Todd C. Shoepe MS, CSCS, ACSM - HFI Education Loyola Marymount University Department of Natural Science North Hall 206 Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310)-338-7825 tshoepe@lmu.edu M.S. Exercise Physiology Oregon State University, 2001 Minor: Biochemistry/Vertebrate Physiology B.S. Health and Human Performance Oregon State University, 1998 Option: Fitness Program Management Teaching Experience 2005-Present Loyola Marymount University Visiting Professor College of Science and Engineering Human Anatomy and Physiology Lectured for two separate classes. One is a year-long comprehensive investigation for students majoring in allied health. The second is a one semester survey for students majoring in psychology. Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Developed the curriculum and organized the administration of three labs. This includes the supervision of three teaching assistants and cooperation of one fellow faculty member. 2001-2005 Oregon State University Instructor - College of Health and Human Sciences Undergraduate major s courses entitled: Professional Activities: Resistance Training Program Design Created new lecture and laboratory format, developed course outline, and novel student evaluation to mimic NSCA certification exam. Topics covered included: gross anatomy, anatomical kinesiology, and exercise physiology. Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription Updated curriculum through implementation of new textbooks, instituted practical examinations in the laboratory setting, and created a new laboratory manual. Topics covered included: exercise physiology, comprehensive fitness testing (i.e. cardiorespiratory, muscular, body composition, flexibility), and exercise prescription for diverse populations.
Undergraduate non-major s courses in: Lifetime Fitness for Health Lectured to a course of 400 students on topics of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and nutrition. Lifetime Fitness for Health Labs Resistance Training Instructed resistance training program theory, design, technique, and implementation across a multitude of abilities and goals. 1998-2001 Oregon State University Graduate Teaching Assistant Lifetime Fitness for Health Labs Directed practical experience-based activities on topics of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, nutrition, and stress management. Physical Activities Courses Taught classes for basketball and resistance training. Course Developer Lifetime Fitness for Health Labs Resistance Training Devised new laboratory curriculum from general wellness to focus specifically on the topic of resistance training; instructed program theory, design, technique, and implementation across a multitude of abilities and goals. Professional Experience 2003-present Oregon State University Course Developer Advisor and Co-creator of Take a Fitness Break product development through the Department of Distance and Continuing Education. This product is being created to provide an online work break by providing narrated video clips of stretching and strengthening exercises in the workstation. 2001-2005 Oregon State University Course Coordinator Baccalaureate Core course entitled: Lifetime Fitness for Health Organized the evaluation of over 3300 students per year. Duties included writing, editing, and production of all exams. Responsible for final grade tabulation and entry as well as all student grievance consultations. Supervised the administration of lab sections and the teaching assistant staff.
1999-2001 Oregon State University Graduate Research Assistant - Muscle Physiology Laboratory Participated in human, rat, and mouse data collections through chemically skinned single fiber experiments, muscle biopsy tissue preparation, solution making, gel-electrophoresis, and isokinetic dynamometry. 1997-2003 Oregon State University Group Exercise Instructor - Faculty/Staff Fitness Program Circuit Weight Training Back Clinic/Conditioning 1998-2000 Fitness Over 50 (Corvallis, OR) Group Exercise Leader/Trainer for older adult population 1997 Hanscom Air Force Base (Boston, MA) Intern Performed fitness testing on service personnel and affiliates using the MicroFit system; prescribed and trained individuals on appropriate exercise programs Awards/Recognitions 2006 Loyola Marymount University Disability Support Services Recognition Award for Extraordinary Faculty and Staff 2004 Oregon State University Services for Students with Disabilities Certificate for collaborations with the offices of SSD in providing accommodations for Oregon State University s students. 2002 Sixth IOC World congress on Sport Sciences Research Poster Award Finalist Behavioral Section Title: Contractility of Single Muscle Fibers from Chronically Resistance- Trained Humans 2001 Faculty/Staff Fitness Program Victor Vic Brookes Award for Instructional Excellence 1993 Eagle Scout Certifications 2005-present American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor 2000-present National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) 1995-present American Red Cross Adult CPR 1995-present American Red Cross Standard First Aid 2003 Radioisotopes Usage Certification (Oregon State University) - Provisional Use Agreement for working with radioisotopes 2001-2002 American Red Cross Instructor: Standard First Aid/CPR Professional Affiliations 2006-present Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) 2000-present National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2004-2006 Northwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NWASCM) 2003-2006 Molecular and Cellular Regulatory Mechanisms Special interest Group 2003-2006 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Publications 1. Shoepe, T. C., J. E. Stelzer, D. P. Garner, and J. J. Widrick. Functional adaptability of muscle fibers to long-term resistance exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 35(6): 944-951, 2003. 2. Widrick, J.J., G.F. Maddalozzo, D. Lewis, B.A. Valentine, D.P. Garner, J. E. Stelzer, T.C. Shoepe and C. M. Snow. Morphological and functional characteristics of skeletal muscle fibers from hormone-replaced and nonreplaced post menopausal women. Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences. 58(1): 3-10, 2003. 2. Widrick, J. J., J. E. Stelzer, T. C. Shoepe, and D. P. Garner. Functional properties of human muscle fibers after short-term resistance exercise training. American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology 283: R408-R416, 2002. Published Abstracts (Presented at National Meetings) 1. Shoepe, T.C., J.E. Stelzer, D. P. Garner, and J. J. Widrick. Contractile function of single muscle fibers from chronically resistance-trained humans.
The FASEB Journal, 16:4, A446, 2002. 2. Widrick, J.J., G. F. Maddalozzo, D. P. Garner, J. E. Stelzer, T. C. Shoepe, and C. M. Snow. Estrogen replacement therapy and contractile function of muscle fibers from early post-menopausal women. The FASEB Journal, 16:4, A761, 2002. 3. Garner, D. P., J. E. Stelzer, T. C. Shoepe, J. Mull, J. McCubbin, and J. J. Widrick. Cross-bridge mechanisms of muscle weakness in multiple sclerosis. The FASEB Journal, 15:5, A814, 2001. Presentations Feb. 2005 Resistance Training A Miracle Cure? Presented to the OSU Academy of Lifelong Learning 2002-2003 Fitness Over 50 Fitness and Health Evaluation Clinic. Once each academic term I produced a fitness assessment clinic at a local health/wellness facility as a term project for students in the fitness testing class. Feb. 2003 Resistance Training for Seniors Presented to the OSU Academy of Lifelong Learning Jan. 2000 Ergonomic Gardening: Exercises for a Healthy Back and Good Posture Presented to the Benton County Master Gardener Association. University/Professional Service 2006-present Faculty Advisor for the Loyola Marymount University Women s Soccer Club 2005 Organizer for a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - Examination Upon Request for the National Strength and Conditioning Association 2002-2005 Faculty Advisor for the Oregon State University Resistance Training Club 2003-2004 Volunteer Instructor of weight training classes for the Faculty/Staff Fitness Program at Oregon State University 2003-2004 Dept. of EXSS Ad Hoc Facilities Usage Committee (Chair) 2002-2003 Dept. of EXSS Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee (Chair) 2002 Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical, Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference (Co-Chair Door Monitor Committee)