Hugo Tourinho Filho

Graduated in Physical Education from the State University of Londrina (1989). Master in Human Movement Science from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1995). PhD in Physical Education from the University of São Paulo (2001). Professor in Growth and Development from the University of São Paulo (2015). He held the position of Dean of Research and Graduate of the University of Passo Fundo (2007-2010) and Director of the Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy of the University of Passo Fundo (2006-2007). He also held the Coordinator of the course of Physical Education of the University of Passo Fundo (2002-2006), where he was professor of sports training course (1994 - 2011) and professor of the Graduate Program - Master in Human Aging. He is currently teaching (Associate Professor - RDIDP) School of Physical Education and Sport at the University of São Paulo - Ribeirão Preto Campus (EEFERP / USP) and the Graduate Program - Master of Physical Education and Sport - EEFERP / USP. The researcher has experience in the area of ​​Physical Education, with emphasis on Growth and Development, Sports Endocrinology and Sports Training, working mainly on the following topics: GH/IGF-I axis and physical training in childhood and adolescence; GH/IGF-I axis and military training; physical exercise programs with exergames to children and adolescents; sports initiation and physical training in childhood and adolescence.