Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy
Sponsored by the Biology Department

Although Simpson College does not offer a pre-physical therapy degree, entry into a physical therapy school does require a bachelor’s degree. Each physical therapy graduate program varies in their specific requirements. It is highly recommended that students interested in this area major in Biology. The Biology curriculum here at Simpson College meets the needs of those students desiring to enter physical therapy school. Students interested in physical therapy should contact specific physical therapy schools for general information and admission requirements.

Highly recommended courses:

Math 201 Statistics
Math 140 Calculus and/or Statistics (required for Biology major) OR Math 151 Calculus I
Psyc 101 Psychology

Recommended Courses:

PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics
PhyE 310 Exercise Physiology
PhyE 165 Medical Terminology & Pharmacology
PhyE 271 Recognition & Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I
PhyE 272 Recognition & Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II
PhyE 317 Therapeutic Exercise I
PhyE 318 Therapeutic Exercise II
PhyE 260 Therapeutic Modalities
PhyE 370 Screening Assessment of Health Conditions

It is also highly recommended that students gain experience with a licensed physical therapist as soon as possible. Students may register for a field experience during a May Term. Most physical therapy schools require a minimum amount of field experience for entrance into the program.

View the Chemistry Course Descriptions.
View the Psychology Course Descriptions.
View the Math Course Descriptions.
View the Physical Education Course Descriptions.


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Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Sponsored by the Biology Department Although Simpson College does not offer a pre-physical therapy degree, entry into a physical therapy school does require a bachelor’s degree. Each physical therapy graduate program varies in their specific requirements. It is highly recommended that students interested in this area major in Biology. The Biology curriculum here at Simpson College meets the needs of those students desiring to enter physical therapy school. Students interested in physical therapy should contact specific physical therapy schools for general information and admission requirements. Highly recommended courses: Math 201 Statistics Math 140 Calculus and/or Statistics (required for Biology major) OR Math 151 Calculus I Psyc 101 Psychology Recommended Courses: PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics PhyE 310 Exercise Physiology PhyE 165 Medical Terminology & Pharmacology PhyE 271 Recognition & Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I PhyE 272 Recognition & Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II PhyE 317 Therapeutic Exercise I PhyE 318 Therapeutic Exercise II PhyE 260 Therapeutic Modalities PhyE 370 Screening Assessment of Health Conditions It is also highly recommended that students gain experience with a licensed physical therapist as soon as possible. Students may register for a field experience during a May Term. Most physical therapy schools require a minimum amount of field experience for entrance into the program. View the Chemistry Course Descriptions. View the Psychology Course Descriptions. View the Math Course Descriptions. View the Physical Education Course Descriptions.
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