Athletic Training
Updates
8/30/2010:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates Marie Kirby on the successful proposal of her thesis, "Stable vs Unstable "Effects of Stable and Unstable Training Surfaces on Dynamic Postural Stability".
8/25/2010:
D'arcy Wiart, M.S., ATC (Class of 2010) accepted a position as Head Athletic Trainer of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League in Dubuque, Iowa.
8/16/2010:
The Georgia Southern Athletic Training Graduate Program welcomes the Class of 2012.
8/12/2010:
Jada "Turtle" (Phillips) Vanderlip, M.S., ATC (Class of 2010) accepted a position as Head Athletic Trainer at Westside High School in Anderson, SC.
8/9/2010:
Dr. Buckley, working as a member of a reseach team including faculty members in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology and Psychology at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) as well as PMB Intelligence Corp (West Lafayette, IN) have received notification of approval of their grant from the Army Research Office (STIR Grant) for $50,000 to study "Nonlinear Dynamics Used to Classify Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury"
7/15/2010:
The Georgia Southern Athletic Training Graduate Program welcomes Justin Matlage, M.S., ATC, as the newest member of the Clinical Athletic Training Staff. Mr. Matlage comes to Georgia Southern from the Carolina Panthers where he completed a full year internship after earning a Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Matlage will be the Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football and will also supervise Graduate and Undergraduate students in the Athletic Training programs.
7/7/2010:
Beth Saunders M.S., ATC (Class of 2010) submitted a manuscript to the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, "Coaching Education Students' Knowledge of Sports-Related Concussions." Co-authors on the paper include Dr. Joyner, Dr. Burdette, and Dr. Buckley from the Department of Health and Kinesiology and Dr. Metzler (Science Applications International Corporation).
7/6/2010:
Dr. Buckley and Dr. Munkasy were awarded a Faculty Development Research grant for $9,985 to study, "Identification of Persistent Impairments in Postural Control Following Concussion".
6/29/2010:
Dr. Buckley is a contributing author on a manuscript, "Credential Characteristics of Georgia High School Coaches" in the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (GAHPERD) Journal. The lead author on the study was Dr. Burton and other contributing authors include Dr. Burdette, Dr. Zwald, and Dr. Czech from the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
6/21/2010:
Dr. Buckley is a contributing author on a manuscript, "Evidence That Support Equality: Credential Characteristics of Georgia Female High School Coaches" published in The Sport Journal. The lead author on the study was Dr. Burton and other contributing authors include Dr. Burdette, Dr. Zwald, and Dr. Czech from the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
6/19/2010:
John Burk, M.S., ATC (Class of 2010) submitted a manuscript to the Journal of Athletic Training entitled, "A Competitve Athletic Season Alters Balance Error Scoring System Performance". Co-authors on the paper include Dr. Munkasy, Dr. Joyner, and Dr. Buckley.
6/4/2010:
John Burk, M.S., ATC (Class of 2010) accepted an Athletic Training position with Southeastern Orthopedic Center as Head Athletic Trainer at Swainsboro High School in Swainsboro, GA.
6/3/2010:
Dr. Buckley presented an abstract, "Deficits in Postural Stability Following Concussion Persist Beyond BESS Recovery" at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD.
5/14/2010:
Elizabeth Saunders, M.S., ATC (Class of 2010) accepted the Head Athletic Trainer position at Andrew College in Cuthbert, GA.
5/13/2010:
Dr. Buckley presented an abstract, "Impaired Dynamic Postural Stability Following a Concussion" at the Gait and Clinical Motion Analysis Society /European Society of Movement Analysis in Adults and Children Annual Meeting in Miami, FL.
5/8/2010:
The Georgia Southern Graduate Athletic Training program is proud to announce the Graduates of the Class of 2010:
John Burk, M.S., ATC
Jada Phillips, M.S., ATC
Elizabeth Saunders, M.S., ATC
D'arcy Wiart, M.S., ATC
5/6/2010:
Some end of year pictures from the various gathering;
Graduating students with their "gifts"
4/14/2010:
The Graduate Athletic Training program was well represented at the 13th Annual Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium. Students from the Graduate Athletic Training program provided 7 research presentations including oral presentations by;
John Burk: "The Effect of a Competitive Athletic Season on Performance of the Balance Error Scoring System"
Jada Phillips: "The Relationship between the Athlete and the Athletic Trainer and how if Affects Concussion Symptom Reporting"
Beth Saunders: "The Effectiveness of the CDC's Heads-Up DVD on Coaching Education Students' Knowledge of Sports-Related Concussions"
D'arcy Wiart: "Evaluation of Recovery in Female Swimmers during a Competitive Season"
Three Graduate Athletic Training students provided poster presentations of their proposed research:
Marie Kirby: "Effect of Dynamic Balance Training on Dynamic Postural Stability using Stable and Unstable Surfaces"
David Krazeise: "Postural Stability in Athletes with History of Concussion"
Carrie Rahn: "Influence of Testing Environment on Performance of the Balance Error Scoring System"
4/8/2010:
Dr. Buckley's research article, as a contributing author, entitled "Knee Extensor Strength, Dynamic Stability, and Functional Ambulation: Are they Related in Parkinson's Disease?" was published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
4/7/2010:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates D'arcy Wiart on the successful defense of his Thesis; "Evaluation of Recovery in Female Swimmers during a Competitive Season"
4/6/2010:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates John Burk on the successful defense of his Thesis; "The Effect of Participation in a Competitive Athletic Season on Performance of the Balance Error Scoring System"
4/1/2010:
Marie Kirby submitted a Masters Research Grant to the National Athletic Trainers' Association Research and Education Foundation. Marie's grant applicated entitled, 'Effects of Training on Stable vs Unstable Surfaces to Improve Dynamic Postural Stability" has requested $1,000 in funding. Marie projects involves a postural control training program utilizing the Wii system to improve postural stability during dynamic tasks.
3/31/2010:
Congratulates to John Burk for being awarded 1st place at the 8th Annual College of Graduate Studies Research Symposium as the representative of the College of Health and Human Sciences. John's original research poster, " The Effect of a Competitive Athletic Season on Performance of the Balance Error Scoring System" was voted best of the 26 submitted and presented abstracts.
3/24/2010:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates Beth Saunders on the successful defense of her Thesis, "The Effectiveness of the CDC’s Heads-Up DVD on Coaching Education Students’ Knowledge of Sports-Related Concussions"
3/23/2010:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates Jada (Turtle) Phillips on the successful defense of her Thesis, "The Relationship Between the Athlete and the Athletic Trainer and how if Effects Concussion Symptom Reporting".
3/19/2010:
Beth Saunders gave an oral presentation at SEATA in Panama City FL. entitled, "The Effectiveness of the CDC’s Heads-Up DVD on Coaching Education Students’ Knowledge of Sports-Related Concussion." Additionally, Jada (Turtle) Phillips presented a poster during the SEATA conference entitled, "The Relationship Between the Athlete and the Athletic Trainer and how if Effects Concussion Symptom Reporting".
2/22/2010:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program is happy to announce the selection of Hollis Theard for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2010 semester. Ms. Theard will provide athletic training services to Bulloch Academy in Statesboro, GA. Hollis comes to GSU from Elon University where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
2/18/2010:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Anne Bryan for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2010 semester. Ms. Bryan comes to GSU from Longwood University where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
2/15/2010:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Tracy Llewellyn for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2010 semester. Ms. Llewellyn comes to GSU from Elon University where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
2/10/2010:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Lisa DiBenedetto for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2010 semester. Ms. DiBenedetto comes to GSU from the University of Central Florida where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
2/8/2010:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Matt Moreau for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2010 semester. Mr. Moreau comes to GSU from Central Michigan University where he will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training. Matt is currently completing an athletic training internship at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA.
