Faculty & Staff

Amanda Tritsch, PhD, LAT, ATC

Professor and Assistant School Director, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences

Contact Info

13220 USF Laurel Drive
MDC 77
Tampa FL
Academic Email: ajtritsch@usf.edu
Academic Phone: (813) 396-9986
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Education

PhD, Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2013
MS, Kinesiology, UNLV, 2006
BS, Sport Science, the University of Kansas, 2002

Academic Philosophy

"As an instructor and researcher with a clinical background, I approach teaching and learning from multiple angles. My teaching is effective if I can get concepts across to students with different educational backgrounds and learning styles."

Research Interests

My area of research interest is examining the relationship between modifiable physical characteristics and at-risk landing mechanics in an adolescent population, with a specific focus on ACL injury. Previously, I have examined the extent to which physical characteristics (that are modifiable through training) were predictive of high risk knee joint landing mechanics in adolescent females, both before and after an exercise challenge.
More recently my research has included creating inclusive and supportive environments in athletic training, and development of interprofessional education opportunities.

Awards/Honors

Academy of Distinguished Educators (Morsani College of Medicine - 2021)
Educator of the Year (Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida - 2020)
Service Award (Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida - 2019)

Memberships

Member (National Athletic Trainers' Association, 2002 - Present)