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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 PTCAS Applicant Data Report Handouts: Majors; APTA/4-year plan.

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

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

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)

Academic Performance: Think beyond the Minimums! Source: 2013-14 PTCAS Applicant Data Report Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report A 4.00 A- 3.70 B+ 3.30 B 3.00 B- 2.70 Handout: GPAs averages

Academic Performance: Think beyond the Minimums! Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report Source: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report A 4.00 A- 3.70 B+ 3.30 B 3.00 B- 2.70

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: 2015-16 PTCAS Applicant Data Report Handout: Exercise Science degree plan

WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Date__________________ Academic Degree Program Checked by____________ 2016-17 B.A._____ B.S. X Exercise Science Name: V# _________________________________________ Student Signature:__________________________ Date:__________ Major Advisor's Signature Date Required Core Courses Taken EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise Science 4cr EXS 310W Motor Learning 4cr Human Biology Minor 27cr EXS 371 Kinesiology 4cr EXS 415 Lifespan Motor Development 4cr BI 234 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 EXS 444 Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity 4cr BI 235 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 EXS 470 Social and Psychological 4cr BI 236 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 EXS 473 Physiology of Exercise 4cr Choose two: 8 EXS 483W Biomechanics 4cr BI 318 Microbiology for the Health Sciences Subtotal 32cr BI 370 Humans and the Environment BI 441 Human Heredity Applied Exercise Science Track Taken Health Electives (300/400 level) 3 or 4 HE 325 Nutrition 4cr Psychology Electives (300/400 level) 3 or 4 EXS 485 Exercise Testing and Prescription 4cr EXS 419 Internship 4cr Choose two courses from the following: 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 Total Required Credit Hours in the Major 72cr EXS 488 Exercise Motivation & Adherence 4cr BS Degree Requirements: HE 426 Sports & Exercise Nutrition 4cr BA Degree Requirements Math and CS: Writing Intensive: Electives 20cr Writing Intensive: Cultural Diversity: Foreign Language: Math/CS/Statistics: Must be selected with advisor approval, and may include courses outside the division Select DPT graduate program pre-requisites, such as: 5 CH 221 General Chemistry A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements of the major. 5 CH 222 General Chemistry 5 CH 223 General Chemistry 4 PH 201 General Physics 4 PH 202 General Physics 4 PH 203 General Physics Subtotal 40cr

Exercise Science Major / Human Biology Minor (for Pre-Physical Therapy) First Year : SAMPLE Program Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term Starting points for General Biology (BI 102) 5 Social Science LACC 4 Computer Course (above 121) 3 Math & Science 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 Sequences may vary. Found. of Exer. Sci. (EXS 230) 4 Philosophy/Religion LACC 3 Creative Arts LACC 3 Take the highest 15 14 14 math course for Second Year: Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term which you qualify . 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 Avoid science Literature/Language LACC 4 Social Science LACC 4 Kinesiology (EXS 371) 4 sequence overlap . PE Activity Course 2 Nutrition (HE 325) 4 Motor Learning (EXS 310W) 4 14 16 15 Minors containing Third Year : Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term overlap with General Chemistry (CH 221) 4 General Chemistry (CH 222) 4 General Chemistry (CH 223) 4 PT-prerequisites: Develop. Psych. (PSY 311) 4 Biomechanics (EXS 483W) 4 Lifespan Motor Dev. (EXS 415) 5 Human Biology Adapted Phys. Act. (EXS 444) 4 Health Course (for HB minor) 4 Soc & Psych (EXS 470) 4 Biology Creative Arts LACC 3 Open Electives 4 Open Electives 3 Chemistry 15 16 16 Fourth Year: Psychology 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:

Key 1 st Year Courses: Exercise Science Major / Human Biology Minor (for Pre-Physical Therapy) BI 102 or B 211 • As prereq to BI 234 First Year : Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term General Biology (BI 102) 5 Social Science LACC 4 Computer Course (above 121) 3 MTH 111 • College Writing (WR 135) 4 Literature/Language LACC 4 Gen. Psychology (PSY 201) 4 (or prereq. If needed) 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 EXS 230 • Second Year: (if EXS major) Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term Human A & P (BI 234) 4 Human A & P (BI 235) 4 Human A & P (BI 236) 4 WR 135 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 COM 111 PE Activity Course 2 Nutrition (HE 325) 4 Motor Learning (EXS 310W) 4 PSY 201 14 16 15 Third Year : LACC progress 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:

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

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.