2/2/21010:
Beth Saunders and Jada Phillips both had their abstracts accepted by the Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting in Panama City, FL. Ms. Saunders will be presenting her research findings as an Oral Report on Friday, March 19th. On the same day, Ms. Phillips will be present her research findings as a poster presentation. Congratulations to Beth and Jada on their acceptance.
1/11/2010:
Two Athletic Training Graduate Students submitted abstracts to the 2010 Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA) Annual Meeting in Panama City, FL.
- Beth Saunders (Faculty Advisors: Dr. Buckley, Dr. Metzler, Dr. Burdette, and Dr. Czech), "The Effectiveness of 'Heads Up' on Coaching Education Students Knowledge of Sports Related Concussions"
- Jada Phillips (Faculty Advisors: Dr. Buckley, Dr. Metzler, and Dr. Burdette), "The Relationship Between the Athlete and the Athletic Trainer and how if Effects Concussion Symptom Reporting."
1/11/2010:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates John Burk on the successful proposal of his thesis, "The Effect of a Competitive Sports Season on Postural Stability and the Balance Error Scoring System"
12/6/2009:
Brandy Petty-Clouse hosted the Athletic Training Faculty, Staff, and Students for the Annual Christmas and Holiday's party. For pictures of the party click here and here. For group photes of the 1st year GA's, 2nd year GA's, and the group.
12/4/2009:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates D'arcy Wiart on the successful proposal of his thesis, "Evaluation of Recovery in Female Swimmers During A Competitive Season".
12/3/2009:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates Jada Phillips on the successful proposal of her thesis, "The Relationship Between the Athlete and the Athletic Trainer and how if Effects Concussion Symptom Reporting".
12/1/2009:
Two Athletic Training Graduate Students submitted abstracts to the 2010 National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.
- John Burk (Faculty Advisors: Dr. Buckley, Dr. Munkasy, and Dr. Joyner), "The Effect of a Competitive Sports Season on Postural Stability and the Balance Error Scoring System"
- D'arcy Wiart (Faculty Advisors: Dr. Buckley, Dr. Rossi, and Dr. McMillan), "Evaluation of Recovery in Female Swimmers During A Competitive Season: A Preliminary Analysis."
11/20/2009:
Dr. Buckley's research article, "Knee Extensor Strength, Dynamic Stability and Functional Ambulation: How do they Relate in Parkinson’s Disease? " was accepted for publication by the Journal, "Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation".
10/14/2009:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates Elizabeth Saunders on the successful proposal of her thesis, "The Effectiveness of 'Heads Up' on Coaching Education Students Knowledge of Sports Related Concussions".
8/6/2009:
Dr. Buckley's research article, "Age Impairs Sit-to-Walk Motor Performance" was published by the Journal of Biomechanics.
7/28/09:
The Georgia Southern Athletic Training Graduate Program welcomes the incoming Class of 2011.
7/15/2009:
The Georgia Southern Athletic Training Graduate Program welcomes John Erwin, ATC as the newest member of the Clinical Athletic Training Staff. Mr. Erwin comes to Georgia Southern after completing his Master of Science degree from Arkansas State University. Mr. Erwin's primary responsibility will be providing Athletic Training services to the Men's Basketball program. Mr. Erwin will also supervise Graduate and Undergraduate students in the Athletic Training programs.
6/20/2009:
A busy day at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual meeting for the Graduate Athletic Training Program.
Elizabeth Saunders (Class of 2010) presented her poster; "Concussion Misconceptions Amongst High School Coaches in Georgia"
Jennifer Tolson (Class of 2009) presented her poster, "Gait Initiation in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability: The Influence of Velocity and Direction"
Dr. Buckley gave a podium presentation entitled, "Dynmaic Postural Stability during Gait Initiation is Impaired Following a Concussion: A Preliminary Analysis."
