Best Majors for Physical Therapy School

The top 5 majors that were accepted into physical therapy school were exercise science, kinesiology, biology, health science, and psychology.
1. Exercise Science = 28% of all DPT applicants
2. Kinesiology = 16% of all DPT applicants
3. Biology = 9% of all DPT applicants
These top majors were from the PTCAS applicant data report (link below)
www.ptcas.org/uploadedFiles/PT...
*You DO NOT have to be these majors in order to get accepted into physical therapy school, but the data reports that these majors were the top majors that were accepted into the physical therapy system*
1:49 Breakdown of video into 3 different parts
2:10 Top majors that got accepted into the physical therapy system
3:00 Do you have to have the kinesiology major to get accepted into DPT school?
3:40 Thoughts on NOT having a kinesiology/science major
4:07 Why some PT majors are more beneficial than others
4:55 Other majors not related to PT (business major or liberal studies major)
6:10 Why exercise science has played a huge impact in physical therapy school
6:35 Best major for physical therapy school
6:55 Which courses in undergrad were the most important for DPT school
7:10 TWO physical therapy school prerequisites that were most important
8:30 TWO undergraduate courses that best prepared me for DPT school
10:10 Corrective exercise
12:20 Words of encouragement to students that are not exercise science/kinesiology majors
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[@krystalrivera3065]

majoring in kinesiology and definitely needed this for insights for my future PT career !!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Heck yeah Krystal! Im stoked I was able to help. Tons of content coming your way, stay connected!!!

[@jarrettmccurdy7271]

Loved this video Justin, it for sure helped me out some things into perspective. Keep it up

[@georgefernandez6733]

This was really helpful man. I'm active duty army and have been wanting to finish up my bachelors (I was an engineering major for three years straight outta hs until I recently enlisted since I hated engineering haha). I'll be doing school part time in health sciences and hopefully apply to pt school once my service is done. Thanks again brother.

[@drjustinleedpt]

George Fernandez WHAT UP GEORGE! yeah man that’s pretty fair.... I would have probably done the same with engineering.. LOL 😂 that’s a pretty cool story you got tho my man, you have a unique background! Have you looked into Baylor for their DPT program? They have military service embedded. Check them out! It’s a journey up ahead for you bro, but you got your vision set and I have no doubt you’ll make it!

[@skylorrodriguez1685]

Hey Juston, loved your video! I was a little apprehensive about pursuing a career in PT because of my business background but you gave some awesome information. Just wanted to reach out and say thanks for the encouragement.

[@gibby4834]

I am a first-year PTA student, and I found kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science to be very helpful! Thanks for your video!

[@drjustinleedpt]

SUPER HELPFUL RIGHT?! I’m glad you agree. Thanks for the comment Sergio!

[@twebb1]

Great information, will definitely take this advice

[@drjustinleedpt]

Appreciate the support TJ! Let me know if you need any more help

[@alysegarcia1055]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! im a senior in high school right now and i got accepted in my top school while planning on majoring in health science!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

I’m so glad this video was so helpful to you! Congratulations on getting into your top school!! Which school was that? If you need any support from me to help you in your physical therapy journey, I am here for you! Please reach out.

[@ruthsanchez3195]

Enjoying your channel 💯✌keep it up

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thank you Ruth!!! Trying to keep going foreva eva

[@yuhsinchiu1444]

I’m applying to college right now and this video helped me tremendously on deciding my major, thank you!

[@drjustinleedpt]

This honestly means so mean to much to me that you said this. Thank you for your feedback and I'm so happy my video helped you!

[@mattgemkow2104]

I love you man this answered all my questions

[@drjustinleedpt]

I’m so glad Matt! Is there anything else you were curious about involving majors and PT?

[@emilydanielle1251]

New subscriber!! Currently working on my pre-reqs for pre-pt!!! Love your content!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Yesss!!! Welcome to the channel and thank you for your support Em! Where are you at with your pre reqs?

