The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) program is designed to equip graduates with better appreciation of their role as physical therapists. Graduates are envisioned to possess entry-level competencies enabling them to provide high quality PT care in different practice settings and responsibly assume different PT roles.

Graduates will be imbued with expected professional behaviors, capacity for critical thinking and self-directed learning, leadership, and sense of patriotism and social responsibility.

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The BSPT program aims to develop graduates who:

1. possess entry-level competence as physical therapy practitioners in different practice settings;
2. demonstrate basic skills in strategic planning and management of a PT practice;
3. demonstrate effective skills and attitudes in research implementation and utilization;
4. demonstrate the following traits/attitudes/core values— effective communication, professional behaviors, ethical decision making, capacity for lifelong learning, and intercultural competence; and
5. demonstrate social responsibility, service-orientation, patriotism, leadership, and advocacy for one’s profession.

Admission into the BS Physical Therapy program adheres to the requirements set by the University of the Philippines.

Graduation requirements of the BS Physical Therapy program adheres to the academic rules/policies of the University of the Philippines. Students must have completed: (1) all coursework or requirements of the curriculum; (2) at least one year of residence work immediately prior to graduation; and (3) application for graduation.

Course Code: PT 101
Course Title: Human Development
Credit Units: 3.0 (2.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Understanding the motor, physical, psychosocial, and cognitive growth and development of individuals across the lifespan; how movement influences growth and development and vice-versa; and the contextual factors that influence growth and development

Course Code: PT 102
Course Title: Human Anatomy for Physical Therapy
Credit Units: 4.0 (3.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Human anatomy with emphasis on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems in relation to movement

Course Code: PT 103
Course Title: Kinesiology for Physical Therapy
Credit Units: 4.0 (3.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: PT 102
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Understanding the bases of body movement and activity through analysis of biomechanics and the socio-cultural factors affecting movement

Course Code: PT 104
Course Title: Movement Physiology
Credit Units: 3.0 (2.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: A study of physiological mechanisms underlying movement, including physiologic response to exercise

Course Code: PT 105
Course Title: Movement Dysfunction and Disability
Credit Units: 3.0 (lecture)
Pre-requisites: PT 103, PT 104
Co-requisite: PT 141
Course Description: A study of the interaction of movement dysfunction, underlying disease mechanisms, and contextual factors and its impact on the individual

Course Code: PT 110
Course Title: Physical Therapy in the Health System
Credit Units: 2.0 (lecture)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An introduction to the professional practice of physical therapy focusing on health systems, laws that affect practice, and related organizations; special interest on the Philippine health systems in relation to regional and global health systems

Course Code: PT 111
Course Title: Professional Behaviors and Therapeutic Relationships in Physical Therapy
Credit Units: 3.0 (lecture)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Understanding the therapist and client perspectives and how these contribute to effective therapeutic relationships

Course Code: PT 140
Course Title: Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice: Overview, Theories and Framework
Credit Units: 2.0 (lecture)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An overview of the scope and process of physical therapy practice and theories and frameworks that guide professional physical therapy practice

Course Code: PT 141
Course Title: Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice: Assessment
Credit Units: 4.0 (2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: PT 105
Course Description: Application of principles of physical therapy examination and evaluation of participation, activities, and body structures and body functions across populations

Course Code: PT 142
Course Title: Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice: Interventions
Credit Units: 4.0 (2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisites: PT 105, PT 141
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles of general PT interventions including basic patient care skills and health education

Course Code: PT 151
Course Title: Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions
