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Peter Michael Magyari
Brooks College of Health
4567 St John’s Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL. 32224
904-349-1080 (Cell)
904-620-2320    (Office)
p.magyari@unf.edu (e-mail)

EDUCATION

1996-2002 PhD in Exercise Physiology, University of Florida
1994-1996 Masters of Science in Education, Florida International University
1987-1990 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, Florida International University

PERTINENT COURSEWORK COMPLETED
University of Florida                                            Florida International University
Medical Physiology                                            Human Anatomy
Pulmonary Physiology                                        Principles of Physiology
Exercise Metabolism                                          Mammalian Physiology
Exercise in Health and Disease                           Exercise Physiology
Muscle Myopathy                                              Physiological Mechanisms
Neuromuscular Adaptations                                Physiology of Aging
Graduate Exercise Physiology                            Exercise Testing and Prescription
Pharmacology in Exercise Physiology                 Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry                                                     Microbiology
Current Issues in Dietary Supplements                General Chemistry
Epidemiology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006-present Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology in the College of Pubic Health, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
2002-2006 Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology in the School of Health Science and Human Performance, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg Va.
2001-2002 Adjunct Professor, Santa Fe Community College Responsible for teaching BSC 2084 and BSC 2085 Anatomy and Physiology
2000-2002 Lab Assistant, Dr.Randy Braith's Clinical Exercise Physiology Lab
Responsible for muscle and bone assays, exercise testing, exercise training, and exercise
prescription pertinent to current line of funded research through American Heart Association.
1997-2000 Teaching Assistant, University of Florida Responsible for teaching PET 2350 Human Physiology Lab
1997-1999 Coordinator of Personal Training, Student Recreation and Fitness Centers, University of Florida. Responsible for educating, evaluating, and supervising the upper level fitness staff.
1998 Adjunct Instructor, Dept of Physical Therapy, University of Florida Responsible for teaching PHT 4155 Exercise Physiology
1996 Student Teacher, Killian High School, Miami, Florida- Courses taught: Honors Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology
1991-1996 Owner/Manager of Paradise Gym, Miami, Florida Responsibilities included: Facility Design/Management, Equipment Purchasing, Membership Recruitment, Staffing/Staff Management, Exercise Prescription and Personal Training.
1989-1991 Staff Exercise Physiologist with the Health and Fitness Institute at Doctor's Hospital in Coral Gables, Florida. Responsibilities included: Exercise testing and Prescription, Cardiac
Rehabilitation (Phase III), Hospital Staff Fitness Education and Personal Training.

COURSES TAUGHT
University of North Florida
HSC 4612 Exercise Physiology for Health Sciences (2006)
HSC 2100 Personal Health Issues/Problems (2006)

University of Florida:
PET 4781 Exercise Assessment and Prescription (2001)
PHT 4155 Exercise Physiology (1998)
PET 2350L Physiology Lab (1997-2001)

Sante Fe Community College:
BSC 2085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (2002)
BSC 2085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (2002)
BSC 2086 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (2001)
BSC 2086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (2001)

Lynchburg College
HMSR 312 Introduction to Research design (2002, 2003)
EXPH 325 Exercise Physiology (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
EXPH 382 Exercise Physiology for Special Populations (2002, 2004, 2005)
EXPH 340 Exercise Assessment and Prescription (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
EXPH 425 Adv Health and Fitness Appraisal and Prog. (2003, 04, 05, 06)
EXPH 395 Environmental Exercise Physiology (2003, 2004, 2005)
EXPH 328 Clinical Exercise Physiology (2004, 2006)
EXPH 255 Scientific Principles of Resistance Training (2004)

PUBLICATIONS
Journal articles
Randy W Braith, Peter M Magyari, Michael N Fulton, Clem F Lisor, Sara E Vogel, James A Hill, Juan M Aranda. Comparison of Calcitonin versus Calcitonin and Resistance Exercise as Prophylaxis for Osteoporosis in Heart Transplant Recipients" Transplantation (In Press, 2006).

