David E. Colt, EdD, ATC, LAT
2512 Waterside Drive Office 573-882-4992 Columbia, MO 65203 Cell 913-515-5672 Fax 573-884-0692 Email: DColt@health.missouri.edu
Education and Qualifications
2007 Doctorate of Education University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Dissertation Title: The Relationship and Predicitve Power of Critical Thinking Skills Scores to NATABOC Examination for Certification Performance Scores
1978 Master of Science in Education Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO Emphasis in Health . Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 1977-78
1977 Bachelor of Science in Physical West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV . Athletic training minor . Graduated from NATA Approved Program
1977 Certified Athletic Trainer National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (Certification # 00020447)
2012 Licensed Athletic Trainer The Kansas Board of Healing Arts (#24-00808)
Professional Experience
Currently University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Associate Teaching Professor/Director, Athletic Training Program Member, Athletics Key Leadership Team Member, Student Health & Performance Committee, Athletics Department
2012 - 2014 MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS Associate Professor/Program Director of Athletic Training Directly responsible for all administrative aspects of CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Program Teach classes in the School of Nursing and Exercise Science, specifically classes in the Athletic Training Program in the Department of Health and Exercise Science General Education Committee Member Faculty Affairs Committee Member Faculty Advisor - MidAmerica Athletic Trainers’ Society
2008-2012 United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Staff Athletic Trainer Directly responsible for health care of baseball (including travel) as well as men & women’s swimming and diving Assist with care to all cadets injured while participating in intramurals (3,000+ cadets) Assist with care to cadets injured in physical education classes Medical record keeping using Sports Injury Management System Occassional travel with men’s lacrosse and boxing
1981-2008 Northwest Missouri State University; Maryville, MO Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor . Responsible for health care of 390 athletes in 16 sports (men and women) . Athletic Trainer for 1998 and 1999 NCAA Division II Football National Champions . Athletic Trainer for 30+ MIAA Conference Champions . Healthy Campus 2010 Committee . CARE Committee . Health and Safety Committee . Taught the following classes: 22-382 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 22-682 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (graduate level) 22-410 Methods of Teaching Individual Sports 22-118 Golf 22-254 Anatomy and Physiology 22-510 Advanced Athletic Training
1977-1981 Temple University; Philadelphia, PA Assistant Athletic Trainer . Assisted Head Athletic Trainer with health care of athletes in 26 sports
June 1981 Pro Basketball Clinics, LaSalle College; Philadelphia, PA Athletic Trainer
Summer 1979 NCAA; National Youth Sports Camp; Temple University Athletic Trainer
Professional Memberships
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 1974 - present
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association 1981 – present
Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association 1981-2008
Colorado Athletic Trainers’ Association 2008-2012
Kansas Athletic Trainers’ Society 2012 – present
Professional Activities
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Member of Hall of Fame Committee, 2012 – 2015
Presidential Candidate, Fall 1999
NATA Vice President, June 1997 through June 1998
NATA Board of Directors, June 1993 through June 1999
Liaison to NATA Board of Certification
Liaison to Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
Liaison to Clinic/Industrial/Corporate Committee
Finance Committee 1997 through 1999
Responsible for multi-million dollar budget as well as maintenance of investments for the Association
NATA Annual Meeting and Symposium Local Convention Committee, Philadelphia, PA, 1980
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association
Board of Directors, Member – 1990-2000
Past District Director, June 1999 through June 2000
District Director, June 1993 through June 1999
Secretary/Treasurer, June 1990 through June 1993
Began practice of investing district monies into mutual funds which produces a large growth in district finances
Public Relations Officer, June 1987 through June 1990
Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association
President, 6/07 – 2008
President elect - 2005 – 2007
Public Relations Officer, 1982-1987
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation
Director of District 5 and member of Board of Directors, June 2002 to 2008
Chair, Project Grant Committee 2005 to 2008
NATA Board of Certification
Member of Nominations Committee, 2011 - 2015
NATA Board of Certification, January 1986 through January 1989
NATA Certificaiton Committee, March 1983 through January 1986
Chair, Written Simulation Development Committee 1984-85
Writer for 1st Written Simulation Section Questions
Northwest Missouri State University
Health and Safety Committee member
Healthy Campus 2010 Committee member
Member of Search Committee for Director of Athletics at Northwest Missouri State University, Fall 2000
AIDS Task Force Member, 1986 -1989
Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association
Awards Committee, 1981
Site Selection Committee, 1981 for 1982 meeting site
Missouri State High School Activities Association
Sports Medicine Advisory Board, 1983 to 2008
8 Man Football Championship Game, Athletic Trainer, 1981 through 1994
District Basketball Playoffs, Athletic Trainer, 1981 through 1991
District Wrestling Tournaments, Athletic Trainer, 1981 through 1989
Conferences Regularly Attended
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium Have attended every year from 1977 through 2013
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium Have attended every year from 1981 through 2001, and 2003 through 2008 Missed in 2002 due to travel with men’s basketball to NCAA Division II Elite 8
Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting Have attended every year from 1981 through 2008
Community Activities
United Methodist Church of the Ressurection, Olathe, KS 2012-present Usher Greeter Disaster Response Team (trained) Chain Saw Crew (trained) Community Action Grant Task Force
Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church, Monument, CO 2008-present Choir member Offering money counter
First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO 1982 - 2008
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. Chair, Worship Team, 2005 – 2007
. Staff Parish Relations Committee, 1985-88 and 1995-98,
Chair 1988 and 1998
. Administrative Council Member
. Choir Member 1990-2001, 2004 – 2008
. High School Sunday School Teacher – 1994-97
Northwest Wesley Foundation Board of Directors, 1986 – 2008 (United Methodist Campus Minstry)
. Chair of Board 1989 through 1995
. Vice Chair of Board 1988
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Nodaway Lodge #470, Past Master
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., USA
Moila Shrine Temple, St. Joseph, MO
. Clown Unit President 1998
. Clown Unit Director 1997, 1999, 2000
American Cancer Society, Nodaway County Chapter, Volunteer
Survivor Speaker for 1999 Nodaway County Relay for Life Interests and Activities
Family, church, golf, gardening, fishing
Volunteer Experiences
Speaker for American Cancer Society – many presentations to middle and high school boys RE: Testicular Cancer and Self Examination.
