Aleiza Higgins

PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, BCS | AT Educator | attention + attentional focus, cognitive-motor interactions, psych of injury, concussions, clinical skill acquisition

[High Point University T&F/XC @HPUTrack]

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Gabriel Stainback, a 2021 graduate of the track and field program. He was the brightest light in the room. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

🗞: https://t.co/USZi5fg2c2

#GoHPU

[UNCG HHS @uncghhs]

Our associate dean, Scott Ross, was one of only three dozen people in the state selected for an executive leadership institute run by the University of North Carolina System. Congratulations! #highered
https://t.co/xR5FnOwOCS

[Katie Hirsch @katie_hirsch12]

We are now recruiting all NCAA & USports athletes to learn about what athletes want from their formal vs. informal athlete leaders! I'm happy to chat with coaches or MPCs who are interested in learning about the findings from their team 😊 Reach out for info. Please share/RT!

[Katie Hirsch @katie_hirsch12]

🚨 Division I athletes🚨

Looking for athletes to complete a 10 minute online survey to explore what type of leadership they want from their teammates! Athletes from all sports are welcome to participate.

Please share/RT.

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

It has certainly been a hectic National Athletic Training Month this year! Grateful to be an AT engaging in teaching, research, and clinical practice! #championsinhealthcare #NATM2025

[UNCG Applied Neuromechanics @uncg_neuromech]

Are you a collegiate or recreational athlete 18-25 years old and had a concussion in the past 1.5 years OR never had a concussion? Considered participating in research for @AleizaHiggins dissertation funded by @NATAFoundation and receive $23! See the attached flyer for more info!

[UNCG Applied Neuromechanics @uncg_neuromech]

Aleiza Higgins is a PhD Candidate studying Motor Behavior under Dr. Scott Ross. Her graduate assistantship includes teaching Anatomy lecture and assisting the MSAT program. She is also an AT working with UNCG Club Sports and fun fact: she competed in track/XC in college

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

If you are a UNCG student and/or employee, your participation is voluntary. Neither academic status, grades, nor employment will be affected by your participation decision

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

Are you a collegiate or recreational athlete 18-25 years old and had a concussion in the past 1.5 years OR never had a concussion? Consider participating in research for my dissertation funded by @NATAFoundation and receive $23! See the attached flyer for more info!

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

#Concussion #Attention #AttentionalFocus #FocusOfAttention #PsychOfInjury #Balance

[UNCG Applied Neuromechanics @uncg_neuromech]

Did you know today is International Athletic Training & Therapy Day? We have some phenomenal mentors and collaborATors who are ATs in our lab: Dr. Sandy Shultz and Dr. Scott Ross! We #AppreciATe all that you do! #IATTD24 @wfatt

[NAIA @NAIA]

Not only do we have world class-athletes competing in the Olympics... we also have some world-class athletic trainers!

John Locke from Marian (Ind.) will be in Paris with Team USA as the Head Athletic Trainer for USA Diving!

Congratulations, John!

#playnaia

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

@elaine_reiche Yes! Great meeting you too!

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

First NATA presentation ✅ what a great time learning and catching up with phenomenal ATs

[UNCG Applied Neuromechanics @uncg_neuromech]

Yesterday, PhD Student Aleiza Higgins presented a @natafoundation Free Comm Poster #ATeducation suggesting athletic trainers and students should practice CPR in environments simulating task-associated distractions and use external focus of attention cues such as music #NATA2024

[UNCG Applied Neuromechanics @uncg_neuromech]

Our athletic training crew had a blast at @nata1950 this week in NOLA! #nata75
#athletictraining #sportsmedicine #ACL #balance #CPR #concussion

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

Excited to be presenting my first Free Communications Poster on attentional focus and CPR tomorrow in the #ATeducation session! @NATAFoundation #NATA2024

[Aleiza Higgins @AleizaHiggins]

I’m incredibly honored to receive an NATA Foundation Doctoral Student Grant funded by the Cantu-Guskiewicz Research Endowment for Sport Concussion to support my upcoming dissertation! 🧠🦵

[NATA Foundation @NATAFoundation]

🎉 Congratulations to this year's NATA Foundation's Grant Recipients! 🎉

Your innovative projects are paving the way for advancements in our field.

Learn more about the recipients and their groundbreaking research: https://t.co/KhmTkXkcQF

[NATA @NATA1950]

Big news for Virginia athletic trainers! Thanks to collaborative efforts, Anthem Health Plans of Virginia and HealthKeepers Inc. have clarified reimbursement procedures, marking a significant step forward in recognizing and reimbursing our essential services. Let's keep advocating for the recognition our athletic trainers deserve!

Read more: https://t.co/S7osyRzNBZ

#VATA #NATA #Advocacy #AthleticTraining

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

Stats about the importance of AEDs:

◼️ 63% survival if bystander CPR
◼️ 83% survival if an athletic trainer present to assist immediately
◼️ 89% survival if an onsite AED is used immediately

#ACCAthleticHeart #SportsCardio @EMFried33

[UNCG Applied Neuromechanics @uncg_neuromech]

Our motor behavior crew had a blast in NOLA this week at @naspspa and caught up with some familiar faces!