoach

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist ACSM (2001-present), Licensed Exercise Physiologist (Louisiana 1990-present), ACSM Health Fitness Director (1986-present), ACSM Exercise Specialist (1980-present)