Caio Sousa
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences Loyola Marymount University
Biography
Phone: (310) 258-4684
Email: CaioVictor.de.SousaSilva@lmu.edu
Office: FEA 185
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences, Eduardo Fontes joined the LMU community in 2022. He has established an academic and professional trajectory within the field of exercise physiology and sports science.
His passion for sports led him to earn a B.S. in Physical Education from the University Center of Brasilia, Brazil. Subsequently, he completed his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physical Education/Exercise Science at the Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil. There, he conducted research on metabolic responses to resistance exercise on people with type 2 diabetes. Then, another major project investigating the biological markers of aging in master athletes and non-athletic populations. During a year-long research experience at the Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Florida, he studied the role of a community-based exercise program on depression scores in people living with HIV.
Next, Dr. Sousa joined the Health Technology Lab at Northeastern University, Boston, as Post-doctorate Research Associate. There, he applied his exercise science expertise investigating the effect of active video games and virtual reality software on physical activity and other health-related parameters. In addition, Dr. Sousa also has an extensive research contribution to the field of endurance sports, exploring publicly available data to investigate performance trends and impact of demographics on marathons, triathlons, open-water swimming, and other endurance events.
As an instructor of record for Maua Institute of Research and Education (Brazil), Northeastern University, and Loyola Marymount University, he actively engaged with students through different exercise and health sciences courses and mentored many students. During this time, he has taught many different courses through the field of Health and Human Sciences, including Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Research Methods, Athletic Training, Physiology of Aging, and others.
Most recently, he is interested in investigating the effect of discrimination and socio economical parameters on autonomic and cardiovascular reactivity to stress. Throughout his career, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and accumulated over 1,600 citations.
Education
Catholic University of Brasilia
Masters
Physical Education / Exercise Physiology
2016
Catholic University of Brasilia
Doctorate
Physical Education / Exercise Physiology
2019
University of Miami
Doctorate
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
2019
Areas of Expertise
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Articles
Biophysical characterization of the first ultra-cyclist in the world to break the 1,000 km barrier in 24-h non-stop road cycling: A case report
Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineKnechtle B, Forte P, Weiss K,Cuk I, Nikolaidis PT, Sousa CV, Andrade MS, Thuany M
2022-10-11
doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.990382
What is the best discipline to predict overall triathlon performance? An analysis of Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and 140.6 Ironman®.
Frontiers in PhysiologySousa CV, Aguiar SS, Olher RR, Cunha RR, Nikolaidis PT, Villiger E, Rosemann T, Knechtle B.
2021-05-01
doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021
Active video games in fully immersive virtual reality elicit moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and improve cognitive performance in sedentary college students
Journal of Sport and Health ScienceSousa CV, Hwang J, Cabrera-Perez R, Fernandez A, Misawa A, Newhook K, Lu AS
2022-08-01
doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.05.002
Rapid component of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption of children of different weight status after playing active video games
BMC PediatricsSousa CV, Hwang J, Simoes HG, Jin Sun K, Lu AS
2021-02-01
doi: 10.1186/s12887-021-02528-z
Master athletes have longer telomeres than age-matched non-athletes. A systematic review, meta-analysis and discussion of possible mechanisms.
Experimental GerontologyAguiar SS, Sousa CV, Santos PA, Barbosa LP, Maciel LA, Coelho-Júnior HJ, Motta-Santos D, Rosa TS, Degens H, Simões HG.
2021-04-01
doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.111212
Cut-Off Values in the Prediction of Success in Olympic Distance Triathlon.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthGadelha AB, Sousa CV, Sales MM, dos Santos Rosa T, Flothmann M, Barbosa LP, Aguiar SS, Olher RR, Villiger E, Nikolaidis PT, Rosemann T, Knechtle B.
2020-12-20
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17249491
Pacing strategy of a wheelchair athlete in a 5x and 10x Ironman ultra triathlon: a case study.
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive TechnologySousa CV, Nikolaidis PT, Andrade MS, Vancini RL, Andre Barbosa de Lira C, Puccinelli PJG, Knechtle B.
