Colleen Hergott

Department Chair

Colleen Hergott

Department Chair

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy

  • (706) 721-2896
  • EC 1312

Education

  • DPT, Physical Therapy/TherapistBaylor University, 2009

  • MED, Kinesiology and Exercise ScienUniversity of Texas - Austin, 1996

  • MPT, Physical Therapy/TherapistBaylor University, 1991

  • BA, Zoology/Animal BiologyUniversity of Texas - Austin, 1988

Certifications

  • Certificate of Inclusive ExcellenceAugusta University, 2023

  • APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1APTA, 2022

  • Credentialed Clinical InstructorAPTA, 2022

  • AU Online Microcredential Teaching CertificateAU Center for Instructional Innovation, 2022

  • Sententia Gamification SurveyorAU, 2022

  • Certified Exercise Expert for Aging AdultsAPTA, 2019

  • Exercise is Medicine Level 3 credentialACSM, 2017

  • Physical TherapistSouth Carolina State Board, 2009

  • Physical TherapistGeorgia State Board of PT, 1991

  • Registered Certified Exercise PhysiologistACSM, 2017

  • NDT Certification in Adult HemiplegiaNDTA, 2011

  • Board Certified Geriatric Clinical SpecialistAPTA, 2016

  • PTLGA Professional Licensing Brd, 1991

Awards & Honors

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyPhi Kappa Phi, 2021

  • CAHS Faculty Service Award 2020CAHS, 2020

  • Alpha Eta Honor SocietyAugusta University, 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PTHP 7310

    Health Promotion and Wellness
  • PTHP 7215

    Cardiovascular
  • PTPP 9903

    Orthopaedic PT I
  • PTHP 9394

    Elective
  • PTHP 8245

    Geriatrics

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • The effects of strEngth aNd BaLance exercise on executive function in people living with dementia (ENABLED): Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Knowledge and use of evidence-based programs for older adults in the community: a survey of physical therapy professionals, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • TUG-10: A modification of the Timed Up and Go for Aerobic Assessment in Older Adults , 2022
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants’ knowledge and use of the STEADI for falls risk screening of older adults in physical therapy practice in the United States, 2022
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Clinical Community Connections: Incorporating Evidence-based Programs for Improved Patient Outcomes. Topics in Geriatr Rehab. , 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Department Service

  • Curriculum Committee2018 - Present

    Role:Committee Chair
  • Curricular Revision Task Force2020 - 2021

    Role:Committee Member
  • Service Committee2016 - 2018

    Role:Committee Chair
  • Curriculum committee2016 - 2018

    Role:Committee Member

College Service

  • PT Chair Search Committee2017 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Anatomy Search Committee2021 - 2021

    Role:Committee Member
  • CAHS Strategic Planning Committee2021 - 2021

    Role:Committee Member
  • Faculty Council2016 - 2020

    Role:Committee Member

University Service

  • AU Student Affairs Committee2020 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Augusta University Athletic Committee2016 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Faculty Evaluation Alignment Task Force2022 - 2022

    Role:Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice2018 - Present

    Role:Reviewer
  • Christ Community2016 - Present

    Role:Other
  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists2023 - 2025

    Role:Other
  • APTA Geriatrics National Council on Aging Task Force2018 - 2025

    Role:Member
  • Exercise is Medicine Clinical Practice Committee2018 - 2024

    Role:Member

Public Service

  • Matter of Balance2020 - Present

    Role:Guest Speaker
  • Fall Prevention Presentations2018 - 2019

    Role:Guest Speaker
  • Fall Prevention Awareness Day2018 - 2018

    Role:Workshop Organizer
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