6/18/2009:
Dr. Buckley's research article, "Age Impairs Sit-to-Walk Motor Performance" was accepted for publication by the Journal of Biomechanics.
5/9/2009:
The Georgia Southern Graduate Athletic Training program is proud to announce the Graduates of the Class of 2009:
Elizabeth Raycraft, M.S., ATC
Jennifer Tolson, M.S., ATC
Elizabeth Raycraft, M.S., ATC accepted a position as an Athletic Trainer with MidMichigan Medical Offices in Freeland, MI. Ms. Raycraft will be working in the clinic during the day and at a local high school in the afternoon.
Jennifer Tolson, M.S., ATC accepted a position as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Glenville State College in Glenville, WV.
4/24/2009:
Dr. Buckley presented, "Gait Initiation is Impaired following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Preliminary Analysis" at the Southeast American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting in Gainesville, FL.
4/19/2009:
The Athletic Training Education Programs held their annual spring picnic and awards ceremony today.
3/30/2009:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates Jennifer Tolson on the successful defense of her Thesis, "Influence of Direction on Stepping Parameters and Postural Stability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability".
3/27/2009:
The Department of Health and Kinesiology congratulates Elizabeth Raycraft on the successful defense of her Thesis, "Dynamic Postural Stability during Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: The Effect of Walking Velocity".
3/20/2009:
Dr. Buckley gave a general session presentation at SEATA entitled, "Concussions: What Your High School Coaches "Know". At the same SEATA conference, Dr. Buckley's presented a research abstract entitled, "Dynamic Postural Stability during Dual-Task Gait Initiation is Impaired Following a Concussion: A Preliminary Analysis".
3/18/2009:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Kassandra Kelly for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2009 semester. Ms. Kelly comes to GSU from Boise State University where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
3/4/2009:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of David Krazeise for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2009 semester. Mr. Krazeise comes to GSU from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. where he will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
2/18/2009:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Carrie Rahn for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2009 semester. Ms. Rahn comes to GSU from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
2/17/2009:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Kelly Previs for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2009 semester. Ms. Previs comes to GSU from Ashland University in Ashland, OH where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training.
2/14/2009:
Dr. Buckley gave a research presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Buckley presented, "Variability in 1-RM Strength amongst Parkinson Disease Patients."
1/27/2009:
The Graduate Athletic Training Program in conjuction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is happy to announce the selection of Marie Kirby for a Graduate Assistantship starting in the Fall 2009 semester. Ms. Kirby comes to GSU from Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH where she will be graduating in May with a degree in Athletic Training
1/16-17/2009:
The Georgia Southern Athletic Training Faculty and Graduate Students play a large role at the Georgia Athletic Training Association Annual Meeting in Peachtree City, GA. Dr. Buckley opened the meeting with an overview of recent research findings on Concussions as a part of a panel entitled, "A Comprehensive Approach to Concussion Care." Georgia Southern Univerisities Athletic Training program closed the session on Saturday afternoon with case studies presentations by graduate students, Ms. Jennifer Tolson and Mr. Brian Seiler.
12/12/2008:
Ms. Jennifer Tolson,(Class of 2009), received an $563.55 masters research grant from the NATA Research & Education Foundation. The grant supports her Thesis research project; "Dynamic Postural Stability during Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Influence of Velocity and Direction".
12/1/2008:
Three members of the Georgia Southern Athletic Training program submitted abstracts for the NATA Annual Meeting in June 2009. Ms. Jennifer Tolson submitted an original research abstract based on her thesis work entitled, "Dynamic Postural Stability during Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Influence of Velocity and Direction" and Ms. Beth Saunders submitted an origianl research abstract entitled, "Limited Impact of “Heads Up – Concussion in Youth Sports“ Amongst Georgia High School Coaches." Finally, Dr. Buckley and Dr. Munkasy submitted an original research abstract entitled, "Dynmaic Postural Stability during Gait Initiation is Impaired Following a Concussion: A Preliminary Analysis".