[@emilydanielle1251]

liftforchange I’m just starting them as a freshman! I would actually like to send you a pic your my future courses that my school recommended and see what you think?

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[@Pi-ww2ll]

Planning on studying exercise science and happened to come across your channel. Thanks for the video! It helped me a lot to realize reality. Love your korean lettering tattoo tho

[@drjustinleedpt]

뉴리 thanks so much! Mi glad you got some great insight from my channel, appreciate your support. So.... are you going to pursue exercise science..? Or did this video turn your the other way? Thank you! That was my first tattoo

[@Pi-ww2ll]

@@drjustinleedpt I was debating nursing or PT for my career and your video helped me a lot to figure out! I want to study kinesiology or exercise science to get in PT master degree. I am not an active gym person but your energy makes me feel like working out 👏🏼

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@Pi-ww2ll both careers are great!! honestly, if you;re looking more into the financial route, nursing might be a better investment. But because human movement is something that is a passion of mine, PT was the way to go!! Are you studying in the US? because a doctor of PT is required to practice in the US as of 2016. Where are you going to school? Working out MOST DEFINITELY will help you out SOOOO MUCH!!

[@Pi-ww2ll]

@@drjustinleedpt Icic. Thanks for the advice! I think my personality leans towards PT too. I just moved to the states from Korea for my fiance! (living in socal as well) I've always wanted to work in health industry and help people. Since everything is new here, I have a long way to go to fit the criteria for US education system. But hopefully I can apply for school next year or so!

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@Pi-ww2ll Im sure you made the right decision - BOLD MOVE!!! Im not sure how different the USA education is to become a PT, but I do know its a long investment (4 undergrad + 3 doctorate school). REGARDLESS, I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Btw, send me your email so I can get more info from you to send your shirt! (:

[@andrewb724]

Great video!! Good to know! And hey sweet tattoo bro!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thank you so much! Im also trying to push for the normalcy of tattoos in the PT workplace. LETS GO!!!

[@keyriberry2633]

LOVE your content so much!!! I'm planning on starting my PT career journey this time next year :)) I needed your videos so much... New subscriber!

[@drjustinleedpt]

YESSS!!! Thank you so much for your support!! Where are you thinking about applying for dpt school?

[@keyriberry2633]

liftforchange I live in CT so UCONN has a wonderful DPT graduate program. In the mean time, I'll be starting at a local community college and hopefully get accepted to their PTA program and go from there :))

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@keyriberry2633 oh sweet!! so you're planning on PTA and then bridging over to DPT? What do you like about UCONN? I need a student from that program to represent UCONN in my student speaks series kzbin.info/www/bejne/maqtpICvh6aErdU

[@keyriberry2633]

liftforchange YES!! That's my plan. To bridge from PTA to DPT :)) UCONN is such a great school and it has different campuses throughout CT. One which is close to the new gym I be working with as a fitness coach (been doing it for 7 years!) Also, it has great flexibility when it comes to classes. It would be wonderful if you can find a UCONN DPT student to be part of your series (at the moment I don't know anyone) In the future I might be the one being featured :))

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@keyriberry2633 That's awesome!! Ive been working as a fitness coach as well for about 7 years before DPT school. So cool! You'll honestly love how much DPT and fitness merge (im sure you know alot about it). Yes, If i cant find someone before then, I would love to have you featured!

[@francisjuarez7342]

I got accepted to the program with my business major ! I just did all prerequisites !! And they accepted me !! I hope this gives hope for anyone changing majors

[@drjustinleedpt]

Francis Juarez francis this is awesome! I would love to hear your story more!!! Could I email you? What’s your email? If you’re not comfortable, feel free to email me [e-mail]

[@thomasdang7733]

Hi Justin! Thank you so much for doing these videos. I just want to ask if it matters whether the physics you take as a prerequisite for DPT school is calculus-based or algebra-based? It looks like most programs only require algebra-based but I wanted to ask which one you took. Thank you!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thomas Dang what’s up Thomas!! I’m pretty sure you only need to take a algebra based physics... no way dpt school will require calculus based... we ain’t that smart... LOL JKJK But for real... that’s just unnecessary. I took algebra based physics and that worked for me. I would always double check with the programs you’re applying to but I really can’t see calculus being required... haha appreciate your comment my dude! What programs are you looking to apply to?

[@Jonathan-bi3hk]

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[@drjustinleedpt]

LOL thanks Jonathan! I try to add some comedy in here haha I appreciate your kind words my friend!

[@travishodge9013]

@liftforchange when did you do your prerequisites- Or did exercise science cover them ? Chem/physics In Particular seeing they have prereqs of their own.

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[@krisha600]

liftforchange I really liked it Can your share some apps or exams or activities to do or prepare before entering DPT abroad (for an International student)))

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@krisha600 Im actually going to be making a video on that in the near future, but what I would recommend at this point, especially if you're a visual learner is to use both Complete Anatomy and Picmonic. Use my links (for a discount )if you're going to purchase to help support me

[@weirdandtrue4441]

I've been accepted into a program. Great content man. Will be using it to help survive PT school

[@drjustinleedpt]

weirdandtrue that’s awesome congrats!!! Which program?? I have some videos that might be helpful for you to watch. I know these were some things I was wondering before going into school Should you study before DPT school? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nojFXq2Chct-hLM

[@weirdandtrue4441]

@@drjustinleedpt I got into Florida Southern. I've been watching your vids like making money through pt school and how to be a successful student so I'll be sure to add that on the list

[@drjustinleedpt]

CONGRATS! Great school!!! You’re going to make it big!!! Let me know how I could support you during your journey 😊

[@weirdandtrue4441]

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[@drjustinleedpt]

weirdandtrue thank you thank you 😭😇 it’s not easy.. believe it or not, every video I post those questions of doubt always come in my mind, but every single time I just say screw what others think - this content is good and it will help one student out there. And I just kept repeating that process with every video. You can do it too!!

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[@mohammadibrahim8734]

great video! also i had a quick question. what age is the average pt when he or she gets out of school assuming that everything followed a straight path without major changes or anything. i was assuming that i would be a pt by the age of 25 or 26 (i’m currently 17)

[@drjustinleedpt]

Mohammad Ibrahim thank you! Glad you liked it. Well if you went straight into dpt school after undergrad (considering you take 4 years to graduate), then you would finish everything when you turn 24ish. Let’s do the math: 18-21 years = undergrad 21-24 year = dpt But also consider the break between undergrad and dpt, also consider maybe taking a year to finish up prerequisites and GRE, etc

[@dailensemanatromero674]

Hello, do you think it would be a wise decision to complete a nursing major for Physical Therapy school? I would like to become a registered nurse before going to a PT program but I am unsure of if it would be useful enough. I would appreciate if you could give me some advices about it.

[@Byrd_Gaming]

jsut finding this, im a combat veterann thats been through loads of physical therapy had good and bad, i have recovered from my injuries and want to persue this profession to help others. Thanks for the video just wanted to leave a comment before i get too into the video and forget.

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thank you for taking the time to comment!! I’m glad you’ve experience physical therapy (hopefully had positive results) and now pursuing it to help others like you’ve been helped. I’m here as a resource to help you out!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Also, if you have not checked it out yet, I have an online course for a reasonable price that teaches you everything you need to know to get accepted into pt school. LEGGOOOOO

[@ravnitdeshpande1942]

Which physical therapy majors earn best ?

[@mekaela.farris]

This helped me a lot! But I have sooooooo many questions! 😰

[@drjustinleedpt]

YES! IM SO GLAD! Please feel free to share so others could be helped like you too! and sure, what questions do you have?

[@moanrgk]

I'm bout to graduate from high school and plan on doing PT. Do you think I should get a major I Kinesiology and then apply at a DPT program or should I just take the general classes that's required for DPT school?

