Marjorie King
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
Graduate Program Coordinator for Athletic Training
Phone: (603) 535-3108
E-mail: making1@plymouth.edu
Profile
Marjorie A. King is the director of athletic training graduate education at Plymouth State University. Her diverse background in physical therapy, athletic training, and exercise science has made her a renowned national and international consultant, educator, trainer, writer, and speaker. King has over 20 years of clinical experience in sports medicine and has practiced in a variety of settings including clinics and rehabilitation centers.
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. King has published several articles which have appeared in journals such as Journal of Athletic Training and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Degrees and Education
- PhD, Sports Medicine, University of Virginia
- MS, Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts
- BS, Physical Therapy, Simmons College
- BS, Medical Technology, University of New Hampshire
Research Interests
- Core and postural stability
- Injury prevention
- Patellofemoral dysfunction
Awards and Distinctions
- New Hampshire Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer of the Year, 2006
- NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2005
- NATA Service Award, 2004
Associations, Boards, and Committees
- Women in Athletic Training Committee, chair
- New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute, board of directors
- New Hampshire Athletic Trainers’ Association, founding board member
