UCF Athletic Training Program

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Professor Matt Stock on being recognized as the college winner of Excellence in Research Award. 🏋️‍♂️ Stock is an accomplished professor in the School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, where he directs the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science and co-directs the Cognition, Neuroplasticity, and Sarcopenia Lab. Stock's research focuses on strength training, aging and muscle disuse. He is being honored today at the university's Founders' Day ceremonies.

03/24/2026

Professor Matt Stock from the School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences studies how muscle mass and strength impact health across the lifespan and why they matter more than ever as we age.

He breaks down key takeaways for maintaining strength and function over time, including why muscle supports more than just performance, how inactivity—not aging—is often the real driver of decline, and the most important factor when building a strength training routine.

Watch his expert tips on how to stay strong for the long run.

03/11/2026

Hey there, CHPS athletic training students — CASH this opportunity while you can. 💵 Scholarship applications are now OPEN through March 29! These awards will be for Fall 2026.⁠
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🤑There is over $13,500 in scholarships available to all MAT students. Interested? Tap the link below to learn more and apply!

https://ucf.academicworks.com/

03/04/2026

💪 A HUGE thank you to and for providing both a lecture and lab time for MAT students to learn about isokinetic testing. Students came back excited about the possibilities introduced!

02/28/2026

🏆 Neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop the 2026 Iron Knight Challenge, and MAT and DPT students and faculty were on hand to give advice and provide medical assistance if needed. ⛑️

02/27/2026

Don't miss a chance to support SATO by buying delicious chicken and using their code: **SATOCCC** all day next Tuesday, March 3, at the Chick fil A at University and Rouse! 🍗🐓🍗

02/25/2026

🍿 MAT Pop Up 🎉 Dr. Carlos Gual and Ms. Christina Pastrana demonstrated proper CPR to students walking through the Health Sciences 1 atrium today. The bravest visitors even took a turn and received feedback from the duo!

02/19/2026

Free to attend and free, onsite parking. Register now at https://HealthyAgingFair2026.eventbrite.com

02/18/2026

⚽🥏🥌 MAT has the BEST friends.
Eric Greeno, DPT and Bill Biaggi, ATC, DPT from presented to our first year students on Orthotic Intervention. Thank you so much to Eric and Bill for their time, knowledge, and wisdom!

02/13/2026

Happy (early) Valentine's Day from the bottom of our CHPS heart! 💛🖤

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

Faculty and students in CHPS are currently seeking participants for more than two dozen active research studies! Show them some 💗 and consider signing up to help us advance the future of health and wellness. Explore what's available: https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/research/studies/