Mrs. Peck earned her Bachelor of Science (1996) degree in Physical Education from Hunter College of the City University of New York and her Master of Education (1999) degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia.  Mrs. Peck first came to USMA as a student athletic trainer in the Spring of 1997, completing an internship in the Department of Physical Education.  She joined the full time faculty at USMA after finishing graduate school in August of 1999.  Her research interest, sports concussions, was the subject of a graduate thesis entitled "Effect of Pain on Standardized Assessment of Concussion and Trail Making Test Scores."  She continues to be involved in sports medicine studies along with other researchers from USMA, USACHPPM, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the University of Virginia.  During her free time, Mrs. Peck enjoys participating in many sports including tennis, hockey, racquetball, softball, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and soccer.

Publications:

• Reynolds KY, Joyce CJ, Perrin DH, Gansneder BM.  "Effect of Pain on Standardized Assessment of Concussion and Trail Making Test Scores."  J Athl Train.  Vol 35(2):S-71, April - June 2000. (abstract)
• Butler LF. "Teaching Lifetime Sports." (Tennis chapter by Karen Y. Reynolds) Westport CT: Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. 2001.
• Warden DL, Bleiberg J, Cameron KL, Ecklund J, Walter J, Sparling MB, Reeves D, Peck KY, Arciero R.  "Persistent Prolongation of Simple Reaction Time in Sports Concussion."  Neur.  2001;57(3):524-6.
• Baxter RE, Peck KY.  "Sports Medicine Taping Techniques: CD Rom."  Sports Medicine Publishing, 2003.
• Peck KY, Cameron KL.  "The Incidence Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Associated With Participation In Rugby."  J Athl Train.  Vol 37(2):S-31, April - June 2004. (abstract)
• Bleiberg J, Cernich AN, Cameron K, Sun W, Peck K, Ecklund PJ, Reeves D, Uhorchak J, Sparling MB, Warden DL.  "Duration of Cognitive Impairment after Sports Concussion."  Neurosurg.  2004;54(5):1078-80.
• Cameron KL, Peck KY, Yunker CA.  "The Effectiveness Of Various Mouthguards In Reducing The Incidence Of Mild Brain Injury In Sport."  J Athl Train.  Vol 39(2):S-51, April - June 2004. (abstract)
• Yunker CA, Cameron KL, Peck KY.  "Evaluating The Perceived Preventative Qualities Associated With Two Different Types Of Mouthguards."  J Athl Train.  Vol 39(2):S-52, April - June 2004.  (abstract)
• Yunker CA, Peck KY, Cameron KL.  "Relative Risk Of Injury Associated With Participation In Women's Rugby At The United States Military Academy."  J Athl Train.  Vol 41(2):S-54, June 2006. (abstract)

Professional Presentations:

• The Art & Science of Sports Medicine Conference, University of Virginia, 1999.  Reynolds KY, Joyce CJ, Perrin DH, Gansneder BM.  "Effect of Pain on Standardized Assessment of Concussion and Trail Making Test Scores."
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Nashville, TN, 2000.  Reynolds KY, Joyce CJ, Perrin DH, Gansneder BM.  "Effect of Pain on Standardized Assessment of Concussion and Trail Making Test Scores."
• Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting, Providence, RI, 2001.  Reynolds KY, Webright, WG.  "Unusual Presentation of Mild Head Injury in a Female Soccer Player: A Case Report."
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Dallas, TX, 2002.  Peck KY, Cameron KL.  "The Incidence of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Associated with Participation in Rugby."

Certifications:
·   National Athletic Trainers’ Association
·   Certified Athletic Trainer - 1998
·   New York State Athletic Training Certification – 2000
·   American Red Cross
·   Water Safety Instructor – 1997
·   CPR – 1996
·   First Aid – 1996
·   Lifeguard - 1996
·    Ellis & Associates
·   Pool Lifeguard Training - 2004
·    American Heart Association
·    Healthcare Provider BLS Program - 2004
·    Amateur Ski Instructors Association
·    Level 1 Alpine Certification – 2001
·    Level 1 Snowboard Certification - 2006

Current Professional Organizations:

• National Athletic Trainers' Association
• Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association
• Amateur Ski Instructors Association
• United States Tennis Association

Awards and Distinctions:

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hunter College, 1996
• NCAA Hunter College Woman Athlete of the Year, 1996