Mary J Barron

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Bio

Mary J. Barron, PhD, ATC is an Associate Professor, at the George Washington University, Department of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington D.C. She is also the Undergraduate Exercise Science Field Experience Director. Dr. Barron joined the Department of Exercise Science (now Department of Exercise & Nutrition Science) in July 2009. She has taught 12 different courses, everything from the introductory course, Professional Foundations in Exercise Science, to the undergraduate capstone course, Current Issues in Exercise, Science. Additionally, she served as the chair for two master student theses.

Dr. Barron is a Certified Athletic Trainer, ATC. Dr. Barron's love of sports and medicine came together in the field of athletic training. It was through her Masters education, and research work on injury rates in American youth football, that she found her passion of working with youth athletes. Dr. Barron has carried this passion through to today. Her goal is to make participating in youth sports safe and fun for all involved.

Expertise

Expertise:

Exercise Science

Children's Health

Epidemiology

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Biology & Physical Education, concentration in Athletic Training) Longwood College, 2000

Master of Science (Kinesiology/Athletic Training) Michigan State University, 2004

Doctor of Philosophy (Kinesiology/Human Growth and Motor Development) Michigan State University, 2006

Teaching:

EXNS 1110 - Applied Anatomy & Physiology I
EXNS 1111 - Applied Anatomy & Physiology II
EXNS 2110 - Prevention and Care of Injury
EXNS 3110 - Field Experience in Exercise Science
EXNS 4110 - Current Issues in Exercise Science

Community Service:

Dr. Barron is active in the National Athletic Trainers' Association. She also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Athletic Training. Additionally she is an authorized instructor for the American Red Cross. She is also active in local Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops. Dr. Barron helps provide blood pressure and blood glucose testing at Miriam's Kitchen in Washington, D.C.

Research

Research:

Dr. Barron’s main areas of research interest are: 1) coaching education; 2) youth sports injury epidemiology; and 3) injury occurrence in collegiate athletics. She has published over 14 peer-reviewed articles.

Publications

Publications:

Jones C, Visek AJ, Barron MJ, Hyman M, Chandran A. Association between relative age effect and organisational practices of American youth football. Journal of Sports Sciences. In press.

Chandran, A, Barron MJ, Westerman BJ, DiPietro L. Multifactorial examination of sex-differences in head injuries and concussions among collegiate soccer players: NCAA ISS, 2004–2009. Injury Epidemiology. 2017;4(1):28.

Chandran A, Barron MJ, Westerman BJ, DiPietro, L. Time trends in incidence and severity of injury among collegiate soccer players in the United States: NCAA Injury Surveillance System, 1990-1996 and 2004-2009. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016;44(12):3237-3242.

Fulstone D, Chandran A, Barron M, DiPietro L. 2016 Continued Sex Differences in the Rate and Severity of Knee Injuries among Collegiate Soccer Players: The NCAA Injury Surveillance System, 2004-2009. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016;37(14):1150-1153.

Barron MJ, Brant CF, Powell JW, Ewing ME, Gould DR, Maier K. Effects of an Injury Prevention Program on Injury Rates in American Youth Football. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 2014;9(5): 1227-1240.

Barron MJ, Powell JW, Ewing ME, Nogle SE, Branta CF.. First Aid and Injury Prevention Knowledge of Youth Basketball, Football, and Soccer Coaches. International Journal of Coaching Science. 2009;3(5):55-67.

Malina RM, Dompier TP, Powell JW, Barron MJ, & Moore MT. Validation of a Noninvasive Maturity Estimation Relative to Skeletal Age In Youth Football Players. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicin. 2007;17 (5):362-368.

Dompier TP, Powell JW, Barron MJ, & Moore MT.Time loss and non-time loss injuries in youth football players. Journal of Athletic Training. 2007;42 (3): 395–402.

Malina RM, Morano PJ, Barron M, Miller SJ, Cumming SP. Overweight and obesity among youth participants in American football. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2007;151(4):378-382.

Malina RM., Morano PJ, Barron M, Miller SJ, Cumming S., Kontos A.P. (2006). Incidence and Player Risk Factors for Injury in Youth Football. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicin., 2006;16(3):214-222.

Malina R, Morano P, Barron M, Miller S, & Cumming S. Growth Status and Estimated Growth Rate of Youth Football Players: A Community-Based Study. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2005;15(3): 125-132.

Malina R, Cumming S, Morano P, Barron M, & Miller S. Maturity Status of Youth Football Players: A Non-Invasive Estimate. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2005;37(6):1044-1052.

Barron MJ & Powell JW. Fundamentals of Injury Prevention in Youth Sports. Journal of Pediatric Dental Car., 2005;Spring.

Malina M, Barron M, Morano P, Miller SJ, Cumming, SP, & Kontos AP. (2003). Incidence and player risk factors for injury in youth football (American). REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CIENCIAS DO DESPORTO. 2003; 3(2):12-14.