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STACY E. WALKER, PhD, ATC

SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Refereed Publications

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG. Standardized Patients Provide Realistic and Worthwhile Experiences for
Athletic Training Students. Athletic Training Education Journal. In Review.

Walker, SE, Pitney, WA, Hossler, P, Lauber, C., Berry, DC., Hughes, B. A professional learning
plan can guide the continuing education of certified athletic trainers. The Internet Journal of
Allied Health Sciences and Practice. In Review.

Armstrong, KA, Weidner, TG, Walker, SE. Athletic training approved clinical instructors report
that more real-time opportunities are needed for evaluating clinical proficiencies. Journal of
Athletic Training, In Press.

Dodge, T, Walker SE, Laursen, RM. (2009). Promoting coherence in athletic training education
programs. Athletic Training Education Journal. 4 (2), 46-51

Walter, JM, Van Lunen, BL, Walker, SE, Ismaeli, Z, Onate, JA. (2009). An assessment of burnout in
undergraduate athletic training education program directors. Journal of Athletic Training,
44 (2), 190-196.

Walker SE, Weidner, TG, Armstrong, KA. (2008). Evaluation of athletic training students’ clinical
proficiencies. Journal of Athletic Training, 43 (3), 386-395.

Walker, SE, (2008). Pitney WA, Lauber C, Berry DC. The perceptions of certified athletic trainers
toward continuing education. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 6
(2), 1-8, http://ijahsp.nova.edu.

Walker, SE. (2006). Journal writing as a teaching technique to promote reflection. Journal of Athletic
Training, 41 (2), 216-221.

Pitney WA, Ehlers G, Walker SE. (2006). A descriptive study of athletic training students’
Perceptions of effective mentoring roles. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and
Practice, 4 (2), 1-8, http://ijahsp.nova.edu.

Walker, SE. (2005). Encouraging the disposition to critically think. Athletic Therapy
Today, 10 (2), 42-44.

Walker, SE. (2003). Active learning strategies to promote critical thinking. Journal of Athletic
Training, 38 (3), 263-267.

Walker, SE. Gazzillo L (2003). Teaching methods to promote critical thinking. Athletic
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Therapy Today, 8 (5), 64-65.

Walker, SE. (2003, Spring). Innovative Lesson Plan: Wrapping a Compression Bandage. The
Reporter, The Journal of the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, 74 (1), 10.

Grants

Walker SE, Weidner, TG. (2009). The influence of small group standardized patient encounters and
case-based simulations on the clinical decision-making of athletic training students.
Sponsored by the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association $1212.00

Walker SE, Weidner, TG. (2008). Utilizing standardized patients to both teach and evaluate athletic
training students’ shoulder joint evaluation skills. Sponsored by the Association of
Standardized Patient Educators, $5800. Not Funded

Walker, SE (2007). Lilly V Grant for video equipment. Sponsored by the Lilly Endowment, Ball
State University. $14,705. Funded

Walker, SE. (2006). The development of 16 standardized patient cases to be used in an investigation
to determine the teaching effects of standardized patients. Sponsored by a Faculty Grant, Ball
State University, $10,569.00. Not Funded

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG, Armstrong K (2005). Methods of clinical proficiency evaluation.
Sponsored by the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, $1200. Funded.

Walker, SE (2005). The feasibility of utilizing standardized patients with athletic training students.
Sponsored by Ball State University, New Faculty Grant, $1469.00. Funded.

Walker, SE (2002). Effects of Redesigning a Course to Promote Critical Thinking: An

Action Research Project. Sponsored by the Center for Research, College of Science and
Health, William Paterson University, $375. Funded.

Walker, SE (2002). Curricular Infusion of Critical Thinking Teaching Strategies: Phase I.

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, William Paterson University, $2100.
Funded.

Walker, SE (2001-2002). Investigation into the critical thinking and dispositional characteristics of
athletic training students. Sponsored by the Center for Research, College of Science and
Health, William Paterson University, $600. Funded.

Professional Presentations

Walker, S.E. Introducing standardized patients and how they can be used to educate and evaluate
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athletic training students’ clinical proficiencies. Presented at the Great Lakes Athletic
Trainers’ Association, Fort Wayne, IN, March 12-14, 2009

Walker, S. E. Introducing standardized patients and how they can be used to educate and evaluate
athletic training students’ clinical proficiencies. Presented at the Athletic Training Educators’
Conference, Washington, D.C., February 21-22, 2009

Walker, SE. (June 2008). Defining evidence based medicine for students, educators, and clinicians,
part of a Session entitled “Implementing Evidence Based Medicine in Athletic Training
Education." National Athletic Trainers’ Association, St. Louis, MO.

Walker, S. E. (June 2008). Utilizing standardized patients for teaching and evaluating clinical
proficiencies. Workshop Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, St. Louis,
MO.

