Pre-Physical Therapy
Physical therapy as a profession is in a state of transition, and the Pre-Physical Therapy major here at BJU will put you on the cutting edge of the movement toward greater professionalism in this field. Nationwide, the older style hospital-type training programs have been phased out and a uniform program of preparation has been put in their place. The new standard consists of an undergraduate major in Pre-Physical Therapy, and a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy adding the final part of the preparation. BJU's Pre-Physical Therapy undergraduate program has a proven track record over the last decade with graduates attending physical therapy schools in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- Physical Therapy Survey
- General Biology I & II
- Sophomore
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- First Aid & Safety
- Treatment & Care of Athletic Injuries
- Microbiology
- Junior
- Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- General Chemistry I & II
- General Embryology
- Pharmacology
- Senior
- Physics Electives
- Bio-organic Chemistry I
- Kinesiology
- Physiology of Exercise
- Introd. Physics or General Physics I & II
For further details see complete major information:
Pre-Physical Therapy Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Kinesiology This course will give you the basic tools for analyzing the mechanical and anatomical fundamentals of human motion. Muscular analysis of the movement of the human body is emphasized.
Physiology of Exercise What are the physiological principles of muscular action? How can these principles be applied to practical use in therapy? These and other areas will be explored by you as you participate in this course.
Treatment and Care of Athletic Injuries Athletic injuries are now a significant percentage of the patient needs seen by physical therapists. You will learn how to prevent, recognize, refer, and provide follow-up care for most types of athletic injuries.
Career Opportunities
When you approach the conclusion of your bachelor's degree, you will begin to consider seriously where you will pursue your graduate study. BJU's enviable reputation for placing students into advanced medical studies (better than two-thirds in medical schools, for example) will be a great asset to you. You may choose to return to your home state, or you may prefer to remain in South Carolina for your master's degree. You will undoubtedly be interested to know that the Medical University of South Carolina has indicated that our graduates will have the same admission status as S.C. residents since they graduated from a S.C. postsecondary institution. This fact alone increases greatly your opportunity for acceptance.
What happens, however, if for some reason you decide not to continue with your plans toward physical therapy? This program is also appropriate for students interested in allied health careers, such as anesthesiologist's assistant, athletic trainer, blood bank technologist, cytotechnologist, medical technologist, medical record administrator, nuclear medicine technologist, occupational therapist, perfusionist, physician's assistant, or surgeon's assistant.