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Chad Starkey is a Professor and Department Chair at Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions. With a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Ohio University (1988), he specializes in athletic training research and education. His office is located in Grover Center E146, Athens, OH 45701, and he can be contacted via email at starkeyc@ohio.edu.
Education:
- PhD, Higher Education Administration, Ohio University, 1988
- MS, Physical Education/Athletic Training, Ohio University, 1983
- BS, Physical Education/Athletic Training, West Virginia University, 1982
Research Focus: His work centers on sports injury epidemiology, evidence-based clinical practice, and regulatory issues in athletic training. Specific interests include orthopedic diagnostics, therapeutic interventions, and injury prevention strategies for athletes.
Publications: Recent articles (2016-2018) demonstrate a strong emphasis on validating clinical assessment tools, analyzing injury patterns in youth sports, and integrating technology like virtual reality into rehabilitation protocols. His research consistently bridges theoretical epidemiology with practical athletic training applications.
Awards & Honors:
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame (2009)
- NATA Distinguished Educator Award (2006) & Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2006)
- Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame (2017) and Cramer Award (2005)
- West Virginia University Sports Sciences Hall of Fame (2016)
- Pete Koehneke Award (2018) and Dan Libera Service Award (2007)
Professional Service & Grants: Actively contributes to accreditation standards through CAATE and OATA committees. Secured long-term High School Services Contracts (2007-2019) supporting athletic training programs.
