Phone: (626) 815-5089
Fax: (626) 815-5084
Email: pford@apu.edu
Philip Ford, Ph.D., ATC
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Education
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Profile
Philip Ford has been at APU since 1999 serving as an athletic trainer, clinical instructor, and faculty member in the Athletic Training Education Program. Currently he serves as the Clinical Director overseeing the clinical education program and affiliated sites. He is a passionate educator, instructing students in injury prevention and rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries. Ford is also involved in curriculum development from high school to the graduate level in athletic training and sports medicine.
Education
Ph.D. - Human Performance, University of Southern Mississippi
M.S. - Exercise and Sport Studies, Boise State University
B.S. - Corporate Fitness and Wellness, Minor in General Science, Grand Canyon University:
Credentials/Certifications
Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification, Inc.
First Aid and CPT Instructor - American Red Cross
M.S. - Exercise and Sport Studies, Boise State University
B.S. - Corporate Fitness and Wellness, Minor in General Science, Grand Canyon University:
Credentials/Certifications
Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification, Inc.
First Aid and CPT Instructor - American Red Cross
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Ford, P. & Schmidt, C. (January 2005). The Frequency of Effective Clinical Instructor Behavior In The Clinical Field Experience Setting: Implications For Developing A Model For Systematic Supervision: poster presentation. Athletic Training Educators’ Conference, Montgomery, TX.
Ford, P. & McChesney, J. (2006). Duration of Maintained Hamstring ROM Following Termination of Three Stretching Protocols: poster presentation. FWATA Clinical Symposium, San Diego, CA.
Ford, P. (2006). The Frequency of Effective Clinical Instructor Behavior in the Clinical Field Experience Setting: Implications for Developing a Model of Systematic Supervision for Athletic Training, speaker. FWATA Clinical Symposium, San Diego, CA.
Ford, P. & Schmidt, C. (January 2005). The Frequency of Effective Clinical Instructor Behavior In The Clinical Field Experience Setting: Implications For Developing A Model For Systematic Supervision: poster presentation. Athletic Training Educators’ Conference, Montgomery, TX.
Ford, P. & McChesney, J. (2006). Duration of Maintained Hamstring ROM Following Termination of Three Stretching Protocols: poster presentation. FWATA Clinical Symposium, San Diego, CA.
Ford, P. (2006). The Frequency of Effective Clinical Instructor Behavior in the Clinical Field Experience Setting: Implications for Developing a Model of Systematic Supervision for Athletic Training, speaker. FWATA Clinical Symposium, San Diego, CA.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
National Chancellor’s List, The University of Southern Mississippi
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Azusa Pacific University
Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of HPER, Boise State University
Department Fellow, Exercise Science Department, Grand Canyon University
National Dean’s List, Grand Canyon University
Athletic Training Scholarship, Grand Canyon University
Associations, Boards, Committees
California Athletic Trainers’ Association, Public Relations Committee member.
Advisory Board Member, Educational Outcome Study. Primary Author: W. David Carr, University of Tulsa.
Advisory Board Member, East San Gabriel Regional Occupational Program and Technical Center.
National Chancellor’s List, The University of Southern Mississippi
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Azusa Pacific University
Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of HPER, Boise State University
Department Fellow, Exercise Science Department, Grand Canyon University
National Dean’s List, Grand Canyon University
Athletic Training Scholarship, Grand Canyon University
Associations, Boards, Committees
California Athletic Trainers’ Association, Public Relations Committee member.
Advisory Board Member, Educational Outcome Study. Primary Author: W. David Carr, University of Tulsa.
Advisory Board Member, East San Gabriel Regional Occupational Program and Technical Center.
Expertise
Assessment of muscular function and the effects of stretching
Clinical instructor training and development
Courses Taught
Risk Management for the Physically Active (F) (AT 220)
Practicum in Wrapping, Taping, and Bracing (S) (AT 242)
Practicum in Athletic Injury Assessment (F) (AT 340)
Therapeutic Exercise (S) (AT 352)
Practicum in Therapeutic Exercise and Medical Conditions (F) (AT 440)
Current Concepts in Treatment and Rehabilitation (F) (AT 452)
Physiology of Exercise (F) (PE 363)
Sports Medicine (PE 560)
Practicum in Wrapping, Taping, and Bracing (S) (AT 242)
Practicum in Athletic Injury Assessment (F) (AT 340)
Therapeutic Exercise (S) (AT 352)
Practicum in Therapeutic Exercise and Medical Conditions (F) (AT 440)
Current Concepts in Treatment and Rehabilitation (F) (AT 452)
Physiology of Exercise (F) (PE 363)
Sports Medicine (PE 560)
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
