Education
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with an Athletic Training Option, Kean University
Master of Arts in Exercise Science and Physical Education, Sports Administration and Coaching Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science, Old Dominion University
Bio
Stacey Gaven, Ph.D., is an associate professor and serves as the director of the Exercise and Sports Science program at Marian University. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with an Athletic Training Option from Kean University, a Master of Arts in Exercise Science and Physical Education with a concentration in Coaching and Sports Administration from Montclair State University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Movement Sciences from Old Dominion University. She has over 15 years of teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and she teaches various courses with a focus on injury prevention and concepts of human movement here at Marian.
Dr. Gaven is a licensed athletic trainer in Indiana and has practiced clinically with a variety of patient populations including NCAA Division II and III, youth sports, high school, and recreational runners and triathletes. She has also provided athletic training services at the Near West Free Clinic in Indianapolis. In March of 2025, Dr. Gaven received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) in recognition of her contributions to the education of GLATA members through athletic training education, mentorship, educational program development, and other educational activities.
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Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Gaven strives to foster an environment that is respectful, engaging, safe, and fun to learn in. She strives for both parties to see each other as more than just a student and a professor but rather as humans who bring different ideas and experiences to share.
When she can create a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning community, it is a space where she can see students grow as individuals and professionals. When one shows a vested interest in their students, they put a more vested interest into themselves.
Research Interests
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Cayot TE, Otto A, Frick A, Sikora A, Eckert NR, Gaven SL. Test-retest reliability of the microvascular muscle oxygenation recovery response subsequent to submaximal cycling exercise. RHM. 2022;2(1):1-7. doi:doi.org/10.53520/rdhs2022.10427
Vallandingham RA, Gaven SL, Powden CJ. Effects of mobilizations on dorsiflexion and dynamic postural control in individuals with chronic ankle instability: meta-analysis. J Athl Train. 2019;54(4):403-417. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-380-17
Gaven SL, Armstrong KA, Ocampo KW. Experiences of professional athletic training and clinical psychology students after participating in an interprofessional standardized patient encounter. J Athl Train. 2019;54(6 suppl):S101. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-54.6s.S-1
Hoch MC, Gaven SL, Weinhandl JT. Kinematic predictors of Star Excursion Balance Test performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Clin Biomech. 2016;35:37-41. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.04.008
Memberships
National Athletic Trainers Association
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association
Indiana Athletic Trainers Association
Peer Reviewer
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Personal Info
Dr. Gaven lives in Indianapolis with her husband Joey. Outside of work she enjoys finding good pizza joints, going for runs, and training for triathlons.
