Episode 28: Fighting Fire with Sport Science with Jacob Mota, PhD

02/03/23 • 57 min

When Dr. Katie Hirsch (Episode 18) recommends an interview, I listen! Vince Zittnan from Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast and I sat down with Jacob Mota to discuss his research on fitness in a recruit academy.

Dr. Jacob Mota is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas Tech University. He also directs the Neuromuscular and Occupational Performance Laboratory and leads a team of talented researchers. His research interests include determining the role of neuromuscular function on performance and injury risk for physically demanding occupations. Additionally, he is passionate about continuing to uncover the neuromuscular mechanisms which lead to adaptations from resistance training and other exercises. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed manuscripts, many focusing on firefighter health and wellness. He completed his doctoral training at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Human Movement Science and master's and bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Texas Tech University. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential with Distinction through the NSCA, a group he is an active member of.
So what, now what?
If we genuinely want to set candidates up for fire service success, applying sound sport science principles to their physical training in the academy is critical. Just making them hot, sweaty, and tired is doing a disservice. Sport science has already solved most of the fire service problems through research. The two careers need to start talking!
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Episode 27: Unfit for Duty: The National Security Risks of Inactivity with Dan Bornstein

My friend Dan might be the 'most interesting man in the world': Ph.D., adrenaline junkie, rock band member, and he's on a mission to change the world, or at least make it safer.
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So what, now what?
Get moving. Your life and our national security depend on it!
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Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated! Prioritize protein and fiber. Take it easy on the alcohol and eat the rainbow every day.
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Fire Rescue Wellness - Episode 28: Fighting Fire with Sport Science with Jacob Mota, PhD

Transcript

Episode 28 Jacob Mota

Annette: [00:00:00] Hey, everyone. It is AZ with Fire Rescue, Wellness Podcast, and I am here with my friend Vince. Vince, say hello!

Vince: Hello everybody. Thank you for having me.

Annette: So we're doing something a little different today. I don't know if you've seen those crossover episodes on TV where Chicago Fire is on, I don't know, Law and Order, whatever, but we're doing a crossover episode to