Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy

Location(s): On Campus

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Program Overview

The Pre-Physical Therapy concentration is an excellent preparatory program for graduate study in physical therapy as well as post-baccalaureate study in exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation. Students learn the principles of measurement/evaluation as they relate to injury assessment and rehabilitation, principles of exercise physiology to prescribe safe and effective rehabilitation programs, and identify preventative techniques.

augusta.edu/education/kinesiology/pre-physical-therapy-bsk

Program Contact

Dr. Hannah Bennett
706-737-1468
habennett@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in all Field of Study, Major, and Concentration courses.

Program Information

Program Length: 4 Years
Academic Focus Area: Health Professions [HEPR]
CIP Code: 31.0505
Program Code: 1BSK-KINES

Degree Requirements

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS .

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours

Field of Study Elective: 4 Hours

Select from the following:

BIOL 1XXX or BIOL 2XXX
CHEM 1XXX or BIOL 2XXX
PHYS 1XXX or PHYS 2XXX

CHEM 1151 - Survey of Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours) (recommended)
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I (3 Credit Hours) (recommended)
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I (3 Credit Hours) (recommended)

Major Courses: 30 Hours

Concentration Courses: 30 Hours

Required Concentration Courses: 21 Hours

Concentration Electives: 9 Hours

Select 9 hours from the following with guidance from advisor:

BIOL 2260 - Foundations of Microbiology (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1XXX, BIOL 3XXX, or BIOL 4XXX
BUSA 3XXX or BUSA 4XXX
CHEM 1XXX, CHEM 3XXX, or CHEM 4XXX
ECON 3XXX or ECON 4XXX
FINC 3XXX or FINC 4XXX
KNHS 3XXX or KNHS 4XXX
MGMT 3XXX or MGMT 4XXX
MILS 3XXX or MILS 4XXX
PHYS 3XXX or PHYS 4XXX
PSYC 3XXX or PSYC 4XXX
SOCI 3XXX or SOCI 4XXX

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

Students who begin at or transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

WELL 1000 - Wellness (2 Credit Hours)
WELL XXXX - Activity Course (1 Credit Hour)
WELL XXXX - Activity Course (1 Credit Hour)

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