Athletic Health Care and Fitness

Athletic Health Care and Fitness Tech PrepSix District Educational Compact

Theodore Roosevelt High SchoolKent, Ohio

Mr. Terry Slattery, ATCMr. Toby Jurging, ATC, CSCSFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Six District Educational Compact?What is Athletic Health Care and Fitness College Tech Prep?What is College Tech Prep?What advantages does College Tech Prep offer?What is a Career Passport?How do you apply for the Initiative?

What is the Six District Educational Compact?Provides Career Technical Education programs, College Tech Prep initiatives, services and resources to over 25,000 students in the Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Kent, Stow-Munroe Falls, Tallmadge and Woodridge school districts23 different Career Technical Education programs3 College Tech Prep initiatives

Theodore RooseveltHigh SchoolStow-Munroe FallsHigh SchoolCuyahoga FallsHigh SchoolTallmadgeHigh SchoolHudson High SchoolWoodridgeHigh SchoolWhat is Athletic Health Care and Fitness Tech Prep?Hands-on Tech Prep initiative that provides knowledge and real-life experiences through rigorous and relevant curricular instruction in the prevention, recognition, treatment, rehabilitation and administration of athletic, as well as, other common injuries and health care conditions

What is Athletic Health Care and Fitness Tech Prep?2-year College Tech Prep initiativeOpportunity for students to learn in a variety of styles and learning environmentsCareer interest areas include: Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Emergency Services, Fitness, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, and more

What is Athletic Health Care and Fitness Tech Prep?AHCF I Level IInstructor Mr. Toby Jurging, ATC, CSCSMeets at Roosevelt daily from 7:35-10:15am3 credits (1 science)Areas of ConcentrationAnatomy/PhysiologyIntroduction to care and prevention Emergency response and careBasic clinical skill competencies

What is Athletic Health Care and Fitness Tech Prep?AHCF II Level II Instructor Mr. Terry Slattery, ATCMeets at Roosevelt daily from 12:00-2:35pm3 creditsAreas of ConcentrationEvaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries/conditionsDesign, implementation, and theories of cardiovascular, strength, conditioning, and nutritional programsCertification in First Aid/CPR/AEDCareer development including professional shadows and research opportunities

What is a College Tech Prep Initiative?A curricular alignment between a career/technical education program and a specific academic area within an institution of higher educationOpportunity to earn college credit for students meeting academic requirements while still in high schoolAcademically and clinically challenging

What is a College Tech Prep Initiative?Athletic Health Care and Fitness is the first College Tech Prep initiative in the state of Ohio to be aligned with two institutes of higher education (Kent State University and The University of Akron) offering Baccalaureate Degree program majors

What advantages does College Tech Prep offer?Opportunity to earn college credit at a greatly reduced cost per credit hourAcademic challenge and clinical skill developmentInteraction with collegiate academic instructors, mentor students, and Allied Health Care professionalsHead start in the health career field of choice.

How are the Tech Prep Credits earned?University of AkronFitness and Wellness (1 credit)Successful completion (80%) of computer based exam given at UAConcepts of Health and Fitness (3 credits)Successful completion (80%) of computer based exam given in April at UAMedical Terminology (3 credits)Successful completion of UA web-based self-directed course (80% average)

University of Akron Representatives:Nicole MulletStacy BuserRachelle KaplerDr. Ron OtterstetterHow are the Tech Prep credits earned?Kent State UniversityFitness for Life (3 credits)Successful completion (80%) of the AHCF Tech Prep 2-yr program and enrollment into any KSU Allied Health Care major

KSU Representative:Dr. Kim PeerWhat is a Career Passport?Professional portfolio that includes:Skill CompetenciesStudent ResumeLetters of RecommendationCertificate of Course CompletionCareer Experiences, Projects, Awards, Etc.

Passport requirements 95% attendance B or better average Competency completion Senior Research ProjectWhat is a Career Passport?Requirements needed to receive a Career Passport95% attendance over two yearsB or better averageSuccessful completion of skill competenciesSuccessful completion of Senior Research Project

Where are they now?Class of 201025 completers: 12 TRHS, 5 SMFHS, 1 CFHS, 3 THS, 2 HHS, 2 WHSAll 25 enrolled in 4-yr college degree programs$250,000.00 in scholarshipsUniversity of Notre Dame, University of Akron, Kent State University, Ohio Univiversity, University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Walsh University, University of Southern FloridaAllied Health Care Professions: Athletic Training, Nutrition, EMT/Paramedic/Firefighting, Nursing, Pre-Med, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Exercise Physiology, Health Administration, Pharmacy Where are they now?1998-2010 Graduates (12 yr. program history)

201 AHCF College Tech Prep initiative completers

177Completed/Working/Studying Allied Health Care professions

88%Past Program Graduates Include:Certified Athletic Trainers Registered NursesExercise Physiologists Physical Therapy Assistants Physician/Medical School Physical Education TeacherForensic Science Strength/Conditioning Specialist EMT/Paramedic/FirefightersRadiology TechnicianSpeech and Audiology SpecialistWhere are they now?

How do you apply for the program?

Acceptance to the College Tech Prep initiative is competitive upon completion of an application

All candidates for the initiative are reviewed for selection by a professional screening placement committee

Class size is limitedThank You For Your Interest !

Mr. Terry Slattery, ATC330-676-8779330-618-1614ke_tslattery@kentschools.net

Mr. Toby Jurging, ATC, CSCSke_tjurging@kentschools.net