Associate Professor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Associate Professor James Navalta joined the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at UNLV in the fall of 2012. He teaches undergraduate Anatomical Kinesiology and Applied Exercise Physiology, and graduate Evaluation of Physical Work Capacity and Advanced Exercise Physiology. Dr. Navalta’s research focuses on physiological responses to outdoor exercise (i.e. hiking, mountain biking, and trail running) and the validity and reliability of wearable technology. Dr. Navalta earned his bachelor’s in physical education and biology from Brigham Young University – Hawaii, his master’s in kinesiology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his Ph.D. in exercise physiology from Purdue University. His previous teaching experience was at Southern Arkansas University and Western Kentucky University. He is the co-founder and executive editor of the International Journal of Exercise Science. He is also on the editorial boards of Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology; Frontiers in Digital Health; and Exercise, Sport, and Movement.