Nicole A. German PhD, ATC
4712 Town Site Pl Fargo, ND 58104 701-541-3689
Education
North DakotaStateUniversity Fargo, ND
Dec 2008 *Doctor of Philosophy Degree: Adult and Occupational Education
Dissertation Topic: Critical Thinking Skills Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students
Dec 2003*Master of Science Degree: Education, Physical Education emphasis
Thesis Topic:Proprioception in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Knee: An Investigative Study.
May 1996*Bachelor of Science Degree: Athletic Training, NATA approved curriculum
Minors: Food and Nutrition, Health Education
Work Experience
August 2011- North Dakota State University
PresentAssistant Professor of Practice (Clinical Education Coordinator)
*Evaluate an supervise students and affiliated clinical sites
*Monitor, develop and maintain affiliated sites for MS and MATrg programs
*Facilitate development of Approved Clinical Instructors
*Coordinate clinical experiences for MS and MATrg courses
*Communicate with program director regarding all aspects of clinical education
July 2003-North Dakota StateUniversity
August 2011Associate Director of Sports Medicine
*Women’s and Men’s Basketball: daily practice, home and away competition coverage
*Experience with male and female intercollegiate athletes from 16 intercollegiate teams
Responsibilities include:
-Prevention, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries
-Designing and supervising rehabilitation and reconditioning programs
-Working cooperatively with physicians, athletes, coaches, and parents
Academic Responsibilities
*Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) for athletic training students in clinical site setting
-Daily supervision and positive interaction with athletic training students
-Assessment and evaluation of competencies and proficiencies
* Master’s Degree Supervisory Committee member for HNES graduate students
Administrative Responsibilities
* Involved in all phases of athletic training room daily operation and function
* Development and implementation of NDSU Athletic Department Eating Disorder Policy and Athlete Pregnancy Policy
*Member of Student-Athlete Welfare Task Force for NCAA Athletics Certification
* Compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
Aug 2001-North DakotaStateUniversity
June 2003Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
* Women’s Softball: daily practice, home and away competition coverage
* ACI for athletic training students in clinical site setting
*Lecturer for Athletic Training Education Program
Seminar for AT Anatomy
Injury Recognition and Evaluation of Upper Extremity
Clinical Experience
Aug 1999-Frappier AccelerationSportsTrainingCenter Aberdeen, SD/Fargo, ND
2003*Responsible for ACL Bridge Program: an eight-week ACL rehabilitation program
Perform physical assessment and performance testing for athletes
Design, implement and modify performance enhancement programs for athletes including
plyometric drills, treadmill running, weight training, and ground-based programs
Aug 1999-Avera St. Luke’s Hospital Aberdeen, SD
Aug 2001Athletic Trainer
Provided Athletic Training services to Presentation College Athletics on a daily basis and
coverage for all home sporting events
Provided weekly Athletic Training services to six area high schools as part of an outreach
program
Adjunct faculty for PresentationCollege, Health and Wellness program lecturer
Nov 1996-SoutheastMedicalCenter
Aug 1998Athletic Trainer Oakes, ND
* Provided outreach athletic training services to area high schools
* Home and away event coverage
* Assisted with Out-Patient Physical Therapy on a daily basis
Certifications
Certified Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, 1996
American Heart Association CPR Certified
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer, 1998
FiTour® Primary Pilates Specialist, 2007
Cincinnati Sportsmetrics Certification, 2008
Awards
Recipient of the University Staff Senate Scholarship, Fall 2006
Recipient of the TOSA Medical Postgraduate Scholarship, 2005
Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year Nominee, 2005
Service
North Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association, Sec/Treasurer, 2003-present
Special Olympics North Dakota volunteer, 2004-present
Professional Presentations
NDSUWellnessCenterMarathon Class, Common Lower Extremity Injuries, March 2007, 2008
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium Student Section,
Interviewing Guidelines and Tips, March 2007
Fargo North High School Career Day, What is an Athletic Trainer?, 2003, 2004
Professional Development
Community of Respect (COR) trainer and member
NDSU Safe Zone and Anti-Racism Training, 2008, 2009, 2011
NATA Annual Meeting and Symposium, 1996-2006, 2008, 2009
NATA Advanced Track Seminar: Therapeutic Ultrasound and Diathermy, 2003
ACI Training, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009
College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium, 2006
MAATA Annual Meeting, 2005, 2007
NDATAState Meeting and Symposium, 2003-2007
BOC Examiner Training, 2005
Red RiverValley Sports Medicine Institution Symposium, 1998
`Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Update, St. Alexius Medical Center, 1998
Professional Affiliations, 1994-present
NATA member
MAATA member
NDATA member