Denise Wiksten, ENS

Appointment year at SDSU - 1994

Contact Information

Office location: ENS 303
Telephone number: (619) 594-6825
e-mail: dorand@sdsu.edu

Education

B.S. Central Michigan University, 1987 - Sports Medicine
M. Ed. Univ, of Virginia, 1989 - Athletic Training
Ph. D. Univ. of Virginia, 1994 - Sports Medicine

Other Professional Certifications:

Certified Athletic Trainer since 1988 by National Athletic Trainers' Association

Professional Memberships:

Courses

ENS 265L Techniques of Athletic Training Lab
ENS 365 Scientific Basis of Sports Injuries
ENS 462 Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine
ENS 466 Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers

Service Germane to Profession:

Department

Athletic Training Program Director, 1999-2005
ENS Undergraduate Advisor, 1996-1999
Co-Chair of Scholarship Committee, 2002
Executive Council Member, 2001-2002
Faculty Search Committees, 1995-present

College / University

General Education Committee, 1999-2002
Pre-Professional Health Student Evaluation Committee, 1997-present

Professional

Associate Editor- Journal of Athletic Training, 1999-2002
Chair of the NATA Education Council’s Certificates of Added Qualification Committee, 2001-2003
NATA Entry-Level Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Committee, 1997-2001
NATA Research and Education Foundation, Education Committee 1997-1999
Athletic Training Advisory Board Member - SLACK, Inc., 1998-presnt
NATA Board of Certification Item Development Committee, 1995-1996

Community

ARCO Olympic Training Center, Sport Science and Technology Division: San Diego, CA - Sports physiology testing and evaluation services, 1995-1998
About Face Support Group Member, 2000-present
Education Committee- Foothills United Methodist Church, 2002-2004
Chair of the Mission Committee- Foothills United Methodist Church, 2005-present
Vacation Bible School Instructor- Foothills United Methodist Church, 2003-present

Academic Interests

Professional Growth

My areas of professional interest center around two major themes. One area involves research on the education of athletic trainers. Specifically, I have been involved with the development of instructional media, and examination of the effectiveness of instructional technology in the classroom. In addition, I strive to continually examine and improve the athletic training curriculum at San Diego State University. My second area of interest involves research examining functional performance and aging. My particular area of expertise concerns muscular strength and balance performance as a function of aging.

Refereed Technology Publications

Wiksten, D.L. & Barry, B.F. (1999). Upper & Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation: An Interactive Approach. Multimedia CD-ROM program- 2 Disk Series. Publisher: SLACK, Inc.

Refereed Book Publications

Konin, J.G., Wiksten, D.L., Isear, J.A. & Brader, H. (1997-2002-2006). Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination. First, Second, & Third Editions. Publisher: SLACK, Inc.

Wiksten, D.L., & Peters, C. (2000). Athletic Trainers' Guide to Strength and Endurance Training. Publisher: SLACK, Inc.

Refereed Journal Publications

Wiksten, D.L., Spanjer, J., & LaMaster, KL. (2002). Effective Use of Multimedia Technology in Athletic Training Education. Invited author for Special Issue on Education for Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), S-213-219.

Wiksten, D.L., Patterson, P., Antonio, K., De La Cruz, D., & Buxton, B.P. (1998). The Effectiveness of an Interactive Computer Program Versus Traditional Lecture in Athletic Training Education. Journal of Athletic Training, 33, 238-243.

Patterson, P., Rethwisch, N. and Wiksten, D.L. (1997), Reliability of the trunk lift in high school boys and girls," Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 1(2), 145-151.

Wiksten, D.L., Perrin, D.H., Hartman, M.L., Gieck, J.H., & Weltman, A. (1996). "The relationship between muscle and balance performance as a function of age," Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 6, 125-132.

Patterson, P., Wiksten, D.L., Ray, L., Flander, C., and Sanphy, D. (1996). "The validity and reliability of the back saver sit-and-reach test in middle school girls and boys," Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67(4) 448-451.

Biographical information:

Geographically, I have migrated to California from Texas, Michigan, Colorado, and Virginia. While I have enjoyed the culture and climate of each of these states, I feel fortunate to have found a stable home in San Diego. I have two beautiful children, Annamarie (DOB: 1998) and Eric, Jr. (DOB: 2000). I stay very busy being an active parent and enjoy traveling all over the country visiting family and friends. In my spare time, I keep a healthy body and mind through walking, horse back riding, reading, and prayer meditation.

The information on this page represents that of Denise Wiksten and not necessarily that of San Diego State University. Denise Wiksten takes full responsibility for the information presented.