Assistant Professor

Office Location

Exercise Science
Ctr for Healthcare Education N253
View Full Directory

Dr. Long has practical experience working as both a strength and conditioning professional and sports scientist having served recreational, amatuer, tactical and NCAA Division I athletes.

Degrees & Certifications

  • Ph.D., Sports Performance and Physiology, East Tennessee State University - 2024
  • 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
  • EX 401 Advanced Applied Exercise Physiology
  • EX 402 Instrumentation in Exercise and Sports Science
  • EX 403 Research Methods in Exercise and Sports Science

Awards & Fellowships

  • Clemmer College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Dissertation Award, East Tennessee State University - 2024
  • Doctoral Fellowship, East Tennessee State University - 2022-2023

Research Interests

  • Training-induced adaptations in skeletal muscle molecular morphology
  • Unique training-induced hypertrophic responses in skeletal muscle and associated functional consequences
  • Applications of block periodization in athletic performance development and enhancement
  • Applications of advanced and alternative resistance training methods
View Publications