FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
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Ray Castle
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Dr. Castle’s research areas branch into two separate but inter-related areas: development and validation of computer-based and other media that can be utilized to enhance student learning/retention in athletic training education; and predictors of students’ success on the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) Certification Examination. Dr. Castle has developed and validated several computer-based programs that have been utilized as treatment instruments in studies related to student learning, attitudes towards computer-based instruction, and predictors (grade point average, clinical hours, etc.) of student success on the NATABOC Certification Examination. Dr. Castle’s major teaching interests include: orthopedic assessment/evaluation; management/administration in athletic training; therapeutic modalities; legal aspects in healthcare and sports; and manual therapy techniques utilized in athletic training.
EDUCATION:
PhD – The University of Southern Mississippi, 2000 (Human Performance and Recreation – emphasis in Administration and Teaching)
M.S. – The University of Southern Mississippi, 1993 (Human Performance and Recreation – emphasis in Exercise Physiology)
B.S. – Louisiana State University, 1990 (Kinesiology)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certified Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc.
· Certification # 029156099 (issued 02/15/91)
Licensed Athletic Trainer, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
· License # J00129 (issued 10/94)
American Red Cross - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency – Doping Control Officer
NATA Continuing Education Committee
· Clinical Instructor Educator (CIE) for Athletic Training Education Programs
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA)
Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association (LATA)
PUBLICATIONS:
Landin, D., Myers, J., Thompson, M., Castle, R., & Porter, J. (in press). The role of the biceps brachii in shoulder elevation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.
Castle, R. R. (2006). The athletic training profession. In G. Wilson (Eds.), Introduction to exercise science. Columbus, Ohio: McGraw-Hill Publishing.
PRESENTATIONS:
Castle, R. R. (2007, October). Interdisciplinary education seminar on military healthcare professions. Guest panelist at a meeting of Our Lady of the Lake College of Nursing and Human Medicine and the LSU Department of Military Science, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Castle, R., Thompson, M., Landin, D. Nicola, M., & Marucci, J. (2007, July). Lisfranc fracture in a collegiate football player. Paper presented at the University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Training Clinical Symposium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Castle, R. R. (2007, June). Development and rationale for hybrid-based courses in athletic training education programs. Presented at the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Houma, Louisiana.
Thompson M.D., Landin D., Castle R.C., Eddy R., & Davis K. (2007, May). Foot injury: Soccer player. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Stemmans, C. L., & Castle, R. R. (2006, June). Athletic training use and perceptions of educational technology and multimedia. Presented at the meeting of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia and Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.
Castle, R., Thompson, M., Landin, D., Nicola, M., & Marucci, J. (2006, May). Foot injury – football. Clinical case study presented at the national conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado.
Castle, R. R. (2006, March). From chalkboard to blackboard: Targeting all learning styles and senses to get connected to students. Presented at the Healthcare Education Workshop of Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing, Livingston, Louisiana.
Castle, R. R., Thompson, M. H., Dore’, T. L., Brunet, M., Lew, K., & White, G. (2006, January). Improving undergraduate athletic training education in Louisiana through collaborative relationships: Development of sports healthcare web portal to deliver streaming educational videos. Presented at the annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Dore’, T. L., Harper, R., & Castle, R. R. (2006, January). Development of a secondary school sports medicine curriculum in Louisiana. Poster presented at the annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Stemmans, C. L., & Castle, R. R. (2006, January). Athletic training use and perceptions of educational technology and multimedia. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Castle, R. R. (2004). Tracking Clinical Proficiencies: Using PDAs. Presented in Session 28 – Problems and Solutions in Managing Clinical Competencies, National Athletic Trainers’ Assocation 55th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, Baltimore, MD (June 2004).
Castle, R. R., & Green, R. (2004). Effective and Ineffective Clinical Instruction Techniques. Presented at the Educational Multimedia Showcase, National Athletic Trainers’ Assocation 55th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, Baltimore, MD (June 2004).
MANUSCRIPTS IN REVIEW:
Castle, R. R., & Bobo, L. S. (in review). Developing Scenario-Based Videos To Enhance Critical Decision-Making In Athletic Healthcare (Submitted July, 2004).
GRANTS:
Castle, R. R. (August 2001). NATA Education Council Program Planning Grant for the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Specialization Program at The University of West Florida.
· Grant ($1684.00) submitted to fund a consultant visit to prepare for CAAHEP accreditation.
· Funding not approved.
Castle, R. R. (Spring 2001). Enhancing Teaching and Learning with Technology: 2000-2001 Faculty Summer Program Proposal. The University of West Florida.
· Proposal to develop “Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I” course as a mixed-mode delivery (part web-based/part classroom) to be implemented in Spring 2002.
· $2,500 plus new 14” laptop computer awarded to faculty member (approximate $4,500 value).
· Funding approved.
Castle, R. R. (2001). Students’ Attitudes and Scores Toward Two Versions (Paper and Computer) of a Simulation Instrument Designed to Mimic the Written Simulation Section of the NATABOC Certification Examination. Pensacola, FL: The University of West Florida.
· Research grant ($1,918.00) submitted to the UWF Scholarly and Creative Activity Committee (SCAC) for the 2000/2001 Faculty Small Grants Award.
· Funding approved.
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