This program is designed for students interested in pursuing physical therapy. A major in Kinesiology 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
- one semester statistics
Electives should be carefully selected with advisor's guidance about current requirements for entry to the physical therapy programs of choice.
See the Kinesiology major, pre physical therapy emphasis for more information.
Contact
Ann Hickey
Department Chair
Yao Yuan Sze Foundation Chair of Kinesiology
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Science & Learning Center 320
562.907.4947
ahickey@whittier.edu
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Melanie Householder
Senior Lecturer of Kinesiology
Science & Learning Center 310B
562.907.5092
mhouseholder@whittier.edu
