[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_text_divider header=”Dr. Norberto Quiles, Ed.D., RCEP, CSCS, CEP, EP-c” text_alignment=”left” color=”#000000″ divider_style=”none” divider_position=”flex-end” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_text_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Assistant Professor<\/p>\n
Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory\u2028<\/p>\n
Department of Family, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences<\/p>\n
Education Background<\/strong><\/p>\n Ed.D., Applied Exercise Physiology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY<\/p>\n Ed.M., Applied Exercise Physiology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY<\/p>\n M.A., Health Promotion, Universidad del Turabo, Caguas, PR<\/p>\n B.A., Sports Technology, Universidad Interamericana, Cupey, PR<\/p>\n Certifications<\/strong><\/p>\n ACSM-Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP)<\/p>\n ACSM-Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)<\/p>\n ACSM-Exercise is Medicine Credential Level 3<\/p>\n ACSM- Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)<\/p>\n NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n -The relationship between physical activity and cardio-metabolic risk factors in people living with HIV (PLWH)<\/p>\n -The effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiometabolic health and mental health in PLWH.<\/p>\n Refereed Publications Quiles, N. N.<\/strong>, Uher, D., Balachandran, A., Ortiz, A., & Garber, C. (2024). Criterion Validity and Reliability of 2 Brief Physical Activity Questionnaires in Ethnically Diverse Adults.\u00a0<\/span>Journal of Physical Activity and Health<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>21<\/em>(8), 787-793.\u00a0<\/p>\n Balachandran, A. T., Orange, S. T., Wang, Y., Lustin, R., Vega, A., & Quiles, N.<\/strong> (2024). Comparison of two popular transducers to measure sit-to-stand power in older adults.\u00a0<\/span>Plos one<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>19<\/em>(8), e0308808.<\/p>\n \u00a0Li, H., Desai, R., Quiles, N.,<\/strong> Quinn, L., & Friel, C. (2024). Characterizing Heart Rate Variability Response to Maximal Exercise Testing in People with Huntington\u2019s Disease.\u00a0<\/span>Journal of Huntington’s Disease<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>13<\/em>(1), 67-76.\u00a0<\/p>\n Balachandran, A. T., Wang, Y., Szabo, F., Watts-Battey, C., Schoenfeld, B. J., Zenko, Z., & Quiles, N.<\/strong> (2023). Comparison of traditional vs. lighter load strength training on fat-free mass, strength, power and affective responses in middle and older-aged adults: A pilot randomized trial.\u00a0<\/span>Experimental Gerontology<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>178<\/em>, 112219.<\/p>\n Quiles, N.<\/strong>, Balachandran A.T. and Ortiz, A. (2022) Longitudinal Association between Cardiometabolic Cormobidities and Physical Activity in Middle Aged and Older Adults Living with HIV. Experimental Gerontology, accepted<\/em><\/p>\n Balachandran, A. T., Steele, J.,\u00a0 Angielczyk, D.,\u00a0 Belio, M. A., Schoenfeld, B.J., Quiles\u00a0N.<\/strong><\/span>, Askin, N.,\u00a0 & Abbou-Setta, A.M. (2022). Power Training vs. Traditional Strength Training on Physical Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.\u00a0<\/span>JAMA Open Network, accepted.<\/span><\/em> Quiles, N.,<\/strong> & Ortiz, A. (2021). Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among People Living with HIV in Southern Texas.\u00a0AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses<\/em>, (ja).<\/p>\n Balachandran, A. T., Vigotsky, A. D., Quiles, N<\/strong>., Mokkink, L. B., Belio, M. A., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Validity, reliability, and measurement error of a sit-to-stand power test in older adults: A pre-registered study.\u00a0<\/span>Experimental Gerontology<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>145<\/em>, 111202.<\/p>\n Quiles N.,<\/strong> Taylor, B. & Ortiz, A.(2020). Effectiveness of an 8-week aerobic exercise program on autonomic function in people living with HIV taking Antiretroviral therapy: A randomized controlled trial. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>36<\/em>(4), 283-290.<\/p>\n Quiles N.,<\/strong> Piao, L. & Ortiz, A. (2020). The Effects of Exercise on Lipid Profile and Blood Glucose Levels in People Living with HIV: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. AIDS Care,<\/em> 32<\/em>(7), 882-889.<\/p>\n Quiles, N.,<\/strong> McCullough A. <\/sup>, Piao, L. (2019). Validity and Reliability of the Exercise Vital Sign Questionnaire in an Ethnically Diverse Group. Journal of Primary Care and Community Health<\/em>, 10<\/em>, 2150132719844062.