[@drjustinleedpt]

I personally think a major in kinesiology is the best way to go. However it’s not the most time efficient, especially if your major doesn’t have a lot of the prerequisites embedded into the curriculum. But honestly you learn so much as a kinesiology major that you won’t learn in any other major. To me, it was for sure worth it

[@epicentermode]

Yes I’m doing it right kinesiologiology

[@Andrew-mz3rw]

So the college that I am attending only offers Biology and Psychology majors (as far as sciences that are relevant to PT). I really do not feel like a biology major is something I want to do, so I was thinking about majoring in Psychology and minoring in Bio. What do you think about that for getting accepted to Med School

[@drjustinleedpt]

I cannot really talk on behalf of medical school because DPT is a different from that. but if you wanted to get into DPT school, I think that is a great option! I wish I also majored/minored in psychology for PT school. It would have helped me out a lot

[@CodyVella]

I am really wanting to go to school for physical therapy assistant what are your thoughts?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Hey Cody! Thanks for dropping by. I think it depends on what you’re looking for and what you’re willing to commit. PTA route is much much less commitment than the DPT route. Not to mention the prerequisites and tuition on top of it all... I was on the path trying to choose between the two before I started school too and I got convinced that DPT is going to be better long term because of the credibility and stability. It’s harder of course, but the benefits are much better!! However, people who went through PTA route also enjoyed their time and loved their education too. But you have to understand that you will ALWAYS be under the DPT’s supervision and you won’t be able to really treat beyond your scope of practice (which is basically what the DPT says). I was thinking about making a video on PTA. would that interest you?

[@ruethedaycarly]

Is DPT school needed even if you graduated from college? I remember that SDSU offers a DPT program if you are a undergrad I believe.

[@drjustinleedpt]

Surf and Legends all physical therapy programs require you to have an undergraduate degree! That means that it is an entry-level program which does not require a masters program

[@Mr.Crow7]

Those majors were most likely higher due to the fact most of those applicants they had an idea what they wanted to do beforehand.

[@drjustinleedpt]

possibly.. some students have that figured out, and some do not. but that doesnt mean you cant switch paths after you put down a couple years. Maybe students in DPT school start when they are 25-ish, meaning they all took time to figure it out too, including changing majors

[@shamarhooks6723]

I’m thinking about also getting my teacher certification along with my degree in exercise science. Teacher certification is so I can be a sub and work off some loans while in pt school

[@drjustinleedpt]

I think that is an excellent idea! I just hope your teaching schedule will match up with the schedule in PT school. but that's a great side hustle to have while being in school. I never thought of that!

[@chandlerburdick3446]

Between Kinesiology and Exercise Science is there much of a difference between the two? I feel like there is just a nuance of differences between the two which makes it a little difficult to pick which one I should do haha

[@drjustinleedpt]

Chandler Burdick honestly, they are pretty much the same thing and either one of them are great! I feel like kinesiology is a cooler word than exercise science, but then again exercise science is easier to understand at first when people ask “so what’s your major?”

[@chandlerburdick3446]

liftforchange awesome! I’m so glad you replied! Another question! What did you do as far as work prior to PT school In regards to complementing you’re PT career and helping you get into a PT program in the long run.

[@drjustinleedpt]

Chandler Burdick no worries!! I try to answer to ALL comments 🤩have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZfKpJ-qqK2DjM0 take about working as a personal trainer. I’ve been working as a trainer for several years before dpt school and then even through the program. It was by far the best job that has complimented my learning and my understanding of the human body. YOU SHOULD DO IT

[@MrVixxx69]

I have a master's in education and thinking of going back to school to become a DPT. Do you recommend it or is it a big mistake? haha! I am just afraid of the debt.

[@drjustinleedpt]

If your passionate about it, nothing compares to making money while doing the thing you love!

[@scorpiodemon7060]

I thought I had passion for engineering but I’m not feeling it I’m getting my A.S but afterwards I plan on studying kinesiology then trying to get into pt school this video helped so much tho

[@drjustinleedpt]

Nice!!! Why do you feel like engineering isn’t your thing and PT is? I’m glad it helped!! Thanks for your support!

