Department of Kinesiology
Dr. Jacobo Morales
Educational Background:
Professor
B.A. – Physical Education. University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, May
1982.
M.A. – Exercise Physiology. Univ. of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, December
1985.
Ph.D. - Kinesiological Sciences (Exercise Physiology). University of Maryland, College
Park, Maryland, April 1990.
Recent Publications:
Sunderland, KL, Greer, F, and Morales, J. VO2max and ventilatory threshold of trained cyclists are not affected by 28-day
l-arginine supplementation. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 25(3):833-837,
2011.
Cabrera, C., B. Pettitt, J. Morales, & F. Greer. Exercise bouts at three different intensities fail to potentiate concentric
power. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2(1):38-47, 2009.
Moffit, J., B. Boggess. J. Morales, & T. Anderson. The effects of kinetic energy on concentric and eccentric isokinetic
work. Journal of Sports, Science and Medicine. 7(1):84-90, 2008.
F. Greer, J. Morales. Wingate Performance and Surface EMG Frequency Variables are Not Affected by Caffeine
Ingestion. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 31(5): 597-603, 2006.
Recent Conference Presentation:
Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation With Acute Caffeine Ingestion on Simulated
3-km Cycle Performance. Brian Ferguson, Felicia Greer, Jacobo Morales, & Tim Anderson. Poster presentation to be given at the 2011 National ACSM meeting,
Denver, CO.
Wingate Performance and Surface EMG Frequency Variables Are Not Affected By Creatine
or Creatine+Caffeine Ingestion . Jacobo Morales, Felicia Greer, Darpan Patel, Tim Anderson, Wade Gilbert, Amanda Stetler & John Monroe1.
Poster presentation given at the 2009 National ACSM meeting, Indianapolis, IN.
Graduate Classes Taught:
KINES 222 Biomechanics
KINES 233 Advanced Exercise Physiology
KINES 235 Instrumentation Techniques in Exercise Physiology
KINES 237 Design and Implementation of Resistance Training Programs
Research Areas:
Exercise Physiology – Applied Research
Biomechanics – Applied Research
Current Projects:
Power-Velocity Relationships of Intact Human Skeletal Muscle during Cycle Ergometry
Response of the surface emg power spectrum during concentric, dynamic muscle actions.
The effects of creatine and caffeine supplementation on expressed fatigue, power,
and the frequency spectrum of the surface electromyogram (EMG) during high-intensity,
short-term cycling.
Normative Data for Standing Long Jump, Vertical Jump, and Genu Varum/Valgum
Professional Organizations:
American College of Sports Medicine
Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Hobbies:
Intense, scientifically-based, chronic exercise training
Apple Computers
Star Trek
Nikon (digital) Cameras and lenses
Quotes:
I DON'T live by any quotes. I make them as I go by.
I AM my personal hero and mentor. Few humans approach what I have become.
Favorite Quote:
“Resistance is Futile” (Borg Collective)
Favorite Sports:
Track & Field, Olympic Weightlifting, Olympic Volleyball, Olympic Gymnastics, Olympic Swimming, College Football, College NCAA men’s tournament
Favorite Sports to Watch:
Track & Field, Olympic Weightlifting, Olympic Volleyball, Olympic Gymnastics, Olympic Swimming, College Football, College NCAA men’s tournament
Favorite Sports to Play:
Ultimate Frisbee
Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Contact Information:
Phone: (559) 278-5168
Email: jacobom@csufresno.edu
Office: SG 139M