Phone: (626) 815-5086
Fax: (626) 815-5084
Email: cmcknight@apu.edu
Cynthia McKnight, Ph.D., ATC
Associate Professor of Athletic Training Education
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Profile
Cynthia McKnight, Ph.D., has been involved in athletic training for more than 20 years, and athletic training education for more than 15. In that time, she has taught in colleges and universities ranging in size from 800 to 20,000 students, and worked in sports medicine clinics and high schools. Her personal love of learning motivates her to help students learn and grow academically, and as individuals. McKnight dynamically develops athletic training education curricula for undergraduate programs and is active as a consultant and site-visitor for programs moving toward national accreditation. She is also a reviewer for the Journal of Athletic Training and for grants proposals presented to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation.
Education
Ph.D. - Exercise Science/Biomechanics, University of Toledo
M.Ed. - Community Health Education, University of Cincinnati
B.S. - Physical Education and Health, K-12, Minor in Athletic Training, Ball State University
M.Ed. - Community Health Education, University of Cincinnati
B.S. - Physical Education and Health, K-12, Minor in Athletic Training, Ball State University
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Publications
McKnight, C.M. and Armstrong, C.W. (1997) The Role of Ankle Strength in Functional Ankle Instability. J. Sport Rehab, 6(1), 21-29
McKnight, C.M. and Armstrong, C.W. (1996) The Influence of Ankle Instability and Proprioceptive Rehabilitation on Muscle Function. JAT, 31(2), Supplement: S31
McKnight, C.M., M.S. Ferrara, J.M. Czerwinska. (1992) Intercollegiate Ice Hockey Injuries: A Three-Year Analysis. JAT, 27(4):338-343.
Colon, F.V., Mangine, R., McKnight, C.M. and Kues, J. (1988) The Use of the Pogo Stick in Rehabilitating Patients with Patellofemoral Chondrosis. J of Rehabil, 54(8), 73-77
McKnight, C.M. and Armstrong, C.W. (1997) The Role of Ankle Strength in Functional Ankle Instability. J. Sport Rehab, 6(1), 21-29
McKnight, C.M. and Armstrong, C.W. (1996) The Influence of Ankle Instability and Proprioceptive Rehabilitation on Muscle Function. JAT, 31(2), Supplement: S31
McKnight, C.M., M.S. Ferrara, J.M. Czerwinska. (1992) Intercollegiate Ice Hockey Injuries: A Three-Year Analysis. JAT, 27(4):338-343.
Colon, F.V., Mangine, R., McKnight, C.M. and Kues, J. (1988) The Use of the Pogo Stick in Rehabilitating Patients with Patellofemoral Chondrosis. J of Rehabil, 54(8), 73-77
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Best Student Presentation, Midwest American College of Sports Medicine, Boyne, MI, Feb. 4, 1993
Post-Graduate Scholarship Winner, National Athletic Trainers' Association, 1992
First Place, Education Division, Zenith Data Systems, Masters of Innovation. "The Computer Athletic Injury System," April 1989
Post-Graduate Scholarship Winner, National Athletic Trainers' Association, 1992
First Place, Education Division, Zenith Data Systems, Masters of Innovation. "The Computer Athletic Injury System," April 1989
Expertise
Athletic training
Sports medicine (prevention, care, treatment of injuries)
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