Samantha A. Scott
Samantha A. Scott
- Doctor of Philosophy, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass, 2022
- Master of Science in Kinesiology/Athletic Training, Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., 2014
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass, 2011
Samantha Scott earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Administration from Springfield College, and a Post-Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training from Indiana University. She teaches prevention and wellness, emergency care, and general medical assessment while maintaining an active clinical practice, with a diverse background in secondary school, collegiate, tactical, and rehabilitation settings. Her scholarship addresses contemporary issues in athletic training education, including interprofessional education, student behavioral health, and culturally relevant care. Scott serves the profession through roles with the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA), Board of Certification (BOC), and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- Athletic training education
- Athletic training student/student-athlete mental health
- Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer
- Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA) Research Committee
- Board of Certification Exam Item Writer
- American Red Cross BLS Instructor
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certified
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Certified
- Peer Reviewer: National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting Educational Session Submissions
- Peer Reviewer: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
- ATRN 504: Prevention of Injury and Illness
- ATRN 631: Musculoskeletal Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment I Lab
- ATRN 669: General Medical Conditions Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment
- ATRN 672: Clinical Practicum II
- ATRN 674: Clinical Practicum III
- ATRN 678: Clinical Practicum V
Selected Works
Presentations
- Scott, SA, Mills, M, Daingerfield, M; Rapid Fire Oral Presentation; 2026 National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia, Philadelphia, PA; Free Communications Program; “The impact of a concussion-focused interprofessional education module on athletic training and physical therapy student perceptions of collaborative practice”
- Mills, M, Scott, SA, Daingerfield, M; Poster Presentation, Professional Category; Outstanding Poster Presentation Award Winner; 2026 Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA; “The impact of a concussion-focused interprofessional education module on athletic training and physical therapy student perceptions of collaborative practice”
- Scott, SA, Kochanek, J; Workshop Presentation; 2026 Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA; “Beyond the injury: culturally responsive care for athletic trainers”
- Scott, SA, Warner, HL; Poster Presentation; Professional Category; Outstanding Poster Presentation Award Winner; 2025 Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; “Breaking barriers: teaming up for better patient outcomes through interprofessional education”
- Oral Presentation; College of Health and Human Services, Southern Connecticut State University; “Cardiac Health and Preventing Sudden Death” [2023]
- Virtual Presentation; National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia Free Communications Program “Athletic Training Student Self-Assessment of Anxiety: Completing Clinical Coursework Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic” [2021]
Publications
- Scott, SA. (2023) Prevalence and risk factors for anxiety in medical and allied health students in the United States and Canada. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 21(4).
