Alex A Long, Ph.D., CSCS, CPSS
Assistant Professor
Office Location
Exercise Science
Ctr for Healthcare Education N253
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D., Sports Physiology, East Tennessee State University (2023)
- MA, Physical Education: Sports Performance, University of Northern Iowa (2020)
- BA, Movement and Exercise Science, University of Northern Iowa (2018)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (2020-present)
- United States Weightlifting (USAW) Level-1 Certified Coach (2017-present)
Teaching Responsibilities
- EX 250 Exercise Physiology
- EX 351 Applied Exercise Physiology
Awards & Fellowships
- Outstanding Dissertation Award, Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, East Tennessee State University (2024)
- Doctoral Fellowship Award, East Tennessee State University (2022)
- Recreation Services Graduate Student Endowment Award, University of Northern Iowa (2019)
Research Interests
- Training-induced adaptations in body composition and skeletal muscle morphology pursuant to the optimization of athletic performance
- Advanced and alternative resistance training methods to enhance muscular strength and power and athletic performance
- Innovation of athlete training and monitoring practices