{"id":637,"date":"2020-09-25T17:21:25","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T17:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=637"},"modified":"2021-10-13T17:44:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T17:44:35","slug":"pre-physical-therapy-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences\/pre-physical-therapy-track\/program-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Physical Therapy Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

This emphasis is intended for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in physical therapy and includes coursework in biology and the physical sciences. In order to become a physical therapist, an advanced degree is required.\u00a0 The Pre-Physical Therapy track prepares you with the necessary coursework and skills needed to successfully apply and be granted admission into Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy upon graduation.<\/p>\n

The American Physical Therapy Association<\/a> (APTA) outlines the coursework and experience needed to apply to graduate programs.\u00a0 Students are encouraged to work with their faculty advisor to develop the educational plan that helps you achieve your goals of becoming a Physical Therapist.<\/p>\n

The total number of credits required for the\u00a0Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Sciences\u00a0<\/strong>degree is 120, which includes the Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n

Major Requirements:<\/p>\n

Pre-Physical Therapy Track Required Coursework<\/h2>\n

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This emphasis is intended for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in physical therapy and includes coursework in biology and the physical sciences.<\/p>\n

Internship Prerequisites:<\/strong> A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better; a grade of C- or better in HPR 202<\/a>, HPR 260<\/a>, HPR 302<\/a>, HPR 304<\/a>, and HPR 410<\/a>; and a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount are needed to register for the internship.<\/p>\n

Internship Requirements:<\/strong> When other requirements are completed, and minimum grade requirements are met, the student is placed in a 120-hour, three-credit internship.<\/p>\n

Minimum Grade Requirement:<\/strong> A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in BIO 151<\/a>, BIO 151L<\/a>, BIO 152<\/a>, BIO 152L<\/a>, BIO 161<\/a>, BIO 161L<\/a>, BIO 162<\/a>, BIO 162L<\/a>, PHYS 161<\/a>, PHYS 161L<\/a>, PHYS 162<\/a>, PHYS 162L<\/a>, CHM 151<\/a>, CHM 151L<\/a>, CHM 152<\/a>, CHM 152L<\/a>, MA 132<\/a>, PSY 101<\/a> OR PSY 110<\/a>, HPR 202<\/a>, HPR 260<\/a>, HPR 302<\/a>, HPR 304<\/a>, HPR 410<\/a>, and HPR 415<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Degree Requirements \u2014 Health Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis)<\/h3>\n

This degree requires a total of 120 credits.<\/p>\n

Major Requirements<\/h4>\n

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and\/or University Requirements (*).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

BIO 151L<\/a><\/td>\nGeneral Biology I Lab<\/td>\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

BIO 152<\/a><\/td>\nGeneral Biology II<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

BIO 152L<\/a><\/td>\nGeneral Biology II Lab<\/td>\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

BIO 161<\/a><\/td>\nAnatomy and Physiology I<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

BIO 161L<\/a><\/td>\nAnatomy and Physiology I Lab<\/td>\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

CHM 151<\/a><\/td>\nPrinciples of Chemistry I<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

CHM 151L<\/a><\/td>\nPrinciples of Chemistry I Lab<\/td>\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 201<\/a><\/td>\nIntroduction to Health and Exercise Science<\/td>\n\n

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HPR 202<\/a><\/td>\nExercise Physiology<\/td>\n\n

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HPR 225<\/a><\/td>\nHealth Psychology<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 230<\/a><\/td>\nCommunity Health<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 260<\/a><\/td>\nIntroduction to Sports Medicine<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 301<\/a><\/td>\nHealth\/Fitness Program Management<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 302<\/a><\/td>\nFitness and Health Assessment<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 304<\/a><\/td>\nDeveloping Physical Training Programs<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 308<\/a><\/td>\nGlobal Health and Culture<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 340<\/a><\/td>\nNutrition for Optimal Health<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 400<\/a><\/td>\nSenior Internship<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 410<\/a><\/td>\nAnatomical Kinesiology<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HPR 415<\/a><\/td>\nApplications in Human Performance<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

MA 132<\/a><\/td>\nStatistical Analysis<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PHYS 161<\/a><\/td>\nCollege Physics I<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PHYS 161L<\/a><\/td>\nCollege Physics I Lab<\/td>\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PHYS 162<\/a><\/td>\nCollege Physics II<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PHYS 162L<\/a><\/td>\nCollege Physics II Lab<\/td>\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PSY 110<\/a><\/td>\nHuman Growth and Development<\/td>\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\nOR<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PSY 101<\/a><\/td>\nGeneral Psychology<\/td>\n\n

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This emphasis is intended for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in physical therapy and includes coursework in biology and the physical sciences. In order to become a physical therapist, an advanced degree is required.\u00a0 The Pre-Physical Therapy track prepares you with the necessary coursework and skills needed to successfully apply and be granted […]<\/p>\n

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