Education
- PhD - Growth and Motor Development - Michigan State University
- MS - Exercise Physiology - Indiana University
- BS - Physical Education Studies - University of Delaware
- BS - Health Science - Lock Haven University
Teaching Specialities
- ES 5200 Exercise Science Seminar
- ES 2030 Concepts in Anatomy and Physiology
- ES 2005 Introduction to Physiological Assessment
- ES 2020 Measurement and Evaluation
- ES 3005 Advanced Physiological Assessment
- ES 3590 Interprofessional Approaches to Health and Physical Activity
- ES 3700 Professional Development in Exercise Science
- ES 4050 Practicum: Pre-Professional
- ES 4100 Advanced Topics in Exercise Science
Professional Affiliations / Organizations
- American College of Sports Medicine
- North American Association of Pediatric Exercise Science
- Council on Undergraduate Research – Health Sciences
Laboratory Affiliation
Research Interests
- Physical activity and children and youth
- Improving motor development to increase physical activity in children
- Youth sports
- Physical characteristics of college athletes across a competitive career
Selected Publications
Manuscripts
- Battista, R.A., West, S.T., Mackenzie, S.H., and Son J. (2016). Is this exercise? No, it’s geocaching! Exploring factors related to aspects of geocaching participation. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 34(2), 30-48. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2016-V34-I2-6495.
- Battista, R.A. (2015). Physical literacy: Teaching children the ABC’s of movement. ACSM Fit Society, 17(3), 1-2.
- McBride, J.M., Davis, J.A., Alley, J.R., Knorr, D.P., Goodman, C.L., Snyder, J,G., and Battista, R.A. (2015) Index of mechanical efficiency in competitive and recreational long distance runners. Journal of Sports Sciences. 33(13), 1388-1395 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2014.990487
- Battista, R.A., Oakley, H., Weddell, M.S., Mudd, L.M., Greene, J.B., and West, S.T. (2014). Improving the physical activity and nutrition environment through self-assessment (NAP SACC) in rural area child care centers in North Carolina. Preventative Medicine, 67(1), S10-S16. DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.01.022
- Zwetsloot, K.A., John, C.S., Lawrence, M.M., Battista, R.A., and Shanely, R.A. (2014). High-intensity interval training induces a modest systemic inflammatory response in active, young men. Journal of Inflammation Research, 7, 9-17.
- Battista, R.A., Foster, C., Davis, J. And Wright, G. (2012). The female athlete triad in physically active college aged females. Gazzetta Medica Italiana, 171(1), 35-43.
- Mally, K.K., Battista, R.A. and Roberton, M.A. (2011). Distance as a control parameter for place kicking. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 6(1), 122-134.
- Fencl, M., Muras, J., Steffen, J., Battista, R., and Elfessi, A. (2011). Physiological effects of bouldering activities in upper elementary school students. The Physical Educator, 68(4), 199-209.
- Pettitt, R.W., Udermann, B.E., Wright, G., Battista, R.A., Mayer, J.M., and Murray, S.R. (2010). Time-Course of DOMS Evoked by Three Intensities of Lumbar Eccentric Exercise. Athletic Training & Sports Health Care, accepted for publication.
- Murry, S.R., Udermann, B.E., Reineke, D.M., and Battista, R.A. (2009). Energy expenditure of sport stacking. The Physical Educator, 180-185.
- Johnson, B.D., Joseph, T., Wright, G., Battista, R.A., Dodge, C., Balweg, A., deKoning, J.J., and Foster, C. (2009). Rapidity of responding to a hypoxic challenge during exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 106, 493-499.
- Foster, C., Hendrickson, K..J., Peyer, K, Reiner, B., deKoning, J.J., Lucia, A., Battista, R.A., Hettinga, F.J., Porcari, J.P., and Wright, G. (2009). Pattern of developing the performance template. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 43, 765-769.
- Foster, C., Porcari, J.P., Battista, R. A., Udermann, B., Wright, G., and Lucia, A. (2008). The risk in exercise training. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2, 279-284.
- Battista, R.A., Foster, C., Andrew, J., Wright, G., Lucia, A., and Porcari, J.P. (2008). Physiological response during indoor cycling. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22, 1236-1241.
- Joseph, T., Johnson, B., Battista, R.A., Wright, G., Dodge, C., Porcari, J.P., deKoning, J., and Foster, C. (2008). Perception of fatigue during simulated competition. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40(2), 381-386.
- Foster, C., Kuffel, E., Bradley, N., Battista, R.A., Wright, G., Porcari, J.P., Lucia, A., and deKoning, J. (2007). VO2max during successive maximal efforts. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 102, 67-72.
- Foster, C., Wright, G., Battista, R.A., and Porcari, J.P. (2007). Training in the aging athlete. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 6, 200-206.
- Battista, R.A., Pivarnik, J.M., Dummer, G.M., Sauer, N., and Malina, R.M. (2007). Comparisons of physical characteristics and performance among collegiate female rowers. Journal of Sports Sciences, 25(6), 651-657.
- Cumming, S.P., Battista, R.A., Standage, M, Ewing, M.E., and Malina, R.M. (2006). Estimated maturity status and perceptions of adult autonomy support in youth soccer players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 24(10), 1039-1046.
Books
- Senior and Associate Editor, ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 4th edition and 5th edition

Title: Professor, PhD, Growth and Motor Development, Graduate Faculty, Director, Office of Student Research
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