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Heather Hudson, EdD, LAT, ATC

Heather Hudson, EdD, LAT, ATC

Dr. Heather Hudson serves as the Program Director for the Master of Athletic Training Program. Dr. Hudson joined Baylor in August of 2018, after serving as an assistant professor, athletic training program director and Dean of the School of Preventative and Rehabilitative Health Science at Gardner-Webb University. Dr. Hudson received her EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association. 

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  • Public Health 101
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    There is a significant practice gap in recognizing and understanding the public health foundation underlying much of athletic training practice. While athletic trainers regularly engage in population health activities—conducting injury surveillance, implementing prevention programs, promoting health behaviors, and addressing environmental hazards—many lack awareness of the public health principles that guide these practices or understanding of how their work contributes to broader population health outcomes. ATs often don't recognize daily practice activities as public health practice or understand how to systematically apply public health frameworks to enhance their effectiveness. This program addresses the educational need by...