Paul Higgs
Senior Lecturer of Health Sciences
- BSEd Sports Medicine
Valdosta State College - MEd Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Biography
Paul Higgs is an experienced athletic trainer and educator with over 30 years in the field. He teaches courses in the Health Sciences and Exercise Physiology majors, and also directs the Athletic Training Clinic in the VSU Center for Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation. Paul holds multiple certifications that support his hands-on, real-world teaching style.
Additional Certifications
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Certified Athletic Trainer
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
Teaching and Research Interests
Physical activity and health; injury prevention; healthcare administration
Publications and Presentations
Cummings, N. H., Stanley-Green, S., & Higgs, P. (2008). Perspectives in athletic training. Mosby.