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What area of the US is more popular in athletic training?
East coast
What type of degree is required?
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Environments of OT:
- Hospitals
- Elementary & Secondary schools
- Nursing care
- Home healthcare
Education?
Masters or Doctoral
Three main core responsibilities..
- Rehab of injuries
- Preventative services
- Strength & Conditioning
Types of places a PT can work:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Private practice
- Professional sports
- Sport Performance Centers
Education needed?
Currently, OT's need a masters degree, but by 2027 they will require a doctorate in occupational therapy.
True or False: Hours are short and only during the day.
False, It can be a 8-5 shift, but it also can include weekends and late nights.
When did physical therapy start?
Started around WW1
When was OT established?
Established in 1917
Bachelors.
What do exercise physiologist do? Name 3 (6)
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- CV/CR fitness
- Flexibility
- Assessments that deal with exercise prescription & functionality