Pre-Physical Therapy

The DBU Pre-Physical Therapy Program equips students for physical therapy school in a variety of ways.

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Determining Your Calling to Physical Therapy

Let us come alongside you as you determine God’s unique calling within the physical therapy field. Visit with professors and advisors to determine if physical therapy is something you are being called to and explore options for where that could lead.

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Preparing You Academically for Physical Therapy School

Establish the foundation needed to be successful in physical therapy school and beyond. Whether participating in a human anatomy course or analyzing physics, students will leave DBU equipped with skills needed for physical therapy school.

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Preparing You Personally and Professionally for Physical Therapy School

Engage with other students on similar career paths through our student organizations or through service opportunities. Gain real-world experience through internships and shadowing opportunities that help enhance your learning.

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Preparing You for Physical Therapy School Admissions

Take advantage of the connections that DBU offers, whether it is the individualized attention of an advisor or partnerships with local clinics. Students will receive personalized guidance from the Pre-Physical Therapy advisor to help them make decisions such as where to go to physical therapy school or how to best use your degree in that field.

Pre-Physical Therapy Advisor

Dr. Adam Ross

Chair, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Kinesiology

Dr. Ross serves as the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology, as well as the Director and advisor of the BS Health Sciences and BA/BS Kinesiology degrees. Dr. Ross has 12 years of professional experience in the world of athletic performance development, working for Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, Baylor University, the Houston Astros Baseball Organization, Florida State University, and Dallas Baptist University.

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adamr@dbu.edu
(214) 333-5937

Pre-Physical Therapy Alumni Testimonials

Jared Gilley

Stretch Practitioner, Stretch Zone

Jared graduated from DBU in 2021 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. He is currently a stretch practitioner at Stretch Zone and a volunteer coach at the University of Texas at Tyler.

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"Professors who taught the kinesiology and science courses have helped me feel prepared to enter a DPT program. They are challenging, but they want to see us willing to help students."

Allison Shidaker

Physical Therapist, Cutting Edge Pediatric & Adult Therapy

Allison graduated from DBU in 2021 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. She is currently a physical therapist at Cutting Edge Pediatric & Adult Therapy.

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"The program, coursework, professors, and advisors at DBU all helped me feel prepared as I head into PT school. As a busy volleyball student athlete, it was very important that the professors and advisors made sure I was well-equipped and had all of the required credits and classes."

Pre-Physical Therapy Alumni Profiles

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Amanda McCreight '16
University of Mary Hardin Baylor DPT
Physical Therapist, UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Sarah Johnston '16
University of Saint Augustine DPT
Physical Therapist, Hunt Regional Healthcare

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Cherica Schober '15
University of Mary Hardin Baylor DPT
Physical Therapist, Green Oaks Physical Therapy

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Jacy Cook '15
UT Southwestern DPT
Physical Therapist, Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

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