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

01:377:140

Foundations of Kinesiology and Health (R1)

1.5cr

01:377:205 Principles of a Healthy Lifestyle (R1) 1.5cr

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 

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)