Athletic Physical Requirements
Hope International University (HIU) is an NAIA institution and follows NCAA Concussion Safety Protocols. All student-athletes must meet the following medical clearance requirements prior to participation.
Physical Examination Requirements
A pre-participation physical examination is required for all student-athletes.
Physical examinations are valid for one (1) year from the date of the examination.
Physical examinations must be completed within the United States. Physicals performed outside of the U.S. will not be accepted.
Approved Medical Providers
Physical examinations must be performed by one of the following licensed healthcare providers:
Medical Doctor (MD)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Providers That Are Not Accepted
Physical examinations completed by the following providers will not be accepted:
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
Chiropractor (DC)
Concussion Safety
As part of the pre-participation medical clearance process, all student-athletes are required to comply with HIU's concussion education and management requirements in accordance with NCAA Concussion SafetyProtocols.
The Athletic Training Staff at Hope International University strives to provide high-quality healthcare to all of our student-athletes. Through the integration of faith, service, and learning, we work cooperatively with the institution's Athletic Department to ensure the overall wellbeing of all of our athletic teams. Clinically, this is achieved through the domains of injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. This is achieved through the use of first aid, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercises.
Other Athletic Training services include physician referrals and athletic health insurance claims. We are continually educating ourselves through research and experience, as well as educating our athletes on a daily basis. In creating an optimal environment for healing, we enable our athletes to return to competition as soon as safely possible following injury. Â
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Head Athletic Trainer Marisa Taylor-Edwards (714-879-3901 ext 1214) or mtedwards@hiu.edu
