Pre-Physical Therapy, Emphasis (Biomechanics)
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | 6 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Core II Math Requirement | ||
| Core II Phys./Natural Science | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural/International | 3 | |
| Capstone | 3 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Required Courses for Biomechanics | ||
| BSC 227 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BSC 227L | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| DTS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| ESS 220 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| ESS 345 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 442 | Princ of Strength & Cond | 3 |
| ESS 443 | Prin of Strength Cond Lab | 1 |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| HS 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| HS 265 | Fund Video Analysis Mvmt (CT) | 3 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| HS 365L | Functional Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| HS 369 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| HS 375 | Biomech Testing & Interpret | 3 |
| HS 405 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 405 | Sport Psychology | |
| HS 410 | Organ Admin in Kines | 3 |
| HS 435 | Applied Program Movement Sci | 3 |
| HS 464 | Pathomechanics | 3 |
| HS 465 | Biomechanical Analy of Mvmt | 3 |
| HS 475 | Trends in Biomechanics | 3 |
| HS 478 | Research Practicum Biomechanic | 3-6 |
| HS 495 | Trends in Biomechanics II | 3 |
| Math Requirement 1 | 5-8 | |
| Physics Requirement (See Emphasis for Physics requirements) | ||
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| Either MTH 121 or MTH 130 | 3 | |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat | 3 |
| PSY 311 Child Development or PSY 312 Adult Development | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Major Requirements | 94-100 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area of Emphasis Required Courses for Biomechanics, Pre-Physical Therapy | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| MTH 122 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| PSY 311 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 312 | Adult Development | 3 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours for Area of Emphasis Requirements | 35 | |
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CHM 111 may be required based on pre-requisites or placement exam.
Semester Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| MTH 127 | College Algebra-Expanded or College Algebra | 3-5 |
| Credit Hours | 13-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 227 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BSC 227L | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HS 265 | Fund Video Analysis Mvmt (CT) | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| MTH 122 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I 1 | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 21 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| HS 365L | Functional Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| PSY 311 | Child Development | 3 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 212 & CHM 218 | Principles Chemistry II and Principles of Chem Lab II 1 | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| ESS 345 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| CMM Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HS 465 | Biomechanical Analy of Mvmt | 3 |
| HS 369 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| ESS 442 | Princ of Strength & Cond | 3 |
| ESS 443 | Prin of Strength Cond Lab | 1 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| BSC 120 & BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 435 | Applied Program Movement Sci | 3 |
| HS 464 | Pathomechanics | 3 |
| HS 478 | Research Practicum Biomechanic | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| BSC 121 & BSC 121L | Principles of Biology II and Prin of Biology II Lab | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HS 475 | Trends in Biomechanics | 3 |
| HS 410 | Organ Admin in Kines | 3 |
| HS 405 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| DTS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 312 | Adult Development | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 495 | Trends in Biomechanics II | 3 |
| ESS 220 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 136-138 | |
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May be taken in Summer.