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

Lecturer, Athletic Training
Director, Athletic Training Education 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 (BOC), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Texas Department of State Health Services –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
• Texas State Athletic Trainers' Association, Board of Directors member
• Central Texas Athletic Trainers' Association, member
• National Academy 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

Professional Committees & Services

• NATA Convention Program Committee - Advanced Track Seminar Project Team, 2009-present
• SWATA Public Relations Committee, 2007-present
• BOC Home Study CEU Reviewer, 2001-present
• TSATA - Board of Directors / Region 8 Director, 2010-present
• SWATA Student Research & Education Committee, 2007-2009
• Central Texas Sports Medicine Workshop Co-Sponsor, 2005-2007

Presentations by Invitation

• Texas Women's University, Department of Physical Therapy May 2010, Injury Taping Techniques
• UT Health Scient Center at San Antonio 27th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, February 2010, Manual Therapy Techniques for Treating Ankle Sprains
• Texas Private School Coaches Association State Convention, June 2009, Concussions in Sports
• University of Mary Hardin-Baylor CEU Workshop, April 2009, Manual Therapy Techniques for the Knee
• University of Mary Hardin-Baylor CEU Workshop, April 2008, Manual Therapy Techniques for Treating Ankle Sprains
• Central Texas Sports Medicine Workshop, January 2007, Anatomy of the Shoulder
• Central Texas Sports Medicine Workshop, January 2006, Sports Related Head Injuries
  
• Central Texas Sports Medicine Workshop, November 2004, Assessment of Injuries to the Ankle and Lower Leg
• Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, July 2004, Concussion Assessment & Return to Play Criteria
• Southwest Regional College & University Sports Medicine Meeting, May 2004, Athletic Training Academic Update
• KIN 310 - Physiological Basis of Conditioning, May 2004, Prevention and Rehabilitation of Exercise Related Injuries
• University of Texas at Austin Naval ROTC, March 2004, Preventing and Treating PT Related Injuries
• UT Systems "Lunch & Learn" Series, October 2003, Treating Sports Related Injuries
• Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Suymposium, July 2003, Heat Related Illnesses
• East Texas Sports Medicine Seminar, 2002, Current Trends in Bracing
• Massage Therapy Institute of Okalhome, 1998, Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sports
• Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium, 1996, Injuries in Professional Ice Hockey
• Ohio High School Coaches’ Association Sports Medicine Seminar, 1994, 1995, Dealing with Injuries in High School Athletics
• Garfield County (OK) School District Coaches' Clinic, 1995, Dealing with Injuries in High School Athletics

Publications

• Liu, T., Swank, A.M., Funk, D.C., Farr, B.K. (2007). Effects of Short Term Application of Prophylactic Knee Brace on Balance for Athletes with Uninjured Knees. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 22, 77-96.
• Craven, C., Farr, B., Liu, T., Nigrini, C., Funk, D., Swank, A. (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.
• Funk, D.C., Swank, A.M., Mikla, B.M., Fagan, T.A., Farr, B.K. (2003). Impact of Prior Exercise on Hamstring Flexibility: A Comparision of PNF and Static Stretching Routines. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 17(3): 489-492.

Courses Taught

• KIN 119 - Conditioning
• KIN 219K – Introduction to Athletic Training
• KIN 312 – Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• KIN 341 - Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
• KIN 342 - Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries, Lower Body
• KIN 343 - Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries, Upper Body
• KIN 344 - Therapeutic Excercise & Rehabilitation
• KIN 345 - Topics in Athletic Training