Randy W Braith, Peter M Magyari, Gary L Pierce, David G Edwards, James A Hill, Lesley J White, Juan M Aranda. (2005). “Effect of Resistance Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Myopathy in Heart Transplant Recipients” The American Journal of Cardiology; Vol. 95: 1192-1198 .

Edwards DG, Schofield RS, Magyari PM, Nichols WW, Braith RW. (2004) Effect of exercise training on central aortic pressure wave reflection in coronary artery disease. Am J Hypertension, 17:540-543.

Magyari P, O’Toole T, Laurent T, Bradney D. (2004) Perceived Versus True Maximal Strength in Older Adults. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75(1):A11. (abstract).

Braith RW, Magyari PM, Fulton MN, Aranda J, Walker T, Hill JA. (2003). Resistance Exercise Training and Alendronate Reverse Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis in Heart Transplant Recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant; 22(10):1082-90.

Magyari PM, Aranda JM, Edwards DG, Pierce GL, Shanely RA, Braith RW. (2003). Increased Muscular Strength and Enzymatic Reserve Following 6 Months of Resistance Training in Heart Transplant Recipients. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise;35(5):S231 (Abstract).

Braith RW, Magyari PM, Aranda JM, Fulton MN, Lisor CF, Hill JA. (2003). Nasal Calcitonin Does Not Prevent Vertebral Osteoporosis in Heart Transplant Recipients. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise;35(5):S299 (Abstract).

Vincent KR, Braith RW, Feldman R, Magyari P, Cutler RB, Persin SA, Lennon SL, and Lowenthal DT. (2002). Resistance Exercise and Physical Performance in Elderly Men and Women. Journal of the American Geriatric Society:50(6), 1100-1107.

Magyari PM, Aranda J, Hill JA, Cleeton TS, and Braith RW. (2002). The Effects of Nasal Calcitonin Spray on Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis in Heart Transplant Recipients. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise: 34(5),S110. (Abstract)

Kepler KC, Borst SE, Magyari PM, and Braith RW. (2002). Hormonal Response During Resistance Training. Medicineand Science in Sports and Exercise (Submitted for Publication).

Kepler KC, Borst SE, Magyari PM, and Braith RW. (2002). Acute Growth Hormone Response to Three Different Resistance Training Protocols. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise: 34(5), S71. (Abstract)

Magyari PM, Koesterer TK, Dirks AJ, Anderson A, Braith RW, and Dodd SL. (2001). The Effects of a 10 week weight training program on rat hind limb muscle. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise: 33(5), S132. (Abstract)

Papin WJ, Braith RW, Magyari PM, Dodd SL. (2001). The Effects of Transdermal Prohormone Supplementation on Serum Hormone Levels, Fat Free Mass, and Muscular Strength in Resistance-Trained Young Men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise: 33(5), S286. (Abstract)

Magyari P, Vincent K, Lennon S, Koesterer T, Fulton M, Foley M, Pollock M, and R Braith (2000). Comparison of a Home Lumbar Extension Exerciser Versus a Clinical Lumbar Extension Machine for Maintaining Low-Back Strength. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise: 32(5), S153. (Abstract)

Magyari, P. (1998). Understanding Weight Training Intensity. IDEA Personal Trainer, 9(3), 17-18.

Book chapters
Braith RW, and Magyari PM. (2001). Resistance Training For Organ Transplant Recipients. In: Resistance Training for Health and Disease. Eds. J Graves and B Franklin. Human Kinetics.

PRESENTATIONS/GUEST LECTURES

Peyton Burchell and Peter Magyari. (2005). PERFORMANCE VARIABLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DIVISION THREE VARSITY AND INTRAMURAL SOCCER ATHLETES. Oral presentation: American College of Sport Medicine Southeast Regional Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Heidi Koring, Peter Magyari, Bill Kuchler, Ashleigh Cambareri, and Casey Greene. (2005). THE PEER ADVISING ADVANTAGE. Presented at NACADA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Virginia Beach, Va.

Magyari P
. (2004) Perceived Versus True Maximal Strength in Older Adults. Poster Presentation: American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference, New Orleans, LA..

