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Maria Fernandez del Valle, Ph.D.  

Maria Fernandez del Valle, Ph.D.
Part-time Instructor

Discipline:
Exercise Physiology

Hometown:
Gijon, Spain

Exercise & Sport Sciences, Rm 144
maria.fernandez-del-valle@ttu.edu

Mailing Address:
Box 43011
Texas Tech University
Lubbock TX 79409-3011 USA

Education

Current Courses Taught

2012 — Ph.D., Physical Activity and Pathology, Sport Sciences - European University of Madrid

2006 — M.S., Physical Activity and Health, Sport Sciences - European University of Madrid

2004 — B.S., Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Sport Sciences - European University of Madrid

ESS 3305 Exercise Physiology

ESS 3301 Biomechanics

Research Interests

Awards & Honors
    • Strength and endurance exercise prescription in chronic pathologies: Eating Disorders, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy and other
    • Physical Activity Levels and comorbidity in excessive exercisers
    • Genotype and Phenotype in high performance volleyball players
    • Speed/Power genetic profile as a tool to optimize training programs.
  • 2013 — National Award in Sports Medicine (second place) — " Effects of a strength training program in the physical capacity and quality of life in patients with Anorexia Nervosa Restrictive: a randommized controlled trial".
  • 2010 — National Award in Sports Medicine (third place) — “The traditional vs. vibration strength training in children with Cerebral Palsy”. (Premios de Medicina del Deporte, Oviedo, Spain).
  • 2006 — National Award in Sports Medicine (second place) — "Favorable response to acute and chronic exercise in McArdle's disease patients”. (Premios de Medicina del Deporte, Oviedo, Spain).