UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Grants

Principal Investigator: Mensch, James
Certified Athletic-Trainer Forward Program at Fort Jackson
Funding Source: Department of Defense (Contract #: W9124D-07-C-0046)
Award: $1,780,845
(August 2007-January 2010)

Co-Investigator/Lead Investigator Project 2: Mensch, James
Soldier Health Promotion to Examine and Reduce Health Disparities (SHPERHD)
Funding Source: Department of Defense: Grant Contract #W81XWH-09-2-0117
Principal Investigator: Glover, Saundra
Total Award: $7,400,000
(2008-2012)

Project 2 Breakdown:
Year 1
Principal Investigator: Mensch, James
Sub-Contract for SHPERHD grant: Project 2: Injury Prevention in Recruits
Sub-Contract Award: #15210-FA02 $53,437
(October 2008-October 2009)

Year 2
Principal Investigator: Mensch, James
Sub-Contract for SHPERHD grant: Project 2: Injury Prevention in Recruits
Sub-Contract Award: #15210-FA03 $137,255
(October 2009-October 2010)

Year 3
Principal Investigator: Mensch, James
Sub-Contract for SHPERHD grant: Project 2: Injury Prevention in Recruits
Sub-Contract Award: #15210-FA04 $153,780
(October 2010-October 2011)

Co-Principle Investigator: Mensch, James
Presence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Collegiate Football Players and Football Equipment Funding Source: Clinical Incentive Pilot Program, Provost Office, University of South Carolina Award: $11,000 (January 2011)

Principle Investigator: Mensch, James
The Presence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in Collegiate Football Players and Football Equipment (Pilot)
Funding Source: College of Education, University of South Carolina: COEIG-012
Award: $3,294
(January 2009)

Principle Investigator: Mensch, James
Assessment of Physical Activity Patterns of Soldiers Engaged in Basic Combat
Training while Wearing Combat Boots and Running Shoes: A Pilot Study
University of South Carolina: Research Opportunity Grant (ROP)
Funding Award: $8,996
(January 2008)

Principle Investigator: Mensch, James
Research on Accelerometer Effectiveness for Soldiers in Training
College of Education, University of South Carolina (#COE-IG-004)
Funding Award: $4,717
(November 2007)

Publications

Young A., Klossner J., Docherty C., Dodge T., & Mensch J. (2011). Clinical Integration and How it Affects Student Retention in Undergraduate Athletic Training Programs in District 4. Journal of Athletic Training, in Press.

Gardin F, Middlemas D, Mensch J. (2011). A Qualitative Description of Self-Regulatory Behaviors of Male Expert and Novice Athletic Trainers in Collegiate Settings. Athletic Training Education Journal. Volume 6(3), 124-132.

Mazerolle SM, Monsma EV, Dixon CJ, Mensch JM. (2011). An Assessment of Burnout in Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainers. Journal of Athletic Training. In Press.

Goodman, A., Mensch, J., Jay, M., French, K., Mitchell, M., and Fritz, S. (2010). Retention and attrition factors of female certified athletic trainers in the NCAA Division-I FBS setting. Journal of Athletic Training, 45(3), 287-298.

Wham, G., Saunders, R., & Mensch, J. (2010).Quality of Medical Care in High School Athletics in South Carolina Associated with Athletic Training Services and Sports Medicine Budget. Journal of Athletic Training, 45(1), 75-86.

Monsma, E., Farroll, J., Mensch, J. (2009). Keeping your head in the game: Sport-specific imagery and anxiety among injured athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 44(4), 410-418.

Gardiner-Shires, A. & Mensch, J. (2009). Attractors to an athletic training career in the high school setting. Journal of Athletic Training, 44(3), 286-293.

Dodge, T., Mitchell, M., & Mensch, J. (2009). Student retention in athletic training education programs. Journal of Athletic Training, 44(2), 197-207.

Mensch, J.M. & Mitchell (2008). Choosing a career in athletic training: Exploring the perceptions of potential recruits. Journal of Athletic Training, 43 (1), 70-80.

Mensch, JM. (2006). Professional responsibilities and approved clinical instructors. Athletic Therapy Today, 11(4),49-51.

Mensch, J.M (2006). Are we asking too much for athletic training students in the clinical setting. Athletic Therapy Today, 11(2), 30-31.

Mensch, J.M., Crews, C., Mitchell, M.M. (2005). Competing Perspectives During Organizational Socialization on the Role of Certified Athletic Trainers in High School Settings. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(4), 333-340.

Mensch, J. M. & Miller, G. (Due for release Spring 2006). The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral. SlackInc: Thorofare, NJ

Mensch, J. M. (2005). What are you Wearing: Appropriate Attire for Certified Athletic Trainers. Athletic Therapy Today . (In Press).

Mensch, J. M. & Wham, G. (2005). It's a Quality-of-Life Issue. Athletic Therapy Today, 10(1) , 20-21.

Dodge, T. & Mensch, J. ( 2004). Image is Everything. Athletic Therapy Today, 9(6), 58-59.

Mensch, J. M. (2004). The Good Old Boys Network: Sponsored Mobility in Athletic Training. Athletic Therapy Today, 9(5), 40-41.

Gardiner, A. G. & Mensch, J. M. (2004). Promoting Professional Development in Athletic Training. Athletic Therapy Today, 9(4), 28-29.

Mensch, J. M. & Mitchell, M. (2004). Enforcing Professional Standards or Violating Personal Rights. Athletic Therapy Today, 9(3), 28-29.

Mensch, J. M. & Ennis, C. D. (2002). Pedagogical strategies perceived to enhance student learning in athletic training education. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), s-199-s207.

Books (Editor)

Mensch, J.M & Miller, G. (2008). The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral. Slack Inc:Thorofare, NJ.

Referred Journal Abstracts (National Presentations)

Dompier TP, Wigfall LT, Williams KW, Williams E, Glover SH, Mensch, JM. (2011). Disparities in health services utilization during basic combat training (BCT)". American Journal of Public Health. Presented at 139th APHA Annual Meeting (October 29 - November 2, 2011) in Washington, DC.

Dompier TP, Mensch JM, Carlow A, Williams K. (2010). Return on Investment Analysis of the Certified Athletic Trainer Forward Program. Journal of Athletic Training, 45(3), S-55.

Mensch J, Dompier T, Carlow A, Williams K. (2010). Athletic Trainer Referral and Taping Patterns of Soldiers During Basic Combat Training. Journal of Athletic Training, 45(3), S-54.

Stoehr S, Williams K, Kostek M, Dompier T, Mensch J. (2010). Soldier Step and Activity Counts during a Single Road March: A Pilot Study. Journal of Athletic Training, 45(3), S-72.

Wham GS, Saunders RP, Mensch JM, Potts JW. (2010). Athletic Training Services Associated with Appropriate Medical Care in South Carolina High School Athletics. Journal of Athletic Training, 45(3), S-82.

Wolfe, E., McGehee, T., Carson, J., Cairns, M., Steinberg, J., Stacy, J., & Mensch, J. (2009). The Presence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in collegiate volleyball players and volleyball equipment. Journal of Athletic Training, 44(3), S-71-72.

Mathews, Harvey., Akins, Lydia., Fritz, Stacy., Mensch, James., & Drane, Wanzer. (2008). Perceived Differences in the Sensation of Pulsed and Sham Ultrasound at the Carpal Tunnel in Normal Subjects". Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, V39(1), A-39-40.

Mensch J., Gordon, K., Donner, D., Herrin S., Hargenrader J., French, K. (2008). Examining Career Mobility Patterns of Athletic Trainers in Major Professional Sports-(NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL). Journal of Athletic Training,43(3), S-103.

Volpe, A., Monsma, E., & Mensch, J. (2008). The Relationship between Athletic Trainer Efficacy and Proxy Efficacy in High School Contexts. Journal of Athletic Training,43(3), S-79-80.

Goodman, A., French, K., Jay, M., Mitchell, M., & Mensch, J. (2008). Retention and Attrition Factors of Female Certified Athletic Trainers in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division-I Football Bowl Subdivision Setting. Journal of Athletic Training,43(3),S-138.

Dodge, T., Mitchell, M., & Mensch, J. (2007). Student Attrition and Retention in Athletic Training Education Programs. Journal of Athletic Training, 42(2), S-71.

Wham, GS, Saunders, RP, Mensch, JM. (2007). An Examination of the Medical Care for High School Athletics in South Carolina. Journal of Athletic Training, 42(2), S129-130.

Mensch, JM., Mitchell, M. (2006). Attractors and barriers to a career in athletic training: Exploring the perceptions of potential recruits. Journal of Athletic Training, 41(2), s21.

Farroll, JC., Mazoue, CG., Mensch, JM. (2006). Non-contact distal femur fracture in a high school football player. Journal of Athletic Training, 41(2), s25.

Dodge, T., Mitchell, M., Mensch, J. (2006). Examining attrition and persistence in athletic training education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77(1, supplement), A-110.

Invited Speaker

• International:
  
  • Mensch, JM. (2010). Sports Medicine for the Young Athlete: Management and Prevention of Common Youth Injuries. Institute for Western Surgery. Hosted at the American International School, Guangzhou, China
  • Mensch, JM. (2010). The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Managing and Preventing Sports Injuries. Institute for Western Surgery. Hosted at the Leeden Hotel, Guangzhou, China
• National:
  
  • Guy, J., & Mensch, J. (2010). Developing a Comprehensive Pediatric Sports Medicine Program”. National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Symposium, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Klossner, J., Pitney, W., & Mensch, J. (2009). “Recruiting, Preparing and Retaining Quality Athletic Trainers: An Administrator’s Guide to Understanding Professional Socialization”. National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Symposium, San Antonio, TX.
  • Mensch, J., Dompier, T., & Murphy, J. (2009). “The Impact of Athletic Trainers on Health Outcomes in Basic Combat Training”. National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Symposium, San Antonio, TX.
  • Mensch, J., Dompier, T., & McGuire, B. (2008). “Successful Integration of Certified Athletic Trainers into the Military”. National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Symposium, St. Louis, MO.
  • DeWitt, T., & Mensch, J. (2007). “Career Opportunities in the Military-(Armed Forces Athletic Trainers’ Society). National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Symposium, Anaheim, CA.

Courses Taught

• Undergraduate Courses Taught:
  
  • PEDU 263 Introduction to Athletic Training
  • PEDU 266 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
  • PEDU 348 Evaluation of Athletic Training Injuries I
  • PEDU 494 Athletic Training Senior Seminar
  • PEDU 466 Therapeutic Exercise
  • PEDU 497 General Medical Concerns in Athletic Training
• Graduate Courses Taught:
  
  • PEDU 546 Advanced Athletic Training
  • PEDU 736 Advanced Treatment of Athletic Injuries
  • PEDU 737 Research in Athletic Training Education
  • PEDU 755 History & Philosophical Foundations of PE