Tricia Kasamatsu, PhD, ATC

Professor
Office: KHS-236
Telephone:(657) 278-7206
Email:  tkasamatsu@fullerton.edu

Research Gate

Advising Area: Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program

Course(s) Taught: 
KNES 365: Pathologies in Sport/Exercise
KNES 421: Clinical Anatomy
KNES 565: Leadership & Administration in Athletic Training
KNES 574: Clinical Diagnosis and Evaluation II: Upper Extremity
KNES 575: Clinical Diagnosis and Evaluation III: Head, Neck, Spine
KNES 588: AT Seminar II
KNES 589: AT Clinical Experience II
KNES 590: AT Seminar III
KNES 591: AT Clinical Experience III

Biosketch: 
Dr. Tricia Kasamatsu is a Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in athletic training, Master’s degree in Teaching and a Secondary Teacher’s Credential in Biology, and Doctoral degree in Education from Chapman University.  Dr. Kasamatsu has teaching experience in secondary and post-secondary settings; and athletic training experience in an orthopedic physician’s office, collegiate/high school athletics, concussion clinic, and with the US National Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams. In addition to serving the athletic training profession on various committees, she also assists with the coordination of events for the Orange County Concussion Consortium, a group of health care providers who aim to elevate the interdisciplinary care for patients after concussion.

Interest Area:
Dr. Kasamatsu’s research investigates return-to-learn after concussion, which includes academic support strategies and stakeholders’ experiences throughout this process. Her other area of research examines athletic trainers’ current documentation strategies and the effectiveness of educational interventions to improve their clinical documentation knowledge and practices.