Coordinator of Athletic Training Services, Department of Athletics
Instructor, Department of Health and Exercise Science
1. Academic Degrees
M.S. University of Kansas 1984 Education; Emphasis: Exercise Physiology
B.S. Slippery Rock University 1982 Health Science Ed.; Emphasis: Sports Medicine
2. Professional Experience
1986 - Present Coordinator, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Services,
Department of Athletics
Instructor, Department of Health and Exercise Science
Rowan University
1984 - 1986 Head Wrestling Coach
Head Volleyball Coach
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Instructor, Physical Education
Widener University, Chester, PA
1982 - 1984 Athletic Trainer
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Piper Junior/Senior High School
Kansas City, KS
3. Faculty and Administrative Load
Fall Semester, 1998
0835.418 Organization and Administration in Athletic Training 3 S.H.
Head Athletic Trainer 9 S.H.
Spring Semester, 1999
0835.220 Pathology & Evaluation of Athletic Training II 3 S.H.
0835.475 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training 3 SH
Head Athletic Trainer 9 S.H.
Courses previously taught:
0835.417 Physical Modalities and Therapeutic 3 S.H.
Exercise in Athletic Training
0835.415 Advanced Techniques in Athletic Injuries 3 S.H.
0835.412 Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries 1 S.H.
0835.103 Health and Wellness 1.5 S.H.
0835.416 Physical Assessment of Athletic Injuries 3 S.H.
Other University Assignments and Activities, 1986-1999:
Department: Curriculum Committee (1986,7,8,9,94,95,96,97)
Academic Advisement Committee (1986,7,8,9,90),
Student Issues Committee (1993,98)
Athletic Training Education program coordinator: 1986 to 1996 - coordinate
and provide clinical
supervision of students enrolled in the Athletic Training Specialization/
Concentration. Coordinate externships at areas high schools and rehabilitation
clinics. Assign and
evaluate students to sports teams sponsored to by the college. Chief
Clinical Supervisor of
athletic training specialists: coordinate clinical experiences of students.
University: Rescue Squad Advisory Committee (1986,87)
Interim Faculty Senator (Spring/Summer 1989)
College of Education: Dean Search Committee, 1998
Health and Exercise Science Department: Curriculum Committee, 1987-present,
Faculty Search
Committee; 1996, 1998
Health and Exercise Science Department: Search Committee for Athletic
Training Faculty
Position, Spring, 1998
Athletic Department: assisted in drafting Student-Athlete Handbook, Spring, 1995
Workshops: Freshman orientation program introductory meeting for faculty
participating in
freshman orientation programs; Summer 1988,95,97
Perspectives on Eating Disorders and Body Image Panel Discussion, Spring, 1997, 1998.
Student Orientation: Adjustments to University life/budgeting of time:
students; concerns about
University life for parents; Summer 1988, 89,95,97
Student Athletic Trainer Inservice Meetings: Bi-monthly meetings on
administration of the college
sports medicine service, Athletic Training Internship Program, and
workshops presented to
undergraduate athletic training students by senior level student
athletic trainers, graduate assistant, or self; 1986 - present. Annual
seminars on injury prevention
and treatment procedures in the college sports medicine services; given
to each athletic team at
the beginning of each season
Sports medicine fellowship liaison: work with orthopaedic surgeons enrolled
in sports medicine
fellowship through Thomas Jefferson University. Aid fellows in gaining
experience in athletic
injury management, 1991 to present.
Site Coordinator, NCAA Drug Testing Program, May, 1997: assisted coordination
of drug testing
for softball players in the regional championship tournament; November,
1997, 1998 for football
players.
Selected Presentations at The Student Recreation Center:
Whedon's Weekly Workout Wisdom: Continuous advise column on display 1997-8.
Working Through Injuries; Presentation, Rowan Recreation Center, February, 1998
Designing a Strength Training Program; Presentation, Rowan Recreation Center, March, 1998
5. Professional Development
Conferences: National Athletic Trainers Association - Annual Symposium
- 1987, 1988, 1990,
1993, 1995, 1996,1998
Eastern Athletic Trainers Association - Annual Meeting - 1982, 1986,
1987, 1988, 1989, 1990,
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey, Inc. -Sports Medicine Conference
1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Garden State Sports Medicine Symposium - 1986, 1987, 1988
Examiner, National Athletic Trainer's Association Boards of Examiners
Certification
Examination, 1983-present
Volunteer Athletic Trainer, United State Olympic Center, Colorado Springs, Co., Summer, 1986
Volunteer Athletic Trainer, US Olympic Festival, Raleigh, NC, Summer, 1987
6. Presentations
Injury Prevention/Recognition; Dan Gilmore Soccer Coaches Clinic, 1987, 1988
Strength Training, Facility Design; Schalick High School Physical Education Inservice, 1989
Anabolic Steroids, Ankle Injury Treatment; Camden Diocese Physical Education Inservice '90
Athletic Training as a Career; Athletic Trainers Society of NJ, Inc./RCNJ
Dept. of Health and
Physical Education Sponsored Student Athletic Trainers Annual Symposium,
1992
Collingswood Middle School Career Day, March, 1994; Buena High School
Career Day, April,
1994; Burlington County Institute of Technology, April, 1994; Gloucester
City High
School, 1995
Weight Control Through Exercise; Glassboro High School Health & Wellness Day,3-26-93
In-Line Skating for Fun and Fitness; Glassboro High School Health and
Wellness Day, March 25,
1994
Nutrition and Athletic Performance; Athletic Trainer's Society of New
Jersey, Inc. Annual
Student Clinical Symposium, December, 1994
Preventative Sports Medicine; West Deptford Middle School, May, 1995.
Injury Prevention in the Conditioning Process; Annual State Symposium,
NJ chapter, National
Strength and Conditioning Association, June, 1995
Practical Flexibility Screening; New Jersey Association of Health, Physical
Education,
Recreation, and Dance Annual Symposium, February, 1997
Activities for Injured Athletes; New Jersey Association of Health, Physical
Education,
Recreation, and Dance Annual Symposium, February, 1997
Proper Weight Loss Techniques for Wrestlers, Kessler Memorial Hospital
Health and Wellness
Center Continuing Education Series, 12-14-1998
Puerto Rico Panorama, Channel Six, NBC, piece about Hispanics in The
field of Athletic
Training, aired 12-06-1998
Upper Extremity Injuries, Rowan University Athletic Training High School
Student Athletic
Trainer Workshop, 04-29-1999
Ergogenic Aids: Supplementing Hard Work, Richard Stockton College Sports
Medicine
Symposium, 7-17-1999
7. Publications
Whedon, C., Assessment and Management of Eye Injuries, Sports Medicine
Update, Vol. 13,
No. 4, 1999
8. Current Professional and Academic Memberships
National Athletic Trainers Association - Certified Member
Eastern Athletic Trainers Association - Certified Member
Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey - Certified Member, Treasurer, 1988-1993
President-elect, 1993-1995; President, 1995-1997, Past President, 1997-1999
Distinguished Service Award Recipient, 1998
National Strength and Conditioning Association
American Federation of Teachers
9. Community involvement
Head Coach, Kingsway Junior Wrestling, Tots, '94-6; Bantams '96-98, Midgets '98-present
Director, Kingsway Junior Wrestling Summer Camp, 1996-present
Assistant Coach, Kingsway Junior Football, 1997-present
Assistant Coach, East Greenwich Soccer, 1995-97
Assistant Coach, East Greenwich Baseball, 1995-97
Assistant Coach, Seagull Freestyle Wrestling Club, 1987-96
Assistant Coach, Orchard Wrestling Club, 1999