Kent A. Chambers PhD - SACS - Hardin-Simmons University

CURRICULUM VITAE
Janelle K. O’Connell, PT, Ph.D., ATC, LAT
2200 Hickory Street, Box 16065
Abilene, TX 79698
(325)670-1339
Hardin-Simmons University, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Hardin-Simmons University, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Education
2005 to present Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy- in progress
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX
1997 Master of Physical Therapy
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX
1985 Ph.D., Health Education, (Health Promotion)
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
1979 M.A., Exercise Physiology
Kent State University, Kent, OH
1977 B.S. in Education, Physical Education
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Recent Professional Employment:
08/1995- Department of Physical Therapy, Hardin-Simmons University
Present Abilene, TX.
Department Head- since 1999
Professor- since 2000
08/1991- Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Health Education
07/1995 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Education,
Department of Kinesiology and Health, University of Texas - San
Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Publications:
Manuscripts:
O’Connell J, Rutland M, O’Connell D. Grip Strength of Special Olympians. Perceptual and Motor
Skills. Accepted; 2006.
O’Connell D, O’Connell J, Garrett ML, Adams N, Patterson B, Spencer E. Isometric strength and
dynamic back extensor endurance are unrelated in children ages 1-10 years: a pilot study.
Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2004:99:1290-1294.
McKenzie S, O’Connell JK, Smith L, Ottinger WE. A primary intervention program (Pilot Study)
for Mexican American children at risk for Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Educator. 1998;24:180-
187.
O’Connell JK, Yin Z. Social and environmental predictors of seasonal soccer performance in
youth. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics. 1996:43-54.