R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Director of Athletic Training & Sports Medicine
Professor of Physical Education & Athletic Training
Chair, Department of Physical Education & Athletic Training

Honors and Awards:
2014 The UWA Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center named The R.T. Floyd Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center by the University of West Alabama Board of Trustees
  Inducted into The Society of the Golden Key, The University of West Alabama
  Selected as 1st recipient of the University of West Alabama Distinguished Professorship
2013 Inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
 
2012 Friend of the Society Award, Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society
 
  Great Minds Award, UWA Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
 
  Executive Board Appreciation Award, Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
 
  Honorary Membership, Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida
 
  Award of Excellence, Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association
 
  Recognition of Outstanding Service as District IX Director from 2004-2012 by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association
 
  The University of West Alabama Nellie Rose McCrory Service Excellence Award for demonstrated exceptional leadership and service in the UWA region and beyond, including institutional, professional, community, and general public service that enhances the quality of life of the citizens that the University serves and brings honor and distinction to the University
 
2011 NATA Foundation Volunteer Service Award
 
  Alpha Epsilon Delta National Honor Society
 
2009 Alabama Athletic Trainers' Association Service Award
 
2008 Inducted into the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
 
2007 NATA Education Council Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award
 
2006 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-Research Manuscript Second Runner-Up for Swartz, Erik E., R.T. Floyd, and Mike Cendoma, “Cervical Spine Functional Anatomy and the Biomechanics of Injury Due to Compressive Loading” Journal of Athletic Training,  Volume 40, Number 3, July 2005.
 
2005 Inducted into The University of West Alabama Chapter of Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Education Honor Society
 
  Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
 
2004 Inducted into the Alabama Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame
 

 

Who's Who Among America's Teachers
 

2003 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association
 
2001 Southeast Athletic Trainers Association SEATA Award of Merit
 
Inducted into The University of West Alabama Chapter of Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
 
Inducted into The University of West Alabama Athletic Hall of Fame
 
UWA Faculty Senate received The University of West Alabama Outstanding Campus Organization Award from UWA National Alumni Association, served as President during this period.
 

2000

Who's Who Among America's Teachers
 

National Athletic Trainers Association 25 year Award
 

1997

The University of West Alabama Loraine McIlwain Bell Trustee Professor by the University of West Alabama Faculty and Board of Trustees for Outstanding Achievement in Scholarship, Teaching, and Leadership
 

1996

The University of West Alabama Julia Tutwiler College of Education Achievement Award by the University of West Alabama National Alumni Association for Recognition of Career and Civic Achievements
 

 

Who's Who Among America's Teachers
 

 

Athletic Trainer Service Award from the National Athletic Trainers' Association
 

1995

National Athletic Trainers' Association Audio/Visual Committee Videotape Production Contest Winner for Sports Medicine Evaluation Series: The Elbow
 

1994

Outstanding Graduate Student in Athletic Training Award, University of Alabama
 

1993

Old Faithful Award from the Dogwood Institute for 15 years of Continued Support for The Dogwood Conference
 

1990

Resolution from the Livingston University Board of Trustees in Recognition of Outstanding Work in the Development of the Athletic Training Program
 

 

District IX Award from the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Athletic Training
 

1982-1984
  & 1986

Outstanding Young Men of America

1981-1982

Man of the Year Award from the Livingston University "L - Club"
 

1980-1981

Man of the Year Award from the Livingston University "L - Club"
 

1977-Present

Head Athletic Trainer, Gray Squad of the Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic
 

1977

Senior Football Award from the Livingston University Student Government Association for Outstanding Service
 

1974

Awarded Game Ball from Livingston University Homecoming Football Game versus Henderson State University for outstanding work in preparing injured players to play

Last revision: Saturday, April 19, 2014