Phone: (626) 815-5089
Fax: (626) 815-5084
Email: pford@apu.edu
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Meet the Faculty
Philip Ford, Ph.D., ATC
Associate Professor, Exercise and Sport Science; Program Director, Applied Exercise Science
Exercise and Sport Science
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 director of the Applied Exercise Science Program, and as associate professor. 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 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 Orthopedic 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 Orthopedic 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 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
