Pre-PT Concentration
YEAR 1
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FALL |
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01:119:115 |
General Biology I |
4cr |
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01:830:101 |
General Psychology |
3cr |
| 01:377:205 | Principles of a Healthy Lifestyle | 1.5cr |
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01:377:140 |
Foundations of Kinesiology and Health |
1.5cr |
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SPRING |
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01:119:116 |
General Biology II |
4cr |
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01:119:117 |
Biological Research Laboratory |
2cr |
| 01:640:135 | Calculus I | 4cr |
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SUMMER |
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Volunteer at PT Clinic |
YEAR 2
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FALL |
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01:160:161 |
General Chemistry I |
4cr |
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01:160:171 |
Introduction to Experimentation |
1cr |
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01:377:160 |
Introduction to Physical Therapy |
1.5cr |
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01:377:275 |
Basic Statistics for Exercise Science |
3cr |
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SPRING |
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01:160:162 |
General Chemistry II |
4cr |
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01:377:223 |
Functional Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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01:377:224 |
Functional Human Anatomy Lab |
1cr |
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01:377:301 or 455 |
Psychology of Sport & Exercise or Exercise Psychology |
3cr |
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01:377:161 |
Observation in Physical Therapy |
1.5cr |
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SUMMER |
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Take GRE |
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Volunteer at PT Clinic - Different Clinic |
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PTCAS application opens around July 1st – Apply before September 1st |
YEAR 3
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FALL |
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01:146:356 |
Systems Physiology |
3cr |
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01:146:357 |
Systems Physiology Lab |
1cr |
| 01:377:__ | Exercise Science Elective | 3cr |
| 01:377:310 | Motor Learning | 3cr |
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SPRING |
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01:377:370 |
Exercise Physiology |
3cr |
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01:377:371 |
Exercise Physiology Lab |
1cr |
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01:377:___ |
Exercise Science Elective |
3cr |
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SUMMER |
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Volunteer at PT Clinic |
YEAR 4
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FALL |
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01:377:493 |
Internship |
3 or 6 |
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01:750:193 |
Physics for the Sciences |
4cr |
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01:377:407 |
Administration in Exercise Science |
1.5cr |
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01:377:350 |
Biomechanics |
3cr |
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SPRING |
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01:750:194 |
Physics for the Sciences |
4cr |
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01:377::410 |
Exercise Testing & Perscription |
4cr |
*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.
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
Honors Research Program
Courses for the Honors Research Program can count towards upper-level Exercise Science Elective credit.
Further information about the Honors Research Program can be found on the Department of Kinesiology and Health's website (kines.rutgers.edu) in the Undergraduate Program Handbook.
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)
