Donald Joseph Torok, Ph.D., FACSM

 

I.  Personal Data

 

Office:ES 205

Associate Dean: Broward Campus                           e-mail: Torok@fau.edu

Florida Atlantic University                                    Office phone: (954) 236-1261

2912 College Ave, ES 205

Davie, FL  33314

 

1.1 Educational Experience

     1992-Ph.D.                                  University of Tennessee/Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee

                                                   EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

 

     1989 - MS                                   Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

                                                   EXERCISE SCIENCE

 

     1976-1985 - 34 hours                       Geneseo State University, Geneseo, New York

                                                   ADVANCE TEACHING

 

     1976 -Teacher Certification               Geneseo State University, Geneseo, New York

                                                   ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

 

     1973 - BA                                   Geneseo State University, Geneseo, New York

                                                   SOCIOLOGY

 

     1970                                         University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

                                                   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

 

1.2 Professional Experience

Florida Atlantic University                      Associate Dean-College of Education, Broward

Davie, Florida                                    Campuses/Administrative Duties.

     (7/06-present)                              Acting Chair of the Department of Instructional Technology & Research

    

     (8/99-7/06)                                  Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of

                                                   Exercise Sciences & Health Promotion/

     (8/93-7/06)                                  Taught Exercise Physiology, Practicum in ESHP, Internship, Advanced Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science Lab Methods, Applied Nutrition in Sport and Exercise, Exercise Prescription, Exercise Testing, Management Principles in Exercise Science, Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate Seminar, Professional Seminar, Weight Management, Fitness for Life, PE in Elementary School/ Director of Human Performance Laboratory/Served on University Committees/Advised students/Conducted research & funded grant proposals.

 

     University of Tennessee                    Director of the Fitness Center & Intramural Sports/

     Memphis, Tennessee                        Developed a variety of new programs and served

     (5/92-8/93)                                  on a number of University Committees.

 

     University of Tennessee                    Graduate Teaching Associate/Coordinator of the

     Knoxville, Tennessee                       Center For Physical Activity and Health/Taught

     (8/89-5/92)                                  Fitness For Life and Exercise Physiology Lab.

 

 

     Miami University                           Graduate Assistant/Taught Health & Exercise Lab,

     Oxford, Ohio                               Weight Training & Golf/Graduate Assistant

     (8/87-8/89)                                  Coordinator of Miami University Health Enhancement Program/Assistant Women's Cross Country & Track Coach.

 

     Geneseo State University                  Instructor of Physical Education/Taught activity

     Geneseo, New York                       classes/Head Coach of Women's Cross Country, Men's

     (9/82-8/87)                                  & Women's Track/Arranged and administered all

                                                   phases of the program.

 

     York Central School                        Elementary Teacher/Metric Coordinator/Committee

     Retsof, New York                          on the Handicapped/Math Club Advisor/Instructed

     (9/77-6/87)                                  all subject areas.  Established Math Problem Solving Club/Coordinated Metric Education to staff and curriculum development/Established and Coordinated Metric Olympics and Science Fair for the Elementary School/Supervised Student Teachers/Assistant Track Coach/Girl's Volleyball Coach/Girl's Basketball Coach

 

II.  Research and Scholarly Activities

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Chapters in Books:

          Jogging  in: Sport and Recreational Activities for Men and Women, Dale Mood, 14th. Edition, 2005, McGraw-Hill, New York, N.Y. (other editions: 12th & 13th).

 

Articles in National Refereed Journals:

Stout JR, Cramer JT, Zoeller RF, Torok D, Costa P, Hoffman JR, Harris RC, OÕKroy J.A.. Effects of beta-alanine supplementation on the onset of neuromuscular fatigue and ventilatory threshold in women. Amino Acids, 2006

 

Zoeller, R.F.,  Stout J.R., OÕKroy, J.A., Torok, D.J., and Mielke, M.  Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on aerobic power, ventilatory and lactate thresholds, and time to exhaustion. Amino Acids. 2006

 

Stout J.R., J.T. Cramer, M. Mielke, J. OÕKroy, D. Torok, and R.F. Zoeller. Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on the physical working capacity at neuromuscular fatigue threshold. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(4): 928-931, 2006.

 

OÕKroy, J.A., J. Miller, T.R. James,  D. Torok, and K. Campbell. Effects of an external nasal dilator on the work of breathing during exercise. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 33(3):454-458, 2001.

 

Torok, D.J., Guide to establishing your first web site. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 3(6):23-26, 1999.

 

Marks, B.L., Lightfoot, J.T., Torok,D.J., A comparison of body fat estimates obtained at health fitness screenings. AWHP Worksite Health 25(3) 27-32, 1999.

 

Marks, B.L., Katz, L.M., Haky, J.E., Foss, W.M., Torok, D.J. Spectral analysis of heart rate variability and pulmonary responses to topical applications of a 2% aminophylline-based thigh cream. International Journal of Obesity  23:198-202, 1999.

 

Bassett, D.R., Duey, W.J., Walker, A.J., Torok, D.J., Howley, E.T., Tanaka, H. Exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise: importance of resting blood pressure. Clinical Physiology 18(5): 457-462, 1998.

 

Book Chapter: Jogging  in: Sport and Recreational Activities for Men and Women, Dale Mood, 12th. Edition, 1997, McGraw-Hill, New York, N.Y.

 

Torok, D.J., In Step With the Internet: A Guide for Fitness Professionals. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 1(4):18-22, 1997.

 

Duey, W.J., Bassett, D.R., Jr., Walker, A.J., Torok, D.J., Howley, E.T., Ely, D., Pease, M.O., Cardiovasculaar and Plasma Catecholamine Response to Static Exercise in Normotensive Blacks and Whites. Ethnicity and Health. 2 (1/2):127-136, 1997.

 

Duey, W.J., Bassett, D.R., Jr., Torok, D.J., Howley, E.T., Bond, V., Mancuso, P., Trudell, R. Skeletal muscle fibre and capillary density in college-aged blacks and whites. Annals of Human Biology. 24(4):323-331, 1997.

 

Torok, D.J., Howley, E.T., Bassett, D.R., Jr., Duey, W.J., Mancuso, P. Cardiovascular responses to exercise in sprinters and distance runners.  Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  27(7) 1050-1056, 1995.

 

Lightfoot, J.T., Torok, D.J., Journell, T.W., Turner, M.J., Claytor, R.P., Resistance training increases lower body negative pressure tolerance. Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  26(8) 1003-1011, 1994.

 

Walker, A., Bassett, D.R., Jr., Duey, W., Howley, E.T., Bond, V., Torok, D., Mancuso, P., Cardiovascular and plasma catecholamine responses to exercise in blacks and whites. Hypertension  20:542-548, 1992.

 

Torok, D.J. The salivary cortisol response to maximal exercise in trained femaledistance runners. Masters Thesis. Miami University; August, 1989.

 

Lightfoot, J.T., Claytor, R.P., Torok, D.J., Journell, T.J., Fortney, S.M., Ten week aerobic training does not alter lower body negative pressure responses. Journal of Applied Physiology,  67(2): 894-901, 1989.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

National Presentations Competitively Selected

 

Rakes M., Zoeller R., OÕKroy J.A., Torok D., Stout J.R., Mielke, M. and Graves, B.S., Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on oxygen uptake, ventilatory and lactate thresholds, and time to exhaustion. ISSN Conference, 2005.

 

Stout JR, OÕKroy J, Mielke M, Zoeller R, Torok D, Cramer JT,Rakes M and Graves BS. Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on physical working capacity at neuromuscular fatigue threshold. ISSN Conference, 2005.

 

M. Mielke, J.A. OÕKroy, D. Torok, R. Zoeller, Oxygenated Water Does Not Improve Endurance Exercise Performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 37(5) Supplement: S 42 2005.

 

B.S. Graves, J. V. Quinn, J.A. OÕKroy, D.J. Torok, Influence of Pilates-Based Mat Exercise on Chronic Lower Back Pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 37(5) Supplement: S27, 2005.

 

M.A. Ford, D.J. Torok, Motivational Signage Increases Physical Activity on a College Campus. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport,  2005.

 

K. Lai, J. OÕKroy, D.Torok,  S.Graves, Active isolation stretching does not improve at hamstring flexibility better than traditional stretching methods. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 35(5) Supplement: 2003.

 

N.Howard, D.Torok, M.Sirounis, J.OÕKroy, S.Graves, 12 weeks of gravitron training increases upper body strength in 11-13 year old students. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 34(5) Supplement: 2002.

 

C.Sol, K.Mitchell, D.J.Torok, S.Banks, S.Graves, R.Welsh, Impact forces at the knee joint  comparative study on running styles. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 33(5) Supplement:S128-#730, 2001.

