Professor
Dr. Brian Hatzel
Office: 256 CHS
301 Michigan Street, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 331-8538
Email: [email protected]
Fall '21 Office Hours: By appointment. Please contact the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training with urgent issues at (616) 331-5700.
Background
Education:
B.S. Exercise and Sports Sciences, Specialization in Athletic Training, University of Florida
M.S. Exercise Science - Physical Education, Biomechanics, Ball State University
Ph.D. Health and Human Performance, Specialization in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, University of Florida
Research Interests:
Range of motion and strength characteristics in professional baseball pitchers
Effectiveness of soft tissue mobilization techniques
Student success and retention at Colleges and Universities
Courses Taught:
ATH 514 Assessment and Evaluation I
ATH 515 Assessment and Evaluation II
ATH 626 Athletic Training Clinical III
ATH 685 Advance Techniques in Athletic Training