Amanda A. Wheeler, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS
awheeler@astate.edu
P.O. Box 240
State University, AR 72467
(870) 680-8107
EDUCATION:
Doctorate of Philosophy
Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)
Health, Leisure, & Human Performance
Conferred: May 7, 2011
Advisor: Dr. Bert Jacobson
Title of Dissertation:
The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on DelayedOnset Muscle Soreness
2011
Master of Science
Marshall University (Huntington, WV)
Health & Physical Education
Athletic Training Emphasis
Conferred: August 11, 2006
Advisor: Dr. Dan Martin
Title of Master’s Thesis:
Handgrip Strength Variations in Baseball
and Softball Over a Six-Week Period of
No Strength Training
2006
Bachelor of Science
Arkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR)
Athletic Training
Conferred: May 9, 2003
Advisor: Dr. Matthew Comeau
2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
College of Education, Arkansas State University
Athletic Training Education Program Director, August 2010-Present
Teaching Experience
AT 2203 – Emergency Management in Athletic Training
AT 2201 – Emergency Management in Athletic Training
Laboratory
AT 2733 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
AT 2731 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Laboratory
AT 3733 – Advanced Assessment of Athletic Injuries
AT 3731 – Advanced Assessment of Athletic Injuries
Laboratory
AT 3833 – Therapeutic Modalities
AT 3831 – Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory
ESPE 6683 – Biomechanical Analysis of Sport Skills
HLTH 2523 – First Aid and Safety
PE 3813 – Concepts of Athletic Training
School of Human Performance and Recreation, The University of Southern Mississippi
Athletic Training Education Clinical Coordinator, August 2009-July 2010
Teaching Experience
HPR 301L – Kinesiology Laboratory
HPR 311 – Athletic Training Emergency Care
HPR 354L – Athletic Training Clinical I
HPR 355L – Athletic Training Clinical II
HPR 370 – Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPR 378 – Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
HPR 378L – Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries Laboratory
HPR 454L – Athletic Training Clinical III
College of Education, Oklahoma State University
Graduate Assistantship, School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology, May 2009-June 2009
Assessment Reporting
Athletic Training Education Program
Counseling Psychology Program
Educational Psychology Program
Health Education and Promotion Program
Health & Human Performance Graduate Program
Leisure Program
Physical Education Program
School Psychology Program
Department of Health & Human Performance, Oklahoma State University
Doctoral Student, August 2006-May 2009
Graduate Assistantship, Department of Health & Human Performance
Teaching Experience
HHP 1713 – Introduction to Athletic Training
HHP 2654 – Applied Anatomy
HHP 2733 – Procedures in Athletic Training
HHP 3010 – Medical Terminology for Health Professions
HHP 2451 – Practicum I
HHP 2602 – First Aid
HHP 2663 – Prevention and Care for Athletic Injuries
HHP 3904 – Therapeutic Modalities
HHP 2844 – Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries
Teaching Assistant
HHP 2854 – Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries
HHP 3924 – Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
Course Development
HHP 2802 – Medical Terminology for Health Professions
HHP 5603 – Principles of Performance Enhancement
HHP 5703 – Principles of Corrective Exercise
J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences, Ouachita Baptist University
Athletic Training Education Lecturer, January 2005-December 2005
Teaching Experience
ATEP 3061 – Allied Health I
ATEP 3071 – Allied Health II
ATEP 3082 – Organization and Administration of Athletic
Training
ATEP 3001 – Practicum in AT III
ATEP 3011 – Practicum in AT IV
ATEP 2063 – Techniques of Athletic Training
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Department of Athletics, Langston University
Certified Athletic Trainer, September 2008-December 2008
Sport Coverage
Langston University Football
Langston University Basketball
OrthoOklahoma, Stillwater, OK
Certified Athletic Trainer, August 2007-December 2008