 

K.D. Campbell and D.J. Torok, Curriculum Issues in Exercise Science. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 32(5) Supplement: S47, 2000.

 

J. M. Miller, J.A. OÕKroy, B.S. Graves, and D. J. Torok. The role of airflow limitation in exercise induced arterial hypoxemia. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 32(5) Supplement: S155, 2000.

 

D.J. Torok, and L. Lee Parental History Of Hypertension Does Exhibit Differences In Heart Rate Variability At Rest. Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  31(5) Supplement:, 1999.

 

Graves, B.S., and Torok, D.J., Exercise Science and Wellness Education Survey of Graduates. Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  31(5) Supplement:, 1999.

 

Miller, J.M., O'Kroy, J.A., James, T.R., Torok, D., Campbell, K., Effects of an External Nasal Dilator on the Work of Breathing During Exercise. Abstract: Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  31(5) Supplement:, 1999.

 

Hilbert, S.C., O'Kroy, J.A., Torok, D., Campbell, K., The Effect of Aerodynamic Posture on Work of Breathing in Competitive Cyclists. Abstract: Abstract: Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  31(5) Supplement:, 1999.

 

Torok, D.J., Using the internet for the promotion of your ACSM regional chapter. Abstract: Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  30(5) Supplement:, 1998.

 

Corrigan, K.M., Torok, D.J., OÕKroy, J.A., Welsh, R.L, Comparison of the accuracy of automated commerical blood pressure monitors with a mercury manometer. Abstract: Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  30(5) Supplement:, 1998.

 

Marks, B.L., Katz, L.M., Haky, J.E., Foss, G., Torok, D.J., Cardio-pulmonary response to a 2% aminophyline cream. Abstract: Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  30(5) Supplement:, 1998.

 

Torok, D.J., Howley, E.T., Bassett, D.R., Jr., Duey, W.J., Mancuso, P., Cardiovascular responses to isometric and dynamic exercise are different in sprinters and distance runners. Abstract: Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  25(5) Supplement: S85, 1993.

 

Duey, W.J., Bassett, D.R., Jr., Torok, D.J., Howley, E.T., Racial comparison of hemodynamic responses to dynamic exercise and their relationship to muscle fiber type.  Abstract: Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  25(5) Supplement: S7, 1993.

 

Claytor, R., Journell, T.J., Torok, D.J., and Turner, M.J., Aerobic training attenuates the cardiac output response to psychological challenge in men. Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise.  22(2) Supplement: A355, 1990.

 

Claytor, R., Lightfoot, T., Journell, T.J., Torok, D.J., and Turner, M.J.,  Weight training increase lower body negative pressure responses. Abstract: American Society For Gravitational and Space Biology. October, 1989.

 

Claytor, R., Journell, T., and Torok, D., Effects of aerobic exercise training on cardiovascular responses to psychological challenge, Medicine and Science in Sports and  Exercise.  21(2)  Supplement: A301, 1989.

 

Lightfoot, J.T., Claytor, R.P., Torok, D.J., Journell, T.J., Fortney, S.M.,  Ten week aerobic training does not affect lower body negative pressure responses. The Physiologist. 31:A160, 1988.

 

Regional Presentations

 

K. Lai, J. OÕKroy, D.Torok,  S.Graves, Active Isolation is not more effective at increasing hamstring flexibility than traditional methods. Abstract: P30- Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Atlanta, GA, January 30-February 1, 2003

 

N.Howard, D.Torok, M.Sirounis, S.Graves, J.OÕKroy, Upper body strength in 11-13 year old students is increased with 12 weeks of gravitron training, Abstract: O40- Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Atlanta, GA, January 31-February 2, 2002.

 

C. Sol, K.Mitchell, D. Torok, S. Graves, R.Welsh, Changes in ground reaction forces utilizing the Pose Method of running. Abstract: Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Columbia, SC, January 25-27, 2001.

 

Corrigan, K.M., Torok, D.J., OÕKroy, J.A., Welsh, R.L. Comparison of the accuracy of automated commerical blood pressure monitors to a mercury manometer. Abstract: Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Destin, Florida, January 29-31, 1998.

 

Torok, D.J., Joyce, B., and Lightfoot, J.T. Blood pressure reductions with isometric handgrip exercise is not different with two or three days of training per week. Abstract: Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Chattanooga, Tennessee, February 1-3, 1996.

