Pablo B. Costa, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Professor
Office: KHS 254
Telephone: (657) 278-4232
Email:
pcosta@fullerton.edu
Course(s) Taught:
Advanced Study in Physiology of Exercise – KNES 551
Research Methods in Kinesiology – KNES 510
Statistical Methods in Kinesiology – KNES 508
Physiology of Exercise – KNES 348
Strength and Conditioning – KNES 351
Measurement and Statistics in Kinesiology – KNES 349
Biosketch:
Dr. Costa has a Doctorate degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Costa has authored and co-authored over 200 research publications, book chapters, conference presentations, and abstracts. In addition, he is the Chair of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Research Committee, a Senior Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR), a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and serves as a reviewer for over 40 journals.
Interest Area:
Dr. Costa’s primary research interests involve the non-invasive assessment of neuromuscular function and the physiological effects of exercise on health, fitness, and performance. Areas of research he has been involved with include resistance training, sports nutrition, body composition, injury risk, flexibility, and balance.
**Interested undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to contact Dr. Costa directly via email ( pcosta@fullerton.edu )