Texas Tech University

Jacob Mota, Ph.D., CSCS*D

Assistant Professor
Kinesiology

Email: Jacob.Mota@ttu.edu

Phone: (806) 834-8772

Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Kinesiology and Sport Management, Room 111

Research Laboratory Website

Jacob Mota

Education

  • 2020 – Ph.D., Human Movement Science – University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine
  • 2016 – M.S., Kinesiology – Texas Tech University
  • 2014 – B.S., Exercise and Sport Sciences (Nutrition minor) - Texas Tech University

Current Courses Taught

  • KIN 3306 – Applied Exercise Physiology
  • KIN 4305 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning

University Awards

  • 2022 – Outstanding Mentorship of Undergraduate Students in Research – University of Alabama
  • 2023 - Apple Polishing Award - TTU Mortar Board

Research Interest

  • 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.

Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management

  • Address

    Box 43011, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • Phone

    806.742.3371