Concepts of Athletic Training

Dr. Pfeiffer has taught at Boise State University since 1979 and has been a BOC certified athletic trainer since 1978. He teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in musculoskeletal anatomy and sports injuries. His research is in the area of musculoskeletal injuries with a specific focus in recent years on injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament. He has co-authored a number of book chapters as well as research publications based on his research. He presently serves as the Director of the Center for Musculoskeletal Research at Boise State University. In his spare time, Dr. Pfeiffer serves as a volunteer athletic trainer for youth sports teams and enjoys fly fishing. Dr. Brent Mangus is currently the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce.' He has done volunteer work with the UNLV athletic department men's and women's varsity teams and traveled with the U.S. Youth Soccer National Teams to competitions in France, Germany, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Argentina, and numerous events in the U.S.' He has also worked in athletic training with Davis County High Schools in Utah and with Springfield High School in Springfield, Oregon.' His degrees include: Ed.D University of Utah 1984- Exercise Science, M.S. University of Oregon 1978-Physical Education/ Sports Medicine, and B.S. Utah State University 1977- Dual B.S. Physical Education/ Health.