Pre-Physical Therapy Academic Advising Brian Caster, Pre-PT Advisor Professor of Exercise Science

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1 Pre-Physical Therapy Academic Advising Brian Caster, Pre-PT Advisor Professor of Exercise Science

2 What Undergraduate major do I combine with PT Program requirements? (Pre-PT at WOU and many institutions is not a formal major) Source: PTCAS Applicant Data Report Handouts: Majors; APTA/-year plan.

3 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs are -year, Graduate Degree programs, requiring: A Bachelors (undergraduate) degree. Completion of pre-requisite courses. Clinical (observational) hours. GRE Exam (most programs). Application materials (transcripts, letters of reference, etc.) Northwest Universities with DPT programs: Pacific University Idaho State University George Fox University of Montana University of Washington Eastern Washington University University of Puget Sound

4 Typical DPT Program Pre-requisites (and WOU courses): 1 year of Human Anatomy & Physiology (BI 2, 25, 26) 1 year of Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 22) 1 Year of Physics (PH 201, 202, 20) Additional Biological Sciences (BI 211, 212, 21; but others may be accepted; this requirement varies by program) Social and Behavioral Sciences (Typically 2 courses in Psychology; this requirement varies by program) Statistics (MTH 2, or other stats class from disciplines such as Psychology) Other Math (Note PH 201 prereq: MTH 112) Handouts: Course Prerequisites Summary

5 Typical DPT Program Pre-requisites Where do I start?: 1 year of Human Anatomy & Physiology (BI 2, 25, 26) BI 2 prereq: BI 102 or BI 211 BI 211 prereq: BI 102 (min grade of B), or completion of Biology Placement Test 1 year of Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 22) Multiple CH 221 entrance avenues. See: 1 Year of Physics (PH 201, 202, 20) PH 201 prereq: MTH 112 Elementary Functions Additional Biological Sciences (BI 211, 212, 21; the Biology courses included in the Human Bio minor may satisfy this requirement)

6 Academic Performance: Think beyond the Minimums! A.00 A-.70 B+.0 B.00 B Handout: GPAs averages Source: PTCAS Applicant Data Report Source: PTCAS Applicant Data Report

7 Academic Performance: Think beyond the Minimums! Source: Source: PTCAS PTCAS Applicant Applicant Data Data Report Report A.00 A-.70 B+.0 B.00 B- 2.70

8 Typical DPT Program Pre-requisites Major & Minor? Your academic strengths and interests. Efficiency of meeting DPT program pre-requisites. Alternate career choices and opportunities. Alternate medical program prerequisites. Areas that may distinguish you from other applicants. Source: PTCAS Applicant Data Report Handout: Exercise Science degree plan

9 Academic Degree Program WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Date Checked by B.A. B.S. X Exercise Science Name: V# Student Signature: Date: Major Advisor's Signature Date Required Core Courses Taken EXS 20 Foundations of Exercise Science cr EXS 10W Motor Learning cr Human Biology Minor 27cr EXS 71 Kinesiology cr EXS 15 Lifespan Motor Development cr BI 2 Human Anatomy & Physiology EXS Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity cr BI 25 Human Anatomy & Physiology EXS 70 Social and Psychological cr BI 26 Human Anatomy & Physiology EXS 7 Physiology of Exercise cr Choose two: 8 EXS 8W Subtotal Biomechanics cr 2cr BI 18 Microbiology for the Health Sciences BI 70 Humans and the Environment BI 1 Human Heredity Applied Exercise Science Track Taken Health Electives (00/00 level) or HE 25 Nutrition cr Psychology Electives (00/00 level) or EXS 85 Exercise Testing and Prescription cr EXS 19 Internship cr Choose two courses from the following: 8cr EXS 8 Advanced Topics in Biomechanics cr EXS 86 Advanced Topics in Motor Behavior cr EXS 87 Advanced Topics in Physiology of Exercise cr Total Required Credit Hours in the Major 72cr EXS 88 Exercise Motivation & Adherence cr HE 26 Sports & Exercise Nutrition cr BA Degree Requirements BS Degree Requirements: Math and CS: Writing Intensive: Electives 20cr Writing Intensive: Cultural Diversity: Must be selected with advisor approval, and may include courses outside the division Foreign Language: Math/CS/Statistics: Select DPT graduate program pre-requisites, such as: CH 221 General Chemistry 5 A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements of the major. CH 222 General Chemistry 5 CH 22 General Chemistry 5 PH 201 General Physics PH 202 General Physics PH 20 Subtotal General Physics 0cr

