Michael Figueroa
Professor • Department of
Dr. Figueroa has a passion for exercise prescriptions to enhance human performance. Since 1994, he has worked with numerous individuals and athletes, both professional and non-professional in various aspects of exercise conditioning and training. His research interests include, but are not limited to, caloric expenditure, flexibility, and aerobic conditioning in various simulated reduced-gravity environments.
Dr. Figueroa enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling, exercising, and living life to the fullest. He is a life-long practitioner and student of the martial arts. For the last 38 years, he has practiced various styles including Jujutsu, Judo, Tai Chi, Boxing and Karate. He continues to train with his teacher in Connecticut and Japan and is the chief instructor at the Myofu-An Dojo school of martial arts in New Jersey.
Professional Interests
Exercise Physiology, Aerobic Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Specificity Training, Sport Nutrition, Rehabilitative and Prehabilitative Exercise Prescriptions
Other Interests
Martial Arts, Traveling, Personal Development
Spanish Japanese
Degrees
Specialization
Exercise Physiology, Aerobic Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Specificity Training, Sport Nutrition, Rehabilitative and Prehabilitative Exercise Prescriptions
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist,
Flexibility Technician,
First Aid and CPR,
Representative Publications
The effect of a Hatha Yoga practice on hamstring flexibility;
Volume
Effects of Hex-Bar Deadlift Training Loads on Vertical Jump Performance During Complex Training;
2021
Fat Oxidation Differences in Deconditioned Normal Weight and Obese Individuals on a Lower Body Positive Pressure Treadmill;
Volume
Is It Safe for My Family to Exercise with Face Masks?;
Interviewed to contribute to this article.; Parents Magazine;
2020
https://www.parents.com/health/should-you-be-exercising-with-a-face-mask/
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Testing and Prescription, 1st ed;
American College of Sports Medicine;
2018
Representative Presentations
To Determine the Effect of a 7-Week Hatha Yoga Practice on Hamstring Flexibility
The Accuracy of Heart Rate Monitors and Determination of Heart Rate Percentages at Anaerobic Threshold
The Implementation and Evaluation of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in the Graduate Nursing Program."
Fellowships, Grants and Research
Segmental inertial body changes in pregnant women performing activities of daily livin
Notable Courses Taught
KNES 2300: Tests & Measurements
KNES 3500: Physiology of Exercise
KNES 4900: Independent Study
PEDA 4620: Exercise Programs for Older Adults
EXSC 3100: Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
EXSC 3200: Graded Exercise Testing and Prescription
EXSC 3300: Exercise Programs for Special Populations
EXSC 4800: Contemporary Issues
EXSC 4820: Advanced Exercise Physiology and Sport Nutrition
EXSC 4900: Internship in Exercise Physiology (undergraduate)
EXSC 5030: Seminar in Exercise Science
EXSC 5020: Research Methods and Design
EXSC 6100: Advanced Physiological Principles of Human Performance
EXSC 6120: Cardiovascular Physiology and Metabolic Diseases
EXSC 7700: Internship in Exercise Science (graduate)
EXSC 7800: Thesis Advisement (graduate)
