2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pre-Physical Therapy, B.A.
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The major in Pre-Physical Therapy is designed to provide a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of science and exercise science. The major offers the preparation necessary for the student to continue study toward a degree in physical therapy or a related health profession. Students who complete this program can pursue further education in Physical or Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistance, Chiropractics, Podiatry and Nursing.
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Minimum credits required: 62
Required courses:
- HPE 201 - Orientation to HPE, 1 credit hour
- HPE 202 - Principles of Athletic Training, 2 credit hours
- HPE 206 - Medical Terminology, 2 credit hours
- HPE 209 - Research Design & Statistics in Sport Sciences, 3 credit hours
- HPE 302 - Physiology Of Exercise, 3 credit hours
- HPE 303 - Health and Physical Fitness Assessment Techniques, 3 credit hours
- HPE 306 - Therapeutic Modalities with Lab, 4 credit hours
- HPE 321 - Adapted Physical Activity, 2 credit hours
- HPE 451 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics, 3 credit hours
- BIO 121 - Principles Of Biology I, 4 credit hours
- BIO 122 - Principles Of Biology II, 4 credit hours
- BIO 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 credit hours
- BIO 204 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II, 4 credit hours
- CHM 111 - General Chemistry I, 4 credit hours
- CHM 112 - General Chemistry II, 4 credit hours
- CHM 115 - General Chemistry Lab, 1 credit hour
- PHY 131 - General Physics I, 4 credit hours AND
- PHY 151 - Introductory Physics Lab I, 1 credit hour
OR - PHY 145 - Applied College Physics I, 5 credit hours
- PHY 132 - General Physics II, 4 credit hours AND
- PHY 152 - Introductory Physics Lab II, 1 credit hour
OR - PHY 146 - Applied College Physics II, 5 credit hours
- At least two additional courses or appropriate seminars in Biology or Chemistry at the 200 level or above (except BIO 200 & CHM 200(I) ) (4 credit minimum)
Additional courses:
Students should select the additional courses based on graduate school prerequisite requirements. Although the additional two courses in upper level BIO/CHM are elective, the following are suggested for consideration: - BIO 211 - Genetics, 4 credit hours
- BIO 212 - Microbiology, 4 credit hours
- BIO 221 - General Zoology, 3 credit hours
- BIO 330 - Gross Anatomy, 4 credit hours
- BIO 331 - Developmental Biology, 4 credit hours
- BIO 332 - Histology, 3 credit hours
- BIO 333 - Human Physiology, 4 credit hours
- NRO 250 - Principles of Neuroscience, 3 credit hours
- CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I, 4 credit hours AND
- CHM 255 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory, .5 credit hour
- CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II, 4 credit hours AND
- CHM 256 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory, 1 credit hour
Note(s):
Students planning to pursue a graduate degree in physical therapy should consider PSY 100 , PSY 205 , PSY 302 , SOC 100D , and an additional statistics course. Other elective courses might be: HPE 245 , HPE 423D , HPE 445 , HPE 070X .
Courses required for the major do not necessarily need to be taken in the sequence listed unless as specified by course prerequisites.
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