Justin Tobyas

Justin Tobyas serves as Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice and Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training at Ball State University's College of Health. With over 16 years of clinical experience as a certified athletic trainer, he bridges academic theory and professional practice in health education.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, University of New Mexico (1999)
• Master of Arts in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Ball State University (2007)
• Doctorate in Adult, Community, and Higher Education, Ball State University (2020)

Research Focus: Dr. Tobyas specializes in interprofessional education frameworks that integrate athletic training with broader healthcare systems. His work emphasizes clinical-practice pedagogy in biomedical sciences, leveraging sport psychology principles to develop collaborative healthcare curricula. Current initiatives focus on simulation-based interprofessional training and community health outreach programs through Project Lead The Way partnerships.

Leadership: As Director of Interprofessional Education, he oversees cross-disciplinary training initiatives connecting athletic training with nursing, physical therapy, and public health programs within the College of Health's Applied Technology Building ecosystem.