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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Mar 31

Allyson Irons, Johnny Morales, and Justin Russell display their research at the Student Research Symposium! "Factors That Influence Athletic Trainers’ Knowledge of Suspected Spinal Cord Injuries"

ucf_mat's tweet image. Allyson Irons, Johnny Morales, and Justin Russell display their research at the Student Research Symposium!

"Factors That Influence Athletic Trainers’ Knowledge of Suspected Spinal Cord Injuries"

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Jul 15

A penetrating chest wound can potentially lead to a life-threatening condition. Second year Master of Athletic Training student Christina teaches first year students how to apply a chest seal, thereby preventing or alleviating a collapsed lung. #AthleticTrainer

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Jul 1

Support the MAT Student Athletic Trainers Organization (SATO) by visiting Blaze Pizza on Alafaya, on Tuesday, July 22, between 5:00 and 8:00 pm show this flyer in the store. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the organization!

ucf_mat's tweet image. Support the MAT Student Athletic Trainers Organization (SATO) by visiting Blaze Pizza on Alafaya, on Tuesday, July 22, between 5:00 and 8:00 pm show this flyer in the store. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the organization!

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Jun 27

We're sending a big congratulations to Luk Devorski who earned a PhD in Kinesiology at UCF in 2023 and was this week honored with the NATA Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award. #ChargeOn ⚔️

ucf_mat's tweet image. We're sending a big congratulations to Luk Devorski who earned a PhD in Kinesiology at UCF in 2023 and was this week honored with the NATA Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award. #ChargeOn ⚔️

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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Jun 26

Inside look! 👀 MAT students Angelina Gomez and Kacey Beato spent the day at the AT Expo at NATA 2025. They worked alongside Mueller Sports Medicine reps, learning more about their products designed to protect athletes and from injury and enhance performance.

ucf_mat's tweet image. Inside look! 👀 MAT students Angelina Gomez and Kacey Beato spent the day at the AT Expo at NATA 2025. They worked alongside Mueller Sports Medicine reps, learning more about their products designed to protect athletes and from injury and enhance performance.

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Jun 25

GIVING BACK! 💛🖤 Yesterday we teamed up with @bethunecookman students for @NATA1950's Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee’s Day of Service at Carver Middle School, presenting safety awareness and educational activities to students there, including a CPR demonstration.

ucf_mat's tweet image. GIVING BACK! 💛🖤 Yesterday we teamed up with @bethunecookman students for @NATA1950's Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee’s Day of Service at Carver Middle School, presenting safety awareness and educational activities to students there, including a CPR demonstration.

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Jun 25

Vivian Ng, MAT Class of 2025, presented “The Relationship Between Personality Traits, Burnout, and BOC Exam Pass Attempts within Current or Former Secondary School Athletic Trainers" today with Clinical Professor Jennifer Plant, at the @NATA1950 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.

ucf_mat's tweet image. Vivian Ng, MAT Class of 2025, presented “The Relationship Between Personality Traits, Burnout, and BOC Exam Pass Attempts within Current or Former Secondary School Athletic Trainers"
today with Clinical Professor Jennifer Plant, at the @NATA1950 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.

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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Jun 6

💖 This week is National #CPR and #AED Awareness Week. MAT students at #UCF learn these critical lifesaving skills in their very first semester. Did you know that 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes? Survival from depends on receiving CPR right away. #CPRWeek

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · May 28

📢THE RESULTS ARE IN....UCF MAT students are CRUSHING the BOC exam — our first time pass rates are 18% higher than other students taking the test across the nation. 🔥💪🏽 These numbers reflect test takers in March/April 2024 and Jan/Feb 2025. Were you one of them? Charge On! ⚡

ucf_mat's tweet image. 📢THE RESULTS ARE IN....UCF MAT students are CRUSHING the BOC exam — our first time pass rates are 18% higher than other students taking the test across the nation. 🔥💪🏽 These numbers reflect test takers in March/April 2024 and Jan/Feb 2025. Were you one of them? Charge On! ⚡

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UCFCHPS@ucfchps · May 19

The new dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences, Matthew Theriot, will tell you what he’s most proud of professionally is not so much what he’s done, but how he’s collaborated with others to translate ideas into action. healthprofessions.ucf.edu/news/building-…

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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · May 12

The time is here, don't miss the UCF Athletic Training Alumni & Friends Gathering! 🗓️Date: June 26th ⏰Time: 6:00 PM 📍Location: Tin Roof at ICON Park RSVP: foundation.ucf.edu/chps-nata-frie…

ucf_mat's tweet image. The time is here, don't miss the UCF Athletic Training Alumni &amp; Friends Gathering!

