Dr. Marcel Lopes dos Santos
Assistant Professor
Dean of Applied Sci & Tech
Office
SFCM Student Fitness Center & Mccormick Hall 253
Office Phone
Email
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
KNR 482.001 Advanced Biomechanics Of Human Movement
KNR 282.002 Biomechanics Of Human Movement
KNR 282.003 Biomechanics Of Human Movement
KNR 282.002 Biomechanics Of Human Movement
KNR 282.003 Biomechanics Of Human Movement
KNR 499.021 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
KNR 352.001 Quantitative Analysis Of Biomechanics
KNR 460.001 Quantitative Analysis Of Biomechanics
Ph D Health and Human Performance
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
MS Exercise Physiology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
BS Physical Education
University of Campinas
Campinas, Brazil
NSCA Foundation’s Minority Scholarship
National Strength and Conditioning Association
2023
Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student Award
College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
2022
College of Education and Human Sciences Scholarship
College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
2021
Abstract
Konkle, Torry, M., McDonald, S., Carter, C., & Lopes dos Santos, M. Determining the Best Predictor Variables for CMJ Performance in NCAA Division I Athletes. University Research Symposium. 451. (2024)
Manuscript
Alfaro, E., Shields, J., Zaragoza, J., Lopes dos Santos, M., Dawes, J., & Smith, D. Correlation between lower-body strength and performance tests among female NCAA division II softball players. International Journal of Exercise Science (2024)
Lawson, D., Olmos, A., Stahl, C., Lopes dos Santos, M., & Dawes, J. Validity and reliability of a commercially available barbell velocity measuring device when performing the back squat and bench press exercises. International Journal of Exercise Science (2024)
Lopes dos Santos, M., Shields, J., Berton, R., Dinyer-McNeely, T., Trevino, M., & Dawes, J. Does Box Height Matter? A Comparative Analysis of Box Height on Box Jump Performance in Men and Women. International Journal of Exercise Science (2024)
Dawes, J., Lopes dos Santos, M., Kornhauser, C., Holmes, R., Alvar, B., Lockie, R., & Orr, R. Longitudinal changes in health and fitness measures among state patrol officers by sex. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2023)
Lopes dos Santos, M., Thompson, M., Dinyer-McNeely, T., Torrence, T., Lockie, R., Orr, R., & Dawes, J. Differences and relationships between push-up and sit-up variations among male law enforcement cadets. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2023)
Presentations
Determining the Best Predictor Variables for CMJ Performance in NCAA Division I Athletes. University Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2024)
Four weeks of resistance training may improve peripheral nerve function in both young and older adults. Society for Neuroscience. (2023)
Grants & Contracts
OSF-ISU Sport Program. OSF and ISU. Illinois State University. (2025)
OSF-ISU SPORT Program – A Connected Community Initiative Connected Community. OSFHealthCare. Illinois State University. (2024)
The EMS-FIRST Initiative: Serving Those Who Serve Us. OSF HealthCare. Illinois State University. (2024)
Using barbell velocity to predict performance in the Army Combat Fitness Test hexagonal barbell deadlift. College of Applied Science and Technology. Illinois State University. (2024)