The Directory of Physical Therapy Educational Programs is the basic reference for information on the various physical therapy training programs. You may also consult Book 6, Peterson s Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health, and Law. While differences in prerequisites of the various schools make preparation complicated, many common course requirements are found. Upper division Biology Kinesiology Human Biodynamics 101 or 165 Exercise Physiology Human Biodynamics 105A Motor Development Human Biodynamics 111 Consult the Directory of Physical Therapy Educational Programs and the catalogues of specific schools or with admissions offices for official information on requirements at individual schools. Various non- science classes are often required.
Any undergraduate major is acceptable.
The General Test of the GRE normally is required for admission to graduate-level programs. Physical therapy schools place great importance on the acquisition by the applicant of an in-depth introduction to the field and to the work of therapists. Normally, this should involve exposure to a comprehensive care facility, e.g., a hospital physical therapy department. The applicant should be familiar with the work of physical therapists in a variety of circumstances and with a range of patients and their problems. Experience should not be limited to sports injuries and should demonstrate a clear understanding of the work of the licensed therapist.