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Dr. Valerie F. Stevenson

Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

(940) 565-3420

Email: Valerie.Stevenson@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Idaho, 2016
    Major: Athletic Training
    Dissertation: Implementation of Evidence-based Practice within an Athletic Training Athletic Model - A Dissertation of Clinical Practice Improvement
  • MS, University of Arkansas, 2006
    Major: Athletic Training
  • BS, University of Memphis, 2004
    Major: Exercise and Sport Science;

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Lecturer, The University of North Texas. The University of North Texas. (2021 - Present).
  • Adjunct Professor, Texas Woman’s University. Texas Woman’s University. (2011 - 2014).

    • Professional

  • Associate Head Athletic Trainer, Texas Woman’s University. Texas Woman’s University. (2006 - 2021).

Licensures and Certifications

  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support, American Red Cross. (2021 - Present).
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Associatoin. (2012 - 2023).
  • Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC), Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. (2006 - 2023).
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (2006 - 2023).

Professional Memberships

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2012 - Present).
  • National Athletic Trainers Association. (2004 - Present).
  • Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association. (2004 - Present).
  • Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association. (2004 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, Texas American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Texas American College of Sports Medicine. Waco,Texas,United States of America. (February 22, 2024 - February 22, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, SOUTHWEST ATHLETIC TRAINERS'S ASSOCIATION SYMPOSIUM, Southwest Athletic Trainer's Association. United States of America. (July 20, 2023 - July 22, 2023).
  • Faculty Fellowship, The University of North Texas Foundational Leadership Academy, Organizational Development and Engagement. United States of America. (November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Southwest Athletic Trainer's Association Symposium, Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association. United States of America. (July 21, 2022 - July 21, 2022).
  • Workshop, Intercultural Development Theory, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 28, 2021 - November 30, 2021).
  • Seminar, Working with Inclusive Pedagogy and Cultural Responsiveness, Faculty Success. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 27, 2021 - October 27, 2021).
  • Workshop, Lecturers, Research and Clinical Faculty Promotion Workshop, Office of the Provost and Division of Academic Affairs. United States of America. (October 20, 2021 - October 20, 2021).
  • Workshop, Mentors and Mentees Networking Luncheon, Division of Academic Affairs Faculty Success. United States of America. (October 14, 2021 - October 14, 2021).
  • Workshop, L(A)unch for Success, The Non-tenure faculty mentoring network. United States of America. (October 12, 2021 - October 12, 2021).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • HLTH 1100 - School and Community Health Problems and Services, 6 courses.
  • HLTH 2200 - Family Life and Human Sexuality, 1 course.
  • KINE 2105 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for the movement sciences, 6 courses.
  • KINE 4200 - Basic Athletic Training, 14 courses.
  • KINE 4260 - Principles of Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities, 1 course.
  • PHED 1000 - Scientific Principles and Practices of Health Related Fitness, 5 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • University of Texas at Arlington, KINE 5221 Clinical Athletic Training II, Fall 2023.
  • Texas Woman's University, KINS 2591 KINS 2591 Kinesiology & Neurophysiology Laboratory, Spring 2012.
  • Texas Woman's University, KINS 2593 KINS 2593 Kinesiology & Neurophysiology, Spring 2012.
  • Texas Woman's University, KINS 2591 KINS 2591 Kinesiology & Neurophysiology Laboratory, Fall 2011.
  • Texas Woman’s University, KINS 2593 KINS 2593 Kinesiology & Neurophysiology, Fall 2011.

Directed Student Learning

  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation. (2023).

Research

Media Contributions

    Other

  • "Black Women's Health Professional Panel," (March 20, 2024).
  • "Sharing the Mic: TACSM Women’s Panel Discussion," (February 22, 2024).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, The University of North Texas Dept. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 2023 - Present).
  • Other (Coordinator), The University of North Texas HBFT Degree. (August 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, The University of North Texas KHPR Executive Committee. (August 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Academic Affairs (Grad). (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, KHPR Clinical Associate Professor Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning Search Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Member, The University of North Texas KHPR Scholarship Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, HLTH Internship Coordinator (Sub-Coordinator). (December 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, The University of North Texas Dept. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 1, 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, The University of North Texas KHPR Executive Committee. (August 2022 - Present).
  • Member, The University of North Texas KHPR Scholarship Committee. (2022 - Present).
  • Other (Coordinator), The University of North Texas HBFT Degree. (December 2021 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Kinesiology Student Organizaional Group (KHPros’). (2021 - Present).
  • Member, The University of North Texas KHPR Faculty Search Committee. (2021 - Present).
  • Member, The University of North Texas KHPR Scholarship Committee. (2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, KHPR Internship Coordinator Search Committee. (May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023).

Public Service

  • Other (Volunteer), Our Daily Bread. Denton, (January 15, 2023 - Present).
  • Board Member, Human Rights Campaign Fairway to Equality Golf Tournament. (2023 - Present).
  • Mentor, Minority Women in Sports Medicine, INC. (2020 - Present).

Professional Service

  • Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2012 - Present).
  • Member, National Athletic Trainers Association. (2004 - Present).
  • Member, Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association. (2004 - Present).
  • Member, Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association. (2004 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. (March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Athletic Training. (November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021).