Event Coverage
Yale High School Football
Morrison High School Football
Stillwater High School Basketball
Ping Invitational Golf Tournament
Perry Invitational Wrestling Tournament
Arkadelphia Physical Therapy Clinic, Arkadelphia, AR
Physical Therapy Tech, January 2006-August 2006
Patient Population
Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Department of Athletics, Ouachita Baptist University
Assistant Athletic Trainer, January 2005-May 2006
Sport Coverage
Softball
Baseball
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Basketball (PRN)
Women’s Basketball (PRN)
Arkadelphia Physical Therapy Clinic, Arkadelphia, AR
Intern, May 2005-August 2005
Patient Population
Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
Division of Exercise Science, Sport and Recreation, Marshall University
Master’s Student, August 2003-August 2006
Graduate Assistantship, HEALTHSOUTH Western Hills
Contracted
Ohio Valley College Head Athletic Trainer
International Sports Training Camp, Stroudsbourg, PA
Certified Athletic Trainer, June 2003-July 2003
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES:
Professional Rescuer CPR/AED/First Aid
BOC®
State of Arkansas Licensed Athletic Trainer
State of Oklahoma Licensed Athletic Trainer
State of Mississippi Licensed Athletic Trainer
First Aid/CPR/AED Lay Responder Instructor
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
First Aid/CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Instructor
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association
Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association
Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association
Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
SERVICE:
Journal of Athletic Medicine
Deloss Brubaker Student Writing Contest Reviewer
Journal of Athletic Training Reviewer
SWATA Public Relations Committee Member
AATA Public Relations Committee Member
AATA Young Professionals Committee Member
Arkansas State University Softball Club
-Faculty Advisor
Athletic Training Section Chair
-ArkAHPERD
Athletic Training Section Chair-Elect
-ArkAHPERD
Athletic Training Student Club – ASU
-Faculty Advisor
Athletic Training Student Association – OSU
-Graduate Advisor
Heartland Lab Rescue Volunteer
Oklahoma High School Athletic Training Day
OSU Women’s Lacrosse Spring Invitational - AT
1999-Present
2003-Present
2005-2006, 2010-Present
2007-2009
2009
2007-Present
2007-Present
2009-Present
2001-Present
2009
2006-2009
2006-2009
2001-2003, 2005-2006, 2010
2001-2003, 2005-2006, 2010Present
2003-2004 & 2006-Present
2013
2012-Present
2011-Present
2011-Present
2011-Present
2011-2013
2011-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2010-Present
2006-2009
2008-2009
2007-2009
2007
2007
OSU Women’s Lacrosse Fall Invitational - AT
Arkansas Special Olympics - AT
PBA Regional Tournament - AT
West Virginia Special Olympics - AT
HONORS & AWARDS:
Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship – OSU
2nd Place - 19th Annual OSU Graduate Research Symposium
Golden Key International Honour Society
2006
2005
2004
2003 & 2004
2008-2010
2008
2007-Present
GUEST LECTURES:
Wheeler AA, Perkey DA. Arkansas State University Athletic Training Education. Arkansas State University,
Freshman Year Experience, Jonesboro, AR, October 2012.
Wheeler, AA. The Profession of Athletic Training. Arkansas State University, Freshman Year Experience,
Jonesboro, AR, September 2012.
Wheeler, AA. The Profession of Athletic Training. Arkansas State University, Freshman Year Experience,
Jonesboro, AR, October 2010.
Wheeler, AA. What is Athletic Training? The University of Southern Mississippi, Introduction to
Exercise Science, Hattiesburg, MS, October 2009.
Wheeler, AA. Organization and Administration in AT: An Overview. Oklahoma State University,
Practicum II, Stillwater, OK, April 2008.
Wheeler, AA. Concussions. Ouachita Baptist University, Coaches’ Taping and Injury Clinic,
Arkadelphia, AR, September 2005.
Wheeler, AA. Substance Abuse and the Athlete. Ouachita Baptist University, Introduction to AT,
Arkadelphia, AR, October 2004.
Wheeler, AA. Super Slow® Training vs. High Intensity Training. Marshall University, Strength &
Conditioning, Huntington, WV, September 2003.
