Career questions tagged kinesiologypre-pt
Is it worth getting PT hours the summer before Freshman year?
I’m 17 and heading to Texas A&M this fall to major in Kinesiology on the Pre-PT track. I’ve been told by pretty much everyone (teachers, classmates, etc.) that I need to start grinding for observation hours ASAP because PT school applications are crazy competitive. Since I live about 1.5 hours away from College Station, I’m wondering if it's worth trying to find a shadowing spot for just the 3 months I have left this summer, or if I should just wait until I get to university. I have no prior experience yet, so I’m curious if 3 months is enough time to actually learn the ropes or build a connection strong enough for a future letter of rec. My thought process is that since I’m close enough to drive home on breaks, it might be smart to have a "home base" clinic now that I can return to during the holidays so I don't have to compete with everyone else for spots in College Station later.
Is it common to go from a Kinesiology major to Physical Therapy school? What Pre-Physical Therapy classes were the hardest?
I am thinking about going into Kinesiology and then onto becoming a Physical Therapist.
How to write a letter of intent without sounding obnoxious?
I need to write a letter of intent for an Accelerated Master's Program at the university I'll be attending as a freshman in Fall 2026, and I don't know where to start. Any tips or must includes? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!
When should I get my BLS certification and is it the right certification for me?
I am a senior in highschool, pursuing kinesiology next year as an undergrad at ASU. I am steering towards becoming a PT or a Sports Medicine Physician. What certification should I get? And when should I get it by?
I am a senior in high school that will be attending a Christian College in the fall to study Kinesiology/Exercise Sciences. I am excited about the program and all that I will learn. I was wondering what are the most challenging obstacles / watch outs that I will come across and need to consider when working towards a career in Physical Therapy? #Spring25
I plan to attend school in Wisconsin to study Kinesiology and get my Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. I then plan to continue on to Grad School for Physical Therapy. Looking for tips on how to be successful in the school undergraduate program, grad school for PT and in working towards a career in Physical Therapy.
What can I do during my undergrad to ensure my spot in a DPT program?
I would like to make sure I show the admissions committee of a DPT program that I'm deeply passionate about becoming a Pediatric Physical Therapist. #KinesiologyPre-PT
What is the best way to manage a full undergrad schedule without getting overwhelmed the first year?
I'm asking this question because I want to be make sure I don't fall behind my first year in college while acclimating to college life. #KinesiologyPre-PT