Laura Harris

Dr. Harris has been a faculty member at Ohio University since January 2014. She teaches courses across all three of the University’s athletic training programs: the Master of Science in Athletic Training, the Doctor of Athletic Training, and the Athletic Training Residency in Pediatrics. In addition to serving as Interim Chair of the Department of Athletic Training, she also serves as the Program Director for the Athletic Training Residency in Pediatrics.

Prior to joining Ohio University, Dr. Harris served at The Ohio State University for 15 years. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Indiana University, Urbana University, and Urbana High School.

Teaching Experience

• Ohio University, Post-Professional Athletic Training Program (2015-current)
• The Ohio State University, Professional Athletic Training Program (2001-2013)

Clinical Experience

• East Coast Volleyball Tournaments, Medical Director (2006-2014)
• Urbana High School, Athletic Trainer (1997-1998)
• Urbana University, Athletic Trainer (1996-1998)

Publications

Compton S, Simon JE, Harris LL. Supervisor perceptions of newly credentialed athletic trainers’ transition to practice. Athletic Training Education Journal. 15(3):201-211, 2020.

Harris LL, Kelley KA, Apke TL, Cleary D, Varekojis SL, White SE. Validation of an instrument for measuring professional behaviors across students enrolled in allied health professional programs. Journal of Allied Health. 47(3):190-195, 2018.

Hunt TN, Harris LL. A theoretical model of academic return to learn following sport-related concussion in adolescent athletes. Annals of Sports Medicine and Research. 5(1):1128-1132, 2018.

Hunt TN, Harris LL. The psychological impact of cognitive rest following sport-related concussion on low socioeconomic status adolescent patients. Journal of Allied Health. 46(4):e81-83, 2017.

Hunt T, Harris L, Way D. The impact of concussion education on the knowledge and perceived expertise of novice healthcare professionals. Athletic Training Education Journal. 12(1):26-38, 2017.

Cox L, Harris LL, Sergakis G, Clutter JE. Learning styles of undergraduate allied health students: Clinical versus classroom. Journal of Allied Health. 42(4):223-228, 2013.

Harris LL, Clutter JE. What matters in a student-centered approach? In: What matters in learning and teaching? 1st ed. Edited by Barr J, Sylvia LM. Alexandria, VA: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. 2010.

Clapper DC, Harris LL. Reliability and validity of an instrument to describe burnout among intercollegiate athletic trainers. Journal of Athletic Training. 43(1):62-69, 2008.

Harris LL, Demb AB, Pastore DL. Determining changes in athletic training students’ perceptions of the injured collegiate student-athlete. Journal of Allied Health. 34(2): 101-109, 2005.

Harris LL. Integrating and analyzing psychosocial and stage theories to challenge the development of the injured collegiate athlete. Journal of Athletic Training. 38(1):75-82, 2003.

Scholarly Presentations

Harris LL, Dunkin C, Reinhart R. Developing and implementing onboarding best practices. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Wheeling, IL. March 2022.

Harris LL, Rager JL. Creating a student-centered environment: Strategies for faculty and preceptors. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Best Practices Forum. New Orleans, LA. June 27, 2018.

Harris LL. Assessing professional behaviors. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Wheeling, IL. March 2017.

Hunt TN, Harris LL. Managing the adolescent concussion physically and psychologically: An update. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Wheeling, IL. March 2014.

Hunt TN, Harris LL. Managing the adolescent concussion physically and psychologically. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Wheeling, IL. March 2013.

Awards

• Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Golden Pinnacle Award, 2026
• Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Dedicated Service Award, 2023
• Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, Hall of Fame Inductee, 2020
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2017
• Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Outstanding Educator Award, 2017
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Service Award, 2014
• Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, Athletic Trainer of the Year, 2013
• Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, Linda Weber-Daniel Outstanding Mentor Award, 2007
• Journal of Athletic Training Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Manuscript, 2004

University/Professional Service

• Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Executive Board (2018-current)
• Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, Executive Committee (2018-current)