Jacob Manley

Adjunct Assistant Professor, SPARC+ Clinical Coordinator

Educational History:

B.S Ed. University of Virginia, DPT Shenandoah University, M.S. AT Shenandoah University, Masters Certificate of Performing Arts Medicine Shenandoah University

Fields of Expertise:

  • Athletic Training
  • Physical Therapy
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Performing Arts Medicine
  • Concussion

Professional Highlights:

  • Sports PT Internship at EXOS Pensacola
  • Athletic Training Intern Washington Commanders 2017 season
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) Conference Speaker 2019, 2021, 2022
  • Podcast Host – Don’t Break a Leg
  • Additional professional certifications: certified CCMI clinician, SFMA, XPS, GT2

Research:

In progress: – Relationship between time spent dancing and self-report of health behaviors in collegiate dancers (2022)

Quote:

“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” – St. Francis de Sales

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