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Campus Box: F-77
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E-mail Address: jbeckett@concord.edu
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- West Virginia University, (1996) Doctoral Degree Educational Leadership with Sports Medicine minor
- Marshall University, (1983) Masters Degree Physical Education with Sports Medicine emphasis
- Wittenberg University, (1980) Bachelors Degree Health and Physical Education (K-12 teaching)
Organizational and Administrative Leadership, Curriculum and Facility Development, Public Relations, Consulting, Marketing, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Education, Clinical Instruction, and Health Sciences Administration
Years in Higher Education – 30 Previous Positions in Higher Education: Associate Professor and Director, CAATE-accredited ATEP Department of Exercise and Sport Science Eastern Kentucky University (2005-08) Associate Professor and Chair, (Founding Department Chair and Program Director) CAAHEP-accredited ATEP Director Department of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training University of Charleston (WV) (1985-1997, 2002-05) Associate Professor and Chair, CAAHEP-accredited ATEP Director, Marietta College (OH) (1999-2002) Associate Professor and Founding Coordinator, Graduate Athletic Training Education Program Department of Exercise Science, Health, and Leisure Studies The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1997-99) Athletic Training Program Coordinator/Head Athletic Trainer Glenville State College (WV) (1983-85) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Marshall University (WV) (1981-83) Graduate Assistant, Adapted Physical Education Texas Women’s University (1980-81) Pertinent Professional Work: Graduate Education Committee of the NATA Competencies in Education Committee of the NATA CAATE/JRC-AT Site Evaluator for 12 years at the following institutions: University of Illinois, Temple University, San Diego State University, Tulsa University, North Dakota State University, Samford University (AL), Eastern Kentucky University, Central Connecticut State University, Mary Hardin Baylor University (TX), Buena Vista University (IA), and Bridgewater College (VA) JRC-AT Clinical Instructor Educator Co-author of the National Athletic Trainers Association Exertional Heat Illness Position Statement, Journal of Athletic Training Journal of Athletic Training Textbook Reviewer on 4 occasions Reviewer of Poster Presentations at NATA Convention External consultant for numerous institutions developing Athletic Training Education Programs including Oklahoma State University, Northeastern State University (OK), Sterling College (KS), Shawnee State University (OH), Marietta College (OH), Florida Southern College, Northern Kentucky University, Concord College (WV), Bluefield College (VA), and Marshall University (WV) Presenter at NATA Convention Research and Education Committee, NATA District IX Presenter and Moderator at NATA District IX (SEATA) Convention Presenter, SEATA Student Clinical Symposium Secretary, West Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Presenter, Moderator, and Host at WVATA Conferences Presenter, Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society Presenter, Kentucky Track & Cross Country Coaches’ Association President, West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) – Athletic Trainers Association Founding Medical Coordinator for the fitness screening of WVIAC football and basketball officials Head Athletic Trainer for over 25 years at nation’s largest exposure basketball camp (Cage Scope/High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp) Extensive speaking experiences in the Greater Kanawha Valley (WV) Noteworthy Honors Selected as national recipient of NATA Service Award (2008) Selected for inclusion into Manchester Who’s Who (2006) Selected for inclusion into Who’s Who among America’s Teachers (1996 and 2001) Selected for inclusion into Lexington’s Who’s Who (2000) Selected into “Hall of Fame” of the Marshall University Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (Fall 1993) Selected by the NCAA to participate in the Professional in Residence Program at the Betty Ford Clinic (1995) Selected to participate in the Brushy Fork Leadership Institute at Berea College (KY) (1994 and 1995) Selected by the NCAA to participate in the Athletic Prevention, Programming, and Leadership Education (APPLE) Conference at the University of Virginia (1995) Certificate of Appreciation – West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference; presented in recognition of outstanding service (1995) Certificate of Appreciation - Charleston Police Department; given for fitness testing and developing fitness programming for police cadets (1988) Certificate of Appreciation - Kanawha County Schools; given in recognition of my special contribution to the success of Kanawha County Schools (1987-88) Certificate of Appreciation - West Virginia Athletic Trainers Association; given for outstanding service and contribution Certificate of Appreciation - West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission; given for outstanding contributions to the health & welfare of secondary school student-athletes (1986)
- AT 126 (Introduction to Athletic Training
- AT 201 (Practicum II)
- AT 236/236L (Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries & Lab)
- AT 237/237L (Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries & Lab)
- AT 310 (Practicum III)
- AT 406 (Organization & Administration of Sports Medicine)
- AT 450 (General Medical Conditions)
- AT 464 (Special Topics)
- HLTH 520 (Program Planning & Evaluation)