 

Torok, D.J., and Lightfoot, J.T., Parental history of hypertension does not influence the heart rate or blood pressure response during different cold pressor tests. Abstract: Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. January, 1995.

 

Lightfoot, J.T., Torok, D.J., Marks, B.L., Near-infrared interactance does not accurately measure body fat in field conditions. Abstract: Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. January, 1995.

 

Torok, D.J., Cox, R., Claytor, R.P., Brown, D., The salivary cortisol response to maximal exercise in highly trained female distance runners. Abstract: Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. January, 1994.

 

Duey, W.J., Bassett, D.R., Jr., Walker, A.J., Howley, E.T., Ely, D., Pease, M.O., Torok, D.J., Mancuso, P., Cardiovascular and plasma catecholamine responses to static exercise in normotensive blacks and whites. Abstract: Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. January, 1993.

 

State and Local Presentations

     Inservice for Martin County Physical Education Teachers: ÒAssessing Physical Education Programs.Ó Port Salerno Elementary, April 13, 2005.

 

ÒResistance Training for Individuals over 50 years of age,Ó April 2004, FAU College of Nursing Fourth Annual Interdisciplinary Gerontology Conference, Boca Raton, FL.

 

ÒIntegrating Technology into a Health, Fitness for Life Course,Ó February 2004, Florida Department of Health Conference, Tampa, FL.

 

     ÒNeural control of movementÓ and ÒNutrition and Thermal Regulation during exerciseÓ October 2003, Yoga Teacher Training Program, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

 

     ÒEverything you wanted to know about VO2max and then some!Ó July 2002, Florida Panthers Summer Camp.

 

     ÒEnhancing Performance Through NutritionÓ July 2002, Florida Panthers Summer Camp.

 

     ÒWhat is Your Personal Fitness Program?-The Importance of Exercise Prescription A Recipe for Success.Ó D. Torok and A. DÕAngelo-Herold. FAU Today & Beyond Wellness Lecture, January 28, 2002.

 

     "Making Money Using the Internet." ACSM Health & Fitness Expo, San Diego, CA, April 5-9, 2000.

 

Mier, C., Lightfoot, J.T., Torok, D.J., Butcher, M., Herbert, W., "What to Look for in

an Exercise Physiology Education Program." Symposium- Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Charlotte, North Carolina, January 27-29, 2000

 

     "What to Look for in an Exercise Physiology Education Program." Symposium- Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Charlotte, North Carolina,   January 27-29, 2000.

 

"A Tutorial Review of Isometric Exercise" Tutorial Lecture- Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Norfolk, Virginia, February 4-6, 1999.

 

     M. Sirounis and D. Torok, Total Wellness 2000 (TW 2000) at Healthy Living and Learning Statewide CoordinatorsÕ Conference-sponsored by Florida Department of Education & Florida Department of Health, Tampa, FL November 19-20, 1998

 

     ÒPutting Technology to Work for You. Tutorial LectureÓ Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Destin, Florida, January 29-31, 1998.

 

     ÒDeveloping an Effective Health and Fitness Website. Tutorial LectureÓ Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia, January 23-25, 1997.

 

     "Blood Pressure Reductions with Isometric Handgrip Exercise is Not Different with Two or Three Days of Training Per Week" Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Chatanooga, Tennessee, February 1-3, 1996.

 

     ÒStarting Your Exercise ProgramÓ Adventure Hospital, December, 1995.

 

     "Parental History of Hypertension Does Not Influence the Heart Rate or Blood Pressure Response During Different Cold Pressor Tests." Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Lexington, Kentucky, February 2-4, 1995.

 

     "Blood Pressure Variability to Different Types of Cold Pressor Testing" Exercise Science Research Group, Florida Atlantic University, September, 1994.

 

     "Physiological Consideration for Coaching Young Athletes." Palm Beach Community College,  Boca Raton, FL, August, 1994.

 

     "Health Risk Appraisal Considerations Prior to Exercise Testing." Broken Sound Country Club, Boca Raton, FL,  September, 1993.

 

     "The Importance of Exercise Prescription: A Recipe For Success." Twenty-Sixth Annual Review Course for the Family Physician, The University of Tennessee/Memphis College of Medicine, March, 1993.

 

     "Rayfield Calibration and Validation" Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Symposium "Theory and technique related to the measurement of oxygen uptake: classic vs. computer-based systems". Auburn, Alabama, January 30-February 1, 1992.

