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Tel: (800) FOR-GRAD or
(603) 535-2636
Fax: (603) 535-2572
Plymouth State University
MSC 11
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595

Faculty

Marjorie A. King

ATC, PT, Associate Professor of Athletic Training,
Graduate Program Coordinator for Graduate Athletic Training
Department of Health and Human Performance
Contact phone number: (603) 535-3108
e-mail: making1@plymouth.edu

Administrative contact: Jamie Stalnaker
Administrative contact phone number: (603) 535-2293

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Profile

Dr. Marjorie A. King is director of athletic training graduate education at Plymouth State University. Her diverse background in physical therapy, athletic training and exercise science have made her a renowned national and international consultant, educator, trainer, writer and speaker. Dr. King has over 20 years of clinical experience in sports medicine, and has practiced in a variety of settings, including clinics, rehabilitation centers and other medical practices. She is a leader in many committees and professional associations for athletic training, including the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association, the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute.

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Degrees and Education

• Ph.D. in Sports Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
• M.S. in Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts
• B.S. in Physical Therapy, Simmons College
• B.S. in Medical Technology, University of New Hampshire

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Research Interests

• Core stability
• Postural stability
• Postural assessment
• Injury prevention
• Motor learning
• Patellofemoral dysfunction

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Recent Publications

• King, M.A., J.P. Boucher, and R. Bower. (2006) The Role of Foot Position in Postural Stability and Balance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 2006 Supplement.
• King, M.A., Boucher, J.P. Boucher, and R. Bower. (2005) Trial Reliability of Postural Stability Measures using the MatScan System: A Platform Based Pressure/Force Measurement Tool. Journal of Athletic Training, June 2005 Supplement.
• King, M.A., D.A. Padua, D.H. McFarland, E. Gattie and G. Welch. (2005) Intra-rater reliability of a web-based dynamic assessment tool. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 2005 Supplement.
• King, M.A. and J.P. Boucher. (2004) Effect of pelvic inclination on neuromuscular activation of selected muscles during a jump down task.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. v.36, n.5, May 2004 Supplement.
• King, M., An Overview of Motor Learning in Rehabilitation. (2003) Athletic Therapy Today, 8(4): 6-13

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Recent Academic Distinctions

• Selected by EATA to present the William “Pinky” Newell Address, 2006
• New Hampshire Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer of the Year, 2006
• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2005
• NATA Service Award , 2004
• EATA Frank George Post-Graduate Scholarship Grant, 2002
• McCue Society Scholarship, University of Virginia, 2000

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Associations, Boards and Committees

• Committee member, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Evidence Based Review Committee
• Committee member, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Research Committee
• Committee member, American College of Sports Medicine, Strategic Health Initiative for Women, Sport and Physical Activity Committee
• Women in Athletic Training Committee chair, National Athletic Trainers’ Association
• Journal reviewer, Journal of Athletic Training
• Research committee chair, past president, Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association
• Member, American Physical Therapy Association
• Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Board of directors, New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute
• Founding board member, New Hampshire Athletic Trainers’ Association