Biography
Patricia Hubel is a Mainer! She was born in Waterville, Maine and spent her pre-college years all in Palmyra, Maine. After high school, she attended Ball State University for my Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Physical Education with a minor in Athletic Training. The University of Wyoming was the second step on her educational journey (MS in Physical Education). After that Patricia worked in a clinical setting at a hospital in Minot, ND during which time she taught, provided sports medicine services to the general population, high school athletes, collegiate athletes, and semi-professional athletes. At that point, her interest in strength and conditioning was enhanced and she started a program at the hospital for athletic development. Patricia then worked in Tennessee and pursued another Master’s degree (Online Teaching and Learning) and a doctorate (Higher Education Administration). After years there, she moved back to Maine as Thomas College’s first full-time athletic trainer. In 2022, Patricia left Thomas College for employment in the industrial setting and while in this setting, completed her doctorate in Kinesiology.
Areas of Expertise
Sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and personal health/well being
Degrees
- BS – Ball State University, Physical Education and Athletic Training
- MS – The University of Wyoming, Physical Education
- MS – California State University – Hayward, Education – Online Teaching & Learning Specialization
- PhD – Capella University – Higher Education Leadership
- EdD – Concordia University – St. Paul , Kinesiology
Dissertation
PhD – Student satisfaction: An examination of the impact of a first-time student mentoring program / EdD – Weaving Healthcare Needs of Maine Law Enforcement Officers with Exercise is Medicine
Licenses & Certifications
- National Athletic Trainers Association – Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – Licensed in Maine
- National Strength & Conditioning Association – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Stretching Coach
- American College of Sports Medicine – Exercise is Medicine (Certificate)
- American College of Sports Medicine – Obesity Care Specialist (Certificate)
- Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator
Professional Affiliations
National Athletic Trainers Association, National Strength & Conditioning Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Publications
- Student satisfaction: An examination of the impact of a first-time student mentoring program (dissertation, PhD)
- Weaving Healthcare Needs of Maine Law Enforcement Officers with Exercise is Medicine (dissertation, EdD)
- The Anatomy and Role of Synovial Plica, The Journal of Athletic Training.
Athletic Involvement
Participation in high school field hockey, basketball, volleyball, softball, and track and field. In college I played Division 1 field hockey.
Hobbies
Wildlife/animal and sports photography, cross stitching, and about a hundred more things!
