Nicholas E. Grahovec, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Assistant Professor and Program Director, Athletic Training

Department

Kinesiology and Physical Education

Research Interests

  • Athletic training intervention effectiveness
  • Gait and running biomechanics
  • Innovative practices in athletic training education and its effects on the learning experience

Education

  • Ph.D. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Health Science
  • M.S. University of Findlay, Athletic Training
  • B.A. Augustana College, Biology
  • B.A. Augustana College, Psychology

Recent Publications

  • Wood TA, Grahovec NE, Gockel-Blessing EA, Sanfilippo CM*, Hill C. A Creative Medical Investigation: Bridging the Soft Skill Gap. International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 2022 October 4
  • Gockel-Blessing EA, Wood TA, Grahovec NE. Case-by-collaboration (CBC): an adaptable soft skills-based education model for health disciplines. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practices. 2022 Sep 26; 20(4), Article 12.
  • Henert S, Pitney WA, Wood B, Grahovec NE, Wood TA. An examination of emotional resilience among athletic trainers working in the secondary school setting. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practices. 2022 Sep 26; 20(4), Article 13.
  • Williams ML, Camel SP, Ocker LB, Zinn K, Grahovec NE, Frazier H. Student perceptions of interprofessional valuing following a tabletop interprofessional education simulation. Athletic Training Education Journal. 2020; 15(1).
  • Abe-Hiraishi S, Grahovec NE, Anson D, Kahanov L. Increasing cultural competence: Implementation of study away/abroad in an athletic training education program. Athletic Training Education Journal. 2018; 13(1): 67-73.

Recently Funded Projects

  • Grahovec NE, Wood TA. Northern Illinois University College of Education Deans Instructional Innovation Grant. Interprofessional and Transdisciplinary Mass Casualty/Triage Simulation within Athletic Training & Nursing Education. December 7, 2021. Funded $2,500
  • Wood TA, Hill CM, Grahovec NE, Sebastiao E. Examining Impaired Long-Term Neuromuscular Control Mechanisms Following Concussion. Northern Illinois University Research and Artistry Opportunity Grant. March 30, 2021. Funded $15,000
  • Wood TA, Grahovec NE. Northern Illinois University College of Education Deans Instructional Innovation Grant. Enhancing Functional Anatomy Skills within Athletic Training Education. December 11, 2020. Funded $2,500
  • Wood TA, Grahovec NE, Hill C. Northern Illinois University College of Education Deans Instructional Innovation Grant. Implementing Creative Medical Investigations as a Tool to Enhance Critical Thinking in Athletic Training Students. November 18, 2019. Funded $2,500
  • Grahovec NE. Northern Illinois University College of Education Deans Instructional Innovation Grant. Enhancing Clinical Examination Through the Use of Video-Based Proctoring. December 7, 2018. Funded $2,189.92.

Courses Taught

  • KNAT 500 – Principles of Athletic Injury and Illness Management
  • KNAT 502 – Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis in Athletic Training I
  • KNAT 503 – Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis in Athletic Training I LAB
  • KNAT 504 – Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis in Athletic Training II
  • KNAT 505 – Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis in Athletic Training II LAB
  • KNAT 552 – Athletic Training Clinical Experience I
  • KNAT 553 – Immersive Athletic Training Clinical Experience I
  • KNAT 560 – Professional Preparation in Athletic Training

Contact Us

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Anderson Hall 221
DeKalb, IL 60115
P: 815-753-1407
F: 815-753-1413
knpe@niu.edu

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