Mary WestbyFaculty
Mary is the Program Director for the Athletic Training Program (ATP) in the Health and Exercise Science Department. Her responsibilities include overseeing the operations ATP, maintaing Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accreditation of the athletic training program, working with the clinical education coordinator to maintain, evaluate, and develop clinical partnerships with site and preceptors for the ATP, teaching in the ATP, and advising students in the ATP. As the advisor for the Gustavus Athletic Trainers' Association and Iota Tau Alpha, the national honor society for athletic training, Mary gets the opportunity to encourage community and professional service among the students in the ATP. She enjoys her opportunities to interact with students and other faculty inside and out of the classroom. Mary has had the opportunity to co-lead January Interim experiences to Austria, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, France, and Ireland with the Olympic Quest courses in 2013 and 2015.
Mary is originally from Waconia, MN and enjoys spending time with her family who are still in the area, including her niece and twin nephews. Mary got married in May 2017 to Nathan and they live in Mankato. In 2021, they welcomed their son, Robbie. She spends the summer up north, fishing, boating, and enjoying the all too short season. During the long winter months, she enjoys snow-shoeing.
Mary is a certified athletic trainer, licensed in the state of Minnesota.
Work Experience:
2015-Present: Program Director - Athletic Training Program; Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN
2009-2016: Clinical Education Coordinator - Athletic Training Program; Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN
2008–2009: Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor; Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN
2007–2008: Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor; Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA
2005–2007: Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer and Teaching Assistant; Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
2002–2005: Athletic Training Student; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
Education
Ed.D. - Leadership in Higher Education, Bethel University (2020); M.S Ed. - Athletic Training, Old Dominion University (2007); B.A - Exercise and Sports Science - Athletic Training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005)
Areas of Expertise
Injury Prevention Strategies, Clinical Education, Therapeutic Modalities, Anatomy, and Kinesiology
Courses Taught
| Synonym | Title | Times Taught | Terms Taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| HES-200 | First Aid and CPR | 25 | 2023/JN, 2018/SP, 2017/FA, 2017/SP, 2016/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2014/FA, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2012/SP, and 2011/FA |
| HES-320 | Physical Agents in Athletic Training | 15 | 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2020/FA, 2019/FA, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2016/FA, 2015/FA, 2014/FA, 2013/FA, 2012/FA, 2011/FA, 2010/FA, 2009/FA, and 2009/SP |
| HES-126 | First Aid and CPR | 11 | 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2009/FA, 2009/SP, and 2008/FA |
| NUR-337 | Clinical Pharmacology | 9 | 2024/SP, 2023/FA, 2023/SP, 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2021/SP, 2020/FA, 2020/SP, and 2019/FA |
| HES-312 | Leadership in AT | 9 | 2023/FA, 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2020/FA, 2019/FA, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2016/FA, and 2015/FA |
| HES-206 | Med Topics in AT | 9 | 2021/SP, 2020/SP, 2019/SP, 2018/SP, 2016/SP, 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/SP, and 2012/SP |
| HES-337 | Clinical Pharmacology | 8 | 2024/SP, 2023/FA, 2023/SP, 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2021/SP, 2020/FA, and 2020/SP |
| HES-231 | Drugs, Sport, and Human Performance | 8 | 2019/SP, 2018/SP, 2016/SP, 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2012/SP, 2011/SP, and 2010/SP |
| HES-203 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 8 | 2015/FA, 2014/FA, 2013/FA, 2012/FA, 2011/FA, 2010/FA, 2009/FA, and 2008/FA |
| HES-353 | AT Senior Seminar | 7 | 2021/SP, 2020/SP, 2019/SP, 2018/SP, 2017/SP, 2016/SP, and 2015/SP |
| HES-234 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab | 7 | 2017/FA, 2016/FA, 2014/FA, 2011/FA, and 2010/FA |
| HES-349 | Advanced Aspects in Athletic Training | 6 | 2013/FA, 2012/FA, 2011/FA, 2010/FA, 2009/FA, and 2008/FA |
| HES-309 | Biomech/Functnl Anat | 5 | 2023/FA, 2023/SP, 2020/FA, 2020/SP, and 2019/FA |
| HES-318 | Senior January Athletic Training Clinical | 5 | 2021/JN, 2020/JN, 2018/JN, 2017/JN, and 2016/JN |
| HES-235 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 5 | 2014/SP and 2011/SP |
| HES-319 | Senior Spring Athletic Training Clinical | 5 | 2014/SP, 2013/SP, 2012/SP, 2011/SP, and 2010/SP |
| HES-317 | Senior Fall Athletic Training Clinical | 5 | 2013/FA, 2012/FA, 2011/FA, 2010/FA, and 2009/FA |
| HES-305 | Kinesiology | 4 | 2016/FA, 2014/FA, 2010/SP, and 2009/FA |
| HES-204 | Sophomore Athletic Training Clinical Lab | 4 | 2012/SP, 2011/SP, 2010/SP, and 2009/SP |
| HES-242 | Olympic Quest: Europe | 2 | 2015/JN and 2013/JN |
| HES-511 | Thera Intervent AT I | 1 | 2024/FA |
| HES-214 | Medical Terminology | 1 | 2024/FA |
| HES-291 | IS: AT Curriculum Plan | 1 | 2024/SP |
| HES-391 | IS:Spanish ATHC Training | 1 | 2023/SP |
| HES-122 | Relaxation | 1 | 2009/SP |