Chair, Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Director of Athletic Training Education
Degrees:
Ph.D. Exercise and Sport Sciences: Sports Medicine Concentration Oregon State University - 2005 M.A. Human Performance; San Jose State University - 2000 B.A. Athletic Training; Point Loma Nazarene University - 1996 Curriculum Vitae
teaching areas:
ATR 388: Assessment of Head, Spinal, and Upper Extremity Pathology ATR 410: Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation ATR 415: Therapeutic Modalities and Pharmacology KPE 280: Introduction to Athletic Training
Athletic Training Assignment(s):
Men's Basketball, M & W Tennis
Research Interest:To gain an enhanced understanding of neural aspects of human performance. Specifically, to study how mechanisms such as proprioception and neuromuscular control mediate human joint stability and are affected by injury.
Most Recent Research
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Shoulder Joint Position Sense after Thermal, Open and Arthroscopic Capsulorrhaphy for Recurrent Anterior Instability. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; May-June, 2008.
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The Influence of glenohumeral stabilization technique on joint position sense and neuromuscular control in patients with recurrent anterior instability. Poster presentation, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposium, June 28, 2007.
- Comparison of Joint Position Sense, Strength, Functional Ability and Patient Satisfaction After Thermal, Open, and Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Capsulorrhaphy. Journal of Athletic Training 40(2), 2005.
- The Effects of Gender and Limb Dominance on Critical Tracking Tasks Measuring Neuromuscular Control of the Shoulder. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise: June, 2004.
Biographical Information
Dr. Sullivan has recently become a half-marathon runner, mostly to reduce improve health and stress, but also to keep up with his ATEP students when they challenge him to race for steak dinners.
Contact Information
Email: jeffsullivan@pointloma.eduTelephone: (619) 849-2629 Fax: (619) 849-2553 Office: Athletic Training Clinic
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