Kinesiology and Leisure Science
The Master of Science Degree
Entry-Level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program
The Entry-Level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program (EL-GATEP) mission is to prepare graduate students to become BOC certified athletic trainers and scholars in the athletic training profession.
About the Athletic Training Profession
- Student Section of the National Athletic Trainers' Association
- FACTS about ATCs
- Difference between ATCs and Personal Trainers
- ATCs provide health care to athletes of all kinds
Program Information
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Operational Policies Manual last updated 04-01-08
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Application and Admissions Information
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Deadline for Applications: The Admissions Committee reviews applications February 1, March 1 with the final deadline on April 1. Early application is encouraged.
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Apply online to the Masters of Science in Kinesiology and Leisure Science, Entry-Level Athletic Training specialization through the Graduate Division at: http://www.hawaii.edu/graduatestudies/fields/html/departments/hijkl/kls/kls.htm.
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Print Graduate Division Application and include in application packet
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Items needed for Complete Application, send as a packet to Dr. Cleary at address below:
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o Copy of Graduate Admissions Application Form |
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o EL-GATEP application (MS Word) |
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o Completed (or in-progress) pre-requisites (see Program Description above) |
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o A resume including Clinical Experience(s) |
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o A cover letter with professional goals |
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o Transcripts from all universities attended (unofficial copies acceptable) |
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o Three letters of recommendation, one from supervising ATC preferred |
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o Experience Voucher Form, candidates with ~50 hours observation are preferred |
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o Tuition Waiver Application (MS Word) Scholarship Application, due March 15! |
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Follow up with Graduate Admissions to ensure they have received:
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o Graduate Admissions application, Complete online: http://www.hawaii.edu/graduate/admissions/html/apply.htm |
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o Original / Official Transcripts |
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o GRE scores |
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For more information about the Entry-Level Graduate
Athletic Training Education Program, please contact:
Michelle A. Cleary, PhD, ATC
Entry-Level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program Director
Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Sciences
University of Hawaii
- Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road PE/A 216
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Phone: (808) 956-3804
Email: mcleary@hawaii.edu