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Pre-Physical Therapy Academic Advising Brian Caster, Pre-PT Advisor Professor of Exercise Science What Undergraduate major do I combine with PT Program requirements? (Pre-PT at WOU and many institutions is not a formal major) Source: 2015-16

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

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What Undergraduate major do I combine with PT Program requirements?

(Pre-PT at WOU and many institutions is not a formal major) Handouts: Majors; APTA/4-year plan.

Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs are 3-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

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Typical DPT Program Pre-requisites (and WOU courses):

  • 1 year of Human Anatomy & Physiology (BI 234, 235, 236)
  • 1 year of Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223)
  • 1 Year of Physics (PH 201, 202, 203)
  • Additional Biological Sciences (BI 211, 212, 213; 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 243, or other stats class from disciplines such

as Psychology)

  • Other Math (Note PH 201 prereq: MTH 112)

Handouts: Course Prerequisites Summary

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Typical DPT Program Pre-requisites – Where do I start?:

  • 1 year of Human Anatomy & Physiology (BI 234, 235, 236)
  • BI 234 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, 223)
  • Multiple CH 221 entrance avenues. See:

http://www.wou.edu/chemistry/placement-tests/

  • 1 Year of Physics (PH 201, 202, 203)
  • PH 201 prereq: MTH 112 Elementary Functions
  • Additional Biological Sciences (BI 211, 212, 213; the Biology

courses included in the Human Bio minor may satisfy this requirement)

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Academic Performance: Think beyond the Minimums! A 4.00 A- 3.70 B+ 3.30 B 3.00 B- 2.70

Handout: GPAs averages

Source: 2013-14 PTCAS Applicant Data Report Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report

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Academic Performance: Think beyond the Minimums! A 4.00 A- 3.70 B+ 3.30 B 3.00 B- 2.70

Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report

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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.

Handout: Exercise Science degree plan

Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report

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Academic Degree Program

WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Date__________________

2016-17

Checked by____________

B.A._____ B.S. X Exercise Science

Name: V#

_________________________________________

Student Signature:__________________________ Date:__________ Date

Taken EXS 230 4cr EXS 310W 4cr 27cr EXS 371 4cr EXS 415 4cr BI 234 4 EXS 444 4cr BI 235 4 EXS 470 4cr BI 236 4 EXS 473 4cr 8 EXS 483W 4cr 32cr Applied Exercise Science Track Taken 3 or 4 HE 325 4cr 3 or 4 EXS 485 4cr EXS 419 4cr 8cr EXS 484 Advanced Topics in Biomechanics 4cr EXS 486 Advanced Topics in Motor Behavior 4cr EXS 487 Advanced Topics in Physiology of Exercise 4cr 72cr EXS 488 Exercise Motivation & Adherence 4cr HE 426 Sports & Exercise Nutrition 4cr BA Degree Requirements

BS Degree Requirements:

Math and CS: Writing Intensive: 20cr Writing Intensive: Cultural Diversity:

Must be selected with advisor approval, and may include courses outside the division

Foreign Language: Math/CS/Statistics: CH 221

5

A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements of the major.

CH 222

5

CH 223 General Chemistry

5

PH 201 General Physics

4

PH 202 General Physics

4

PH 203 General Physics

4

40cr Subtotal Health Electives (300/400 level) Psychology Electives (300/400 level) Total Required Credit Hours in the Major General Chemistry General Chemistry Human Anatomy & Physiology BI 318 Microbiology for the Health Sciences Lifespan Motor Development BI 441 Human Heredity Exercise Testing and Prescription Human Anatomy & Physiology Select DPT graduate program pre-requisites, such as:

Electives

BI 370 Humans and the Environment

Major Advisor's Signature

Required Core Courses Internship Choose two courses from the following: Biomechanics Human Biology Minor Choose two: Kinesiology Subtotal Social and Psychological Foundations of Exercise Science Motor Learning Human Anatomy & Physiology Nutrition Physiology of Exercise Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity

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SAMPLE Program

Starting points for Math & Science Sequences may vary. Take the highest math course for which you qualify. Avoid science sequence overlap. Minors containing

  • verlap with

PT-prerequisites: Human Biology Biology Chemistry Psychology Exercise Science Major / Human Biology Minor (for Pre-Physical Therapy)

First Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

General Biology (BI 102) 5 Social Science LACC 4 Computer Course (above 121) 3 College Writing (WR 135) 4 Literature/Language LACC 4

  • Gen. Psychology (PSY 201)

4

  • Indiv. Health/Fitness (EXS 131)

2 Public Speaking (COM 111) 3 College Algebra (MTH 111) 4

  • Found. of Exer. Sci. (EXS 230)

4 Philosophy/Religion LACC 3 Creative Arts LACC 3 15 14 14

Second Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

Human A & P (BI 234) 4 Human A & P (BI 235) 4 Human A & P (BI 236) 4

  • Elem. Functions (MTH 112)

4 Statistics (MTH 243) 4 Creative Arts LACC 3 Literature/Language LACC 4 Social Science LACC 4 Kinesiology (EXS 371) 4 PE Activity Course 2 Nutrition (HE 325) 4 Motor Learning (EXS 310W) 4 14 16 15

Third Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

General Chemistry (CH 221) 4 General Chemistry (CH 222) 4 General Chemistry (CH 223) 4

  • Develop. Psych. (PSY 311)

4 Biomechanics (EXS 483W) 4 Lifespan Motor Dev. (EXS 415) 5 Adapted Phys. Act. (EXS 444) 4 Health Course (for HB minor) 4 Soc & Psych (EXS 470) 4 Creative Arts LACC 3 Open Electives 4 Open Electives 3 15 16 16

Fourth Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

General Physics (PH 201) 5 General Physics (PH 202) 4 General Physics (PH 203) 4 Exercise Physiology (EXS 473) 4

  • Exer. Test/Prescrip (EXS 485)

4 Internship (EXS 419) 4 Advanced Ex. Science course 4 Advanced Ex. Science course 4 Human Heredity (BI 441) 4 Open Electives 4 Microbiology (BI 318) 4 16 16 16

Notes:

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Key 1st Year Courses:

  • BI 102 or B 211

As prereq to BI 234

  • MTH 111

(or prereq. If needed)

  • EXS 230

(if EXS major) WR 135 COM 111 PSY 201 LACC progress Exercise Science Major / Human Biology Minor (for Pre-Physical Therapy)

First Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

General Biology (BI 102) 5 Social Science LACC 4 Computer Course (above 121) 3 College Writing (WR 135) 4 Literature/Language LACC 4

  • Gen. Psychology (PSY 201)

4

  • Indiv. Health/Fitness (EXS 131)

2 Public Speaking (COM 111) 3 College Algebra (MTH 111) 4

  • Found. of Exer. Sci. (EXS 230)

4 Philosophy/Religion LACC 3 Creative Arts LACC 3 15 14 14

Second Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

Human A & P (BI 234) 4 Human A & P (BI 235) 4 Human A & P (BI 236) 4

  • Elem. Functions (MTH 112)

4 Statistics (MTH 243) 4 Creative Arts LACC 3 Literature/Language LACC 4 Social Science LACC 4 Kinesiology (EXS 371) 4 PE Activity Course 2 Nutrition (HE 325) 4 Motor Learning (EXS 310W) 4 14 16 15

Third Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

General Chemistry (CH 221) 4 General Chemistry (CH 222) 4 General Chemistry (CH 223) 4

  • Develop. Psych. (PSY 311)

4 Biomechanics (EXS 483W) 4 Lifespan Motor Dev. (EXS 415) 5 Adapted Phys. Act. (EXS 444) 4 Health Course (for HB minor) 4 Soc & Psych (EXS 470) 4 Creative Arts LACC 3 Open Electives 4 Open Electives 3 15 16 16

Fourth Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

General Physics (PH 201) 5 General Physics (PH 202) 4 General Physics (PH 203) 4 Exercise Physiology (EXS 473) 4

  • Exer. Test/Prescrip (EXS 485)

4 Internship (EXS 419) 4 Advanced Ex. Science course 4 Advanced Ex. Science course 4 Human Heredity (BI 441) 4 Open Electives 4 Microbiology (BI 318) 4 16 16 16

Notes:

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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

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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

  • f populations, for purposes

ranging from general health promotion and injury prevention, to rehabilitation and sports performance.

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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.