[@scorpiodemon7060]

liftforchange I’m more a person who likes helping people and I love sports fitness and working out and I always had a thing for learning about the human body how it works how you could get healthier and things of that nature I mean in engineering is good money and all but I don’t feel as if it be something I’d enjoy I’m more of a physical type of person I’d say

[@scorpiodemon7060]

liftforchange and don’t get me wrong I’m passing all my classes and math in Engineering but it’s not something I would enjoy doing for a long time

[@drjustinleedpt]

Scorpio King I respect that my bro. You’re turning down money to follow what you’re passionate about, and also for helping people - making that direct impact. All things that probably attract individuals to PT. but of course, lifting and living an active lifestyle always is a bonus!!! I love that you’re into fitness too man!!!! We need more of you in this field - for sure.

[@scorpiodemon7060]

liftforchange no doubt man thanks for all the info bro keep doing what your doing your helping thousands out there just like me

[@alec.barnieh1230]

How do you feel about Healthcare Studies as a major?

[@drjustinleedpt]

That’s a great major too! I would say you won’t learn as in depth of the practical application that you will use in PT school, but it’s a good major to gain insight about the different professions

[@sambornelus7596]

Do you think a exercise science with a minor in pysch is good? And your think it will make me a little more favorable in the dpt application process

[@drjustinleedpt]

I that is GREAT! I do not exactly think it will make you look more “favorable” but having an additional minor/major is always a plus!

[@jjgonzales5270]

I’m going to community college soon, and I want to be a physical therapist. Do I major in kinesiology or exercise science, or are they the same thing? Because when I was applying, I didn’t see anything about exercise science, just kinesiology. Pls help a brotha out 😭

[@drjustinleedpt]

They are the same thing! Major in any one of those two majors. It’s the best and most relevant major for pt school

[@ogmorganfreeman3486]

Hey, I'm in the second year of my undergrad currently. I am thinking of doing pta to have a better job quicker than going straight through. My plan would be to work as a PTA while finishing my undergrad and during dpt school do you think this would be a good route?

[@drjustinleedpt]

I think if you can swing it and not waste your time, I think it’s a great route! But if you feel like your capable of a DPT, then don’t settle for PTA, only because it’s quicker, you know what I’m saying? I was at that crossroad when I was deciding I wanted to get into rehab but was like “dpt school prep is too damn long...” but I really am so happy I followed through this path. If I had a better understanding of rehab, I feel like it would have helped me more in DPT school. So if I went the path of PTA and then transitioned to DPT, I think it would have helped me. But... idk what the length of time it will take to do both? You should break it down and come up with a plan. Then... share it with me so I could share it with others!! Haha I think it’s a great idea! It’s also a step up from being an PT aide. Being an aide doesn’t really teach you anything... haha just the experience of being in a clinic setting

[@drjustinleedpt]

What setting were you thinking of working at

[@ogmorganfreeman3486]

@@drjustinleedpt not sure as to the setting was thinking at a hospital, just a patient practice, or with athletes as I am doing athletic training and exercise science and love atheltics. At the school I'm at there is a PTA program that only would take one year for me to finish so I would postpone my undergrad for a year and complete that if I decide to do it. I'm thinking that the job of PTA will give me good experience and help with the dpt school when I get to it along with some competitive advantage as I would be in the field for some years at the time of going for the dpt. The biggest driver for me wanting to do this route would be economical and fufillment in origin. I also was thinking that the upgrade in pay( currently making 15/hr and PTA in my area makes 29$-32$/hr) would, at least hopefully, offset the debt I will eventually have to accrue in doing dpt school since I'm paying for my college. Just looking for some insight on if this would be a smart choice considering I would inevitably be putting of me becoming a dpt for a year.

