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, University Lecturers, and HHP Student Champions Committees, Director of the Texas State Athletic Training Summer Camps, and on the Board of Directors for the Texas State University T-Association.
In 2023 and 2024 Megan was the recipient of the Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service and in 2015 and 2016, the recipient of the Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in 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, University Lecturers, and HHP Student Champions Committees, Director of the Texas State Athletic Training Summer Camps, and on the Board of Directors for the Texas State University T-Association.
In 2023 and 2024 Megan was the recipient of the Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service and in 2015 and 2016, the recipient of the Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Rejcek, B., Green, A., & Haynes, M. B. (n.d.). Determining the Attitudes & Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Among Collegiate Athletes, 2(13).
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University. August 2024 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University. August 2023 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Guest Coach, Texas State University Volleyball Team. November 12, 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Alpha Chi National College Honors Society Favorite Professor. January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Guest Coach, Texas State University Volleyball Team. 2016 - October 1, 2016

Featured service activities
- Chair
Pre-Athletic Training/Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences Tract of HHP Living Learning Community
- Chair
Professional Program in Athletic Training Mentor Program
- Co-Chair
HHP Winter Party
- Undergraduate Advisor
Pre Occupational Therapy Organization
- Coordinator / Organizer
Annual SWATA Winter Workshops
- Chair
Gross Anatomy Lab Coordinator