Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching FC FABIO COMANA, MA., MS. NASM CPT, CES & PES; ACE CPT & HC; ACSM HFS; CSCS; CISSN 5500 Campanile Rad San Dieg. CA. 92182 (619) 594-5290 Email: fcmana@sdsu.edu CURRICULUM VITAE f FABIO COMANA EDUCATION Institutin Years Attended Degree Majr Field San Dieg State University 1995 1999 M.S. Nutritin - Sprts Nutritin San Dieg State University 1990 1993 M.A. Exercise Physilgy San Dieg State University 1986 1989 B.S. Nutritin - Dietetics CERTIFICATIONS Institutin Certificatin Year Attained United States Weightlifting Organizatin (USAW) Sprts Perfrmance Cach (USAW-1) 2018 Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine (NASM) Perfrmance Enhancement Specialist (PES) 2012 Crrective Exercise Specialist (CES) 2011 Certified Persnal Trainer (CPT) 2011 Internatinal Sciety fr Sprts Nutritin (ISSN) Certified - ISSN 2006 American Cuncil n Exercise (ACE) Health Cach 2006 Persnal Trainer 2002 Natinal Strength and Cnditining Assciatin (NSCA) Certified Strength and Cnditining Specialist 1996 American Cllege f Sprts Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physilgist 1991 Page 1
Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE Institutin Date Subjects San Dieg State University 1993 present ENS 304: Physilgy f Exercise (3.0 units) ENS 331: Exercise and Nutritin fr Health, Fitness and Perfrmance (3.0 units) ENS 401A: Musculskeletal Fitness (1.0 unit) ENS 432: Exercise, Fitness and Health (2.0 units) ENS 433: Exercise, Sprt and Aging (3.0 units) ENS 434: Prmting Exercise Behavir (3.0 units) ENS 304L: Physilgy f Exercise Lab (1.0 unit) ENS 401B: Musculskeletal Fitness Activity (1.0 unit) ENS 432L: Exercise, Fitness and Health Lab (1.0 unit) University f Califrnia, San Dieg 1997 - Present Physilgy f Exercise (3.0 units) Nutritin fr Fitness and Sprts (3.0 units) Strength & Cnditining Prgramming and Instructin (2.0 units) Physilgy f Exercise Assessments (2.0 units) Behaviral and Lifestyle Change (2.0 units) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1. Lecturer (full-time / part-time), Exercise and Nutritinal Sciences (ENS), San Dieg State University and Behaviral Healthcare Department, University f Califrnia, San Dieg Extensin, (1993-present). Designed and develped 14 different cllege level curses fr SDSU and UCSD (thery, practical) in Exercise Physilgy; Musculskeletal Fitness (Strength and Cnditining); Nutritin (+ Sprts Nutritin); Behaviral and Lifestyle Caching; and Physilgical Assessments. First SDSU ENS instructr t design and develp hybrid-frmat classes (½ nline, ½ live; fully nline) using varius interactive learning technlgies and assessment tls (e.g., Camtasia, TpHat). Cnsistently evaluated (qualitative/quantitative scres) as ne f the tp instructrs within SDSU ENS and UCSD Fitness Certificate departments by a diverse student bdy. Funder and advisr t KORE student kinesilgy rganizatin that prvides student bdy with wrkings, speakers and prfessinal develpment pprtunities. Chair, Curriculum Cmmittee tasked with evaluating current degreed curriculums and prpsing changes t the ENS faculty. Page 2
Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching 2. Directr f Cntinuing Educatin / Faculty Instructr, Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine (NASM), Chandler, AZ. (2011-present). NASM spkespersn featured in multiple utlets (print, TV, radi). NASM educatr prfessinal presenting natinally and internatinally at ver 20 fitness cnferences and health-fitness events; develping NASM s team f master trainers. Educatinal cntent develpment (educatinal and editrial articles, blgs, fitness calculatrs) fr the upcming cnsumer prtal fr NASM website. As directr versight f NASM s $8.6 millin cntinuing educatin platfrm design, develpment, delivery and evaluatin. Establishing educatinal partnerships with cmmercial manufacturers t develp live/nline educatin targeting $250K (grss revenue) fr 2012 2013. Overseeing NASM-brand prliferatin int SE Asian markets initiated in 2013. 3. Exercise Physilgist, Genesis Wellness Grup, San Dieg, CA, (2006 Present). Fitness Expert, Educatinal and Curriculum Develper, Cnsultant and Cach: Develpment f educatinal curriculums and cntent fr multiple-delivery frmats (nline, distance, live) in the exercise sciences, behaviral and lifestyle change, weight management, prgramming and perfrmance dmains fr the fitness industry, academia, and cnsumers. Advisry Bard Member Orange Thery Fitness, Turbstrapp, Flexline Fitness. Fitness Cnsultant Cre Health and Fitness, Strps, SeaWrld, Panasnic, Step360, HOIST Fitness, Tri-data Crpratin. Event Organizer Asia Fitness Cnference (AFC), (2008-present). SE Asia s largest educatinal cnference and sympsium with ver 1,300 attendees wrking n an peratinal budget between $1,100,000 1,200,000. 4. Exercise Physilgist, American Cuncil n Exercise, (2004 2011). ACE Educatinal Curriculum Develper: Original creatr f ACE s Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT ) Mdel assciated with > $2.5 millin (grss revenue) fr ACE in 2010 2011 fiscal year. Develped distance and nline curseware, publicatins cntent, and ACE live-wrkshps fr fitness prfessinals generating grss revenues > $500K between 2008 and 2011. Authr and Technical Editr: Authred/edited ACE textbk chapters, fitness publicatins and cntinuing educatin materials. Chapter Authr - ACE LWMC Manual (2 nd editin) (2007); ACE AHFS Manual (2008); ACE PT Manual (4 th editin) (2010). Technical editr fr ACE PT Manual (2010) Develped cntent (and manual) fr all ACE s current, live-wrkshps taught natinally and internatinally in 50 different markets natinally and internatinally by ver ~ 50 ACE Master Practical Trainers: ACE s Functinal Training and Assessment wrkshp (2008) 8½ hur, live wrkshp ACE s IFT Mdel wrkshp (2008) 16 hur, live wrkshp ACE s Sprts Cnditining wrkshp (2009) 8 hur, live wrkshp Authred fitness articles, publicatins, prduct reviews, blgs, and cntinuing educatin materials fr ACE s delivery platfrms (Certified News, Fitness Matters, website, pr blgs) Technical directin f pht shts, and cntent develper fr ACE Exercise Library cntaining 250 exercises with 40,000 mnthly view rate Page 3
Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching ACE Media Spkespersn: Featured in varius media utlets: televisin (CNN Headline News; CBS, ABC, FOX and WB affiliates); radi (Sirius, numerus Clear Channel affiliates); ver 100 newspapers, print and nline publicatins (Assciated Press; Web MD; Newsweek, Csmplitan, Health and Fitness, Men s Health, Glamur, Preventin, Elle, etc.). ACE Master Trainer and Prfessinal Presenter: ACE Senir Master Trainer (versee training fr ACE s ~ 50 live wrkshp Master Trainers) Live wrkshps instructr (ACE wrkshps) Prfessinal presenting: > 3 dzen natinal and internatinal fitness industry cnferences and tradeshws (e.g. IHRSA, Club Industry, IDEA Wrld, IDEA PT Institutes, Empwer, Fusin, ACE Sympsium, ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Asia Fitness Cngress, TSI Summit, SCW Manias, Fitness Fest, YMCA Reginal Fitness Cnferences, Fitness Palza). Certificatin Manager (2004 2006): Directed exam develpment, jb analysis studies and supervised NCCA-cmpliance. Managed ACE s fur certificatin prgrams, generating > $ 3,000,000 in revenue. Administered $ 350,000 exam-develpment and NCCA-psychmetric budget. Develped Bard f Certificatin plicies and prcedures (SOPs). 