
Rich Bomgardner EdD, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Associate Professor, Athletic Training Program Director
Department of Physical Therapy · College of Health Professions
Education
Doctor of Education, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA (May, 2014)
Dissertation: The relationship between education, self-efficacy, and aggregate physical fitness in children.
Master of Science in Physical Education, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS (May, 1991)
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS (December, 1987)
Professional Certifications/Memberships
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Kansas Athletic Trainers’ Society
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Work Experience
Athletic Training Program Director, Wichita State University; Wichita, KS – 2003-Present
Athletic Training Education Program Director/Head Athletic Trainer, Angelo State University; San Angelo, TX – 1997-2003
Head Athletic Trainer, Eastern New Mexico University; Portales, NM – 1991-1997
Minor League Athletic Trainer, New York Mets Professional Baseball Club – 1988-1989