Dr. Hamilton, Ed.D., A.T.C. is an Associate Professor in the Exercise and Sports Studies program. He holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Policy and Health Education from D'Youville University, with a dissertation on "Physical activity feedback and motivation in undergraduate college students." He has also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Health and Human Performance from Canisius University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training (Cum Laude) from the State University of New York at Cortland. Dr. Hamilton has an extensive background in education and has been involved in various roles at D'Youville University. He has taught a range of courses related to athletic injuries, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and medical terminology. Dr. Hamilton has been actively involved in research and has published in academic journals, primarily focusing on topics related to sports injuries, physical activity feedback, and motivation. He has also been a reviewer for academic journals in the fields of athletic training and sports health care. In addition to his academic and research work, Dr. Hamilton has been involved in community outreach and volunteer activities. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Lake View Athletics and mentoring students interested in health care professions. He holds various certifications and memberships, including being a certified Athletic Trainer (NATABOC) and a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). Dr. Hamilton is also involved in First Aid and CPR instruction, as well as being a TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer.
Education & Training
EdD Health Policy and Health Education, D'Youville University, 2016
MS Health and Human Performance, Canisius University, 2007
BS Athletic Training, State University of New York at Cortland, 2005
Awards & Honors
Exercise and Sports Studies Faculty Member of the Year (2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2021-2022)
Academic Excellence Award for Department of Health Policy and Health Education (2015)
D'Youville University Faculty Member of the Year (2014)
Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Outstanding Graduate Poster Presentation Award (2008)
Health and Human Performance Award (2007)
Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society Inductee (2007)
Dr. Karel Horak Outstanding Athletic Training Student Award (2005)
Research Interests
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Physical Activity Feedback and Motivation
Physical Activity Monitoring Devices
Publications & Presentations
DK Ramsey PhD, JT Podraza PT, PhD, OCS, ER Miller PT, DSc, FAAOMPT CERTMDT, LC Rivers PT, PhD, MS Hamilton EdD, ATC, T McCarthy MS, L Demarco DC, L Tollefson DC, DACBR: Why Understanding Musculoskeletal Biomechanics is Important for Health Professionals, Poster Presentation D’Youville College Research Day (Spring 2020)
Hamilton, M. S. (2016). Physical activity feedback and motivation among undergraduate college students (Order No. 10249428). Available from ProQuest Central; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I. (1858569187).
Hamilton, MS, Rafalson, L, Velasquez, JR, Cadzow, R: Physical Activity Feedback and Motivation Among Undergraduate College Students, Poster Presentation D’Youville College Research Day (Spring 2016)
Velazquez, JR, Hamilton, MS. (2012). An analysis of participation in Same-Day Interscholastic Sport and Physical Education in High School Student Athlete. Strategies: A Journal for Health and Physical Educators; 25 (8): 12-5.
Hamilton, MS, Velasquez JR. (2011). Ankle Flexibility and landing biomechanics: Implications for risk of ACL injury. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training; 16 (6): 14-16.
Hamilton MS. Musical, TJ, Dolan, MG: Traumatic Brachial Plexopathy in a Male Collegiate Baseball Player, Poster Presentation at Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Conference (January 2009)
Hamilton, MS, Anguish, BM, Koch, DW, Bibi, KW, Mendel, FC, Dolan, MG. (2008). Effects of high-voltage electrical current on pain, swelling and function following delayed onset muscle soreness. Journal of Athletic Training 43 (3); S-86.
