Overview
Pave the way for others to lead full and productive lives
If you desire to help people of various ages function fully in their day-to-day lives, a career in occupational therapy (OT) may be a great choice for you.
Earning a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy can lead to many diverse opportunities within the OT profession. Occupational therapists offer a variety of services, depending on the age of a patient.
Therapists can choose to work alongside children with challenges or disabilities. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, “Many practitioners choose to help children thrive in the ‘occupations’ of childhood, which include learning, playing and growing. Therapists work in schools with students who have learning disabilities or behavioral problems. Others work with premature newborns at pediatric hospitals or children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disabilities.”
Occupational therapists also assist people recovering from an injury to regain core skills needed for daily life. Additionally, some therapists provide support for older adults who are facing physical or cognitive changes. They offer rehabilitation, for example, to those who’ve experienced traumatic injuries, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease or mental health issues.
Faculty
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Core Classes
Medical Terminology
ALH 3060
Designed to help the students who major in one of the allied health areas to recognize, spell, pronounce, and define medical terms correctly.
General Chemistry I
CHE 1040
The first course in a one-year sequence for students planning further work in chemistry. Topics discussed include atomic structure, periodic relationships, bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, solids, liquids, and gases. Lecture and lab. Fee charged.
Behavioral Science Statistics
PSY 2060
An introductory course in statistics. Topics include basic measurement concepts, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, the normal curve, standard scores, correlation, regression, random sampling and probability, binomial distribution, hypothesis testing, t test, ANOVA, and nonparametric tests. Introduction to SPSS is also included.
Human Growth and Development
PSY 2175
A survey of development from conception throughout the life span.
Abnormal Psychology
PSY 4150
Survey of the causes, forms and methods of treating behavior abnormalities.
General Sociology
SOC 2010
The nature and functions of sociology, the development of social ideas and institutions and the processes of social interactions and social structure. A recommended prerequisite to courses in Sociology numbered above 2000.
Program Details
The program includes coursework in core science classes, as well in topics such as behavioral science and statistics; therapeutic modalities; human growth and development; abnormal psychology and sociology. The curriculum also requires each student to complete three unique practicum experiences in order to interact with therapists in various clinical settings and gain exposure in the field.
Outcomes/Careers
Trevecca’s Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration within the Exercise Science department offers all classes required as a pre-requisite for application to graduate school and is geared toward students who aim to pursue either a master’s degree or a doctoral degree in occupational therapy. The rigor of each class will challenge students and give them a glimpse into the expectations of graduate school. Students work closely with their academic advisors, who serve as mentors and ensure coursework meets specifications for the student’s graduate school of choice.
Overview
Pave the way for others to lead full and productive lives
If you desire to help people of various ages function fully in their day-to-day lives, a career in occupational therapy (OT) may be a great choice for you.
Earning a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy can lead to many diverse opportunities within the OT profession. Occupational therapists offer a variety of services, depending on the age of a patient.
Therapists can choose to work alongside children with challenges or disabilities. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, “Many practitioners choose to help children thrive in the ‘occupations’ of childhood, which include learning, playing and growing. Therapists work in schools with students who have learning disabilities or behavioral problems. Others work with premature newborns at pediatric hospitals or children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disabilities.”
Occupational therapists also assist people recovering from an injury to regain core skills needed for daily life. Additionally, some therapists provide support for older adults who are facing physical or cognitive changes. They offer rehabilitation, for example, to those who’ve experienced traumatic injuries, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease or mental health issues.
