Research Staff

Psychsoc Lab

Michelle Kania

Masters Student
Assistant AthleticsTrainer

Email: mkania@uwm.edu
Office: Klotsche Center
Phone: (414)229-6572


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Psychological implications of athletic injury/rehabilitation

Emotional intelligence of health care professionals

Job stress & burnout

 

Education:

Graduate
  • Graduate: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fall 2002-present
    College of Health Science, Department of Human Movement Sciences

    • Primary Area: Psychology of Physical Activity
    • Secondary Area: Biomechanics
    • Tertiary Area: Exercise Physiology
Undergraduate Degree
  • Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago Fall 1997-Fall 2001
    B.S. in Kinesiology (Athletic Training)
    Minor in Psychology

Certifications

  • State of Wisconsin Licensed Athletic Trainer
  • National Athletic Trainers' Association – Certified Athletic Trainer
  • American Red Cross CPR Professional & AED Essentials

Memberships

  • Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology – Student Member
  • National Athletic Trainers' Association
  • Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association
  • Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association
  • UWM Human Movement Sciences Graduate Association

Professional Experience:

August 2002-Present

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Approved Clinical Instructor

  • Provide athletic training services (prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, rehabilitation of athletic injuries) for Men's & Women's Cross Country & Track/Field teams (8/2004-present)
  • Provide athletic training services (prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, rehabilitation of athletic injuries) for Men's Baseball team (8/2002-6/2004)
  • Assist with clinical education and supervision of athletic training students in CAAHEP approved Athletic Training Education Program
August 2004-November 2004

University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee
UWM Football Club Athletic Trainer

  • Provide game-day athletic training services to athletes participating on club football team

June 2002- August 2002

Buffalo Grove High School , Buffalo Grove , IL
Summer Camp Athletic Trainer

  • Provide athletic training services (injury recognition, evaluation, and management; emergency referrals; & preventative care) for all summer athletic camps
  • Assist administration and direction of High School Student Athletic Trainer Camps.
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