When sending in the cover letter, please indicate your top three GA position in order of preference. All applicants must be admitted to the University of Florida Graduate School prior to any decisions regarding graduate assistantships. Any specific questions regarding the application process should be directed to James Milford jmilford@hhp.ufl.edu. Any questions regarding GA positions with UAA Sports Health should be directed to John Barrett JohnB@gators.uaa.ufl.edu. Questions regarding any other positions or the graduate athletic training program should be directed to Dr. Geoff Dover gdover@hhp.ufl.edu. A brief description of the GA positions can be found below. (NOTE: Additional graduate assistantships for athletic trainers may be available through the Division of Recreational Sports. Please contact Dr. Nancy Chrystal-Green for further information: ncg@ufl.edu)
High School
Outreach Program
The University of Florida provides athletic training services to 14 area high
schools in 4 surrounding counties. The GA functions as the head athletic trainer
for the high school and his/her duties include covering athletic events and
practices, managing injuries and supervising undergraduate students in our CAAHEP-accredited
athletic training education program. This position is excellent for ATC’s
who wish to pursue a career working at the high school level or who wish to
use this experience to further their athletic training career.
Santa Fe Community
College
Santa Fe Community College hires one GA who provides sports health care services
for the college’s athletic program. This position allows the GA to work
with college level athletic teams including basketball, softball, and baseball.
The GA will also have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate students in
our CAAHEP-accredited athletic training education program.
University
Athletic Association (UAA)
Students work in the UAA Sports Health Department in the role of graduate intern
athletic trainers. These GA’s serve as athletic trainers for the university
teams. Students will assist in the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and
other sport-related health duties of student athletes competing for UF. They
will also assist with the education and counseling aspects of the athletic training
field as appropriate. UAA interns will also have the opportunity to supervise
undergraduate students in our CAAHEP-accredited athletic training education
program.
Qualifications for all positions:
• Undergraduate degree from an NATA accredited athletic training program or related degree.
• NATABOC certified or certify eligible (preference will be given for students who are already certified or who are sitting for the exam prior to the commencement of classes)
• Current American red cross certification or equivalent
• GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better for upper division course work
• Admission to the University of Florida Graduate School
Application
procedure and checklist
Deadline for application submission is January 3rd, 2008 for Fall 2008 acceptance.
In order to be accepted to a G.A. position at the University of Florida you
must be admitted to the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology {1}
AND Graduate Admissions {2}. Complete BOTH
of the following application procedures:
{1} Application
procedures for Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Items to Complete
File For Departmental Review Pending Admission:
A. Graduate Student Profile Form. http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/graduate/pdf/gradprof.pdf
B. Athletic Training Questionnaire indicating GA position desired in order of
preference.
http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/graduate/pdf/AthleticTraining
Questionnaire.pdf
C. Cover letter indicating GA position desired in order of preference. Please
include all Graduate
Assistant positions: high school, community college, ATSMC, and UAA as described
above.
D. 3 Written Letter’s of Recommendation. In addition to the letter have
each reference fill out the
recommendation form found here:
http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu/pdf-files/recommendation-letter-form.pdf
E. Resume (emphasis on AT experience)
F. GRE Score (Minimum 1000 and official scores must be sent to Office of Admissions)
G. Copies of transcripts for departmental review (official transcripts must
be sent to the
Office of Admission)
Please mail these items to:
James P. Milford
Program Assistant
P.O. Box 118205
Dept. of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-8205
352-392-0584 x1412
fax: 352-392-5262
jmilford@hhp.ufl.edu
{2} Application
procedures for Graduate Admissions
A. Online Web Application. https://www.isis.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/nirvana?MDASTRAN=RSI-INTROG
B. $30.00 application fee. (Make check payable to: University of Florida)
C. Official Transcripts.
D. Official copy of G.R.E. score
Please mail these items
to:
Graduate Admissions
201 Criser Hall
P.O. Box 114000
Gainesville, Florida 32611-4000
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Pics of the program
On left, Jason Meredith, graduate 2007, UF Masters athletic training program. On right, Matt Walser, graduate 1998,
UF Masters athletic training program
Current AT faculty
Left to right; Dr. Geoffrey Dover, Director, graduate athletic training program;
Dr. Erik Wikstrom, Program director,
undergraduate athletic training program; Dr. Paul Borsa, Assistant Professor,
athletic training program;
Keith Naugle, Instructor, clinical coordinator, undergraduate athletic training
program
Keith Naugle, Clinical Coordinator, undergraduate athletic training program
On left, Jeff Parr, current UF doctoral student in athletic
training. On right, Matt Walser, graduate 1998,
UF Masters athletic training program
Graduate AT students and program director enjoying SEATA 2007. From left to right: Megan Fornoff, Jen McConnell, Dr. Geoff Dover, Josh Cramer, Casey Howe.
Casey Howe ATC, presenting abstract at SEATA 2007.
Current graduate AT student Jen McConnell, presenting abstract at SEATA 2007.
Current 2007-2008 graduate AT program.
© Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
Room 100, FLG, PO Box 118205, Gainesville, FL 32611; Phone: (352) 392-0584; Fax: (352) 392-5262
Updated: August 10, 2007