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Dr. Joosung Kim

  • Assistant Professor - Dept of Health & Human Performance
  • Assistant Professor - Dept of Health & Human Performance
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Biography and education

Dr. Joosung Kim is an assistant professor in Athletic Training in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State University. He previously worked as a lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences at the University of Miami, where he earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology in 2021. Dr. Joosung Kim holds a Master of Science in Athletic Training from both Texas State University and Bridgewater State University.

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Kim, Joosung (Principal), Mettler, Joni A (Co-Principal). Brain Mapping in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, Texas State University, $16000. (Submitted: October 6, 2023, Funded: January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025). Grant.
  • Kim, Joosung (Principal), Percent Contribution: %65, Kim, Kyung-Min (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %35. Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with balance training for chronic ankle instability, University of Miami School of Education and Human Development Research Support, $1200. (Funded: 2019 - 2021). Grant.
  • Kim, Joosung (Principal), Percent Contribution: %65, Kim, Kyung-Min (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %35. Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on neural excitability in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, University of Miami School of Education and Human Development Research Support, $1260. (Funded: 2019 - 2020). Grant.
  • Kim, Joosung (Principal), Percent Contribution: %65, Kim, Kyung-Min (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %35. Effects of stroboscopic vision on dynamic balance in patients with chronic ankle instability, University of Miami School of Education and Human Development Research Support, $1120. (Funded: 2018 - 2019). Grant.
  • Kim, Joosung (Principal). Effects of focal knee joint cooling on different modes of quadriceps strength assessment., Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $1000. (Funded: July 2015 - May 2016). Grant.
  • Kim, K.-M., Kim, J., & Needle, A. R. (2025). Corticospinal and Spinal-Reflex Excitability during Unipedal Stance Following Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain. ​​​​​​Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 57(12).
  • Kim, J., Jacobs, K., Perry, A., Arwari, B., Ahn, S., & Kim, K.-M. (2025). Corticospinal excitability during standing and its association with postural control in individuals with acute lateral ankle sprain. Journal of Athletic Training, 60(12).
  • Sabu, S., Kim, J., Thapa, A., Panhan, A., & Mettler, J. (2026). Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis Experience Lower Sarcopenia-related Quality of Life. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2: Iss. 18.
  • Devkota, U., Barve, N., Mettler, J., & Kim, J. (2026). Contraction-Evoked Pain and Its Association with Strength and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2: Iss. 18.
  • Kim, J., Needle, A., Lee, J., Panhan, A., Thapa, A., Arwari, B., & Kim, K.-M. (2026). Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with balance training for chronic ankle instability: A double-blind, pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Support Award, Athletic Training Program, University of Miami. May 12, 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Student Travel Awards, The School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami. 2017 - 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Student Travel Awards, Department of Health and Human Performance, Texas State University. 2015 - 2016
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Research Presentation Award in the Post Professional Master’s and Doctoral Category, Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association. 2015
  • Award / Honor Recipient: International Student Travel Award, The International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. July 11, 2013
  1. Member

    National Athletic Trainers' Association International Committee

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    Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

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    Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science

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    Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Journal

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    Journal of Athletic Training

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    Athletic Training & Conditioning

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