Dr. Biff Williams Profile

Research Interests

Evidence based medicine and policy implications

Orthotics and their effects on fatigue
The effect of pickle juice on exercise induced muscle cramping
Community building and educational practices

Courses Taught

Pathoetiology and Orthopedic Assessment I
Pathoetiology and Orthopedic Assessment I
Evidence Based Rehabilitation Practice I and II

Introduction to Athletic Training & Clinical Experience
Athletic Training Administration & Clinical Experience
Upper Body Injury Assessment & Clinical Experience
Lower Body Injury Assessment & Clinical Experience
Therapeutic Exercise & Clinical Experience
Therapeutic Modalities & Clinical Experience
Athletic Training Pharmacology
Athletic Training Seminar
Athletic Training Practicum
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries & Clinical Experience

Book Chapters

Erusha, D, 2001. Athletic Administration for the High School Coach. Pearson Custom Publishing Co, Chapter 14, “Medical and Safety Considerations”, pp. 91-104.

Recent Publications

Finn, K.J., Dolgener, F., Williams, R.B., (October, 2004). Ingestion of Carbohydrates following certification weigh-in did not benefit college wrestlers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. (In Press)

Williams, R.B., Hadfield, O.D., (2003). Attributes of Curriculum Athletic Training Programs Related to the Passing Rate of First Time Certification Examinees. Journal of Allied Health. VIEW ABSTRACT

Williams, R.B., Hudson, M.B., & Evans, T.A. (2003). Recognition and prevention of injuries in sport rock climbing. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 74 (9), 29-32.

Williams, R.B., Knight, K.L., Hudson, M.H. (2003). Reduce Hitting Soreness and Injury. Coaching Volleyball, 12 (2), 25-30.

Williams, R.B. (2001). Recognition of Movement Injuries in Children. JOPHERD, 72 (6), 29-31,37.

Williams, R.B. (2000). Athletic Training: the University of Northern Iowa Develops Innovative Public/Private Partnership in Support of New Curriculum. Journal of the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 33 (2), 14-16.

Williams, R.B. (2000). Those devilish cramps. Training and Conditioning, 10 (9), 23-28.

Athletic Training Experience

Head Athletic Trainer/Teacher: Del Valle High School; El Paso, Texas December 1997-May 1998
Head Athletic Trainer/Teacher: El Paso High School; El Paso, Texas August 1995- May 1997

Graduate Assistant: Sullivan High School; Sullivan, Indiana July 1994-May 1995

Professional Affiliations

National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

Iowa Athletic Trainers's Society (IATS)

Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA)

Honors/Awards

Outstanding Young Professional Award: Athletic Training Department, Indiana State University. 2004
Excellence in Leadership Award: University of Northern Iowa. 2004
College of Education "Excellence in Service Award”: University of Northern Iowa. 2004
Young Professional Alumni Award: School of Health and Human Perfor, Indiana State University. 2003
University Book & Supply Outstanding Teacher Award: COE, University of Northern Iowa. 2001

Eagle Scout

Richard "Biff" Williams, Ph.D., ATC, LAT

Associate Dean, College of Education

Credentials

Education