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@ogmorganfreeman3486 I think thats a smart idea and if I had that option, I would go for that myself! I worked as an aide and a personal trainer while taking my prerequs/undergrad and I got paid $12-$15 an hour. So..... that seems like a much better deal than me! haha I think you got a good plan going for you and as long as you follow through with it, I think you will be successful no matter what! Most people are all talk with their plan, but no follow through. Keep it up my brotha!!!! and keep me updated with your life's journey

[@alyssahopkins1799]

I’m a PTA. I went to Pima Medical Institute. They have campuses pretty much all over the country. It’s an associates degree, but they told us they expect us to know everything a PT does and that’s why it’s so fast paced. I’m looking at getting my bachelors( luckily I have a lot of credits to transfer) in Sports Science and Performance Planning with a minor in Kinesiology-Sports Psychology track. Just know you’d be taking 2 very expensive tests if you are going to do the PT thing as well. The NPTE for PTA was I think over $600 and there’s the jurisprudence. If I were you I would stay on the train and continue.

[@michaelvan4106]

I thought health science and exercise science is a concentration under the kinesiology major?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Michael Van it could be!!! Every school has it differently. Some is a sub concentration, others have each of those as a full out major. Depends on the university

[@user-ti1ue3eq6f]

Hi ! I am korean exchange student, and i have question about it. So i have to go to the college with PT major and then I graduate, and then do i have to go to PT school for 4 years to be a PT ?

[@drjustinleedpt]

유경 whats up Yoo Gyung! So for college you DO NOT HAVE TO be a PT major. You can be any major you want. But in order to be a physical therapist, you MUST go to PT school (doctorate). PT school is usually 3 years not 4

[@user-ti1ue3eq6f]

Thank you so much for the info!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@user-ti1ue3eq6f You're very welcome! LET ME KNOW if you need more support from me! thank you for liking and sharing this video YOO KYUNG!

[@mauve3734]

Dance major with a minor in exercise and sports science. I believe there’s 2 other people who want to go into pt after graduating in my major.

[@drjustinleedpt]

lolitaspeach that’s awesome! You guys should all go for it!! 👍 there is good research in dance and PT, specifically. APU has a great connection

[@mauve3734]

liftforchange that’s so cool I’m looking at some schools in New York because there are a lot of clinics geared towards performing artists but it’s so cool how there’s professors at apu that have studied exactly what I’m interested in!

[@drjustinleedpt]

lolitaspeach yeeH it’s super awesome, we had 2 students present in a different country about their research on dance and PT. but that’s awesome! Good luck with your journey and if you need anything from me, don’t hesitate to comment! 👍

[@giakendall1242]

will tattoos keep you back from getting a job as a physical therapist? I want to get a sleeve but don’t want it to affect it. Does your tattoos affect your job?

[@drjustinleedpt]

It is something to consider definitely. If you're looking to work in a hospital, you for sure need to cover it up. But where I am working, you could have a sleeve and they wouldnt care at all! I work at a outpatient location. But in the grand scheme of things... tattoos are becoming a bigger, more common thing now. So as long as you are respectful (covering it with a sleeve, not having offensive stuff on your tats, and asking your supervisor) you should be good. Now I am sure you may get turned away from some places, but if you cover it up with a cover sleeve, I cant see how they could decline you simply from that. You know?

[@giakendall1242]

liftforchange thank you so much !

[@drjustinleedpt]

Gia Kendall you’re very welcome! What kind of tattoo? And where?

[@giakendall1242]

liftforchange I wanted to get a snake and flower on my arm

[@drjustinleedpt]

Gia Kendall niceee! I like the contrast

[@Ronaghinor]

Do you consider physics, public communications, kinesiology, and corrective exercise to be difficult classes?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Richard Onaghinor personally for me, I consider those classes to be actually fun! Physics helped me because I knew that it would be useful in the field of physical therapy, kinesiology and corrective exercise helped refine my knowledge and took me to the next level of critical thinking, and public communication with some thing I really enjoyed! I would say that a lot of people have difficulty with physics and public communications, but if you look at it in a way that it will be useful for you, then I believe you will have no problem with it!