Volunteers in Mission – United Methodist Church mission to Oklahoma City to help rebuild homes destroyed by tornado, July 1999.
National Boys Gymnastics Team Cup Championships, April 1981
U.S. National Gymnastics Meet, April 1981
NCAA Basketball Championships Final Four, Host Athletic Training Staff from Temple University; Philadelphia, PA; March 1981 Honors and Awards Received
Northwest Missouri State University M-Club Hall of Fame – induction November 2, 2012
Northwest Missouri State University – Naming of Athletic Training Room the “David, DC, Colt Atheltic Training Room”, 2009
National Atheltic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame – induction June 19, 2008
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame – inducted March 2007
National Athletic Trainers’ Association – Division II Athletic Trainer of the Year 2006
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame – Enshrinement Ceremony February 12, 2006
Northwest Missouri State University Certificate of Appreciation for 25 years of service, February 2006
Northwest Missouri State University Mortar Board Top 10 Faculty, April 2005
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, June 2004
Missouri House of Representatives – Resolution #1719 - Proclamation of Congratulations, April 14, 2004
Dan Libera Service Award – from National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, June 2004
Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association Special Recognition, July 2003
Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association - 25 Year Award, June 2002
Northwest Missouri State University Mortar Board Certificate of Appreciation, April 2002
Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association Sports Medicine Hall of Fame, June 2001
National Athletic Trainers’ Association – 25 Year Award, June 2001
Northwest Missouri State University Certificate of Appreciation for 20 Years of Service, February 21, 2001
Certificate of Appreciation, Boy Scouts of America, Otoe District, December 9, 1999
Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association Athletic Trainer of the Year 1995 and 1999 Outstanding Service to NATA Board of Directors, June 1999
Certificate of Recognition from Missouri House of Representatives, February 24, 1999
NATABOC Achievement Award, March 1990
Publications and Speaking Engagements
“University of Missouri Athletic Training Program” Guest Speaker for Health Sciences 1000 Class, 2 sections, September 2013 and 2014.
“The Use of Traction During Rehabilitation of Syndesmosis Ankle Sprains” Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium, April, 2010.
Doctoral Dissertation – “The Relationship and Predictive Power of Critical Thinking Skills Scores to NATABOC Examination for Certification Performance Scores, 2007
“Morning Choice Conversation” KXCV, Pubic Radio, Maryville, MO. Topic: Health And Physical Fitness, Mondays @ 9:06 AM, June through September, 2007
Career Development Day – October 2006 & 2007. Presentation to students interested in a career in athletic training. Sponsored by Community Services
Guest Article Reviewer, Athletic Therapy Today, 1996 through 2003
“Testicular Cancer – Current Trends in Detection and Teatment,” Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association annual symposium, Columbia, MO June 2000
“Importance of an ATC in the High School”, 3rd Annual Northwest Student Athletic Trainers’ Association Sports Medicine Seminar, January 16, 1999
Leadership Panel Discussion, Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium – Student Athletic Trainer Session, March 1999
“Keys to Preventing Arm Injuries”, Baseball Coaches Clinic, Northwest Missouri State University
Current Issues in Athletic Training, Edited by David E. Colt, Prescott Publishing, Maryville, MO, 1994
“Testicular Cancer and Self Testicular Examination” – Numerous (20+) presentations to high school and middle school boys. This was done several times per year at various schools in the Northwest Missouri area (1986 – 98)
“Sport Nutrition” – Worth County High School Assembly, April 1996
“Athletic Injuries in the High School Setting” – Bi-County Workshop – Teachers from Worth and Gentry Counties, March 1994
“Preparation of Student Athletic Trainers for the Written Simulation Section of the NATA Certification Examination” – NATA Annual Convention and Symposium, Educators Workshop – Indianapolis, IN, June 1990
“Sports Medicine Workshop – Ankle Taping” – Missouri Academy of Family Physicians 42nd Scientific Assembly, Osage Beach, MO, June 1990
“Knee and Ankle Injuries” – Coon River Conference – Woodbine, IA, August 1987 “Knee and Ankle Injuries” – Central 8 Conference Annual Coaches Clinic – Earlham, IA, August 1987
“Keeping Fit” – Weekly Talk Show on KNIM Radio, Maryville, MO, March through June 1987
“Testicular Cancer” – Mid America Athletic Trainers’ Association, March, 1987
Career Day, Northeast Nodaway High School, Ravenwood, MO Spring of 1983, 1984, 1986, and 1987
“Rehabilitation of the Knee Following ACL Reconstruction” – Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Athletic Trainers’ Meeting, 1984
“Knee Injuries and Rehabiliation,” Central College Health Association Annual Meeting, Spring 1983
Cramer Student Athletic Trainer Workshop, North Adams State College, North Adams, MA, July 1981
National Federation of Gymnastics, Safety Certification Course Instructor, March 1979 and May 1980
Professional Inservice Program in Athletic Training, Wilson High School, Reading, PA, April 1980