Therapy Pre-professional Program
THERAPY PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Tel: 562.907.
Fax: 562.698.
Early consultation with appropriate faculty is important for a smooth progression through undergraduate requirements and application to appropriate graduate programs. Occupational Therapy: A major in psychology, music or art is recommended.
Physical Therapy: A major in biology or kinesiology and leisure science
(see kinesiology and leisure science major, pre physical therapy emphasis)
is recommended. Common prerequisites for application to physical therapy
programs include: general biology, one year anatomy/physiology, one year general
chemistry, one year physics, three semesters psychology, and one semester statistics
(math, psychology, or kinesiology and leisure science). Recommended courses:
biomechanics, exercise physiology, movement anatomy, motor control, ethics,
human development.
Recreation Therapy: A major in kinesiology and leisure science with the Sport
and Recreation Management emphasis is recommended for those who may want
to obtain their recreational therapy certifi cate (see kinesiology and leisure science
major, recreation Courses).

