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Majors / Physical Therapy / Therapist |
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Description |
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A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. |
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Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
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and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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Certificate: |
#550 |
21 |
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Associate's: |
#321 |
119 |
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Bachelor's: |
#286 |
551 |
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Graduate Certificate: |
#269 |
16 |
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Master's: |
#90 |
1,377 |
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Doctorate: |
#1 |
3,329 |
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First-Professional: |
N/A |
0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate |
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Associate's Degree |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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Graduate-Level Certificate |
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Master's Degree |
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Doctoral Degree |
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First-Professional Degree |
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Interesting Fact |
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Quarterback Steve Young's great, great, great-grandfather was Brigham Young, who founded BYU. |
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