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG. (June 2008). Standardized patients are feasible for the evaluation of
athletic training clinical proficiencies. National Athletic Trainers’ Association, St. Louis, MO.

Walker, S. E. (January 2007). The use of standardized patients to decrease the workload of the
approved clinical instructor. Athletic Training Educators Conference, Anatole, TX.

Jutte, LS, Weidner, TG, Walker, SE. (January 2007). EBM moments: An effective means to
facilitating the practice of evidence-based medicine among approved clinical instructors.
Athletic Training Educators Conference, Anatole, TX.

Walker, SE, Pitney, WA, Lauber, C, Berry, DC. (June 2005). The perceptions of certified
athletic trainers toward continuing education. National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.

Walker, SE, Pitney, WA, Lauber, C, Berry, DC. (March 2005). The perceptions of certified
athletic trainers toward continuing education. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association
Annual Meeting. Toledo, OH.

Walker, SE. (June 2003). Effects of teaching a care and prevention class with an emphasis on higher
level thinking. National Athletic Trainers Association 54th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Walker, SE. (November 2001). The effect of two instructional methodologies on the critical
thinking skills of undergraduate athletic training students. William Paterson University.

Walker, SE. (February 2001). Flexibility. Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA)
Student Athletic Trainers Symposia. Atlanta, GA.

Walker, SE. (February 2001). Evaluation Laboratories Instructor/Presenter. SEATA Student

Athletic Trainers Symposia. Atlanta, GA.

Swann, EH, Walker, SE. (December 2000). Critical Thinking in an Undergraduate Athletic
Training Education Curriculum. Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
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Recreation and Dance. Biloxi, MS.

Walker, SE. (February 2000). Proprioception. SEATA Student Athletic Trainers Symposia.
Atlanta, GA.

Walker, SE. (February 2000). Rehabilitation Laboratories Instructor/Presenter. SEATA Student

Athletic Trainer Symposia. Atlanta, GA.

Walker, SE, Eden, ME, Beckett, J (February 1999). Hip and Thigh Competencies
Workshop. SEATA Student Athletic Trainer Symposia. Atlanta, GA.

Walker, SE (February 1999). Modalities Laboratory Instructor/Presenter. SEATA Student Athletic

Trainer Symposia. Atlanta, GA.

Walker, SE. (November 1995). Ulnar Nerve Transposition, Round Table Presentation to Athletic
Training Program at Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

Poster Presentations

Jutte LS, Weidner TG, Walker SE. Developing foundational skills to understand and practice
evidence-based medicine. Presented at the Athletic Training Educators’ Conference,
Washington, DC, February 21 -22, 2009.

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG. (June 2008). Athletic training students are comfortable with standardized
patient encounters and find the experiences beneficial. Association of Standardized Patient
Educators Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG. (March 2008). Standardized patients are feasible for the evaluation of
athletic training clinical proficiencies. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Toledo,
OH.

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG. (February 2008). Standardized patients are feasible for the evaluation of
athletic training clinical proficiencies. Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators
Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG, Armstrong K. (June 2007). Athletic training students’ clinical
proficiencies are primarily evaluated via simulations. National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Walker SE. (January 2007). The use of standardized patients to decrease the workload of the
approved clinical instructor. Athletic Training Educators Conference, Anatole, TX.

Jutte LS, Weidner TG, Walker, SE. (January 2007). EBM Moments: An effective means to
facilitate the practice of evidence-based medicine among approved clinical instructors.
Athletic Training Educators Conference, Anatole, TX.
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Pitney WA, Walker, SE, Hossler, P, Lauber C, Berry DC, Hughes B. (January 2007).
Implementing the use of a personal learning plan to guide the continuing education process of
athletic trainers at a selected regional meeting: An evaluation study. Athletic Training
Educators Conference, Anatole, TX.

Fuller D, Walker, SE. (June 2004). Characteristics of Athletic Training Faculty Jobs for 1999-2003.
National Athletic Trainers Association 55th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

Walker, SE, Gazzillo, LD, Whinna, C. (January 2003). Active learning strategies to
promote critical thinking. Athletic Training Educators Conference, Montgomery,
TX.

Gazzillo, LD, Walker, SE, Whinna, C. (January 2003). Self reflection as one way to
show learning over time. Athletic Training Educators Conference, Montgomery,
TX.

Fuller, DV, Walker, SE. (January, 2003). Characteristics of athletic training jobs for
1999-2001. Athletic Training Educators Conference, Montgomery, TX.

Walker, SE. (June 2002). The effects of writing on the critical thinking skills of undergraduate entry
level athletic training students. National Athletic Trainers Association 53rd Annual Meeting,
Dallas, TX.

Walker, SE. (January 2002). The Effects of Writing on the Critical Thinking Skills of Athletic
Training Students. EATA Research Seminar, EATA Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.

