Peter Neibert, Ph.D., ATC, LAT

Assistant Professor - Athletic Training
Phone: 
319-273-6447
Fax: 
319-273-7023
Office Location: 

HPC 003D

Mailing Address: 

University of Northern Iowa
003 Human Performance Center
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0244

Education 

PhD, University of Idaho - Adult Education
MA, Western Michigan University - Athletic Training
BS, Idaho State University - PE/Athletic Training

Areas of Expertise 

Therapeutic Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Modalities
Athletic Training Education Administration

Research Interests 

Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Rehabilitation
Athletic Training Professional Burnout Propensity/Prevention
Athletic Training Education Preparation - Undergraduate and Post-Professional
Outcomes Research in Manual Therapy

Courses Taught 

Therapeutic Modalities
General Medical Conditions
Current Trends in Athletic Training
Emergency Care in Athletic Training Lab
Physiology of Exercise
Athletic Training Practicum
Current Topics in Athletic Training (g)
Seminar - Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques (g)

Honors & Awards 

College of Education Student Computer Fee Funds Award - November 2010; award $3,000 to purchase Auscultation Training System. University of Norther Iowa Continuing & Distance Education Online Course Development Award - Spring 2011; Athletic Training Pharmacology course. Most Outstanding Research Presentation - OATA Annual Meeting, May 2009; Title: Influence of Educational and Work Related Factors on Career Decisions of CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Graduates.

Professional Affiliations 

National Athletic Trainers Association
Iowa Athletic Trainer's Society

Selected Publications 

Neibert P. Novice to expert practice via a post-certification graduate athletic training education: A grounded theory. Journal of Athletic Training. 2009; 44(4):378-390. (Blind peer-reviewed)
Neibert P, Sexton P, Huot C. Career decisions of senior athletic training students and recent graduates of accredited athletic training education programs. Athl Train Educ J. 2010;5(3):61-69 (Blind peer-reviewed)