ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ University's 3+3 Exercise Science to DPT offers high-achieving students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in six years. To accomplish the timesaving, your final year of the BS in Exercise Science will be completed by the first year in the DPT program at ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ.
In the Exercise Science portion, you will be exposed to a strong science background, making you an excellent candidate for employment opportunities in exercise-related areas (cardiac rehabilitation), advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition), and professional schools (chiropractic, occupational therapy, physical therapy).
Faculty advisors will help you choose appropriate electives to meet professional school prerequisites.
Students interested in cardiac rehabilitation are encouraged to seek the Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification or the Health Fitness Instructor certification offered by the American College of Sports Medicine during the internship and capstone courses.
DPT students are supported through resources including books and multimedia material, student memberships to professional organizations, tools used in practice, and licensure exam preparation materials, all at no cost to the student. With an added emphasis on leadership, students feel confident and prepared for the business side of physical therapy practice.
The program incorporates five key areas to help you excel:
Within our traditional model, faculty use a variety of approaches including flipped classrooms, standardized patients, and simulation activities to support student learning.
Students must complete ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ University's admissions process and be academically admitted through an interview process. Below are the steps to complete the application.
1. Submit your application .
2. Upload your personal essay and resume.
3. Have official transcripts sent to ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ University from every school attended. Official transcripts are sent by a school official, electronic transcript service, or through mail. Transcripts are not accepted directly from the student.
4. Complete the recommendations section if you are a first-time freshman student. High school counselor recommendations are required.
5. Order your ACT or SAT score report to be sent directly to ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ University.
6. Pay the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ application fee.
7. Submit your application.
Students will be required to have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA and take the ACT or SAT and score a minimum of 26 or 1240, respectively. International applicants will be required to take the ACT or SAT and submit an English Language proficiency test as outlined by International Admissions.
A committee comprised of the faculty from both Exercise and Sport Science and the Department of Physical Therapy will determine if a student is allowed to enter the program.
Transfer students or first-time freshmen students with college credit will only be allowed to transfer in 12 credit hours. Any additional college work will not be counted towards this degree plan.
Students in the program will apply to the Physical Therapy program between their sophomore and junior year at ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ and participate in the DPT interview process associated. Students must also take the GRE General Test as required by the DPT program.
YEAR 1 |
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| Fall-1 | Crs | Spring-1 | Crs | |
| ENGL 1113 | 3 | ENGL 1213 | 3 | |
| BIO 2003 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | MATH 1503 | 3 | |
| BIO 2041 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 | BIO 2103 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |
| Sociology | 3 | BIO 2141 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | |
| Intro to ESS | 2 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Concepts in Biology 1114 | 3 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 | |
| Biol 1114 Lab | 1 | (must be Service Learning) | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 16 | |
| Summer-1 | Crs | |||
| World or Western Lit | 3 | |||
| Nutrition | 3 | |||
| Total | 6 | |||
YEAR 2 | ||||
| Fall-2 | Crs | Spring-2 | Crs | |
| American History | 3 | PSYC 2013 Lifespan Development/ Abnormal Psych | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | ESS 3213 Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 | |
| Foreign Language I | 3 | ESS 3241 Kinesiology and Biomechanics Lab | 1 | |
| ESS Physical Activity Course | 1 | Foreign Language II | 3 | |
| CHEM 1104 Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 1204 Chemistry II | 4 | |
| CHEM 1141 Chemistry I Lab | 1 | CHEM 1241 Chemistry Lab II | 1 | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 | |
| Summer-2 | Crs | |||
| American Government | 3 | |||
| Methods of Scientific Inquiry | 3 | |||
| Total | 6 | |||
YEAR 3 | ||||
| Fall-3 | Crs | Spring-3 | Crs | |
| ESS 4483 Internship | 3 | ESS4663 Capstone | 3 | |
| ESS 3413 Physiology of Exercise | 3 | ESS 4303 EXRX | 4 | |
| ESS 3441 Physiology of Exercise Lab | 1 | ESS 4341 EXRX Lab | 1 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | ESS 3003 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 | |
| PHYS 1503 Physics I | 3 | PHYS 1603 Physics II | 3 | |
| PHYS 1541 Physics Lab I | 1 | PHYS 1641 Physics Lab II | 1 | |
| Stats | 3 | (must be Service Learning) | ||
| Total | 17 | Total | 15 | |
| Total Credits Year 1-3 | 106 | |||
| Total Credits with Year 4 in DPT Program | 161 |
