Rebecca Kayda, Ph.D., LAT, ATC

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Adjunct Professor; Athletic Trainer
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Hometown: Ambler, PA
Joined Chatham: August 2016

BIOGRAPHY

Becca came to Chatham in 2016 to serve as one of the staff athletic trainers. Since 2018, she has also been serving as adjunct faculty in the exercise science and athletic training programs, teaching everything from introductory courses to research appraisal and now graduate level courses as well. While on campus, Becca primarily works with the soccer, hockey, track, and bat sports programs. She also serves as a preceptor for athletic training students from several local programs as well as for Chatham's PsyD students in their athletics rotation. In her time away from Chatham, Becca enjoys watching hockey, exploring new playgrounds with her toddler, and finding cool new spots for beers, coffee, or desserts.

ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Student-Athlete Retention, Manual Therapy, CPR and First Aid, Psychology, Administration

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Playing with my Dogs, Watching Ice Hockey, Local Breweries

EDUCATION

  • BS, Athletic Training, University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA), 2014
  • MEd, Sport Management, Millersville University (Millersville, PA), 2016
  • PhD, Higher Education Administration, Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA), 2021

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society
  • National Athletic Trainers' Association: 2012-present
  • Pennsylvania Board of Medicine Licensed Athletic Trainer: 2014-present
  • Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association: 2012-present
  • Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society: 2012-present
  • College Athletic Trainers' Society: 2016-present
  • BLS Instructor - American Heart Association: 2017-present

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS