Brian K. Farr, MA, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Lecturer, Athletic Training
Director, Athletic Training Educational Program

Bellmont Hall 222
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin TX 78712

Phone:
512-471-9885 (office)
512-471-8914 (fax)

Email: bfarr@mail.utexas.edu
Website: www.edb.utexas.edu/atep

Educational Background

• M.A., Health, Physical Education, & Recreation – The Ohio State University ‘96
• B.S., Physical Education & Exercise Science – Michigan State University 1993

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Certified member
• NATA – Board of Certification (NATA-BOC), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Texas Department of Health –Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
• National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Member
• National Strength & Conditioning Association – Board of Certification, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified / Licensed member
• National Academic of Sports Medicine, member
• American College of Sports Medicine, member
• National Athletic Trainers' Association, Clinical Instructor Educator
• American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers Certificate
• American Heart Association, AED Certificate

Professional Experience

• The University of Texas at Austin, Assistant Athletic Trainer
• Oklahoma State University, Asst. Coordinator of Sports Medicine
• Oklahoma State University, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• Columbus Chill (ECHL), Head Athletic Trainer
• U.S. Olympic Training Center, Athletic Trainer
• Scottish Claymores Football (NFL Europe), Asst. Athletic Trainer
• Detroit Lions (NFL), Athletic Training Intern

Presentations by Invitation

• Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium, Injuries in Professional Ice Hockey
• East Texas Sports Medicine Seminar, Current Trends in Bracing
• Oklahoma State University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Gross Anatomy Review for Athletic Training Students
• Massage Therapy Institute of Oklahoma, Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sport
• Ohio High School Coaches’ Association, Injuries in High School Athletics
• Garfield County (OK) School District , Injuries in High School Athletics
• Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Symposia, Exertional Heat Illnesses
• Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Symposia, Concussion Assessment and Return to Play Guidelines
• The University of Texas Systems, Prevention and Care of Common Athletic Injuries
• The University of Texas at Austin Naval ROTC, Prevention and Care of PT Related Injuries

Publications

• Funk, D.C., Swank, A.M., Mikla, B.M., Fagan, T.A., Farr, B.K. (August 2003). Impact of prior exercise on hamstring flexibility: A comparision of PNF and statis stretching. J. Strength Cond. Res. 17(3): 489-492.
• Craven, C., Farr, B., Liu, T., Nigrini, C., Funk, D.C., Swank, A.M. (2004). The temporal efficacy of ankle taping verse brace on restriction of ankle inversion over an extended period of activity. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 52-65.

Courses Taught

• KIN 219K – Introduction to Athletic Training
• KIN 312 – Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• KIN 352K – Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses
• KIN 352K – Topics in Athletic Training
• KIN 352K – Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
• KIN 352K – Advanced Athletic Training: Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation
• KIN 352K – Athletic Training Program Administration