 

     "Importance of the exercise component in weight loss," New Directions Weight Loss Program, University of Tennessee Medical Center, July, 1991.

 

     "Starting an Exercise Program," New Directions Weight Loss Program, University of Tennessee Medical Center, July, 1991.

 

     "What is the difference between body weight and body composition?" Helen Ross McNabb Center, March, 1991.

 

     "Cardiovascular Response To Five Different Types Of Exercise Equipment,"  Research Seminar-Dept. of HPSS, University of Tennessee/Knoxville, October, 1990.

 

     "The Salivary Cortisol Response In Female Distance Runners During Maximal Exercise," Research Seminar-Dept. of HPSS, University of Tennessee/Knoxville, March, 1990.

 

     Chair: Midwest Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Winter Meeting-Scientific Sessions, February, 1989.

 

     "Establishing a safe and sound weight lifting program," Fitness for Life, Miami University, February , 1989.

 

     "Mental, Physical and Psychological preparation of a Long Distance Runner," York Central Booster Club, November 1986.

 

 

GRANTS:

State:

Grant: American Lung Association of South Florida: ÒOpen Airways for SchoolsÓ 2004-06

 

Grant: American Lung Association of South Florida: ÒEffectiveness of the Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU ) Program.Ó Spring 2003.

 

Grant: Florida Department of Transportation: ÒStay Alive From Education.Ó Spring 2002.

 

Other Granting Agencies

Grant:    Experimental & Applied Sciences, Inc: ÒThe combined effects of creatine monohydrate and beta-alanine supplementation on neuro-muscular fatigue, oxygen uptake kinetics and lactate thresholdÓ Spring 2005

 

Grant: Health Foundation of South Florida: ÒEffectiveness of the Not on Tobacco (NOT ) Program.Ó Spring 2003.

 

HONORS

          SEACSM Service Award 2003 for outstanding service to the chapter.

          Fellowship-American College of Sports Medicine, Fall 1999

          FAU Tip Award. 1996-97

          Outstanding Achievement Award/University of Tennessee/Knoxville, 1993

          Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1973

 

 

 

 

III. Service

 

NATIONAL SERVICE

     ACSM Professional Education Committee (6/2006-present)

     ACSM ad hoc Committee for Website Development (7/98-6/99, 6/00-2004)-Chair

     ACSM ad hoc Committee for Distance Learning (6/01-present)-Chair 2005-2006

     Editor of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Newsletter (12/97-present)

     Editoral Board of ACSM Health & Fitness Journal (1996-1999)

     Executive Board of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (2/97-present)

     Webmaster for Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (5/96-present)

     SEACSM Strategic Planning Committee (4/98-2002)

 

STATE SERVICE

          Florida Department of Education Physical Education Workgroup- 2004-2005.

 

LOCAL SERVICE

          International Congress of the International Swimming Hall of Fame-2004-present

     United Way-Helmets for the Holiday Committee (2005-present)

    

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY SERVICE

     University Enrollment Management Committee (2005-present)

     University Assessment Committee (2005-present)

     University Core Curriculum Committee (2005-present)

     University Safety Committee (2005-present)

     Athletic Advisory Board (2004-present)

     FAU-IRB Committee

     Various FAU Departmental Search Committees

     Various FAU Commencement Services- Marshal

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SERVICE

     College of Education Executive Committee (2000-present)

     College of Education Chairs Committee (2000-present)

     College of Education NCATE Committee (2004-present)

     College of Education Assessment Committee (2005-present)

     College of Education Awards Committee (2000-2005)

     College of Education Advisory Committee (2005-present)

     Broward Steering Committee (2006-present)

     Teaching and Leadership Center Committee (2006-present)

     Title V Grant Committee (2005-present)

     Various College of Education Open Houses

     Organized Davie DeanÕs Forum

     DETA Committee (2006-present)

     College of Education TIP Evaluation Committee 1998-1999

     College of Education Undergraduate Petition Committee 1994-1997

 

DEPARTMENT SERVICE

     Acting Chair of Instructional Technology and Research (7/2006-present)

     ESHP Departmental Chair (8/2000-7/2006)

     ESHP Laboratory Director (6/1994-present)

     Various Search Committees

     Merit Committee (8/98-99)

     Graduate Curriculum Committee

     Advisor to the ESHP Club