Jacob Mota, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Kinesiology & Sport Management
Email: jacob.mota@ttu.edu
Phone: 806 834 8772
Office: KSM 111
Office Hours: To be determined
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- 2020 – Ph.D., Human Movement Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2016 – M.S., Kinesiology, Texas Tech University
- 2014 – B.S., Exercise and Sport Sciences, Texas Tech University
Courses Taught
- KIN 3306 Applied Exercise Physiology
- KIN 4305 Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- KIN 7303 Advanced Topics in Statistical Models for Kinesiology Research
Research Interests
Dr. Mota’s research agenda focuses on the non-invasive assessment of muscle function across the lifespan and between the sexes. Current research projects in his laboratory are investigating the relationship between chronic health conditions and musculoskeletal injury risk in occupational athletes (e.g., firefighters and law enforcement officers). Additionally, recent works have aimed to reveal the neuromuscular mechanisms which drive adaptations from resistance exercise.Awards and Honors
- 2022 – Outstanding Mentorship of Undergraduate Students in Research, University of Alabama
- 2023 - Apple Polishing Award, TTU Mortar Board
Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management
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