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, and currently resides in Southside, Alabama, with his wife and their two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys following sports and spending quality time with his family.

Chris Clark

Courses Taught

Dr. Clark teaches graduate courses in the Master's in Athletic Training program:

  • AT 5112: Foundational Concepts of Athletic Training
  • AT 5215: Therapeutic Interventions I
  • AT 5223: Medical Documentation and Informatics
  • AT 5325: Therapeutic Interventions II
  • AT 5435: Therapeutic Interventions III
  • AT 5250: Medical Conditions
  • AT 5253: Athletic Training Ethics and Administration
  • HPE 5880: Directed Studies in Wellness and Sports Studies

He teaches undergraduate courses in Exercise Science and Wellness:

  • HPE 272: Basic Athletic Training
  • HPE 362: Kinesiology
  • HPE 375: Therapeutic Exercise and Modalities

Education

I earned my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/Education from the University of Kentucky, where I gained diverse clinical experiences as an athletic training student working with football, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s tennis, and men’s soccer. I went on to earn my graduate degree in Athletic Training from Furman University, where I worked with the baseball and soccer teams and completed a clinical rotation in physical therapy. Most recently, I earned my Doctor of Education degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS).

Academic & Research Interests

Dr. Clark’s dissertation examined the role of faculty in athletic training education. His research interests include:

  • Athletic training education
  • Functional movement
  • Exercise and rehabilitation