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Alexander Fernandez

Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

Email: Alexander.Fernandez@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, University of North Texas, 2014
    Major: Kinesiology
  • BS, University of North Texas, 2012
    Major: Kinesiology

Licensures and Certifications

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2016 - 2026).
  • Certified in Public Health (CPH), National Board of Public Health Examiners. (2018 - 2026).

Professional Memberships

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association. (May 22, 2022 - May 22, 2024).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • HLTH 1900 - Principles of Health, 1 course.
  • HLTH 2200 - Family Life and Human Sexuality, 1 course.
  • HLTH 4340 - Minority Populations and Health, 2 courses.
  • HLTH 4850 - Internship in Health Behavior and Fitness, 5 courses.
  • KINE 2030 - Introduction to Kinesiology, 20 courses.
  • KINE 4325 - Fitness Testing, 1 course.
  • KINE 4860 - Internship in Kinesiology, 8 courses.
  • PHED 1000 - Scientific Principles and Practices of Health Related Fitness, 16 courses.
  • PHED 1210 - Weight Training, 3 courses.
  • PHED 1211 - Intermediate Weight Lifting, 7 courses.
  • PHED 1220 - Jogging, 3 courses.
  • PHED 1221 - Walking for Health and Fitness, 4 courses.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Conference Proceeding

  • Levitt, D.E., Duplanty, A., Luk, H., Budnar, R., Fernandez, A., Hill, D.W., McFarlin, B.K., Vingren, J.L. (2016). Effect of acute alcohol ingestion on resistance exercise induced mTOR signaling in men. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Vingren, J.L., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Levitt, D.E., Luk, H., Fernandez, A., McFarlin, B.K., Hill, D.W. (2016). Effect of ethanol ingestion on the androgen receptor response to heavy resistance exercise. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Luk, H., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Levitt, D.E., Fernandez, A., McFarlin, B.K., Hill, D.W., Vingren, J.L. (2016). Glucocorticoid receptor content after heavy squat exercise is not affected by acute ethanol consumption. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Budnar, R., Levitt, D.E., Luk, H., Fernandez, A., Duplanty, A., Layman, T.J., Blumenthal, H., Trost, Z., , Vingren, J.L. (2015). Alcohol consumption 24h following eccentric low back muscle damage on muscular performance recovery in untrained individuals. Other. Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, California.
  • Vingren, J.L., Budnar, R., Duplanty, A., Levitt, D.E., Luk, H., Fernandez, A., Hill, D.W. (2015). Effect of ethanol ingestion on the acute hormonal response to heavy resistance exercise in women. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Vingren, J.L., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Luk, H., Levitt, D.E., Fernandez, A., Hill, D.W., DiMarco, N.M. (2015). Greater total and regional bone mineral density in adult male long-distance runners who resistance train. Other. Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, California..
  • Levitt, D.E., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Luk, H., Fernandez, A., Layman, T.J., Fancher, D.L., Hill, D.W., McFarlin, B.K., Vingren, J.L. (2015). The effect of alcohol consumption after heavy resistance exercise on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated IL-1β, TNF-α, AND IL-10. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Budnar, R., Vingren, J.L., Duplanty, A., Fernandez, A., McKenzie, A., Luk, H., Levitt, D.E., Layman, T.J., Hill, D.W., McFarlin, B.K., Williamson, K., Armstrong, L.E. (2014). Acute hormonal response to 164 km road cycling in a hot environment. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Layman, T.J., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Luk, H., Cregar, C.M., Idemudia, N.O., Fernandez, A., Levitt, D.E., Hill, D.W., Vingren, J.L. (2014). Binge drinking following heavy eccentric resistance exercise: effect on muscle power recovery in women. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Vingren, J.L., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Luk, H., Fernandez, A., Miller, J., Hill, D.W. (2014). Effect Of Combined Aerobic And Resistance Training On HPA Axis Reactivity In HIV plus Women Undergoing Treatment For Substance Abuse. Other. Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida. 46 (5) 175–175.
  • Budnar, R., Luk, H., Duplanty, A., Fernandez, A., Armstrong, L., McKenzie, A., Johnson, E., Kupchak, B., Lee, E., Williamson, K., others. (2014). Effects of Long Distance Cycling in a Hot Ambient Temperature on White Blood Cell Count. International Journal of Exercise Science. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings TACSM. 2 (6) 36.
  • Budnar, R., Luk, H., Duplanty, A., Fernandez, A., Armstrong, L.E., McKenzie, A.L., Johnson, E.C., Kupchak, B.R., Lee, E.C., Williamson, K., Vingren, J.L. (2014). Effects of Long Distance Cycling in a Hot Ambient Temperature on White Blood Cell Count. Other. Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida.
  • Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Luk, H., Fernandez, A., Levitt, D.E., Venable, A.S., Hill, D.W., DiMarco, N.M., McFarlin, B.K., Vingren, J.L. (2014). Engaging in resistance training is associated with greater femoral and spinal bone mineral density in male long-distance runners. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Fernandez, A., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Luk, H., Levitt, D.E., Layman, T.J., Hill, D.W., Vingren, J.L. (2014). Exercise intervention on performance measures related to cardiovascular and neuromuscular health in HIV+ women recovering from substance abuse. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Duplanty, A., Vingren, J.L., Hill, D.W., Fernandez, A., Budnar, R., Leschak, N.M., Wright, H.H., DiMarco, N.M., Meyer, N.L. (2014). Influence of Race on the Female Athlete Triad. Other. Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida.
  • Duplanty, A., Vingren, J.L., Hill, D.W., Fernandez, A., Budnar, R., Leschak, N.M., Wright, H.H., Meyer, N.L., DiMarco, N.M. (2014). Influence of Race on the Female Athlete Triad. International Journal of Exercise Science. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings TACSM. 2 (6) 19.
  • Luk, H., Levitt, D.E., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Fernandez, A., Layman, T.J., McKenzie, A., Lee, E.C., Armstrong, L.E., Hill, D.W., McFarlin, B.K., Williamson, K., Vingren, J.L. (2014). The effect of ultra-endurance cycling in hot environment on th2 cytokine. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Levitt, D.E., Luk, H., Duplanty, A., Budnar, R., Fernandez, A., Layman, T.J., McKenzie, A., Lee, E.C., Armstrong, L.E., Hill, D.W., McFarlin, B.K., Williamson, K., Vingren, J.L. (2014). The pro-inflammatory cytokine response to ultra-endurance cycling in an extreme environment. Other. The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

    • Journal Article

  • Levitt, D.E., Duplanty, A., Budnar, Jr, R.G., Luk, H., Fernandez, A., Layman, T.J., Fancher, D.L., Hill, D.W., McFarlin, B.K., Vingren, J.L. (2016). The effect of post‑resistance exercise alcohol ingestion on lipopolysaccharide‑stimulated cytokines.. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 116 (2) 311-8.