Faculty Profile for Dr. Megan B Haynes

Biography Section

Biography and Education

Dr. Megan Haynes is a Senior Lecturer for the Professional Program in Athletic Training and Pre-Rehabilitation Science Program in the Department of Health and Human Performance. In addition to classroom instruction, Megan participates in contract athletic training work to stay active in the athletic training profession and add real-life examples to her teaching.

Megan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training with a minor in Health and Wellness Promotion from Texas State University (2007). She also earned two masters degrees from Texas State, a Master of Education in Physical Education and all-level Texas teaching certification (2009) and a Master of Science in Athletic Training (2010). During her graduate studies Megan was a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the football and tennis teams. Megan completed her Doctorate of Education for Health Professions from A.T. Still University in 2020 with a research focus on Athletic Trainers' Perceptions and Self-Efficacy of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Megan is the Chair of the HHP Student Recruitment Committee, a member of the University Suspension Appeals, University Scholars, Co-Director of the Texas State Athletic Training Summer Camps, and on the Board of Directors for the Texas State University T-Association.

In 2023 Megan was the recipient of the Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service and in 2015 and 2016, the recipient of the Presidential Distinction Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

Research Interests

Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Cultural Competence
Patient-Centered Care