Wheeler, AA. Substance Abuse and the Athlete. Arkansas State University, Care & Prevention,
Jonesboro, AR, April 2003.
Wheeler, AA. Treating Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Review of the Literature. Arkansas
State University, Therapeutic Exercise, Jonesboro, AR, December 2002.
Wheeler, AA. Syndesmosis Ankle Sprain with Fibular Fracture: A Case Study. Arkansas State
University, Advanced Assessment, Jonesboro, AR, April 2002.
Wheeler, AA. Traction and the Athletic Trainer. Arkansas State University, Therapeutic Modalities, Jonesboro, AR,
December 2001.
SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH:
Ploor R, Wheeler AA, Stillwell JL, Adams T, Perkey DA, LaVetter D. Anterior Pelvic Tilt as a Predictor for
Hamstring Injury, Arkansas State University 2013.
Laughter SA, Wheeler AA. Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit Trends in a Division I Pitching Staff, Arkansas
State University, 2012.
Fust J, Wheeler AA. The Effects of Two Types of Tape on Ankle Range of Motion, Arkansas State University,
2012.
Carpenter A, Wheeler AA. Comparison of Two Types of Tape on the Ankle Range of Motion in Collegiate Rugby
Players, 2012.
Martoccio J, Wheeler AA. Differences Found in Temperature Taking Devices, Arkansas State University, 2011.
Wheeler AA. The Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. Oklahoma State University,
2010-2011.
Wheeler AA. A Biomechanical Analysis of the Windmill Pitch: Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle Activity.
Oklahoma State University, 2009.
Long BC, Wheeler AA. Intramuscular Temperature Changes Following a Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy Treatment
and an Autosound™ Ultrasound with Different Quantities of Ultrasound Gel. Oklahoma State University, 2009.
Wheeler AA, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D, Glasgow A. A Comparison of Pre-Season and PostSeason Shoulder Strength in Collegiate Softball Players. Oklahoma State University, 2007.
Warren A, Coble A, Smith D, O’Brien M, Hetzler T, Wheeler AA, Glasgow A. Acute Stretching Does Not Affect
Muscular Performance on the Hamstring Muscles. Oklahoma State University, 2006.
Wheeler AA. Handgrip Strength Variations In Baseball and Softball Over a Six-Week Period of No Strength
Training. Thesis: Marshall University, 2006.
Wheeler AA, Landrum J, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Relationship of Skinfold Thickness on Electrically-Induced
MVIC. Arkansas State University, 2002.
Landrum J, Wheeler AA, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Effects of High Volt Pulsed Current vs. Russian Current on
the Achievable Percentage of MVIC. Arkansas State University, 2002.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:
Trotter NM, Wheeler AA. Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli: A Case Review. ATSHC (In Press).
Wheeler AA, Jacobson BH. Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Flexibility, &
Power. J Strength Cond Res (In Press).
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
National Conferences:
Drummond JL, Hostetter KS, Wheeler AA. A Descriptive Analysis of Academic Learning Time in Middle School
Physical Education Using HOPSports Training System as the Method of Instruction. 38th Annual National Wellness
Conference, Stevens Point, WI. (Accepted)
Konz SM, Wheeler AA, Kumika T. The Changes in Windmill Pitch Kinematics Over Time. American College of
Sports Medicine Annual Symposium, Indianapolis, IN, 2013. Abstracted in J Am College Sports Med,
2013;45(5):S445.
Wheeler AA, Long BC. A Comparison of Intramuscular Temperature Changes with Pulsed Short-Wave Diathermy
and Autosound™ Ultrasound. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference & Symposium, Philadelphia, PA,
2010. Abstracted in J Athl Train, 2010;45(3):S23-24.
Warren A, Coble A, Smith D, O’Brien M, Hetzler T, Wheeler AA, Glasgow A. Acute Stretching Does Not Affect
Muscular Performance on the Hamstring Muscles. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference &
Symposium, Anaheim, CA, 2007. Abstracted in J Athl Train, 2007;42(2):S120-121.
