Department oF Kinesiology

Faculty Patricia Ponce Visiting Instructor Office:   Towson Center, Room 200 Phone:   410-704-3174 Fax:   410-704-3912 E-mail:   pponce@towson.edu

Education

• DPT: Temple University
• MS OPT: Quinnipiac University
• MS PT: University of Rhode Island
• BS: Towson University

Teaching Interests

• KNES 217: Functional Anatomy for Exercise Science,
• KNES 315: Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries,
• KNES 353: Sport and Society

Professional Interest

• Sports medicine with a concentration in manual treatment techniques and movement dysfunction.
• Sport psychology and sociology.

Recent Publications

• “Gender Comparison of Hip Muscle Activity During Single Leg Landing.” Zazulak BT, Ponce PL, Avedisian L, Straub S, Hewitt T. Published in The Journal of Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy, May 2005.

Certifications

• National Athletic Training Certification,  1991 - present.
• Maryland Physical Therapy License, 2004 - present.
• Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedics & Sports,  2004 - 2014.
• Connecticut Physical Therapy License  1994 - present.
• Indiana Physical Therapy License,  1995 - present.
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist,  1998 - present.

News/Interesting Tidbits

• Has worked extensively with athletes of all levels around the world, including as the PT/ATC for US Rowing in two Olympics, several Rowing World Championships, the PanAm Games, and the World Special Olympics.