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Presenter:
Thomas
Buckley, EdD, ATC
Presentation Date: 03/20/2009
Brief Biography of
Speaker
Dr. Buckley is the
Director of the Graduate Athletic Training program
at Georgia Southern University. Dr. Buckley
received his doctorate from Columbia University in
Applied Physiology with an emphasis in
Biomechanics. Dr. Buckley is currently involved in
multidisciplinary research projects examining a wide
range of concussion issues.
Brief Description of
Presentation
Almost 60% of High
Schools in the United States lack access to a
certified Athletic Trainer; therefore coaches are
frequently required to recognize and treat athletic
injuries. Concussions are a challenging injury to
identify with potentially serious consequences if
not recognized in a timely manner. This
presentation will provide a detailed overview of
coach’s knowledge, awareness, and misconceptions
regarding sports-related concussion.
Current Employment
Affiliation of Speaker
Graduate Athletic
Training Program Director
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460
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