Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies / Doctor of Physical Therapy

This minor explores movement across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with the intent to provide a foundational understanding of normal human movement. The curricular model focuses on developing the early thought processes and disciplinary content for many fields in the health profession related to movement. Through the scientific understanding of human anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics, students advance toward exploring methods of maintaining healthy movement, preventing disability, and initiating an assessment of movement. The culmination of the minor involves the application of human movement in clinical practice, through research in motion analysis, or in the community through the promotion of healthy living.

Additional Courses
Required:

• Intro to Movement Assessment

• Biomechanics

Electives:

• Advanced Kinesiology

• Movement Across the Lifespan

• Population Health

• Function Neuroanatomy

• Adaptive Movement

• Healthcare Management

This minor explores movement from the perspective of athletic performance. The curricular model focuses on developing the early thought processes and disciplinary content for many fields in the health professions related to sports medicine and working with an active and/or athletic population (traditional sports, tactical athletes, performing artists, etc.).

Additional Courses
Required:

• Emergency Management

• Strength and Conditioning

• Intro to Movement Assessment

• Biomechanics

Electives:

• Care and Prevention

• Nutrition for Sports and Fitness

• Clinical Pharmacology

• Wellness and Sports Performance

As a health science studies undergraduate, you will have opportunities to participate in the Physical Therapy Club activities and earn observation hours at our pro-bono on-campus EQUIP Rehabilitation Clinic.

Below are some examples where our students have gained hands-on experience in Connecticut:

• Amity Physical Therapy, Hamden

• Cheshire Fitness Zone, Cheshire

• Collette PT, Yalesville

• Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists, Hamden and Branford

• Orthopedic Specialty Group, Fairfield & Shelton

• FYZICAL Spine, Sport and Balance, Wallingford

• Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, Wallingford

• Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers, New London

• Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Hamden and North Haven

• Rockwell Dance Center, Trumbull

• STAR Physical Therapy, Hamden and Wallingford

• Yale School of Medicine - Orthopedics, New Haven