Valerie Herzog

Personal

My husband, Tim, and I live in Ogden with our daughters, Isabelle and Jade. We moved to Utah from West Virginia in 2004. I am originally from Florida, but have lived all over the East coast. My husband is from Spokane, WA and also teaches Chemistry at Weber State. We all love the outdoors and have really enjoyed Utah's skiing, hiking, and wildlife.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that a teacher must be a facilitator of learning and a motivating force that guides the student through the learning process and teaches the student the skills necessary to be a lifetime learner. This is accomplished by a variety of techniques described below. However, the most important ingredient in the learning process is the building of a personal relationship between a knowledgeable teacher and a student, such that individual student needs can be addressed on a personal level.

Teaching should be so much more than simply disseminating information. The role of a teacher is to be a facilitator of learning, allowing students to take responsibility for their education. Because students learn in such a variety of ways, teaching techniques must be varied to allow them multiple opportunities to grasp each major concept. While traditional lecturing is sometimes unavoidable, class discussions, group work, interactive technology, and independent discovery should predominate.

Professional Focus

Governmental Affairs/Advocacy

Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Proprioception

Management/Leadership/Accreditation

Recent Publications and Presentations:

Herzog VW, Cohen A. Sports Medicine Research Practices for Categorizing Transgender and/or Intersex Participants. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2021-0251
 

Stedge H, Herzog VW. Self-Confidence and Perceptions of Athletic Training Students Following Simulated Experiences: A mixed-methods pilot study. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2021;19(3):#5.

Lee, J, Young, A, Erb, NJ, Herzog, VW. The Acute and ResidualEffects of IASTM and Roller Massage Stick on Hamstring Range of Motion. Journal of Allied Health. 2020;49(1): 51E-55E(5).

Rigby J, Lee, JH, Herzog VW. Rate of Temperature Rise and Decay with 3-MHz Therapeutic Ultrasound Using Different Intensities.  Athletic Training & Sports Health Care. 2019;11(6):258-263.

Hudson H, Herzog VW. An Exploration of Factors Affecting StudentPersistence into Athletic Training Programs. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2019;17(2):1-11.
 

Herzog VW. The Profession of Athletic Training (Chapter 1) and Professional Advocacy (Chapter 11) in Management Strategies in Athletic Training, 5th edition. Konin J, Ray R (eds). Human Kinetics. 2019.
 

Herzog VW. (November 2019) State Structure Development – Utah. Presented at the 2019 WATA Third Party Reimbursement Symposium in Milwaukee, WI.
 

Herzog VW. (October 2019) Incorporating a Research Experience in a a Professional Graduate Program. Presented at the 2019 Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference in Charleston, SC.

Taylor L, Herzog VW. (October 2018) Documentation of Compliance for the 2020 Standards. Presented at the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Accreditation Conference in Tampa, FL.

Hunter E, Ostrowski JL, Donahue MS, Crowley C, Herzog VW.   Effect of Salted Ice Bags on Surface and Intramuscular Tissue Cooling and Rewarming Rates. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2016.

Honors and Awards

Selected to receive the Fellow Award by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) (2021)

Elected as a Distinguished Practitioner Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Athletic Training (2021)
 

Received the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the National                 Athletic Trainers’ Association. The national award recognizes NATA members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to leadership, volunteer service, advocacy and distinguished professional activities as an athletic trainer. (2015)

Received the Board of Certification Dan Libera Award.  The award recognizes individuals who have shown dedication to the mission of the BOC.  Long-standing contributions to the BOC’s programs are the primary criteria for the award. (2014)

Awarded the John A. Lindquist Award for ongoing commitment to mentoring WSU students in learning through community involvement. (2013)

Awarded the National Athletic Trainers' Association Service Award (2011)

Awarded the West Virginia Athletic Trainer of the Year Award (2005)

Current Professional Service

Chair, Department of Athletic Training 

Secretary, Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers' Association

Utah Athletic Trainers' Association, Legislative Committee Chair

Chair, Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Education Committee

Institutional Representative, Utah Women in Higher Education Board of Directors