Kelly Pagnotta, PhD, LAT, ATC, PES
She / Her / Hers
Associate Professor, Athletic Training
Program Director, Division of Athletic Training
Contact Information
Ronson Health and Applied Science Center, 225
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
She / Her / Hers
Associate Professor, Athletic Training
Program Director, Division of Athletic Training
Education
PhD, Kinesiology - University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 2014
MA, Kinesiology - University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 2010
BS, Athletic Training - California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA 2008
Publications
- Female Collegiate Gymnasts’ Perceptions and Beliefs on Preventative Training Programs
- Influence of cold-water immersion on recovery of elite triathletes following the ironman world championship
- Female adolescent athletes’ attitudes and perspectives on injury prevention programs
- Comparison of two fluid replacement protocols during a 20-km trail running race in the heat
- Implementing Health and Safety Policy Changes at the High School Level From a Leadership Perspective
Certifications
- Board of Certification- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Pennsylvania State Licensed Athletic Trainer
- New Jersey State Licensed Athletic Trainer
- New Jersey Department of Education-School Athletic Trainer
American Red Cross- First Aide/CPR/AED/ EMR Professional Rescuer Instructor - Pilates Mat 1 Instructor
- National Academy of Sports Medicine- Performance Enhancement Specialist
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
Awards
- Athletic Training and Sports Health Care Journal 2020 Top 10 Reviewer- 2021
California University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association. Under 40 Class of 2020. - University of Connecticut- The Ralph C. Mansell Outstanding Off-Campus Approved Clinical Instructor Award- 2014
Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association- Francis J. George Doctoral Scholarship- 2014 - Winner of ATEJ Outstanding Research Manuscript Award. 2013
- Pagnotta KD, Mazerolle SM, Yabor TM, Salvatore AC, Casa DJ. Self-perceived educational preparedness of entry-level athletic trainers regarding preventing sudden death in sport. Athletic Training Education Journal. 2013;8(3):48-57.
Research & Clinical Interest
Dr. Pagnotta has worked clinically as an athletic trainer at various high schools and mass medical events. She also volunteers for the Cinnaminson Fire Department as an Emergency Medical Responder.
Her research areas of interests are preventing sudden death and injuries in athletics using educational techniques and policy development through qualitative research methods. She is specifically interested in how we can get the current research, recommended guidelines and "best practices" into clinical practice.
Dr. Pagnotta serves as a reviewer for various athletic training journals and as a CAATE site visitor. She a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association and Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey.