Physical therapy is a health profession whose primary purpose is the promotion of optimal human health and function through the application of scientific principles to identify, prevent, assess, correct or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, school systems, nursing homes, public health services, home health agencies, sports clinics, athletic teams, research facilities, private offices and the military.

The baccalaureate degree in kinesiology with a preprofessional program for physical therapy provides students with the appropriate academic prerequisites to apply for entrance into graduate physical therapy programs in the state of Texas and nationwide. Since schools vary in entrance requirements, students should become familiar with the specific requirements of each program of interest and complete the recommended support courses as electives.