Pre-Physical Therapy/ Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-physical therapy/pre-occupational therapy is an excellent preparatory program for graduate study in physical or occupational therapy as well as post-baccalaureate study in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Within this specialization, you will learn to:

• Identify procedures for immediate care for injuries, including standard emergency procedures and wound care
• Apply the principles of measurement/evaluation as they relate to injury assessment and rehabilitation
• Apply the principles of biomechanics related to injury assessment and rehabilitation
• Apply the principles of exercise physiology to prescribe safe and effective rehabilitation programs
• Identify preventative techniques, bracing, and/or taping to reduce the frequency or severity of performance injuries

• Degree plan (DOC)
• Academic advising

Internship
Part of the pre-physical therapy/occupational therapy specialization is an internship. This rewarding experience lets students work hands-on in the field, building experience and credentials.

Other pre-physical therapy/pre-occupational therapy useful links

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) 
• American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF) 
• American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR) 
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 
• National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) 
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) 
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 
• Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association (SWATA)
• Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD) 
• Texas State Athletic Trainers' Association