5. Prgram Manager, Facility Develpment and Wellness Crdinatr, Club One, CA, (2000 2004). General Manager: Opened and managed tw - $ 4,000,000 + crprate fitness facilities. Educatinal Curriculum Develper: Educatinal materials and wrkshps fr members and staff develpment. Wellness Prgramming Specialist: Design and delivery f stand-alne / managed wellness prgrams. Prgram feasibility / ROI and needs analysis reprting fr new markets and accunts. 6. Divisin I Head Cach, San Dieg State University Rugby (Recrd: 272-61-3), (1993 2000). Caching and Cnditining Respnsibilities: Athlete recruitment, prgram administratin and caching f all teams, games, practice plans, playbks, athlete testing and cnditining. Suthern Califrnia Rugby Ftball Unin (SCRFU) Divisin I Cnference Cach f the Year (1996, 1997, and 1998). Natinal tp 20 ranking (1993 2000), recgnized as SDSU s mst successful sprt team f 1990 s, prduced 11 All-American athletes. Administrative Respnsibilities: Athlete recruiting and persnnel hiring. Team budgets and fundraising - acquired $ 250,000 + in spnsrship funds. Managed team / player eligibility requirements, scheduling, fixtures and travel. Page 4
Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching 7. Strength and Cnditining Cach, San Dieg State University, (1997 1999), SCRFU Cllegiate All-Star Rugby (1993 2000, 2007-2009). Jb Functins: Mentred under David Ohtn, SDSU Head Strength Cach - cnduct team and sprt needs assessments, strength and cnditining prgrams fr Divisin I athletes. Athlete physilgical assessments fr fitness and perfrmance. Natinal Cllegiate Rugby Champins (2009). Additinal Prfessinal Experience: Event Management, San Dieg Street Scenes, San Dieg, CA, (1994 2009). Management and event prductin fr annual music festival in San Dieg (largest n U.S. west cast) Fitness Center Supervisr, Pacific Bell Fitwrks, San Dieg, CA, (1997 1998). Facility peratins, member screening, assessments, rientatins and prgram design Physilgical Tests Administratr, US Olympic Training Center, San Dieg, CA, (1995). Administer physilgical assessments n U.S Olympic athletes PROFESSIONAL GROWTH 1. Larger Publicatins: Cmana F, (release - 2018). Perspectives in Fitness. Raleigh, NC, Lulu Press, Inc. Cmana F, (release - 2018). Nutritinal Caching: The Fitness Practitiner s Guide. Raleigh, NC, Lulu Press, Inc. Bryant CX, Pcari J, and Cmana F, (editrs). (2015). Exercise Physilgy. Philadelphia, PA, FA Davis. Cmana F, (technical editr) (2103). In Schneider, T. Calric Respnsibility, Medicine Hat, Canada. Calric Respnsibility. Cmana F, (2013). NASM s Small Grup Training Certificate Curse (1.5 CEUs 15-hur curse), Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2013). NASM s Sprts Nutritin Certificate Curse (1.2 CEUs 12-hur curse), Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2012). SCW Sprts Nutritin Certificate Curse (0.6 CEUs 6-hur curse), SCW Fitness, Chicag, IL. Cmana F, (2012). SCW Weight Management Specialist Certificate Curse (0.6 CEUs 6-hur curse), SCW Fitness, Chicag, IL. Cmana, F. (technical editr. In Schaffer, A. Turn up yur Fat Burn. New Yrk, NY, Rdale Press, 2011. Smith, D, Cmana, F, and Runnels, V (chapter c-authrs), In FEMA, Health and Wellness Guide fr Vlunteer Fire Service, FA 267, January 2004. Page 5
Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching 2. Smaller Publicatins (2007 2016): Textbk Chapters: Cmana F, (2015). Chapter 12: Thermregulatin. In Bryant CX, Pcari J, and Cmana F. (editrs). Exercise Physilgy. Philadelphia, PA, FA Davis. Cmana F, (2015). Chapter 13: Physilgy f Training. In Bryant CX, Pcari J, and Cmana F. (editrs). Exercise Physilgy. Philadelphia, PA, FA Davis. Cmana F, and Mhr C, (2015). Chapter 3: Intrductin t Fitness Nutritin. In Bryant CX, Pcari J, and Cmana F. (editrs). Exercise Physilgy. Philadelphia, PA, FA Davis. Cmana F, Pcari J, and Fster C, (2015). Chapter 15: Cardirespiratry Training. In Bryant CX, Pcari J, and Cmana F. (editrs). Exercise Physilgy. Philadelphia, PA, FA Davis. Cmana, F and Merrill S (2013). Chapter 17: Exercise Prgram Design. In ACE Health Cach Manual, San Dieg, CA, American Cuncil n Exercise. Galati T, Merrill S, and Cmana F (2013). Chapter 16: Exercise Prgramming Cnsideratins and Guidelines. In ACE Health Cach Manual, San Dieg, CA, American Cuncil n Exercise. Cmana, F. Chapter 7: Functinal Assessments: Psture, Mvement, Cre Balance and Flexibility. In ACE Persnal Trainer Manual (4 th editin). San Dieg, CA, American Cuncil n Exercise, 2010, 135-172. Cmana, F. Chapter 9: Functinal Prgramming fr Stability and Mbility. In ACE Persnal Trainer Manual (4 th editin). San Dieg, CA, American Cuncil n Exercise, 2010, 245-310. Cmana, F. Chapter 14: Mbility, Gait and Psture. In Bryant, CX and Green, DJ (Editrs), ACE Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist Manual. San Dieg, CA, American Cuncil n Exercise, 2009, 333-376. Williamsn, W and Cmana, F. Chapter 13: Psture and Mvement. In Bryant, CX and Green, DJ (Editrs), ACE Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist Manual. San Dieg, CA, American Cuncil n Exercise, 2009, 293-332. Cntinuing Educatin Wrkshps: Cmana, F. (2018). Mvement Mechanics The Rle f Stability and Mbility (0.6 CEUs). Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2015-present, revised 2018). SCW s Sprts Nutritin Wrkshp (0.6 CEUs). Sara city Fitness, Chicag, IL. Cmana F, (2015-present, revised 20187). SCW s Behaviral Caching Wrkshp (0.5 CEUs). Sara city Fitness, Chicag, IL. Cmana F, (2014). NASM s Weight Lss Specialist Wrkshp (0.5 CEUs). Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2013 2014). NASM s Wman s Fitness Specialist Wrkshp (0.4 CEUs). Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2013 2014). NASM s Small Grup Training Wrkshp. (0.5 CEUs). Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2012). NASM s Metablic Cnditining Wrkshp (0.8 CEUs). Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2012). NASM s Yuth Exercise Specialist Wrkshp (0.4 CEUs). Natinal Academy f Sprts Medicine, Chandler, AZ. Cmana F, (2009 2011). ACE s Integrated Fitness Training Mdel Wrkshp (0.8 CEUs). American Cuncil n Exercise, San Dieg, CA. Cmana F, (2009 2011). ACE s Sprt s Cnditining Wrkshp (0.8 CEUs). American Cuncil n Exercise, San Dieg, CA. Cmana F, (2008 2011). ACE s Functinal Assessment and Training Wrkshp (0.8 CEUs). American Cuncil n Exercise, San Dieg, CA. Page 6
Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching Published Articles (Fitness Publicatins): 2012-2018: Over 3 dzen articles in varius NASM, IDEA Fitness Jurnal and CanFit publicatins. 2008-2011: Over 2 dzen in ACE Fitness Matters and ACE Pr Surce. 3. Prfessinal Presentatins and Public Speaking (2005-present): Prfessinal presenting: Over 2 dzen natinal and internatinal fitness industry cnferences and tradeshws IHRSA, Club Industry, IDEA Wrld, IDEA PT Institutes, Empwer, Fusin, ACE Sympsium, ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Athletic Business Cnference, Asia Fitness Cnference - Bangkk, IFEX Indnesia, TSI Summit, SCW Fitness Mania, Fitness Fest, YMCA Reginal Fitness Cnferences, YMCA San Dieg - Fitness Palza. Presented ver 60 different sessins, pre-cns and pst-cns. Prfessinal Speaking Dmains: Mvement Assessment, Crrective Exercise and Training. Sprts Nutritin Strategies, Supplements and Perfrmance. Prgram Design. Metablic Training (Cardi and Resistance Training). Behaviral and Lifestyle Change. Weight Management and Caching. Physilgical Assessments. Exercise Science Essentials (Energy Pathways, Endcrine Respnses, Thermregulatin, etc.) SCHOLARLY / ATHLETIC AWARDS and ACHEIVEMENTS Favrite Faculty Member (2015-2016) Residential Educatin Office, Office f Student Affairs, SDSU. Outstanding Instructr Award (2000, 2006) UCSD Extensin Nminee Sanfrd Berman Award fr Instructinal Excellence UCSD (2009) Academic Hnrs, San Dieg State University (1990-1993, 1995-1999) Inductee San Dieg State University Sprts Hall f Fame (2005) All-American Cllegiate Rugby Selectin (1988 1989) Page 7
Engage.. Ignite.. Empwer.. Educatin Cnsulting Research Caching Rugby: Head / Assistant Cach, Suthern Califrnia Cllegiate All-Stars, 1996 1998, 2006 2010 (2009 Natinal Champins) Head Cach, San Dieg State University (290-61-3), 1993 2000 4 Suthern Califrnia Divisin I Cllegiate Titles; 4 USA Sweet 16 Appearances Prduced 11 All-Americans OMBAC Rugby (1994 1996) 1994, 1996 Natinal Champins San Dieg State University Rugby, San Dieg, CA (1986 1989). 1986 Cllegiate Natinal Champins 1989 Team Captain U13 A and U14 A Captain - St. Stithians Cllege (High Schl) Jhannesburg, Suth Africa Swimming and Water Pl: St. Stithians Cllege (high schl) Cnference hnrs All-star water pl (1984) Varsity Swimming and Water pl Member Zambian Natinal Swimming team (1980-1983). SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY Advisr SDSU ENS undergraduate/graduate Kinesilgy student rganizatin (KORE) Cmmittee member ENS American Kinesilgy Assciatin Student Awards The Sage Cmmunity Prject SDSU initiatives fr Natinal City, CA. Urban Develpment (2014) and Lemn Grve (2016-2017). Airefitness Healthy initiatives prject partnered with San Dieg Parks and Recreatin 100Citizens.rg Statewide CSU initiative develped by Dr. Steven Ly (CSUN) t prvide free exercise, nutritinal and behaviral cunseling and pprtunities t lcal cmmunities. My invlvement includes versight f SDSU chapter that enables students t gain valuable experience in rganizatin and the delivery f assrted health-fitness and nutritinal tasks and respnsibilities. Vlunteer Speaker and Educatr, Fitness Palza Sympsiums (2x/year April, Octber), YMCA Chapter f San Dieg (2010-present). Advisry Panel Member, UCSD Health-Fitness Certificate (2000-2017). SeaWrld Wrksite Wellness Cmmittee Emplyee Wellness and Safety (2009-2016). Advisry Panel Member, Suthwestern Cmmunity Cllege Fitness Certificate (2005-2008). Frum Member, KFMB Channel 8 Health Bank (2002-2005). Frum Member, Active fr Life Wellness Prgram, American Cancer Sciety (2001-2002). Vlunteered Nutritinal & Cnditining Cnsultant - Old Missin Beach Rugby Club (1996-2000). Vlunteered Nutritinal & Cnditining Cnsultant t Reginal All-Star Cllegiate Rugby Prgram (1996-2006). Assciated Sprts Club Cuncil, San Dieg State University (1988-1991). Page 8