Chris M. Clark, EdD, LAT, ATC

Associate Professor
Program Director, Master's in Athletic Training
cclark8@jsu.edu 

Dr. Clark grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. He currently lives in Southside, AL with his wife and two sons. He enjoys sports and spending time with his family.

Academic/Research Interest:
Dr. Clark's dissertation studied the role of faculty in athletic training education. His research interests include athletic training, education, functional movement, and exercise/rehabilitation.

Courses Taught:
Dr. Clark teaches graduate courses in the Master's in Athletic Training program: AT 512 (Foundations of Athletic Training), AT 515 (Therapeutic Interventions I), AT 523 (Documentation and Informatics), AT 525 (Therapeutic Interventions II), AT 535 (Therapeutic Interventions III), AT 550 (Medical Conditions), AT 553 (Ethics and Administration in Athletic Training) and HPE 590 (Directed Studies). He teaches undergraduate courses in Exercise Science and Wellness: HPE 272 (Basic Athletic Training), HPE 375 (Therapeutic Exercise and Modalities), and HPE 362 (Kinesiology) .

Education:
I received my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/Education from the University of Kentucky where I was a student athletic trainer for the sports of football, women's basketball, baseball, men's tennis, and men's soccer. I received my graduate degree focusing on Athletic Training from Furman University and worked with the baseball and soccer teams and a clinical physical therapy rotation. I completed my educational doctorate degree from the University of St. Augustine Health Sciences (USAHS).