Effective April 1, 2023, GHSA has adopted a revised version of the Pre-Participation Exam, 5th edition created by the American Academy of Pediatrics and 5 other associations including the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Athletic Trainers Association.
The revised edition replaces all previous editions in use including the most recent 2010 edition currently in use. The revised version has mental health questions, as well as more questions about cardiac health and new orthopedic screenings.
This GHSA pre-participation exam form is the only one that will be allowed for the student’s exam (no other formats will be accepted). GHSA is communicating with all members schools as well as district or county ADs and administrations, the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association (GATA) and the Georgia Association of School Nurses (GASN).
The GHSA recognizes this change over will take some time, but all schools are encouraged to begin the changeover immediately. However, because there may be older versions already in circulation, those will be accepted through April 1, 2023. Then, starting April 1, 2023, only the newly revised version (attached below) will be accepted.