Suzanne M. Konz, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Professor
(405)744-4480
office: 194 Colvin Recreation Center

180 Colvin Center, Stillwater, OK  74078

suzie.konz@okstate.edu

Academic Degrees:

• PhD Brigham Young University, 2006
  Exercise Science with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialization

• MS Indiana University, 1995 Athletic Training

• BS Iowa Wesleyan College, 1994
  Biology/Life Science with Athletic Training minor

Research Interests:

• Injury Biomechanics
• Isokinetic Reliability
• Sport Biomechanics
   

Courses Taught:

• HHP 2733: Athletic Training Procedures
• HHP 3663: Biomechanics
• HHP 3673: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• HHP 3924: Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
• HHP 4893: Current Issues in Athletic Training
   

Selected Awards:

• OSU ATEP ACI of the Year, Oklahoma State University 2007-2008

• Utah Athletic Trainer’s Association College Athletic Trainer of the Year 2000

• Academic All-American Outdoor Track 1994

• Athletic All-American Outdoor Track 1994

      Grants
Strategic Research Investment Initiative (SRII) grant – Georgia Southern University.  "Biomechanical differences in gait mechanics between obese and normal weight athletes"

Professional Services:

• Sport Science-Biomechanics USA Track & Field – Hammer Throw

• Reviewer, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation   

• Reviewer, Journal of Athletic Training

• Reviewer, Sport Biomechanics
          
          

Aric J. Warren, EdD, ATC, CSCS, LAT
Associate Professor / Program Director / Health & Human Performance Coordinator
Phone: (405)744- 4060
Office: 180 Colvin Recreation Center
180 Colvin Center, Stillwater, OK  74078

aric.warren@okstate.edu

Academic Degrees:

• EdD, DePaul University, 2003
  Curriculum Studies

• MS, Michigan State University, 1996
  Physical Education & Exercise Science: Emphasis Athletic Training

• BS, University of Nebraska-Kearney, 1994
  Athletic Training
   

Research Interests:

• Injury prevention
• Strength and conditioning as it relates to injury prevention
• Evidence based research in athletic training
• Athletic training clinical education 
   

Courses Taught:

• HHP 2844: Assessment of Lower Extremity Injury
• HHP 2802: Medical Terminology for the Health Professions
• HHP 2602: First Aid
• HHP 4243: Research Methods in Athletic Training
• HHP 2654: Applied Anatomy
• HHP 4461: Athletic Training Practicum
• HHP 3010: Fitness and Weight Control
• HHP 5530: International Athletic Training
   

Selected Awards:

• American Red Cross Outstanding Service Award as a Health and Safety Instructor (2007)
• Joyce Elaine Pauls-Morgan Excellence in Teaching Award – The University of Kansas (2005)

Grants:

• Characterization of the Microbiota Found in Protective Athletic Mouth-guards; Possible Changes in the Oral Mucosa; Possible Changes in Respiratory Function; and Possible Procedures for Sanitizing the Devices. Medical Sanitizing Innovations MSI Laboratories, Liechtenstein.
• The influence of off-the-shelf orthotics in knee motion of males and females during functional activities.  Mid America Athletic Trainers’ Association.
• Mechanical simulation to evaluate injury mechanisms of ligaments in the knee.  Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
• The effects of a prefabricated over-the-counter orthotic on lower extremity kinematics in male and female subjects. Mid American Athletic Trainers’ Association / Marathon Shoe Company.
• Applied Musculoskeletal and Human Physiology Research Laboratory.  Oklahoma State University, Facility Renovation and Core Facility Proposals.  Office of the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer.
• Dynamic ankle stabilization and the effects of ankle orientation.  The University of Kansas, GRF.
• Radiographic capabilities for biomechanics and biomedical engineering.  Research Development Fund, University of Kansas Center for Research.

Professional Services:

• Reviewer, American Journal of Health Behavior
  CAATE Accreditation Site Visitor

• Mid American Athletic Trainers’ Association – Research Grants Committee