Alex Rothstein, Ed.D.

Alex Rothstein, Ed.D., was appointed program coordinator of Exercise Science in January 2020. His research interests focus on developing health and longevity through the use of "Indian Clubs," a dynamic upper-body training modality. His work integrates biomechanical analysis with traditional physiological measures of health and fitness. He teaches courses in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Resistance Training, and Aerobic Conditioning.
He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and M.S. in Sports Science from Hofstra University. In fall 2024, he received his Ed.D. in Applied Physiology from Teacher's College, Columbia University. His thesis was titled, "An Overview of the Physiological Benefits of Performing Upper Body Training with Indian Clubs." Rothstein is an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist and an ACSM Exercise Physiologist with additional certifications in training modalities and populations including Kettlebell, ViPR, Functional Movement Screening, United States Weightlifting, and Pre/Post Natal Training.
Rothstein has worked with the United States Paralympic Powerlifting Team, as the Fitness Center supervisor for the United States Open Tennis Tournament since 2018, and as a Flying Trapeze instructor since 2015.
He is currently a member of United Cerebral Palsy's Guardianship committee, United Cerebral Palsy's Charity 5k run committee, and Health and Wellness Committee.