Magyari P
. (2003). From Heart Failure to Heart Transplant: Therapeutic Role of Exercise Training. “Prevention of Skeletal Muscle Myopathy in Heart Transplant Recipients”. Mini-Symposia Speaker at American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 18th Annual Meeting.

Magyari P
. (2003). From Heart Failure to Heart Transplant: Therapeutic Role of Exercise Training. “Enzymatic and Ultrastructural Changes in Skeletal Muscle”. Mini-Symposia Speaker at American College of Sports Medicine 50th Annual Meeting

Braith RW, Magyari PM, Aranda J, Peirce GL, and Hill JA. (2003) Resistance Training Reverses Glucocorticoid-Induced Skeletal Muscle Myopathy in Heart Transplant Recipients. Poster Presentation. American Heart Association 2003 Scientific Session, Orlando FL.

Magyari P.
(2003). Sport Nutrition and its application to hiking and backpacking. Invited Key Note Speaker for the Annual Dinner meeting of the Natural Bridge Appalacian Train Club.

Magyari P.
(2003). Understanding VO2max and Lactate Threshold. Invited Key Note Speaker for the Monthly Dinner meeting of the Lynchburg Road Runners Club.

Magyari P,
O’Toole T. (2003) Sport Nutrition, Body Composition, and Athletic Performance in Female Swimmers. Guest lecture: Sweet Briar College, Amherst VA.

Magyari P.
(2003) Sport Nutrition, Alcohol Consumption, and Athletic Performance. Guest lecture: Men’s Varsity Lacrosse Team, Lynchburg College.

Magyari P,
O’Toole T. (2003) Nutrition and Athletic Performance in Distance Running. Guest lecture: Men and Women’s Cross Country Team, Lynchburg College.

Magyari P,
O’Toole T. (2003) Sport Nutrition, Alcohol Consumption, and Athletic Performance. Guest lecture: Men’s Varsity Basketball Team, Lynchburg College.

Magyari P,
O’Toole T. (2003) Sport Nutrition, Alcohol Consumption, and Athletic Performance. Guest lecture: Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team, Lynchburg College.

Magyari PM
, Aranda JM, Edwards DG, Pierce GL, Shanely RA, Braith RW. (2003). Increased Muscular Strength and Enzymatic Reserve Following 6 Months of Resistance Training in Heart Transplant Recipients. Poster Presentation: American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Kepler KC, Borst SE, Magyari PM, and Braith RW. (2002). Acute Growth Hormone Response to Three Different Resistance Training Protocols. Poster Presentation: ACSM National Conference, St. Luis, MO.

Magyari PM,
Aranda J, Hill JA, Cleeton TS, and Braith RW. (2002). The Effects of Nasal Calcitonin Spray on Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis in Heart Transplant Recipients. Poster Presentation: ACSM National Conference, St. Luis, MO.

Papin WJ, Braith RW, Magyari PM, Dodd SL. (2001). The Effects of Transdermal Prohormone Supplementation on Serum Hormone Levels, Fat Free Mass, and Muscular Strength in Resistance-Trained Young Men. Poster Presentation: American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Magyari PM
, Papin WJ, Braith RW, and Dodd SL (2001). The Effects of Transdermal Prohormone Supplementation on Serum Hormone Levels, fat Free Mass, and Muscular Strength in Resistance-Trained Young Men. Poster Presentation: Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida.

Magyari P,
(2001) Ergogenic Aids and Optimal Nutrient Intake for Active Individuals. In-service Guest Lecture: Shands Rehab Services, Shands Rehab Center at Hampton Oaks, Gainesville, FL.

Magyari P,
(2001). Ergogenic Aids: Creatine Monohydrate, Androstenedion, Colustrum, and HMB. Are they effective? Guest Lecture, HUN 6936 Current Issues in Dietary Supplements, Dept. of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida.

Magyari P
, (2001). Carbohydrate intake for peak performance. Team Florida Cycle Club, Guest Lecture, Gainesville, FL.

