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Model Pre-Physical Therapy Course of Study

 The following course listing represents a suggested pre-P.T. prerequisite pathway. It has been formulated from standard subject area requirements found in current informational bulletins and The Directory of Accredited Physical Therapy Education Programs. Specific graduate schools will vary slightly in prerequisite requirements.

 

~Please note that it is not advisable to take these course prerequisites Pass/Fail.~

 

Biology

(4 Blocks / 16 semester credit minimum)
(Strongly Suggested)

  • Biology 109, Biology of Vertebrates
  • Biology 210, Cell Biology (note: prerequisite of CH 108 & BY 105 or 107 or 108 or 109. CH 250 Suggested)
  • BY/SC  207, Human Anatomy and BY/SC 321 Human Physiology* (note: prerequisite of BY 109, 210 and CH107, 108. For BY 321, BY/SC 207)
  • Biology 301, Animal Cell Physiology (note: prerequisite of BY 210 and CH 250)
  • Block 6: Special Topics in Biology: Seminar in Physiology (note: prerequisite Consent of instructor and junior/senior standing)
  • Biology 401, Vertebrate Physiology (note: prerequisite BY 301)

*note: most PT schools require two semesters of Human Anatomy & Human Physiology

 

Physics

(2 Blocks / 8 semester credit minimum)

(Strongly Suggested)

  • Physics 141, Introductory Physics I
  • Physics 142, Introductory Physics II (note: fulfills C.C. APA requirement)
    prerequisite PC 141)

(Optional recommendation)

  • Physics 151, Biophysics: Physics and Living Things

 

Psychology

(2 Blocks / 8 semester credit minimum)

(Strongly Suggested)

  • Psychology 100, Intro. to Psychology: Bases of Behavior
  • Psychology 374, Lifespan Developmental Psychology (note: prerequisite PY 202)
  • Psychology 362, Abnormal Psychology (note: prerequisite of PI 202)

(Optional Recommendations)

  • Psychology 299, Neuroscience (note: prerequisite of PY 100 or 101 or 111 or BY 109)
  • Psychology 412, Human Neuropsychology (note: prerequisite PY 202, 299)
  • Psychology 413, Developmental Psychopathology (note: prerequisite PY 202, 374 [362 or 299 recommended])
  • Psychology 426, Sport Psychology (note: prerequisite PY 202, Three core courses in psychology)
  • Psychology 433, Neuropharmacology (note: prerequisite PY 202, 299)

 

 

 

 

Chemistry

(2 blocks / 8 semester credit minimum

(Strongly Suggested)

  • Chemistry 107, Integrated General Chem. I (note: prerequisite of 2 yrs HS Algebra & 1 yr. HS Chemistry)
  • Chemistry 108, Integrated General Chem. II (note: prerequisite of CH 107)

(Optional Recommendations - note prerequisites)

  • Chemistry 250, Structures / Organic Molecules (note: prerequisite of CH 108)
  • Chemistry 251, Reactions of Organic Molecules (note: prerequisite of CH 250)
  • Chemistry 382, Biochemistry (note: prerequisite of CH 251)

 

Mathematics

(2 Blocks / 8 semester credit minimum)

(Strongly Suggested)

  • Mathematics 117, Probability and Statistics REQUIRED BY ALL!
    or Biology 220, Statistical Analysis or Economics 215, Economics and Social Statistics (note: prerequisite of EC 203)
  • Math 125, Pre-Calculus & Calculus (2 Blocks)
  • Mathematics 126, Calculus 1 (1 Block)
  • Mathematics, 128 Calculus II (note: prerequisite MA 125 or 126. Graduate programs may require extensive thesis research work involving higher level math)

 

Sport Science

(2 Blocks / 8 semester credit minimum)

(Strongly Suggested)

  • Sport Science 206, Exercise Physiology (note: prerequisite Studies in Humanities Biology)
  • Sport Science 301, Biomechanics (note: prerequisite of BY/SC 207 & 211)
  • Sport Science 302, Surgical Anatomy (note: prerequisite of BY/SC 207 & BY/SC 321)

(Optional Recommendations)

  • Sport Science 306, Advanced Exercise Physiology (note: prerequisite SC 206 or consent of instructor)

English Composition

(Strongly suggested)

(2 Blocks / 8 semester credit minimum)

  • Any two courses at Colorado College with the designation of "Emphasis on Writing"

 

External Requirements

  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken no later than mid-first semester of senior year.
  • Clinical Observation: 1000 hours minimum in three to five separate clinical settings.
  • Surgical observation in orthopaedics.
  • Additional off-campus study with emphasis on geriatric patient population.

 

By the end of your Sophomore year, you should have:

  • Approximately 100 hours of clinical observation
  • A proposed 4 year tentative course of study to be submitted for pre-approval to P.T. graduate programs of your choice.

 

Additional Information:

List of A.P.T.A. approved schools available for your review. (note: Website www.APTA.org)

Please note that you must satisfy the College requirements as listed for your major.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO SEEK DIVERSITY IN YOUR COURSE SELECTION!!!

 

Additional information is available from:

Bruce Kola: Pre-PT/Pre-PA Advisor,
Department of Sport Science,
The Colorado College,
14 E. Cache La Poudre,
Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Phone: (719) 389-6813 Fax: (719) 389-6993