Pre-PT Concentration
This plan of study attempts to integrate the factors of a) sequence of prerequisite courses; b) proper sequence of courses for optimal preparation; and c) courses offered only in the Fall or Spring semesters. The schedule does not include any “school” course requirements or courses for fulfilling minor requirements.
*Note – Students accepted into the Pre-PT concentration must declare their major as Exercise Science. This course plan fulfills the requirements for the Exercise Science major with a focus on Physical Therapy.
| FALL | ||
| 01:119:115 | General Biology I (R2) | 4cr |
| 01:377:111 | Foundations of Exercise Science (R1) | 3cr |
| 01:830:101 | General Psychology (R8) | 3cr |
| SPRING | ||
| 01:119:116 | General Biology II (R2) | 4cr |
| 01:119:117 | Biological Research Laboratory (R2) | 2cr |
| 01:640:135 | Calculus I (R3) | 4cr |
| SUMMER |
| Volunteer at PT Clinic - Outpatient |
| FALL | ||
| 01:160:161 | General Chemistry I (R5) | 4cr |
| 01:377:275 | Basic Statistics for Exercise Science (R4) | 3cr |
| 01:377:160 | Introduction to Physical Therapy (R14) | 1.5cr |
| 01:377:301 or 01:377:455 | Psychology of Sport & Exercise or Exercise Psychology (R8) | 3cr |
| SPRING | ||
| 01:160:162 | General Chemistry II (R5) | 4cr |
| 01:160:171 | Introduction to Experimentation (R5) | 1cr |
| 01:377:223 | Functional Human Anatomy Lecture (R10) | 3cr |
| 01:377:224 | Functional Human Anatomy Lab (R10) | 1cr |
| 01:377:161 | Observation in Physical Therapy (R14) | 1.5cr |
| SUMMER | ||||||
| Volunteer at PT Clinic - Different Clinic/Setting | ||||||
| PTCAS application opens around July 1 | ||||||
| PTCAS application due September 1 |
| FALL | ||
| 01:146:356 | Systems Physiology (R9) | 3cr |
| 01:146:357 | Systems Physiology Lab | 1cr |
| 01:377:310 | Motor Learning (R11) | 3cr |
| SPRING | ||
| 01:377:370 | Exercise Physiology (R9) | 3cr |
| 01:377:371 | Exercise Physiology Lab (R9) | 1cr |
| 01:377:___ | Exercise Science Elective (R14) | 3cr |
| SUMMER |
| Volunteer at PT Clinic |
| FALL | ||
| 01:750:193 | Physics for the Sciences (R7) | 4cr |
| 01:377:407 | Administration of Exercise Science (R13) | 1.5cr |
| 01:377:493 | Internship in Exercise Science (R15) | 3 or 6cr |
| SPRING | ||
| 01:750:194 | Physics for the Sciences (R7) | 4cr |
| 01:377:410 | Exercise Testing & Prescription (R12) | 3cr |
| 01:377:350 | Biomechanics (R11) | 3cr |
Explanation of Courses
Recommended General Courses
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- 01:090:120 or 11:090:120 (FIGS Seminar) 1 Credit – is only offered for incoming First Year students in the Fall of Year 1. This course is recommended to take but is not required.
- 01:090:180 (GRE Preparation) 3 Credits – is only offered in spring semesters. This course is recommended to take but is not required. Ideally taken Spring of Year 2.
- 01:190:102 (Medical Terminology) 3 Credits
Recommended Exercise Science Elective Courses
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- 01:377:304 (Exercise and Aging)
- 01:377:340 (Pediatric Development)
- 01:377:324 (Movement Experiences for Individuals with Disabilities)
- Greece Study Abroad Courses – kinesabroad.rutgers.edu
Physics Requirement
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- The following Physics I Course options are equivalent for purposes of academic credit –
- 01:750:193 (Physics for the Sciences)
- 01:750:201 (Extended General Physics)
- 01:750:203 (General Physics) and 01:750:205 (General Physics Lab)
- The following Physics II Course options are equivalent for purposes of academic credit –
- 01:750:194 (Physics for the Sciences)
- 01:750:202 (Extended General Physics)
- 01:750:204 (General Physics) and 01:750:206 (General Physics Lab)
- The following Physics I Course options are equivalent for purposes of academic credit –