Steven A Long, Ph.D., CSCS, USAW-1
Assistant Professor
Office Location
Exercise Science
Ctr for Healthcare Education N253
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