Magyari P,
(2001). Supplementing for Increased Muscular Strength. Guest lecture, HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health, Dept of Health Science Education, University of Florida

Magyari P
. (2001). Myofibrilar Proteins: Beyond Actin and Myosin. Guest Lecture, PET 6355 Exercise Physiology, Dept. of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Florida.

Magyari P,
(2001) Carbohydrate Intake for Peak Performance. Guest lecture, PET 2931Honors Seminar in Health and Human Performance, University of Florida.

Magyari P,
(2001) Sport Supplements. Guest lecture, PET 2931Honors Seminar in Health and Human Performance, University of Florida..

Magyari P,
(2001) Carbohydrate Intake for Peak Performance. Community Service Lecture, Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Gainesville, FL.

Magyari P,
(2000). Popular Ergogenic Aids: Are they safe and/or effective? Healthy Students, Healthy Schools, Suwannee River Area Health Education Center, Camp Kalaqua, High Springs, Fl.

Magyari P,
(2000). Sports Nutrition for Peak Performance. Healthy Students, Healthy Schools, Suwannee River Area Health Education Center, Camp Kalaqua, High Springs, Fl.

Magyari P,
(2000). Ergogenic Aids: Creatine Monohydrate, Androstenedion, Colustrum, and HMB. Are they effective? Guest Lecture, HUN 6936 Current Issues in Dietary Supplements, Dept. of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida.

Magyari P,
(2000). Ergogenic Aids: Creatine Monohydrate, Androstenedion, and HMB. Are they effective? Community Service Lecture, Gainesville Health and Fitness Center.

Magyari P,
(2000). Supplementing for Increased Muscular Strength. Guest lecture, HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health, Dept of Health Science Education, University of Florida.

Magyari P
, Koesterer T, Dirks A, Anderson A, and Dodd S. (2000). The Effects of a 10-Week Weight Training Program on Rat Hind limb Muscle. Poster Presentation: Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida.

Magyari P
. (2000). Structural Proteins and Their Impact on Skeletal Muscle Function. Guest Lecture, PET 4381 Neuromuscular Physiology, Dept. of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Florida.

Magyari P
. (2000). Structural Proteins and Their Impact on Skeletal Muscle Function. Guest Lecture, PET 6355 Exercise Physiology, Dept. of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Florida.

Magyari P
, Vincent K, Lennon S, Koesterer T, Fulton M, Foley M, Pollock M, and R Braith (2000). Comparison of a Home Lumbar Extension Exerciser Versus a Clinical Lumbar Extension Machine for Maintaining Low-Back Strength. Poster Presentation: American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.


AWARDS

1st Place Poster Presentation: The Effects of Transdermal Prohormone Supplementation (Androstenedione) on Serum Hormone Levels, Fat Free Mass, and Muscular Strength in Resistance-Trained Young Men. Health and Medicine Category, Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida (2001).

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American College of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
American Physiological Society

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association.
CPR and AED, American Heart Association.

SEMINARS COMPLETED/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED
NCAA Leadership Conference, Dallas, TX (2005)
Summer Workshop for College Teachers, Society for Values in Higher Education, Portland OR (2005)
American College of Sport Medicine Southeast Regional Conference, Charlotte, NC. (2005)
NACADA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Virginia Beach, Va. (2005)
American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Nat. Conf., NO, LA. (2004)
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 18th Annual Meeting. (2003)
American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, San Francisco, CA. (2003)
Survival Training for 1st Year Students: Alcohol Awareness and Education (Lynchburg College 2003)
American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, St. Louis. MO. (2002)
American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, Baltimore, MD. (2001)
Animal Care and Use, University of Florida (2000)
Rodent Techniques and Surgery, University of Florida (2000)
American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, Indianapolis, IN. (2000)
American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, Seattle, WA. (1999)
Bloodborne Pathogens Program, University of Florida (1998)
Nutrition and Exercise Workshop with Nancy Clark and Bill Evans, Tampa, FL. (1998)
American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, Orlando, FL. (1998)
American College of Sport Medicine National Conference, Denver, CO. (1997)
American College of Sport Medicine South East Regional Conference, Atlanta GA. (1997)

 

 
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