Tonya M. Parker, PhD, AT, ATC

Professor, Clinical Coordinator

Office Address: 210 CHS
Email: [email protected]

Education
B.S. Kinesiology, Texas Christian University, 1997
M.S. Sports Medicine, University of Oregon, 2000
Ph.D. Sports Medicine, University of Oregon, 2006

Research Interests
Gait
Neuropsychological determinants of recovery from concussion
Physical activity
Dynamic balance during locomotion with and without dual-tasking

Current Projects
Dynamic balance assessments and determinants of concussion recovery
Evaluating university physical activity courses from student and instructor perspectives
Depression and neurocognitive performance after concussion among male and female high school and collegiate athletes.

Representative Publications
Büttner, F, Howell, DR, et al., Parker, TM, Delahunt, E. (2020). Concussed athletes walk slower than non-concussed athletes during cognitive-motor dual-task assessments but not during single-task assessments 2 months after sports concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis using individual participant data. British Journal of Sports Medicine,54(2), 94-101.

Beaudoin, CB, Parker, TM, Tiemersma, K, Lewis, C. (2018). Evaluating university physical activity courses from student and instructor perspectives. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 89(1), 7-11.

Parker, TM, Lewis, CA, Beaudoin, CB. (2017). The influence of exercise empowerment on life stress. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sport Science, 5(4), 33-37.

Kontos, AP, Covassin, T, Elbin, RJ, Parker, TM. (2012). Depression and neurocognitive performance after concussion among male and female high school and collegiate athletes. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(10): 1751-1756.

Dondzila, CJ, Lewis, CA, Lopez, JR, Parker, TM. (2018). Congruent accuracy of wrist-worn activity trackers during controlled and free-living conditions. International Journal of Exercise Science, 11(7), 575-585.

Brian Hatzel PhD, AT

Professor

Office Address: 256 CHS
Email: [email protected]

Education
B.S. Exercise and Sports Sciences, Specialization in Athletic Training, University of Florida
M.S. Exercise Science - Physical Education, Biomechanics, Ball State University
Ph.D. Health and Human Performance, Specialization in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, University of Florida

Research Interests
Range of motion and strength characteristics in professional baseball pitchers
Effectiveness of soft tissue mobilization techniques
Student success and retention at Colleges and Universities