Jennifer Savage Burgett, PhD, LAT, ATC

Coordinator of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor of the Master's in Athletics Training Program
South Complex, Room 1401
256-782-5423
jlsavage@jsu.edu  

Dr. Savage grew up in Tallulah Falls, Georgia, and currently resides in Glencoe, Alabama, with her husband, Michael, their daughter, Aubree, their son, Cooper, and their dog, Maverick. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Jennifer Savage

Courses Taught

Dr. Savage teaches graduate courses in the Master's in Athletic Training Program:

  • AT 5217: Physical Exam I
  • AT 5218: Physical Exam I Lab
  • AT 5327: Physical Exam II
  • AT 5328: Physical Exam II Lab
  • AT 5437: Physical Exam III
  • AT 5438: Physical Exam III Lab
  • AT 5841: Clinical Education I
  • AT 5842: Clinical Education II
  • AT 5843: Clinical Education V
  • AT 5951: Clinical Education III
  • AT 5952: Clinical Education IV
  • HPE 5880: Directed Studies in Wellness and Sports Studies

Education

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Western Carolina University, a Master of Science in Sports Medicine from Georgia State University, and a PhD in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training from Michigan State University.

Academic & Research Interests

While at Michigan State University, she completed her dissertation examining simulated driving performance in athletes with and without concussion, with internal cognates in sport psychology and youth development. Her academic and research interests include:

  • Sport-related concussions
  • Sport psychology
  • Pediatric and active populations

Other Responsibilities

Jennifer has over 10 years of academic and clinical experience in athletic training across a variety of settings, including high schools, colleges and universities, orthopedics, and pediatrics. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Clinical Education for the Master's in Athletic Training program, where she oversees the program’s clinical education experiences and works to ensure students receive high-quality, diverse, and comprehensive clinical training. Her responsibilities include developing and maintaining clinical site partnerships, coordinating student clinical placements, monitoring student progress and clinical requirements, supporting preceptors, and ensuring clinical education experiences align with program and accreditation standards.

She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association, and Alabama Athletic Trainers' Association. Additionally, she is an instructor for the American Heart Association and is licensed in the State of Alabama as a certified athletic trainer. She has authored or co-authored more than 15 publications, delivered more than 40 local and national presentations, and received more than $40,000 in internal and external grant funding throughout her professional career.

Publications and Presentations

  • Mikel S. and Burgett JS. (2026). An Interprofessional Approach to Mental Health First Aid Education for Nursing and Athletic Training Students.
  • Pacewicz CE, Rowley TW, Savage JL. (2023). Physical Activity and the Link Among Stress, Burnout, and Well-Being in Athletic Trainers. [Impact Factor: 2.90].
  • Petit KM., Savage JL., Bretzin AC., Anderson M, Covassin T., (2020). The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5 (SCAT5): Baseline Assessments in NCAA Division I Collegiate Student-Athletes. International Journal of Exercise Science. [Impact Factor: 1.90].
  • Savage JL. (2019). Examining Simulated Driving Performance among Athletes with a Sport-Related Concussion. Doctoral Dissertation.
  • Savage JL & Covassin T. (2018). The Self-Efficacy of Certified Athletic Trainers in Assessing and Managing Sports-Related Concussions. Journal of Athletic Training. 53(10): 983-989. [Impact Factor: 2.90.