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The Pre-Professional Option is for undergraduates or college graduates who are interested in Athletic Training as a career. The option is designed as a pathway for admission into the CAATE Accredited Entry-Level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program. The Pre-Professional Requirements may be completed at any 4-year college/or at UH in the Pre-Professional Option. See Professional Education Program Description from the Prospective Students website for more information and the Operational Policies Manual for details.
For Freshmen or Transfer Students
The Pre-Professional Option is for undergraduates who:
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Have an interest in Athletic Training as a career
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Have an interest in Health Care professions
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Are current or potential Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science majors
For College Graduates
The Pre-Professional Option is for college graduates who:
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Have not completed the required pre-requisites
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Do not have the required 3.0 GPA
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Have poor performance in required pre-requisite courses or overall low GPA
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Have limited clinical experience
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Have weak recommendations from letter-writers
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Want to establish residency status for in-state tuition (see Residency Declaration Form)
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Have potential for success in the Professional Education Program
Requirements
If the Pre-Professional Option is to be completed at UH, students must
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Be admitted to the Department of Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science either as an undergraduate or as a conditional (unclassified) graduate student
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Complete the Pre-Professional Option Course Requirements (see below) at any 4-year college/university. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average or its equivalent) for undergraduate course work, Professional Education Program pre-requisites, and for any post-bachelor or graduate course work.
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Complete additional Health Care-related coursework to improve GPA
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Complete at least 100 hours/semester of volunteer/ observation experience in a traditional Athletic Training setting (College/University or High School Athletic Training Clinic) for a total of ~200 hours. Students may register for KRS 699 Directed Reading if course credits are needed for observation experience.
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Students may complete as much of the Pre-Professional Option at UH as needed to meet the admission requirements. Students may begin the Pre-Professional Option whenever they choose, but requirements must be completed or in-progress before the Priority Admission deadline.
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Applications for the Professional Education Program must be received by February 15 for Priority Admission
Pre-Professional Course Requirements
The following are the Pre-Requisite courses or equivalent (300 level or higher, except for Weight Training and Psychology):
The following courses MUST be completed before Admission to the Professional Education Program
(repeat any courses less than "B"):
PHYL 301/L Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
PHYL 302/L Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
KLS 353 Structural Kinesiology
KLS 354/L Exercise and Sport Physiology with Lab
KLS 432 Emergency Care for Professional Rescuer
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CPR/ AED for Professional Rescuer current card
The following courses should be completed before Admission to the Professional Education Program:
(repeat any courses less than "B"):
PSY 100 Survey of Psychology
KLS 152 Weight Training
KLS 395 Personal Health & Wellness
KLS 463 Sport Biomechanics
KLS 460 Nutrition & Exercise in Sport
Approved Electives:
The following courses may be used as electives, as needed.
KRS 489 Program Design in Strength Training & Conditioning
KRS 601 Physiology of Exercise
KRS 399 Directed Study (class credit for observation hours), register for Dr. Cleary's section
PHRM 203 General Pharmacology (offered at Kapioloani Community College)
HLTH 125 Medical Terminology (offered at Kapioloani Community College)
Other Health Care related courses
It is the students' responsibility to check course descriptions and availability for all courses:
Pre-Professional Option Advising Form
Volunteer/ Observation Experience Requirements
To volunteer in a local Athletic Training Clinic, students must submit the following to the Pre-Professional Advisor for review and to Program Director for Approval:
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Cover letter addressed to the Head Athletic Trainer describing your background and professional goals, why you are interested in Athletic Training, and how you can contribute to the operation of the Athletic Training Clinic.
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Current resume emphasizing clinical experiences and listing your CPR/AED and Blood Borne Pathogens training dates. See our Graduates website for examples of Athletic Training-related cover letters and resumes.
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Health Clearance / Technical Standards / Immunizations / Health Insurance Form, submit with Immunization records and copy of health insurance card, including TB clearance.
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Copy of CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer card - must not expire during academic year. Training is held on campus every July, contact Program Director for information or go to the American Red Cross.
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Copy of certificate from Blood Borne Pathogens initial training class- must not expire during academic year. Training is held on campus every July, contact Program Director for information or go to the initial Biosafety Training at: http://www.hawaii.edu/ehso/bio/training.htm. Include a copy of your certificate as part of your packet or a memo indicating your training date and certificate is pending.
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Operational Policies Manual Verification and Waiver Forms
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Student Liability insurance is highly recommended. See Operational Policies Manual for suggested insurance carriers.
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Submit the above together as a packet to the Pre-Professional Advisor for review and submit to Dr. Cleary for approval. She will forward to the Athletic Training staff for approval. Then you can contact your Supervising Athletic Trainer.
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Students may begin the volunteer experience whenever they choose, however, to volunteer in the UH Athletic Training Clinic for observation hours; it is highly recommended students begin in August with the orientation in-service and pre-season football camp.
Local Athletic Training Clinics accepting Pre-Professional Students
UH Athletic Training Clinic
Head Athletic Trainer: Eric Okasaki ATC
University Lab School
Head Athletic Trainer: Kaori Tamura, MS, ATC
Kalani High School
Head Athletic Trainer: Lori Vazquez, MS, ATC
Damian Memorial School
Head Athletic Trainer: Matt Vinnal, ATC
Pac-5 Athletic League
Head Athletic Trainer: Whitney Williams, ATC
St. Francis School
Head Athletic Trainer: Rebecca Romine, MS, ATC
Others to be determined.
For more information and advising, contact:
Whitney Williams, ATC - whitneyd@hawaii.edu
Pre-Professional Advisor
Post-Professional Graduate Athletic Training Student
University of Hawaii - Manoa
Phone: 808-956-7606
Rachele Vogelpohl, MS, ATC - rachelev@hawaii.edu
Pre-Professional Advisor
Athletic Training Student Doctoral Student
University of Hawaii - Manoa
Phone: 808-956-7606
For assistance with admissions or registering for classes, please contact:
Sheila Masuda - sheilam@hawaii.edu
Administrative Assistant
Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
1337 Lower Campus Road PE/A 231University of Hawaii - Manoa
Phone: 808-956-7606
For more information about the Entry-Level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program please contact:
Michelle A. Cleary, PhD, ATC
Program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator
Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
1337 Lower Campus Road KP B-108University of Hawaii - Manoa
Phone: (808) 956-6040
Email: mcleary@hawaii.edu