Coble A, Warren A, Smith D, O’Brien M, Hetzler T, Wheeler AA, Glasgow A. Ballistic and Proprioceptive
Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Improves Flexibility of the Hamstrings Over the Static Stretch. National
Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference & Symposium, Anaheim, CA, 2007. Abstracted in J Athl Train,
2007;42(2):S110.
Comeau MJ, Brown LE, Wheeler AA, Landrum J. The Relationship of Skinfold Thickness on Electrically-Induced
MVIC utilizing two different wave forms. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN,
2004. Abstracted in Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2004;36(5):S15.
Comeau MJ, Brown LE, Landrum J, Wheeler AA. The Effects of High Volt Pulsed Current vs. Russian Current on
the Achievable Percentage of MVIC. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD,
June 16-19, 2004. Abstracted in J Athl Train, 2004;39(2):S47.
Regional Conferences:
Wheeler AA, Head PL, Martoccio JD, Perkey DA, Hostetter KS. Temperature and Heat Index Differences Using
Two Devices. 2013 SWATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Houston, TX, 2013. (Accepted)
Laughter SA, Wheeler AA. Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit Trends in a Division I Pitching Staff. .
American College of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Columbia, MO, 2012. Abstracted in American
College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2012, p. 57.
Wheeler AA, Jacobson BH. Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Flexibility and Perception of Muscle Soreness in
College Aged Females. American College of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Overland Park, KS, 2011.
Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2011,
p. 13.
Glasgow A, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D, Wheeler AA. A Comparison of Shoulder Range of Motion
in Collegiate Baseball & Softball Players. American College of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting,
Springfield, MO, 2007. Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual
Conference Proceedings, 2007, p. 25.
Wheeler AA, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D, Glasgow A. A Comparison of Pre-Season and PostSeason Shoulder Strength in Collegiate Softball Players. American College of Sports Medicine Central States
Meeting, Springfield, MO, 2007. Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual
Conference Proceedings, 2007, p. 40.
Warren AJ, Smith DB, O’Brien MS, Jacobson BH, Hetzler TM, Wheeler AA, Glasgow AD, Coble A. Acute
Stretching Does Not Alter MuscularPperformance in the Hamstrings: Analysis of Three Stretching
Techniques. American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Meeting, Springfield, MO, 2007.
Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2007,
p. 38.
Wheeler AA. Handgrip Strength Variations In Baseball and Softball Over a Six-Week Period of No Strength
Training. American College of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Kansas City, MO, 2006.
Wheeler AA, Landrum J, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Relationship of Skinfold Thickness on Electrically-Induced
MVIC. Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Arlington, TX, 2002.
Landrum J, Wheeler AA, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Effects of High Volt Pulsed Current vs. Russian Current on
the Achievable Percentage of MVIC. Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Arlington, TX,
2002.
Local Conferences:
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA, Bryant L. Effects of Relaxation on Balance. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2012.
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA. Lower Leg Injuries in Soccer Athletes. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2012.
Wheeler AA. Whole Body Vibration. Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Magnolia, AR,
2012.
Wheeler AA, Perkey DA. Heat Illness in Athletics. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation
& Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2011.
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA. Doping in Youth Sport: An Update. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2011.
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA. Concussions in Young Athletes. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2010.
Wheeler AA, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D, Glasgow A. The Effect of Player Position on Average
Power Produced in the Dominant Shoulder of Softball Athletes. 19 th Annual OSU Graduate Research Symposium,
Stillwater, OK, 2008.
WORKSHOPS:
Carroll R, Wheeler AA, Head PL, Johnson R. Sports Medicine Workshop: An Introductory Course for High School
Students. March, 2013.
Carroll R, Wheeler AA, Head PL, Johnson R. Sports Medicine Workshop: An Introductory Course for High School
Students. March, 2012.
Carroll R, Wheeler AA, Head PL, Johnson R. Sports Medicine Workshop: An Introductory Course for High School
Students. February-March, 2011.
Partain D. and Wheeler AA. Coaches’ Taping and Injury Clinic. Ouachita Baptist University,
Arkadelphia, AR, September 17, 2005.