Tony A. Ricci, Ed.D, MS, FISSN, CSCS, PES

Education:

• Doctorate of Sport Psychology - University of Western States
• M.S. Human Nutrition - University of Bridgeport
• M.S. Sport Science - United States Sport Science Academy
• B.A. Business and Sport Management - LeTourneau University

Courses Taught:

• EXSC 5100 Performance Psychology
• EXSC 2400 Strength and Conditioning
• EXSC 3740 Exercise Physiology

Certifications:

• NSCA-CSCS
• ISSN-FISSN - CISSN
• NASM - PES, CES
• AASP - CMPC

Area of Research:

• Mixed Martial Arts Performance - Sports Psychology and Sports Neuroscience

Recen Peer-Reviewed Publications:

1. Tartar, J., Ricci, A., Banks, J., Murphy, H., Evans, C., Antonio, J. & Tartar, J. (2023). Acute Effects of High-Intensity Exercise on Inflammatory Markers; CRP, IL6, Salivary AA, & Cortisol. Research Directs in Health Science, 3 (1).

2. Evans, C., Kaminski, J., Peacock, C., Algieri, C., Rojas, J., Ricci, A., & Antonio, J. (2022) Between- and Within-Sex Differences in Body Composition Variables in Professional MMA Fighters and Boxers : Original Research. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 5(3).