<\/p>\n Quiles, N.,<\/strong> Rosario G., Ortiz, A. <\/sup>(2019). Balance as an assessment of health related quality of life in people living with HIV.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, <\/em>in press.<\/p>\n Quiles, N.,<\/strong> Garber C., Ciccolo, J. (2018). Resting Autonomic Function in Active and Insufficiently Active People Living with HIV.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Int J Sports Med<\/em>, 39<\/em>, 73\u201378.<\/p>\n Quiles, N.,<\/strong> Ciccolo, J. T., & Garber, C.E. (2017). Association Between Physical Activity, Depression, and Diabetes in Urban-Dwelling People Living with HIV.\u00a0<\/span>Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care<\/em>, 28<\/em>(6), 838-48.<\/p>\n Quiles, N.,<\/strong> & Ortiz, A. <\/sup>\u00a0(2017). Resistance Training as an Intervention for People Living With HIV\/AIDS.\u00a0<\/span>Strength & Conditioning Journal<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>39<\/em>(4), 64-70.<\/p>\n Quiles, N.<\/strong> & Garber, C.E.C<\/sup><\/em><\/span> (2014). Exercise Prescription for Health in HIV+ Individuals. ACSM\u2019s Health and Fitness Journal, 18<\/em>(4), 22-31.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Grants<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PSC-CUNY Research Award Program (Traditional-A). Comparison of the Body Roundness Index and A Body Shape Index with Body Fat in People Living with HIV. City University of New York. Queens College. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $3,412.5.(Awarded 4\/2025).<\/p>\n PSC-CUNY Research Award Program (Traditional-B). The Effects of a Mobile-Application and Text-Message based Physical Activity Intervention on Physical And Mental Health in People Living with HIV: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. City University of New Queens College. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $5,995. (Awarded 4\/2021)<\/p>\n PSC-CUNY Research Award Program (Traditional-A). Objective Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors in People Living with HIV in NYC. City University of New York. Queens College. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $3,495. (Awarded 4\/2019)<\/p>\n PSC-CUNY Research Award Program (Traditional-A). Accelerometer Physical Activity Intensity Cut-point Thresholds for HIV+ Individuals. City University of New York. Queens College. 07\/2018-06\/2019. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $2,950.<\/p>\n Research Enhancement Award. Randomized Controlled Trial: The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Autonomic Function in People Living with HIV who take Anti-retroviral Drug City University of New York. Queens College. 12\/2017-06\/2018. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $9,553<\/p>\n PSC-CUNY Research Award Program (Traditional-B). Randomized Controlled Trial: The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Autonomic Function in People Living with HIV who take Anti-retroviral Drug. City University of New York. Queens College. 07\/2017-06\/2018. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $5,950.<\/p>\n Research Dissertation Fellowship Award. Teachers College, Columbia University. 2016. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $6,000<\/p>\n Doctoral Dissertation Grant. Teachers College, Columbia University. 2016. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $6,250<\/p>\n Deans Grant for Doctoral Student Research. Teachers College, Columbia University. 2013. Principal Investigator: N Quiles. Amount: $2,000<\/p>\n Courses Taught<\/strong><\/p>\n FNES 230 Exercise, Energy Balance and Weight Control<\/p>\n FNES 342 Physiology of Muscular Fitness<\/p>\n FNES 352 Physiological Principles of exercise Training<\/p>\n FNES 353 Fitness Assessment and Prescription of Exercise Programs<\/p>\n FNES 3913 Research in Physical Education<\/p>\n FNES 724 Adult Fitness and Exercise Prescription<\/p>\n FNES 733 Physical Activity, Health and Exercise Prescription I<\/p>\n FNES 734 Physical Activity, Health and Exercise Prescription II<\/p>\n FNES 797 Research Project in Nutrition and Exercise Science<\/p>\n HNRS 350W Senior Thesis<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”20px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”20px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#000000″ border_width_top_tablet=”1px” border_width_top_phone=”1px” border_width_top_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_left_tablet=”0px” border_width_left_phone=”0px” border_width_left_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/fnes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/06\/Quiles.png” alt=”Norberto Quiles” title_text=”Norberto Quiles” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n Fitzgerald Gym, Room 203 PResearch Interests<\/h4>\n
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Phone: 718-997-2718<\/p>\n