🗓️Date: June 26th
⏰Time: 6:00 PM
📍Location: Tin Roof at ICON Park
RSVP: foundation.ucf.edu/chps-nata-frie…

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · May 5

It only took two years! The Masters in Athletic Training class of 2025 took part in a hooding ceremony prior to marching in graduation, with family, friends, faculty and special guest speaker Christina Farley. Director of Sports Medicine Services at University High School.

ucf_mat's tweet image. It only took two years! The Masters in Athletic Training class of 2025 took part in a hooding ceremony prior to marching in graduation, with family, friends, faculty and special guest speaker Christina Farley. Director of Sports Medicine Services at University High School.

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · May 2

👩🏽‍🎓👨‍⚕️ Here’s to everything you’ve accomplished and everything that’s still ahead — and to the lives you'll change from here on out! The future of healthcare looks brighter because you are in it! Congratulations #Classof2025! The world is lucky to have you. #UCFGrad

ucf_mat's tweet image. 👩🏽‍🎓👨‍⚕️ Here’s to everything you’ve accomplished and everything that’s still ahead — and to the lives you'll change from here on out! The future of healthcare looks brighter because you are in it! Congratulations #Classof2025! The world is lucky to have you. #UCFGrad

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Apr 30

Asst Prof Colby Mangum is teaming up with Asst Prof Laura Brattain @UCFMed on a new project funded by @ResearchUCF to address lower back pain. Could #AI be the secret weapon for providing more effective ultrasound analysis and improving rehabilitation? healthprofessions.ucf.edu/news/can-ai-pr…

ucf_mat's tweet card. A clinical researcher in athletic training and a biomedical engineer are exploring new methods for using AI to analyze ultrasounds and improve lives

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Apr 21

Well-deserved! Sending out huge congratulations to Carlos Gual on his promotion to Professor. The appointment is effective August 8.

ucf_mat's tweet image. Well-deserved! Sending out huge congratulations to Carlos Gual on his promotion to Professor. The appointment is effective August 8.

UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Mar 31

Jason Regruit, Nathan Bonilla, Alexa Pilz, and Brolin VanHuss display their research at the Student Research Symposium! "Relationships between Activity, Kinesiophobia, Mood, Sleep, and Other Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Athletes"

ucf_mat's tweet image. Jason Regruit, Nathan Bonilla, Alexa Pilz, and Brolin VanHuss display their research at the Student Research Symposium!

"Relationships between Activity, Kinesiophobia, Mood, Sleep, and Other Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Athletes"

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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Mar 27

Haylee Hollis, Mariana Mazzocca, and Emily Riggs display their research at the Student Research Symposium! "Core-Focused Movements and their Effects on Core Muscle Thickness in Athletes"

ucf_mat's tweet image. Haylee Hollis, Mariana Mazzocca, and Emily Riggs display their research at the Student Research Symposium!

"Core-Focused Movements and their Effects on Core Muscle Thickness in Athletes"

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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Mar 27

Weston Adam, Ananda Layne, and Marielle Ulan show off their research at the Student Research Symposium! "Exploring Job Satisfaction and Intention to Leave Among Athletic Trainers Working with Tactical Athletes"

ucf_mat's tweet image. Weston Adam, Ananda Layne, and Marielle Ulan show off their research at the Student Research Symposium!

"Exploring Job Satisfaction and Intention to Leave Among Athletic Trainers Working with Tactical Athletes"

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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Mar 27

Vivian Ng, Isabel Gonzalez Aponte, and Justin Rios show off their research at the Student Research Symposium! "The Relationship of Personality Traits, Burnout Experience, and Board of Certification Pass Attempts in Secondary School Athletic Trainers"

ucf_mat's tweet image. Vivian Ng, Isabel Gonzalez Aponte, and Justin Rios show off their research at the Student Research Symposium!

"The Relationship of Personality Traits, Burnout Experience, and Board of Certification Pass Attempts in Secondary School Athletic Trainers"

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UCF Athletic Training Program@ucf_mat · Mar 12

Interested in applying to our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program? Learn more at these upcoming virtual events!✨