Denise O'Mara

DENISE O'MARA, MS, ATC, LAT
Office: (515) 294-8389
E-mail: dharkla@iastate.edu
Sports: Basketball (W), Tennis (W)

Education
Master of Science in Physical Education Illinois State University 1987
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education- K-12 University of Northern Iowa 1985

Athletic Training Experience
Head Women’s Athletic Trainer Iowa State University 1991-
Assistant Athletic Trainer Kansas State University 1987-1991
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Illinois State University 1985-1987

Courses Taught
Medical Aspects of Athletic Trainers
Athletic Protective Equipment
Introduction to Athletic Training
Therapeutic Modalities
Evaluation of Athletic Injuries

Professional Affiliations/Activities
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Instructor
Iowa Athletic Trainers’ Society
JRC-AT Approved Clinical Instructor
NATABOC Test Site Administrator
Exam Administration Committee-District 5
NCAA Diversity Training

Lectures, Presentations, and Publications
Iowa High School Association Workshop; 2002; Topic: “Body Image and Eating Disorders”.
Big XII Medical Aspects of Sport Symposia; May 2001; Topic: “Eating Disorder in a Female Intercollegiate Athlete-A Case Study”.
Iowa State University Athletic Department Workshop; 2000-2001; Topic: “Diversity and Creating Community”.

Honors and Awards
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Athletic Trainer Service Award, 2005
Iowa Board of Examiners for Athletic Training (secretary, vice chair, and chair)

Hobbies and Activities
International volunteer activities in India and Peru with Cross Cultural Solutions