Beth Shoulders, PhD, LAT, ATC

About Beth

Beth earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Louisville in 2015. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Athletic Training from Spalding University in 2017 as a member of the program’s second cohort. In 2026, Beth earned her PhD in Health Professions Education from Bellarmine University.

Beth is a Board Certified and Kentucky-licensed athletic trainer. She is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA), and Kentucky Athletic Trainers’ Society (KATS). She currently serves as Treasurer for KATS and as the Kentucky State Chair for ATs Care.

Prior to joining Spalding University as a faculty member, Beth served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, Kentucky. She currently serves as Chair and Program Director of Spalding University’s School of Athletic Training, where her work focuses on athletic training education, clinical education, student development, and program leadership.