CHP Faculty and Staff

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Full Name and Credentials
Brian Hatzel, PhD, AT, ATC

Title
Professor

Office
CHS 256

Phone
616-331-8538

Email
[email protected]

Bio
Brian is a full professor and teaches in the Master of Athletic Training program. His professional experience as an athletic trainer has spanned the high school, collegiate, professional, and Olympic level. Brian is an active scholar in his field, and in his research has examined bio-impedance analysis as an injury assessment adjunct, muscle firing characteristics of the shoulder complex, throwing athlete adaptations, glenohumeral joint arthrometry and recovery strategies from injury.

Professional Interests
Teaching interests and expertise center on musculoskeletal injury assessment, advanced treatment techniques and rehabilitation.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Health and Human Performance, 2002
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
    Specialization: Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
    Minor: Rehabilitation Science
    Dissertation Topic: Muscle function in response to rotational perturbation of the glenohumeral joint
Master of Science in Exercise Science - Biomechanics, 1999
    Ball State University, Muncie, IN
    Major: Physical Education-Biomechanics
    Thesis Title: Effects of cryotherapy and ankle taping on mechanical power and velocity
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences with Honors, 1997
    University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
    Specialization: Athletic Training

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