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Department of Physical Therapy
Goals of Majoring in the Physical Therapy Course
Students of the Physical Therapy Course will gain deep understanding of the correlations between the human body and exercise, posture and motions, while they develop the ability to analyze and resolve lifestyle problems resulting from compromised or disabled motor function. These students will go on to become professionals capable of widely applying such knowledge to fields including health maintenance, health enhancement, and athletic activities.
Educational Goals
● Be able to accept disabilities and disabled people as they are, and develop empathy for the joy and suffering in human life.
● Understand the correlations between the human body and exercise, posture and motions.
● Obtain practical problem solving skills and master therapeutic techniques.
● Develop a constant awareness of problems and issues, and be dedicated to continuous self-improvement.
Career Options
○ Hospitals and clinics
○ Rehabilitation centers
○ Nursing care facilities (nursing homes, special elderly nursing homes)
○ Physically disabled children’s homes
○ Educational and research organizations
○ Local institutions (public health-related offices, local health centers)
○ Graduate school
Potential Licenses and Qualifications
○ Qualification to take the National Physical Therapist Qualifying Exam