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Winter Weather Announcement

All classes and activities at Kean Ocean will continue to be conducted remotely through Sunday, March 1, due to ongoing power issues.

This remote schedule applies only to Kean Ocean. Kean’s main campus in Union and Kean Skylands will operate as normal. 

Only essential personnel should report in person for work at Kean Ocean during this time. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor.

James Stavitz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Office Location
NAAB 237
Email
jstavitz@kean.edu
Kean Professor James Stavitz

Education

  • Ph.D. in Health Science, Seton Hall University, 2020
  • M.S. in Management and Leadership, East Stroudsburg University, 2011
  • B.S. in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, East Stroudsburg University, 2010

Courses Taught

  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology
  • Upper & Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation Lecture and Lab
  • Intro to Athletic Training
  • Board of Certification Prep Workshop
  • Fracture Casting and Splinting Workshop
  • Pharmacology
  • Introduction to Injury Evaluation Lab

Research Interests

  • Athletic training education and clinical practices
  • Mental health barriers in student-athlete retention
  • Personalized nutrition and its impact on athletic performance
  • Concussion management in sports
  • Innovative orthopedic interventions

Publications

  • Stavitz J. Understanding micronutrient access through the lens of the social-ecological model: Exploring the influence of socioeconomic factors—a qualitative exploration. Nutrients. 2024;16(11):1757.
  • Gilman J, Wujciak D, Stavitz J. Unprecedented spinal anomalies in a young adult athlete. Level 3 Case Study for EATA Conference. Kean University. 2023.
  • Sharma Ghimire P, Eckart A, Al-Makhzoomy IK, Stavitz J. Sex differences in bone, muscle, and inflammatory markers and their associations with muscle performance variables. Sports. 2023;11(11):215.
  • Hughes J, Rodriguez K, Stavitz J. Anterior bundle of ulnar collateral ligament tears beyond the pitcher’s mound—A football player’s paradox. Level 3 Case Study. Journal of Athletic Training. Supplemental. 2024.
  • Eckart AC, Ghimire PS, Stavitz J. Predictive validity of multifactorial injury risk models and associated clinical measures in the U.S. population. Sports. 2024;12(5):123.
  • Stavitz J, Koc T. Exploring the experiences and perspectives of Division III athletes regarding personalized nutrition plans for improved performance—A qualitative investigation. Healthcare. 2024;12(9):923.