College of Education and Health Professions

Gretchen D. Oliver, Ph.D., ATC, LAT
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance

309 HPER Building
Phone: 479-575-4670
goliver@uark.edu

Degrees:

1999-2003  Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Biomechanics

1997-1999  University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Emphasis in Biomechanics

1992-1996  University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Emphasis in Athletic Training

Teaching Areas:

Athletic Training Education
Biomechanics/Exercise Science

Courses Taught:
KINS 3093 application techniques in athletic training; KINS 4323 analytical basis of movement; KINS 4773 performance and drugs; KINS 5252 athletic training clinical V; KINS 5463 therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation for athletic injuries; KINS 5773 performance and drugs; KINS 5593 laboratory practicum

Research Interests:

Examining and implementing functional components of rehabilitation and performance training in an attempt to decrease the incidence of athletic injury and enhance sports performance in healthy active individuals.

Publications/Presentations:

DiBrezzo, R., & Oliver, G. (2000). ACL injuries in active girls and women. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 17, (6), 24-27.

Oliver, G., Ables, A., Kwon, Y.-H., & Wilkerson, J.D. (2003). Kinematics and Kinetics of the Windmill Softball Pitch. Presented at the National Conference on Girls' and Women's Physical Activity and Sport. Louisiana State University, Shreveport.

Oliver, G. (2003). Prevention and Rehabilitation of Track Injuries. Presented at the Kentucky Track Association Clinic, Eastern Kentucky University.

Oliver, G., Wilkerson, J. & Kwon, Y-H. (2003). The kinematics of the windmill softball pitch. The Scientific Proceedings of the VII^th International Olympic World Congress on Sport Sciences (p.98E). Athens, Greece. Prince de Merode Award Finalist.

Oliver, G, Wilkerson, J. & Kwon, Y-H (2003). The kinematics of the windmill softball pitch. Presentation at The Scientific Proceedings of the VII^th International Olympic World Congress on Sport Sciences. Athens, Greece. Prince de Merode Award Finalist.

Oliver, G. (2004). Game Day. Best Practices in the Classroom. Athletic Trainers Educators Summit College of Mount St. Joseph.

Oliver, G., Wilkerson, J., & Kwon, Y-H. (2004). Three dimensional analysis of the windmill softball pitch. The Proceedings XXII^nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (p.121-124). Ottawa, Canada.

Oliver, G., Wilkerson, J., & Kwon, Y-H. (2004). Three dimensional analysis of the windmill softball pitch. Oral Presentation at The Proceedings XXII^nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports. Ottawa, Canada.

Oliver, G. (2005). Practical Living Academy at Eastern Kentucky University. Implementing Ultimate Frisbee and disk golf in practical settings.

Adams-Blair, H., and Oliver, G. (2005). Walking and Physical Activity Integration into the Classroom: Measurement and Evaluation Through Pedometer Use. The Final Program at Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges. American College of Sports Medicine-University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Kinesmetrics Symposium Series (p. 12).

Adams-Blair, H.R., and Oliver, G.D. (2006). Importance of Physical Activity and Sports Participation on Young Females. Presentation at the 4th Annual Conference on Girls' and Women's Physical Activity and Sport Sponsored by the Louisiana State University in Shreveport; Department of Kinesiology and Health Science.

Adams-Blair, H., and Oliver, G. (2006). Physical Activity and Nutrition Integration into the Classroom: Pilot Program for Kentucky. Oral Presentation at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition; Salt Lake City, Utah.

Oliver, G.D. (2006). Surface Anatomy of the Upper Extremity. Oral Presentation at the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting. Little Rock, Arkansas.

DiBrezzo, R., Fort, I.L., & Oliver, G.D. (2007). Coming Full Circle: Athletics Playing with Academia. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition; Baltimore, Maryland.

Oliver, G.D., & Adams-Blair, H.R. (2007). The Importance of Sports Participation in the Lives of Young Females. Girls & Women Rock: Celebrating 35 Years of Sport & Title IX Symposium; Cleveland, Ohio.

Oliver, G.D. (2007). Biomechanics of Throwing. Oral Presentation at the RAZOR Fitness Sports Medicine Symposium; Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Oliver, G.D., & Adams-Blair, H.R. (2007). Implementation of Effective Core Stability Activities for Elementary Children. Presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition; San Francisco, California.

Oliver, G.D., & Adams-Blair, H.R. (2007). Integration of Physical Activity Into the Daily Classroom Setting for Elementary Children. Presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition; San Francisco, California. Abstract award recipient.

Oliver, G.D. (2007). Core Strengthening: Playing a Major Role in Prevention of Athletic Injury. Presented at the November Arkansas Alliance of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Meetings. Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Starkey, A.C. & Oliver, G.D. (2009). Administration and Management.  In: Cummings, N.H. & Stanley-Green, S. (Eds.) Perspectives in Athletic Training. Albany, NY: Content Concepts Publishing, Inc.