Methodist University Athletics

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Jordan Bettleyon has been a part of the Methodist University Athletic Training staff since August 2018. His primary responsibilities are with the women’s soccer and men’s baseball teams.

Jordan is a native of Pennsylvania where he attended Bloomsburg University for his Master’s degree in Athletic Training and Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. While at Methodist University, Jordan was able to complete his Doctorate in Athletic Training through Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa.

Prior to full-time employment at Methodist, Jordan worked for Star Physical Therapy and Fitness in Marion Heights (Pa.) as an Athletic Trainer. He assisted in the care of post-surgical patients as well as being contracted to a local high school for event coverage and treatment of athletes.

Along with his current clinical duties, Jordan is an Adjunct Instructor in the Methodist University Exercise Science/Kinesiology program teaching Weight Training Techniques. He is a lecturer in Sports Performance and Recovery Techniques for the Juniata (College) Strength and Conditioning Conference, presenter at the Eastern Athletic Trainer Association 2021 Conference, and guest lecturer in Blood Flow Restriction Training for Moravian College in its Doctor of Athletic Training Program.

Certifications and Memberships

• Certified Athletic Trainer (Board of Certification)
• Certified Exercise Physiologist (American College of Sports Medicine)
• Performance Enhancement Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
• Certified Mental Health First Aid
• Certified Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Manipulation Practitioner (ROCKTAPE)
• Certified Myofascial Cupping Practitioner (ROCKTAPE)
• Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner (ROCKTAPE)
• NATA Approved Preceptor
• Member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
• Member of the FIFA Medical Network

Publications

• Bettleyon J., Harling H., Hayden S. The Use of the Butterfly iQ to Measure Blood Flow After Cupping Therapy: Advancing Recovery Tools for Sports Performance. Butterfly network website April 22, 2020
• Bettleyon, Jordan., & Kaminski, Thomas W.., (2020). "Does Low-Level Laser Therapy Decrease Muscle-Damaging Mediators After Performance in Soccer Athletes Versus Sham Laser Treatment? A Critically Appraised Topic". Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. 10.1123/jsr.2019-0421 © Human Kinetics, Inc.