Walker, SE. (March 2001) Concussion Evaluation Protocols Practiced by Certified Athletic
Trainers in the Collegiate and High School Setting. SEATA Research Seminar, SEATA
Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

Gangstead, SK, Gallaspy, J, Gardner, G, Stemmans, CL, Swann, EH, Walker, SE.
(January 2001). Preparing the Athletic Trainer Educator for the Professorate: Modifying
Doctoral Programs to Meet the Needs of Professionals. Athletic Training Educators
Conference. Fort Worth, TX.

Walker, SE, Eden, ME, Jimison, JF, Van Lunen, BL. (June 2000). The effects of open
versus closed kinetic chain ankle exercises on dynamic stability: single subject design.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 51st Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN.

Invited Presentations

Walker, SE. (February 2008). Preparing syllabi for accreditation. Presented at the 2008 Southeastern
Athletic Trainers’ Association 2nd Biennial Athletic Training Educators’ Conference, Atlanta,
GA.

Walker, S. E. (February 2006). The clinical rotation plan. Presented at the 2006 Southeastern Athletic
Trainers’ Association 1st Biennial Athletic Training Educators' Conference, Atlanta, GA.
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Abstracts

Walker, SE, Weidner, TG. (2008). Standardized patients are feasible for the evaluation of athletic
training clinical proficiencies. Journal of Athletic Training, 43S (3), 62.

Armstrong, KA, Weidner, TG, Walker SE. (2008). Athletic training approved clinical instructors
primarily utilize simulations for evaluating clinical proficiencies. Journal of Athletic
Training, 43S (3), 62.

Borgia EL, Van Lunen BL, Walker SE, Thomas KS, Onate JA. (2008). Assessment of high school
athletic coaches knowledge of the prevention, recognition, and treatment of heat illnesses.
Journal of Athletic Training, 43S (3), 94-95.


Walter, JM, Van Lunen, BL, Walker, SE, Ismaeli, Z, Onate, JA. (2007). An assessment of burnout in
undergraduate athletic training education program directors. Journal of Athletic Training,
42S (2), 72.

Walker, SE, Weidner TG, Armstrong KJ (2007). Athletic training students’ clinical proficiencies are
primarily evaluated via simulations. Journal of Athletic Training, 42S (2) 70.

Chadburn, JL, Laursen, RM, Walker, SE (2007). Arthrofibrosis in an ultimate frisbee athlete post
ACL injury: A case report. Journal of Athletic Training, 42S (2), 44.

Walker, SE, Pitney, WA, Lauber, C, Berry, DC (2005). The perceptions of certified athletic
trainers toward continuing education. Journal of Athletic Training, 40S (1), 61.

Fuller D, Walker, SE. (2004). Characteristics of Athletic Training Faculty Jobs for 1999-2003.
Journal of Athletic Training, 39S (2), 105.

Walker, SE. (2003). Effects of teaching a care and prevention class with an emphasis on higher level
thinking. Journal of Athletic Training, 38S (2), 38.

Walker, SE. (2002). The effects of writing on the critical thinking skills of undergraduate entry
level athletic training students. Journal of Athletic Training, 37S (2), 77.

Swann, E, Walker, SE. (2001). Interpersonal communication of the athletic trainer clinical
instructor. Journal of Athletic Training, 36S (2), 48.

Walker, SE, Eden, ME, Jimison, JF, Van Lunen, BL. (2000). The Effects of Open versus
Closed Kinetic Chain Ankle Exercises on Dynamic Stability: Single Subject Design. Journal
of Athletic Training, 35S (2), 80.

Dissertation Committees
Michele Monaco. Rocky Mountain University. Critical Thinking: The relationship between
years of experience as a certified athletic trainer and the level of critical thinking. Spring 2008
to present). (Member).
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Master’s Theses Committees

Completed
Carly Manghelli. Ball State University. The teaching effects of a standardized patient
encounter on the counseling skills of athletic training students. December 2008. (Project
Advisor).

Brian Harris. Ball State University. Strength and conditioning coaches: Perceived social
support among injured athletes. Summer 2008. (Member).

Jessica Walter. Old Dominion University. An assessment of burnout in undergraduate athletic

training education program directors. Spring 2007. (Member).

Elizabeth Grimm. Ball State University. The physical activity habits of oncology patients
from entry to exit of an oncology rehabilitation program. Spring 2007. (Member).

David M. Bazett-Jones. Ball State University. Comparing the effects of different whole-body
vibration intensities on vertical jump performance. Spring 2006. (Member).

Jennifer M. Litzenberg. Ball State University. Nutritional knowledge of athletes: Perceived

versus actual nutritional intake. Spring 2006. (Member).

Jason Rohdy. Ball State University. Effects of mental rehearsal and pre-shot routine on
putting performance. Summer II 2006. (Member).