PT Track
What is the minimum degree required to practice as a licensed PT in the U.S. today?
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
What exam must all OT students pass to obtain licensure in the U.S.?
NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) Exam
What is the exam athletic training graduates must pass to become certified?
BOC Exam (Board of Certification)
The average of 4, 6, 8, and 10.
What is 7?
Which organ is the strongest muscle in the human body by weight-to-size ratio?
The masseter (jaw muscle)
What is the national licensing exam called that PT graduates must pass?
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination)
Which organization represents OT professionals in the U.S.?
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)
What is the primary acronym used to manage acute musculoskeletal injuries (rest, ice, compression, elevation)?
RICE
Name one of the three main sections of the GRE.
Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
Which PT specialty focuses on helping athletes recover from injury and improve performance?
Sports Physical Therapy
What is the minimum degree required to practice as an OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant)?
Associate’s degree
Which joint is most commonly dislocated in sports?
Shoulder (glenohumeral joint)
How many essays are included in the Analytical Writing section?
2 (Analyze an Issue & Analyze an Argument)
What’s the strongest bone in the human body?
Femur
What does PTCAS stand for, and why is it important for PT applicants?
Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service; it’s the main application system for PT programs.
What’s the difference between OT and PT in their focus?
OT helps people engage in meaningful daily activities (“occupations”), while PT focuses more on restoring movement and physical function.
Which type of fracture is common in athletes due to overuse and repetitive loading?
Stress fracture
Which math topics are most emphasized on the GRE Quantitative section?
Algebra, Geometry, Data Analysis, and Basic Arithmetic
How many liters of blood are in the average adult human body?
About 5 liters
Name the year the APTA officially transitioned the PT entry-level degree requirement from Master’s to Doctorate.
2016
Which World War played a significant role in the development and recognition of OT as a profession?
World War I
In which year did Athletic Training become recognized as an allied healthcare profession by the AMA (American Medical Association)?
1990
How long are GRE scores valid after the test date?
5 years
Which bone is the only bone in the body not connected to another bone?
Hyoid bone