Doctoral Student
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Nick Buoncristiani is a PhD student in the Human Movement Science Curriculum at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He obtained both his BS in Physical Education and MS Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology from Western Kentucky University in 2019 and 2022, respectively. His research interests include enhancing the health, safety, and occupational performance of tactical populations (e.g., firefighters, law enforcement) through physical testing and exercise intervention. Nick is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and NSCA. Outside of academics, Nick enjoys resistance training and spending time with family and friends.