Santiago Lorenzo
ATHLETICS - PHYSIOLOGY
Santiago is part of a family of athletes. His father was a member of the Argentine hockey team that participated in the 1968 Mexico and Munich 1972 Olympic Games.
- In the beginning he began practicing javelin throw, rugby, soccer, ran cross country and practiced hockey.
- In 1994 he entered Cenard (National Center for High Performance in Sports) where he began to train and specialize in Decathlon.
- He studied in the United States , thanks to a scholarship for his athletic level, where he represented the University of Oregon , of which today he is part of the Hall of Fame.
- Champion in the South American Games in 1998 and 1999.
- National University Champion (NCAA) in the United States in 2001.
- Argentine representative at the University Olympic Games in Beijing, China, in 2001.
- Argentine representative in the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, where he won the 1500 meter test in his specialty, Decathlon.
- Santiago graduated in the United States with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science.
- Obtained a Master of Science in Human Physiology in 2008.
- Got the PhD in Integrative Physiology in 2010.
- Moved to Dallas, Texas to do a research on the mechanisms of shortening of respiration in obese people , until 2012.
- He has written dozens of publications in prestigious
He currently lives in Sarasota, United States, with his wife and two children.
Athletics (decathlon)
Member of the track and field team at the University of Oregon (1999 - 2003)
- inducted into the University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2018
- Two-time Pac-10 champion (2001 and 2003)
- 2001 Champion of the National University Sports Association of the United States (NCAA)
- Most Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year 2003 throughout the University of Oregon.
- Two-time Most Valuable Athlete of the Year in the United States NCAA (2001 and 2003)
- Twice chosen among the best amateur athletes in the United States (2000 and 2001)
- Winner of the 1500 meters of the decathlon of the 2004 Olympic Games (Athens, Greece)
- Number 1 of the Argentine ranking for 10 years (1996 to 2006)
- Number 1 in the South American ranking for 8 years (1998 to 2006)
- 4th place at the 2003 Pan American Games (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- Three-time South American champion (1994, 1996 and 1998)
- 2nd place in the 1998 Ibero-American Championship (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Holder of the Argentine junior decathlon record.
Teaching experience
American College of Health Care Sciences, Portland, OR (2015 - present)
Online associate professor:
Anatomy and Physiology I (postgraduate course)
Anatomy and Physiology II (postgraduate course)
Thesis director (postgraduate course)
Research evaluation and integration (course of
postgraduate)
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH (2014 - present)
Team Leader and Online Adjunct Professor:
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
General biology
General Biology Laboratory
South University, Tampa, FL (December 2012 - present)
Online associate professor:
Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory of Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory of Anatomy and Physiology II
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Brandenton, FL. (July 2016 - present)
Teacher: Medical Physiology I (Medical Sciences), Medical Physiology II (Medical Sciences)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Brandenton, FL. (July 2012 - present)
Professor: Anatomy and Physiology (Faculty of Pharmacy)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Brandenton, FL. (July 2012 - present)
Coordinator: Path of Problem-Based Learning (Faculty of Medicine)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Brandenton, FL. (July - December 2012)
Professor: Human gross clinical anatomy (Faculty of Dentistry)
Lane College, Eugene, OR (January - March 2010)
Teacher: Evaluation of aptitudes and prescription of exercises, Laboratory techniques. As the only teacher in this class, he was responsible for all aspects of running a course. The objectives of the class were: 1) to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform advanced physical fitness assessments and prescribe exercise for diverse populations; 2) participate in laboratory tests and analyze test results; 3) identify the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) safety guidelines for prescription and exercise testing; 4) prepare for certification as an ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor, and 5) meet the requirements of the Professional Physical Fitness Training Program.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (January - March 2010)
Professor of Human Physiology: in charge of teaching the cardiovascular physiology section of this higher course. I had to prepare and present the theoretical classes, develop work in class and prepare the exams given to the students.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (September 2008 - December 2009)
Supervisor / Coordinator of the Human Physiology Laboratory. In charge of coordinating the human physiology laboratories of the higher division of the
University of Oregon. Some tasks included organizing weekly meetings with lab instructors, creating a syllabus, organizing weekly course work and class activities, purchasing lab equipment and supplies, and making sure lab instructors are ready to teach the concepts. physiological and know how to operate laboratory equipment. In some cases, he was the mediator and made decisions on issues that could not be resolved between the lab instructor and the student.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (September 2004 - September 2008)
Exercise Physiology Laboratory Instructor. This higher level course teaches students basic physiology applied to exercise. The lab environment allows students to learn different physical fitness testing techniques (Wingate, V O2max Test, Time Trials, Vertical Jump Test, etc.)
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (September 2004 - September 2008)
Human Physiology laboratory instructor. This higher-level course teaches students basic physiology concepts and allows them to test and measure physiological responses to certain disturbances (namely: body posture, ischemic exercise and blood pressure, blood typing, ECG, EMG, etc.)
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (September 2004 - 2008)
Weight Training Instructor (Supervisor: Dr. Janice Radcliffe)
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (September 2004 - July 2007)
Stretching and Bending Instructor (Supervisor Dr. Janice Radcliffe). This class covered a wide variety of core strength exercises (Pilates based) combined with different stretching techniques to provide optimal core strength, stabilization, balance, and overall flexibility.
Lane College, Eugene, OR (March - June 2007)
Soccer instructor.
Lane College, Eugene, OR (September - December 2006)
Professor of Physical Education.
Gold's Gym, Eugene, OR (September 2003 - July 2004)
Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM)
Villa Devoto School, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1996 - 1998)
Teacher of Physical Education of primary and secondary students in various sports (field hockey, rugby, soccer and athletics)