2020-08-20
doi: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1807620
Breaking the athletics world record in the 100 and 400 meters: an alternative method for assessment.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical FitnessSantos PA, Sousa CV, Barbosa LP, Aguiar SS, Sales MM, Simões HG, Nikolaidis PT, Knechtle B.
2020-10-01
doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.20.10753-9
Sprint and endurance training in relation to redox balance, inflammatory status and biomarkers of aging in master athletes.
Nitric OxideRosa TS, Neves RP, Sousa CV, Aguiar SS, Souza M, Moraes MR, Rosa ECCC, Andrade RV, Korhonen MT, Simoes HG.
2020-09-01
doi: 10.1016/j.niox.2020.05.004
Self-Selected Pacing During a World Record Attempt in 40 Ironman-Distance Triathlons in 40 Days
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthSousa CV, Pereira RW, Rosemann T, Nikolaidis PT, Knechtle B.
2020-07-15
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17072390
The Effect of Narrative on Physical Activity via Immersion During Active Video Game Play in Children: Mediation Analysis
Journal of Medical Internet ResearchSousa CV, Fernandez A, Hwang J, Lu AS.
2020-03-18
doi: 10.2196/17994
Longitudinal performance analysis in ultra-triathlon in the world's two best triathletes
International Journal of Sports Physiology and PerformanceSousa CV, Nikolaidis PT, Knechtle B.
2020-07-24
doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0805
Pacing and Performance Analysis of the World’s Fastest Female Ultra-Triathlete in 5x and 10x Ironman
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthSousa CV, Nikolaidis PT, Clemente-Suarez VJ, Rosemann T, Knechtle B.
2020-02-25
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17051543
The effectiveness of a community-based exercise program on depression symptoms among people living with HIV.
AIDS CareSousa CV, Lewis JE, Simoes HG, Campbell CSG, Zaldivar S, Rodrigues A, Woolger J, Konefal J, Tiozzo E.
2020-01-29
doi: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1719278
Faster and Healthier: Relationship between Telomere and Performance in Master Athletes
International Journal of Sports MedicineSousa CV, Aguiar SS, Deus LA, Barbosa LP, Santos PA, Neves RVP, Maciel LA, Moraes MR, Moreira SR, Campbell CSG, Andrade RV, Rosa TS, Simoes HG
2020-05-01
doi: 10.1055/a-1088-5279
Oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokines and body composition of master athletes: The interplay.
Experimental GerontologyAguiar SS, Sousa CV, Deus LA, Rosa TS, Sales MM, Neves RV, Barbosa LP, Santos PA, Campbell CS, Simões HG.
2020-02-01
doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2019.110806
Ultra‐triathlon—Pacing, performance trends, the role of nationality, and sex differences in finishers and non‐finishers
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in SportsSousa CV, Nikolaidis PT, Knechtle B.
2019-11-12
doi: 10.1111/sms.13598
Isometric Exercise Improves Redox Balance and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults
Medicine Science in Sports and ExerciseOlher RR, Rosa TS, Souza LH, Oliveira JF, Soares BR, Ribeiro TB, Souza IR, Neves RV, Sousa CV, Deus LA, Marchetti PH.
2020-05-01
doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002223
Influence of Body Fat on Oxidative Stress and Telomere Length of Master Athletes
Journal of Strength and Conditioning ResearchAguiar SS, Rosa TS, Sousa CV, Santos PA, Barbosa LP, Deus, LA, Rosa EC, Andrade RV, Simoes HG
2021-06-01
doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002932
Human Development Index and the frequency of nations in Athletics World Rankings
Sport Sciences for HealthSantos PA, Sousa CV, da Silva Aguiar S, Knechtle B, Nikolaidis PT, Sales MM, dos Santos Rosa T, de Deus LA, Campbell CS, de Sousa HG, Barbosa LD.
2019-02-01
doi: 10.1007/s11332-019-00529-1