[@Ronaghinor]

liftforchange got you man I appreciate it 🙏🏾

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@Ronaghinor Not a problem at all! Let me know if you have more questions and how I could support you more!

[@Ronaghinor]

liftforchange I actually do. I wanted to start shadowing but I’m not exactly sure how to record my hours... Also what do PT schools look for in extracurriculars in undergrad?

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@Ronaghinor To record your hours, just make a log of what dates and hours you're working and what setting (example: 7/7 for 5 hours at outpatient ortho). Eventually you will have to log the total hours on PTCAS and have a supervising PT verify it for you. I talk more about this on my online course - if you're wondering how start shadowing, this course is perfect for you! Teaches you the basics and insight on what to prepare for as you build your PT application. There are a lot of tips and strategies that I wish i had known when I was in your position. If you want to check it out, here is the link justin-s-school-279b.thinkific.com/courses/DPTschool But ti answer your extra curricular question: I would recommend participating in any healthcare-related field (paid or unpaid), volunteering for PT related events (like MS walk, special Olympics). Pretty much anything that has a purpose that you can use to show schools that you will be able to utilize skills/knowledge learned in the field of PT. You also want to show long-term commitment too. So for example, I was a personal trainer for 5 years when I applied. This showed that I cared for people's physical and mental well-being and that I have a great skill set to not only motivate clients to push passed their comfort zone, but to also believe in clients when they don't believe in themselves. These are important when you work as a PT. Hope this helps!!!

[@nash3517]

Would a Health Administration major be okay?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Nash Nash it would absolutely be ok! But you just got to make sure you fufill all the prerequisites

[@AWalkingTestimony]

@liftforchange Pls can you do same Major video for those of us that wants to do Master’s before going for dpt

[@drjustinleedpt]

AWalkingTestimony possibly! But I have a question for you, why do a masters before dpt school if the requirement for dpt is just a bachelors?

[@AWalkingTestimony]

For me, 2 reasons: 1st, my undergrad gpa isn’t super super strong. 2nd, I’m hoping to do my Master’s in a major that would be an addition (knowledge wise) for me as I aspire to become a sport therapist.

[@drjustinleedpt]

AWalkingTestimony having a masters will for sure make you stand out since most applicant don’t have a masters, but I would consider weighing out the cost and time. There are ways to get into sports without a masters too! But if you were to get into a masters program, which ones were you thinking of?

[@AWalkingTestimony]

Currently, I’m considering MS in Sport medicine or MPH in Public Health Nutrition. Still contemplating...

[@drjustinleedpt]

AWalkingTestimony I think both options are great! Both are definitely important factors when it comes to sports therapy, you’re going to have to learn about medicine that athletes will take on a regular basis along with nutrition. We both know that nutrition is a vital part of performance on sports

[@darthsaber8809]

Exercise science (kinesiology) or human health physical therapy option as a pre major ?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Exercise science!

[@darthsaber8809]

@@drjustinleedpt can you tell why? (If you don’t mind)😂❤️

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@darthsaber8809 I always think exercise science will give a stronger foundational knowledge of how exercise affects human physiology; I mean it is a PT’s treatment method. It’s like medicine for doctors. So knowing the depth of knowledge about exercise is important. I think that outweighs the knowledge you’ll learn from human health PT

[@Benny-pr5hx]

ur music volume to high always make sure ur voice is louder then the music

[@drjustinleedpt]

Ive heard that a couple of times. Ive been trying to adjust the audio..? Could you please give me some feedback on when you cant hear my voice? thank you!!

[@Benny-pr5hx]

liftforchange maximize ur voice i guess and lower the music

[@drjustinleedpt]

bossupbenny definitely noted!!! I’ll make sure I keep an extra ear out for that

[@drjustinleedpt]

bossupbenny thank you!!! Really appreciate your feedback. Could you do me a favor and on the next video I post, check the audio? On my devices it seems good, but maybe it’s different for you?

