Athletic Training

Head Athletic Trainer: Jill Changaris Muhe, MBA, ATC

Relocating to the area from West Los Angeles, Jill began as the Athletic Trainer here at Oxnard College in August, 2005. Originally from Walnut Creek California, she has lived in Southern California for the past 10 years. Her education includes a BS degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Biomechanics from UC Davis and a MBA with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of LaVerne.

Jill's experience includes working as an Athletic Trainer at Disneyland, Pierce College, Mission College and UC Davis. She is a presenter for the LA84 Foundation and a retired Professional Beach Volleyball player (http://bvbinfo.com/player). Before retiring in August of '07 she competed against Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalists for seven seasons on the AVP Pro Beach Tour. She still plays beach volleyball on a semi-professional level and currently is the Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach here at Oxnard College.

Currently Jill teaches an Introduction to Athletic Training Class at Oxnard College. This class is offered during the Fall and Spring Semester once a week on Friday mornings. There is also opportunity for internships in the Athletic Training Room.

HED R106 Introduction to Athletic Training

This is an introductory course designed to present the basic concepts and skills involved in Athletic Training pursuant to the expanding field of Sports Medicine. In this class the student will learn basic mechanism of injuries, signs and symptoms, initial treatment, and rehabilitation of a variety of injuries common to athletics. The student will also learn some basic tape jobs, such as ankle, arch, wrist and thumb.

Athletic Training Internship

For the student who is wishing to gain experience in the field of Sport Medicine, there are some opportunities for internships in the Athletic Training Room. These internships are great opportunity for students wishing to have clinical experience when applying to athletic training programs, nursing programs, pre-med programs, or any other rallied health field program. The time spent in the Athletic Training Room gives the student valuable hands on experience. If you are interested please contact Jill in the Athletic Training Room.