Short Biography

Dr. Moreno arrived at Eastern Michigan University in the Fall of 2004. He has presented regionally, nationally, and internationally in the areas of ACL injury intervention, adapted physical activity, and strength training for youth.  In addition to his teaching and research interests, he has previous experience as an intercollegiate strength and conditioning coach and a fitness center owner/operator to assist and guide students seeking careers in the personal fitness or sport medicine setting.  Since 2000, he has consulted with the Michigan High School Athletic Association to help create and disseminate materials for coaching education throughout the State of Michigan in the areas of sport medicine and strength and conditioning.

Selected Publications

Moreno, A., Kielbaso, J., Bruenger, A. & Gilson, T.  (2006). Strength and Conditioning. Chapter for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Coaches Advancement Program (CAP) Manual.

Moreno, A. (2003).  Practicalities of adolescent resistance training.  Athletic Therapy Today, 8(3), p 16-17.

Moreno, A. & Seefeldt, V. (2002). The true meaning of winning.  In: V.Seefeldt, M.A. Clark & J. Powell (Eds.).  Psychological Dimensions in Youth Football.  National Football League Youth Football Fund; Youth and High School Football Health and Safety Educational Series.

Moreno, A. (2001).  Principles of resistance training.  In: V. Seefeldt & M.A. Clark (Eds.) Program for Athletic Coaches Education. Coopers Publishing,Traverse City, MI.

Moreno, A. (1995).  Selecting personal trainers: How do you measure up?  Strength and Conditioning, 17(1), 29-30.

Presentations

Moreno, A. (2009). The Influence of interactive exergaming on physical performance capacities among youth with disability.  International Symposium for Adapted Physical Actvity, June 23^rd to June 27^th, 2009. Gavle, Sweden.

Moreno, A. (2008).  Dexterity training and the influence upon injury prevention and performance enhancement.  National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Conference, July 9-12, 2008. Las Vegas, NV.  

Moreno, A. & Russell, P. (2007).   National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Biomechanics Academy Session.  ACL Injury Update: What’s new and what you can do.  National Conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPHERD), March 13 – 17, 2007. Baltimore, MD.

Moreno, A. & Vehrs, P. (2006).   National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)/Youth Sport Coalition (YSC) Symposium.  Youth Strength Training: Concepts, Guidelines, and Recommendations for Children and Adolescents. National Conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPHERD), April 25 - 29, 2006. Salt Lake City, UT.