10 Exercise Science Major / Human Biology Minor (for Pre-Physical Therapy) SAMPLE Program Starting points for Math & Science Sequences may vary. Take the highest math course for which you qualify. First Year: General Biology (BI 102) College Writing (WR 15) Indiv. Health/Fitness (EXS 11) Found. of Exer. Sci. (EXS 20) 5 2 Social Science LACC Literature/Language LACC Public Speaking (COM 111) Philosophy/Religion LACC 15 Computer Course (above 121) Gen. Psychology (PSY 201) College Algebra (MTH 111) Creative Arts LACC 1 1 Second Year: Avoid science sequence overlap. Human A & P (BI 2) Elem. Functions (MTH 112) Literature/Language LACC Human A & P (BI 25) Statistics (MTH 2) Social Science LACC Human A & P (BI 26) Creative Arts LACC Kinesiology (EXS 71) PE Activity Course 2 Nutrition (HE 25) Motor Learning (EXS 10W) 1 Minors containing overlap with PT-prerequisites: Human Biology Biology Chemistry Psychology 15 Third Year: General Chemistry (CH 221) Develop. Psych. (PSY 11) Adapted Phys. Act. (EXS ) Creative Arts LACC General Chemistry (CH 222) Biomechanics (EXS 8W) Health Course (for HB minor) Open Electives 15 General Chemistry (CH 22) Lifespan Motor Dev. (EXS 15) Soc & Psych (EXS 70) Open Electives 5 Fourth Year: General Physics (PH 201) Exercise Physiology (EXS 7) Advanced Ex. Science course Open Electives 5 General Physics (PH 202) Exer. Test/Prescrip (EXS 85) Advanced Ex. Science course Microbiology (BI 18) General Physics (PH 20) Internship (EXS 19) Human Heredity (BI 1) Notes: Strong Science students may elect to take BI 211 (instead of BI 102) as the prerequisite for BI 2. Physics and Chemistry PT-prerequisites are used in the Exercise Science major elective block.

11 Key 1st Year Courses: BI 102 or B 211 As prereq to BI 2 Exercise Science Major / Human Biology Minor (for Pre-Physical Therapy) First Year: General Biology (BI 102) College Writing (WR 15) Indiv. Health/Fitness (EXS 11) Found. of Exer. Sci. (EXS 20) MTH 111 (or prereq. If needed) EXS 20 (if EXS major) 5 2 Social Science LACC Literature/Language LACC Public Speaking (COM 111) Philosophy/Religion LACC 15 Computer Course (above 121) Gen. Psychology (PSY 201) College Algebra (MTH 111) Creative Arts LACC 1 1 Second Year: WR 15 COM 111 PSY 201 LACC progress Human A & P (BI 2) Elem. Functions (MTH 112) Literature/Language LACC Human A & P (BI 25) Statistics (MTH 2) Social Science LACC Human A & P (BI 26) Creative Arts LACC Kinesiology (EXS 71) PE Activity Course 2 Nutrition (HE 25) Motor Learning (EXS 10W) 1 15 Third Year: General Chemistry (CH 221) Develop. Psych. (PSY 11) Adapted Phys. Act. (EXS ) Creative Arts LACC General Chemistry (CH 222) Biomechanics (EXS 8W) Health Course (for HB minor) Open Electives 15 General Chemistry (CH 22) Lifespan Motor Dev. (EXS 15) Soc & Psych (EXS 70) Open Electives 5 Fourth Year: General Physics (PH 201) Exercise Physiology (EXS 7) Advanced Ex. Science course Open Electives 5 General Physics (PH 202) Exer. Test/Prescrip (EXS 85) Advanced Ex. Science course Microbiology (BI 18) General Physics (PH 20) Internship (EXS 19) Human Heredity (BI 1) Notes: Strong Science students may elect to take BI 211 (instead of BI 102) as the prerequisite for BI 2. Physics and Chemistry PT-prerequisites are used in the Exercise Science major elective block.

12 Pre-Physical Therapy Academic Advising Brian Caster, Pre-PT Advisor Professor of Exercise Science NEXT STEPS: Students on Dr. Caster s Advising List: - Review Next Term s Course Selection with Dr. Caster - Have your ADVISING HOLD Cleared. Students NOT on Dr. Caster s Advising List: - See your Assigned Advisor to clear advising hold. Declare a major (major/advisor request form). -Sooner is better, but choose wisely (by end of freshman year). Begin to Educate Yourself as to what it REALLY takes, both academically and professionally, to get admitted to Graduate Programs in Physical Therapy. Explore APTA.org, PTCAS.org, DPT Program Websites

13 Exercise Science is the study of changes that occur within the human body in response to exercise and physical activity. Students develop skills in assessment of fitness and prescription of exercise appropriate to a wide range of populations, for purposes ranging from general health promotion and injury prevention, to rehabilitation and sports performance.

14 Career Opportunities in Exercise Science WOU Graduates have pursued careers in: Health Care Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Physician s Assistant, Nutrition/Dietetics, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Medical Technology, and other areas. Fitness & Wellness Fitness Center Management & Ownership, Personal Training, Athletic Strength & Conditioning, College/University Fitness Instruction, Massage Therapy, and other areas. Education K-12 Physical Education (through Pre-Education track), Community College & University Fitness and Classroom Instruction, NPOs (YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc.), Outdoor Education & Community Recreation.