CBU’s Pre-Physical Therapy program is designed to prepare students for graduate training in the discipline of Physical Therapy. This major will expose students to basic scientific principles as well as foundational information in the study of human movement and rehabilitation.
Currently, there are no undergraduate programs on the West Coast offering a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy. There is a clear need for physical therapists in the U.S., and thus there is strong demand for pre-physical therapy training at the undergraduate level. Therefore, CBU has created this new program to address the growing need for competently trained physical therapists.
Pre-Physical Therapy Program Student Outcomes
Upon graduation from this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of research methodology and the scientific method.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the relationship between disease prevention and health promotion.
- Display effective professional communication skills.
- Demonstrate competence in applied statistical analysis.
- Develop skills to collaborate and consult as a member of the healthcare team.
- Gain basic clinical skills for optimum patient care.
- Appropriately use and modify written, oral, and non-verbal communication with clients, families, and colleagues.
- Enter into graduate level work in Physical Therapy
- Consider the unique characteristics and values of the individuals and approach assessment and treatment in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Think critically as demonstrated by participation in evidence-based practice and research.
BS Pre-Physical Therapy Program Requirements (76 units)
Lower Division Requirements
ALH 101 Introduction to Allied Health Professions
KIN 264 Movement Anatomy
KIN 274 Applied Movement Anatomy
PSY 213 General Psychology
Lower Division Science and Mathematics Requirements
BIO 153 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
BIO 163 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
CHE 115 General Chemistry I with Lab
CHE 125 General Chemistry II with Lab
MAT 144 Introduction to Statistics
MAT 145 Mathematical Methods in the Natural Sciences
PHY 114 General Physics I with Lab
PHY 124 General Physics II with Lab
Upper Division Requirements
BIO 305 Microbiology with Lab
BIO 313 Genetics
HSC 480 Research Methods
HSC 491 Internship in Health Science
KIN 300 Nutrition Science
KIN 332 Lifelong Motor Development
KIN 353 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
KIN 383 Exercise Physiology
KIN 393 Applied Exercise Physiology
KIN 480 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
OR
KIN 490 Principles of Conditioning Athletes
PSY 346 Abnormal Psychology