[@stephanielopez819]

So you mean I have to take another communication class 😓

[@drjustinleedpt]

Stephanie Lopez not exactly..! Most PT schools will require only 1 communication course as a prerequisite (some don’t even require it). But you should double check the schools you want to go to and see what their requirements are. But this video is mostly on the best majors for undergrad, not courses you have to take

[@hunteradams9662]

This is wrong. Biology is the most popular major for PT school.

[@drjustinleedpt]

hmmm.. where did you get your information to that Hunter? I linked the document that showed the statistics: "2017-2018 PTCAS Applicant Data Report reflects the 18,359 applicants with verified application status who applied via the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)"

[@isaiahlozada4448]

i’m currently attending my local community college first sem of freshman year as a psych major because psych has always been my interest, but have started to want to pursue physical therapy. should i continue as a psych major, go to a 4 year college next year for my bachelors and still have a good chance of getting into a DPT school and becoming a PT?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Isaiah Lozada to get into dpt school, a particular major is NO REQUIRED. meaning you could literally be any major and still get admitted. Most people choose science based majors like bio, psych, and kinesiology because the major is more in line with the concepts, theories, etc of PT. If you want to study psych, you should and then still apply. Just know that you’re going to have to take additional classes for prerequisites since most of your major’s courses will not require the same prerequisites of dpt school (like bio, chem, physics, etc) honestly... psych is a great major to stick with for PT school, it teaches you the other aspect of the realm of PT. BUT.... psych does not teach you the concepts of human movements (like kinesiology) which would really help prepare you for the concepts of dpt school.

[@drjustinleedpt]

Isaiah Lozada I would recommend watching this video to help you organize which schools you’re looking into applying to so you could start early and not waste time kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6ukmaaueJeYq8k

[@delmarramirez6940]

So I could major in History and still be a PT?

[@drjustinleedpt]

You absolutely can!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

If you need help navigating what is required for pt school, the application, etc, I have an online course that teaches you all that. Check out the “pinned” comment

[@isabellaquiroz4373]

I want to become an AT what major should I go into?!

[@drjustinleedpt]

I would say AT major. But... I believe recently you MUST have a masters now to become an AT? I might be wrong. So that means you need requirements and prerequisites to get into a masters program

[@isabellaquiroz4373]

liftforchange I'm currently a Junior in high school and want to pursue either Kinesiology or Athletic Training and since Corona is happening I don't really get to talk to my counselors or UC people to look at my options which sucks:/

[@drjustinleedpt]

Isabella Quiroz you should research it! I know in order to be an ATC, a ridiculous amount t of hours are necessary (like 4000 or something and unpaid too) something to consider

[@Spashblush]

@@drjustinleedpt It's not 4000 each semester has a different requirement based on what CAATE approves for the program, it ends up totaling around 2000 (still a lot). You are correct though about needing a MSAT to sit for the BOC exam (as of 2022).

[@Spashblush]

@@isabellaquiroz4373 any of the undergraduate programs stated in this video will help you get into grad school for athletic training.

[@nikethr.v8085]

Bro is DPT ; MPT??

[@drjustinleedpt]

Niketh R.V dpt is doctor of physical therapy and mpt is masters of physical therapy. PT used to only require a masters but as the profession evolved, now a doctorate level is required

[@nikethr.v8085]

@@drjustinleedpt thanks

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@nikethr.v8085 no problem!

[@nikethr.v8085]

@@drjustinleedpt how many years does it take

[@drjustinleedpt]

Niketh R.V if you grind through undergrad it can take 4-4.5 years if you work through summer

[@VVMapleVids]

That sounded like indian english accent lol

[@drjustinleedpt]

Haha you think??? I was going for the Korean accent!! LOL

[@alanoww]

@liftforchange nah it sounded Korean. I see you, my dude

[@ethansowards2323]

I love the Asian man

[@drjustinleedpt]

HAHA!!!’ Yessssss!!!! The Asian man is a hit!