Stephanie Clines, Ph.D.,L.A.T.,A.T.C.
Program Director
Assistant Clinical Professor
Office Location
Athletic Training
Ctr for Healthcare Education N251
Health Science
N251
Professor Clines clinical athletic training background includes experiences within various collegiate, professional and youth sports environments. She is committed to giving back to the athletic training profession through her work with the Board of Certification, Inc. and Connecticut Athletic Trainers’ Association. She also serves as a peer reviewer for several academic journals with a focus on athletic healthcare. As a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Professor Clines also strives to promote mental wellness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Professional Experience
- Consultant, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education: 2016-Present
- Visiting Instructor, Athletic Training Program, Sacred Heart University: 2014-2015
- Athletic Trainer, Eastern Connecticut State University: 2012 – 2014
- Head Athletic Trainer, Missouri Grand Prix USA Swimming: 2012
- Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: 2011 – 2012
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D., Health Services Research, Old Dominion University, 2018
- MS, Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, 2014
- BS, Athletic Training, University of Connecticut, 2011
Research Interests & Grants
- Examining personal, organizational and systematic influences on professional advancement and advocacy within athletic training.
- Principal Investigator; National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Grant, “Examination of Athletic Director’s Perceptions of the Utilization of Athletic Training Services in the Secondary School Setting.” June 2017 – June 2018.