Rebecca Kayda, Ph.D., LAT, ATC
Hometown: Ambler, PA
Joined Chatham: August 2016
BIOGRAPHY
Becca came to Chatham in 2016 to serve as one of the staff athletic trainers. Since 2018, she has also been serving as adjunct faculty in the Exercise Science and Athletic Training programs, teaching everything from introductory to graduate-level courses. While on campus, Becca primarily works with the soccer, hockey, and bat sports programs. She also serves as a preceptor for athletic training students from several local programs. In her time away from Chatham, Becca enjoys watching hockey, exploring new playgrounds with her kiddos, and finding cool new spots for beers, coffee, or desserts.
ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST
Student-Athlete Retention, Manual Therapy, CPR and First Aid, Psychology, Administration
PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST
Ice Hockey, Local Breweries, Dessert, Theater
EDUCATION
- BS, Athletic Training, University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA), 2014
- MEd, Sport Management, Millersville University (Millersville, PA), 2016
- Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA), 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
- Pennsylvania Board of Medicine Licensed Athletic Trainer: 2014-present
- BLS Instructor - American Heart Association: 2017-present
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
- Kayda, R. (2025). Intervening in a Mental Health Crisis: A Discussion. [Discussion]. Journal
Club: Virtual Presentation. - Kayda, R. & Longley, E. (2023). Sport Specific Return to Play Considerations for the Ice Hockey Athlete. [Presentation]. UPMC Sports Medicine Staff Seminar: Pittsburgh, PA.
- Dissertation - A Predictive Correlation Study Examining Attrition Among NCAA DIII Student-Athletes Based on Roster Gender, Sport-Type, and Sport-Attrition - 04/2021
- Diabetes & Student-Athletes, 10/2020
- Appropriate Medical Coverage: 9/2019
- Pre-Participation Exams and Disqualifying Conditions: 9/2018
- Common Collegiate Hockey Injuries & Prevention Strategies: 10/2017
- Identification and Prevention of Dance-Related Knee Pathology: 5/2017