Michelle Futrell, MA, ATC
Senior Instructor
Michelle Futrell currently serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program. In this position she directs the Clnical Education Assignments for students enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program. She also serves as the program's Clinical Instructor Educator. Ms. Futrell teaches courses within Athletic Training Major and is also actively involved in the First Year Experience program on campus. Prior to taking on this role, she served as the Director of Sports Medicine at the College of Charleston and directed the health care for all student athletes at the College of Charleston. Ms. Futrell is an alumnus of the College of Charleston. She is married to the Women's Golf Coach and they have two children.
Education
MA - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, 1994.
Thesis: Dynamic Functional Assessment f the Lower Extremity in the Non-Varsity Athletic Population
BS - College of Charleston, Physical Education & Health, 1992.
Research Interests
Ms. Futrell's areas of interest include the use of games, technology and interactive activities to enhance student learning. Other interests include improving clinical education experiences for students and clniical instructors through the use of technology. In addition, she is interested in injury prevention as well as the fitness and overall health of sport officials, with her primary focus being basketball officials.Courses Taught
ATEP 245: Injury Care and Prevention
ATEP 375: Clinical Education Experience in Athletic Training
FYSM 134: Opportunities and Challenges in Medicine and Allied Health
HEAL 257: Nutrition EducationPublications
Textbook
Rozzi S, Futrell M, Kleiner D. Study Guide for the Board of Certification, Inc., Entry-Level Athletic Trainer Certification Examination, 4th Edition, FA Davis, 2010.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Carek, P. J., Futrell, M. (1999). Athlete's View of the Pre-participation Examination: Attitudes Toward Certain Health Screening Questions. Archives of Family Medicine, 8, 307-312.
Letter to the EditorFutrell, M., Carek, P. J. (1999). Cardiovascular Screening of High School Athletes Journal of the American Medical Association.
Published Abstract
Futrell, M., Carek, P. J. (1999). Athlete's View of the Pre-participation Examination: Attitudes Toward Certain Health Screening Questions Journal of the American Medical Association.
Carek, P. J., Futrell, M. (1998). College Student Athlete's Perceived Value of the Preparticipation Physical Examination and Their Attitude Toward Its Refocusing Medicine and Science for Sport and Exercise.Manuscript
Futrell, M. (1995). Anabolic Steroid Use in Adolescents.
Presentations, Lectures, Panels and Papers
“Tips for Becoming an Amazing Clinical Instructor”, SCATA ACI Workshop, Columbia, SC July, 2011.
“Don’t Foul Out of the Game: 10 Tips for Keeping Officials Healthy and On the Court” IAABO Annual Meeting, Portland, ME, September 2010.
“Being an Amazing Clinical Instructor Workshop” NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, June 2010.
"Use of Classroom Response System for Quizzing and Gaming." College of Charleston Faculty Technology Institute, Charleston, SC, May 2009.
"Osteiod Osteoma in a Collegiate Track Athlete." Southern Conference Sports Medicine Society, Greenville, South Carolina, May 2009.
"Use of Classroom Response System for Quizzing and Gaming." College of Charleston Faculty Technology Institute, Charleston, SC, March 2009. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Rozzi, Susan
"Approved Clinical Instructor Training (Initial & Renewal)." College of Charleston Approved Clinical Instructor Training, Charleston, SC, October 2008. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Rozzi, Susan L.
"Use of Classroom Response System for Quizzing and Gaming." College of Charleston Faculty Technology Institute, Charleston, SC, May 2008.
"Games Educators Play: Where Fun and Learning Meet." 15th Annual Georgia Conference on College & University Teaching, Kennesaw, GA, February 2008. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Rozzi, Susan L.
"Don't Foul Out of the Game: 10 Tips for Enhancing Performance & Recovery." ACC/CAA/SOCON Men's Basketball Officials Clinic, Pinehurst,NC, October 2007.
"Workshop: Games Educators Play: Using Classroom Games to Enhance Learning." NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia 2007, Anaheim, CA, June 2007. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Rozzi, Susan L.
"Transverse Myelitis in Two Collegiate Athletes." Southern Conference Sports Medicine Society, Charleston, SC, June 2007.
"Approved Clinical Instructor Training (Initial & Renewal)." College of Charleston ATEP Approved Clinical Instructor Training, Charleston, SC, October 2006. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Rozzi, Susan L.
"Joint Examination and Treatment Options." SC Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Meeting, Hilton Head, SC, November 2005. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Carek, Peter
"ACI: Initial Training & Certification Renewals." College of Charleston Approved Clinical Instructor Training, Charleston, SC, October 2005. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Rozzi, Susan
"Keys to Sideline Sports Medicine Coverage." Family Medicine Interest Day, Columbia, SC, August 2005. Co-authors: Futrell, Michelle, Carek, Peter
"Bracing, Taping and Other Skills Necessary for Sideline Sports Medicine Coverage." Family Medicine Interest Day, Columbia, SC, August 2004.
