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Personal Summary

Melanie McGrath is a lecturer in the School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training at the ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú. She has been an athletic trainer since 2001, with a wide variety of clinical and academic experience across the country. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science, athletic training, kinesiology, and exercise prescription. She has prior research experience in knee and ankle injury and subsequent osteoarthritis. In addition, she has worked clinically in a variety of settings, including physical therapy clinics, high schools, Division I and III universities, and a school of performing arts. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and has served on numerous state, district, and national committees.

Education

PhD - Human Movement Science - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2009)

MS - Exercise and Sport Science - University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2005)

BS - Athletic Training and Exercise Science - Linfield College (2001)

Courses Taught

AHAT 210 & 213: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (+ lab)

AHAT 324 & 325: Assessment of the Extremities (+ lab)

AHAT 479: Topics in Sports Medicine

KIN 205: Foundations of Health and Human Performance

KIN 322 & 323: Kinesiology & Anatomical Kinesiology lab

KIN 447: Analytical and Communicative Techniques

HHP 528: Advanced Exercise Prescription

Teaching Experience

2009-2015: Assistant Professor/Athletic Training Program Director, University of Nebraska Omaha

2015-2016: Associate Professor/Athletic Training Program Director, University of Nebraska Omaha

Research Interests

Risk factors for ACL injury, long-term joint health following knee injury, reducing risk of lower extremity injury in athletes

Field of Study

Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Exercise Science

Publications

Professional Experience

2005-2009: Teaching/Research Assistant, Sports Medicine Research Laboratory, UNC-CH

2004: Athletic Trainer, UNC School of the Arts

2003-2004: Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, UNCG

2002-2003: Athletic Trainer, Beaverton High School (Beaverton, OR)

2001-2002: Athletic Trainer/PT Aide, Providence St. Vincent (Portland, OR)

Hobbies

Downhill skiing, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two young sons.