DPT Direct Entry program majoring in Exercise Science
Trine University offers a direct entry six-year plan of study leading to a bachelor degree in exercise science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Learn more about the direct entry program.
3+3 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Recommend Sequence of Courses
| Freshman Fall – 16 hrs. |
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| BIO 114 | Principles of Biology I | 4 hrs. |
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| ENG 133 | Technical Communication | 3 hrs. |
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| ENG 143 | College Composition | 3 hrs. |
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| EXS 102 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 hrs. |
| EXS 273 | Nutrition | 3 hrs. |
| MA 113 | College Algebra | 3 hrs. |
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 hrs. |
| Freshman Spring – 16 hrs. |
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| BIO 124 | Principles of Biology II | 4 hrs. |
| MA 123 | Trigonometry | 3 hrs. |
| EXS 263 | Motor Learning | 3 hrs. |
| HUM 203 | Humanities Seminar | 3 hrs. |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 hrs. |
| Sophomore Fall – 16 hrs. |
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| CH 104 | General Chemistry I | 4 hrs. |
| SP 203 | Effective Speaking | 3 hrs. |
| MA 253 | Statistics | 3 hrs. |
| EXS 283 | Fitness Evaluation Assessment | 3 hrs. |
| EXS 293 | Biomechanics | 3 hrs. |
| Sophomore Spring – 16 hrs. |
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| CH 114 | General Chemistry II | 4 hrs. |
| EXS 353 | Exercise Physiology | 3 hrs. |
| EXS 373 | Health Promotion & Problems | 3 hrs. |
| | Humanities Elective (3) | 3 hrs. |
| | Psychology Elective | 3 hrs. |
| Junior Fall – 17 hrs. |
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| BIO 384 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 hrs. |
| ENG 453 | Advanced Composition | 3 hrs. |
| EXS 333 | Kinesiology | 3 hrs. |
| EXS 483 | Professional Development in Exercise Science | 3 hrs. |
| PH 154 | College Physics I | 4 hrs. |
| Junior Spring – 14 hrs. |
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| BIO 394 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 hrs. |
| EXS 383 | Health Coaching | 3 hrs. |
| EXS 423 | Evaluation of Athletic Injuries | 3 hrs. |
| PH 164 | College Physics II | 4 hrs. |
Not Pursuing the DPT Program – 25 hrs.
Courses to complete for a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science if not pursuing the DPT Program
| Senior Fall and Spring - 25 hrs. |
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| | Electives (25) | 25 hrs. |
DPT Program Acceptance – 33 hrs.
Courses to complete as part of the 1st year DPT Program.
| DPT Fall I – 16 hrs. |
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| DPT 5111 | CARE I | 1 hrs. |
| DPT 5124 | Anatomy of Movement I | 4 hrs. |
| DPT 5134 | Applied Physiology I | 4 hrs. |
| DPT 5143 | Clinical Practice I | 3 hrs. |
| DPT 5152 | Health Behavior Science | 2 hrs. |
| DPT 5162 | Professional Development I | 2 hrs. |
| DPT Spring I – 17 hrs. |
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| DPT 5211 | CARE II | 1 hrs. |
| DPT 5224 | Anatomy of Movement II | 4 hrs. |
| DPT 5234 | Applied Physiology II | 4 hrs. |
| DPT 5241 | Cardiopulmonary PT I | 1 hrs. |
| DPT 5243 | Clinical Practice II | 3 hrs. |
| DPT 5254 | Applied Neuroscience | 4 hrs. |