James Stavitz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office Location
NAAB 237
Email
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.