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Kenneth Blood, EdD

Master of Athletic Training Program Director, Associate Professor of Athletic Training

Biography

Dr. Ken Blood has been an athletic trainer since 1981. He joined the Cedarville University faculty in 2020. From 2020 to 2024, he served as the Clinical Education Coordinator. In 2024, he was appointed Program Director for the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) at Cedarville. He has previously worked at the high school, clinic, and university levels. Ken was the longtime Head Athletic Trainer at Muskingum University, where he also began and served as the director of the Athletic Training degree program. Ken is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, and a charter member of the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association.

Education and Credentials

  • EdD, University of Findlay
  • MS in Physical Education, Ohio University
  • BS Interdisciplinary in Biology and Athletic Training, Marietta College
  • Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC)

Scholarly Works

Publications

  • Peterson, D, Dewhurst, M, Blood, K. "Comparison of the Deep Squat Pose to the Sit-Reach and Functional Movement Screen Active Straight-Leg Raise." Journal of Yoga and Physiotherapy, 2022; 9(4): 555767. DOI: 10.19080/JYP.2022.09.55576
  • Blood, K. (1990). "Non-medical Substance Use Among Athletes at a Small Liberal Arts College." Journal of Athletic Training, 25(4) 335-338.

Presentations

  • 2023 – "Rehabilitation After a Traumatic Injury to the Shoulder"
    40th Annual Athletic Training Workshop
    Kettering Health
  • 2021 – "Athletic Training Educator Instruction: A Mixed Methods Study of Practice Origin"
    Mid-Western Educational Research Association
    43rd Annual Meeting
    Cincinnati, Ohio
  • 2020 – "Teaching Techniques and Communication for Preceptors of Students and Young Professionals"
    OATA 2020 Annual Meeting (virtual). Joint presentation with Joe Wilkins, ATC.
  • 2016 – "Staying Fit at Your Desk"
    Annual Conference
    Ohio Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
    Columbus, Ohio
  • 2015 – "Energy Drinks"
    Presentation for the Ohio Oil and Gas Safety Counsel
    Zanesville, Ohio
  • 1993 – "How to Stay Healthy While You’re Trying to Get Fit"
    Ohio Department of Education
    Ohio Department of Health
    Comprehensive School Health Conference
    Salt Fork State Park

Interests

  • Reading
  • Grandchildren
  • The Boston Red Sox

Why Cedarville?

For me, my athletic training career has been ministry. The opportunity to take 40+ years of professional experience and teach at a university with a Christian emphasis like Cedarville is a perfect match. I have the opportunity to teach and mentor students to embrace clinical practice and the Christian walk.