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Anne C. Russ serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences within Temple University's College of Public Health, bringing 16 years of certified athletic training experience to her role teaching professional athletic training programs and undergraduate health professions students.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Kinesiology from Temple University
- MEd in Kinesiology from Temple University
- BS in Athletic Training from Creighton University
Dr. Russ's research program critically examines neuromuscular control mechanisms influenced by hormones, systemic issues like sexual harassment in athletic training environments, innovative programmatic assessment methodologies for athletic training education, and trauma's psychological impact on practitioners. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic rigor through frequent presentations at international and national conferences.
Analysis of her 2020-2023 publications reveals dominant themes in athletic trainer mental health (including burnout linked to adverse childhood experiences), workplace dynamics (bullying and sexual misconduct), and evidence-based interventions for conditions ranging from post-concussion syndrome to diabetes management through exercise physiology.
Her scholarly contributions extend to academic service and recognition:
- Elected member of Temple University's Provost’s Teaching Academy
- Designated Canvas faculty partner with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching
- Accreditation peer reviewer for the Commission on Athletic Training Education
Through graduate courses like Evidence Based Decision Making in Athletic Training and the Capstone in Athletic Training, Dr. Russ mentors future practitioners while advancing curriculum development standards. Her dual expertise as both researcher and certified clinician creates unique translational pathways from classroom to clinical settings, particularly evident in her focus on trauma-informed care within athletic training education.
