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Associate Director, HPELS
Graduate Program Director, Athletic Training
Associate Professor School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services
Address:
203
Wellness/Recreation Center
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0241
Office:
117
WRC
Phone: (319) 273-6824
Email:
biff.williams@uni.edu
Link: Personal Website |
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Biography
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Dr. Williams is an associate professor and Executive Associate Director of the School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services. Dr. Williams was the Inaugural chair of the Division of Athletic Training at the University of Northern Iowa . He earned a B.S. degree from Weber State University in 1994, a M.S. degree from Indiana State University in 1995, and a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University in 1998. Dr. Williams' teaching and research interests are in the area of Athletic Training.
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Education
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Ph.D. New Mexico State University (1998 )
M.S. Indiana State University: August (1995)
B.S. Weber State University: June (1994)
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Research Interests
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• 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
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Book Chapters
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• Erusha, D, 2001. Athletic Administration for the High School Coach . Pearson Custom Publishing Co, Chapter 14, Medical and Safety Considerations, pp. 91-104.
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Selected Publications
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• 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.
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Credentials
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• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Iowa Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
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Professional Affiliations
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• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
• Iowa Athletic Trainers's Society (IATS)
• Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA)
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HONORS/AWARDS
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• 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
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Athletic Training Experience
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• 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.
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