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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.