Yvette Ingram

Yvette Ingram is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Commonwealth University (formerly Lock Haven University), where she has taught since 1998. She holds a Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Psychology from Temple University, an M.S. in Health Education from The Pennsylvania State University, and a B.S. Ed. in Athletic Training from Lock Haven University. Her primary courses include Psychological Aspects of Injury and Illness and Administration & Organization of Athletic Training.

Her research focuses on sport psychology, mental health in athletes, psychological aspects of injury recovery, and validation of depression screening tools for collegiate athletes. She investigates topics like social support systems, gender differences in mental health, and non-traditional interventions (e.g., music therapy).

Her publications demonstrate expertise in developing clinical assessment tools, analyzing temporal mental health patterns in athletes, and contributing to national sports medicine position statements. Recent work emphasizes validation of mental health surveys and factorial analysis of screening instruments.

Awards & Honors:

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Excellence in Leadership Award (2021)
• Pennsylvania Athletic Training Hall of Fame Inductee (2019)
• Temple University Alumni Achievement Award (2018)
• Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society Distinguished Merit Award (2017)
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Service Award (2015)

She chairs graduate capstone committees, advising 14+ Master's students on topics including motivation, social media impacts, and coach-athlete relationships. She holds leadership roles in professional organizations, including the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society Practice Act Reform Committee and CU Senate Advancement Committee.