Eric Burkard Email & Phone Number

Benton, Illinois, United States

Mt. Vernon, IL

I assist with the rehabilitation needs of the patient base in the Physical Therapy clinic in the mornings. In the afternoon I serve as the Athletic Trainer at one of the local high schools.

I worked as a clinical/ outreach clinician. I performed the Work Conditioning at one of our companies clinics. I performed entry assessments, exercise program design, progress assessments as the patients progress through the program. In the afternoon I went to a local high school and provide Athletic Training services.

Provided Athletic Training services to a local high school. I helped develop and implement a Speed and Plyometric Camp for local athletes.

I was hired to teach Exercise Physiology ES 410, when there was a staffing issue at the school. I was hired as the semester started. There were 12-15 students in the class. The majority of the students were in Atheltic Training major.

I worked primarily with Work Conditioning patients in the morning at the clinic. I then went to a local high school in the afternoon to provide sports medicine coverage. I was the first Certified Athletic Trainer at the school.

Master Of Art, Exercise Physiology

I performed and assisted in several research projects during the school year. We studied: the effects of laughter on body function, blood.

Bachelor Of Science, Physical Education, Athletic Training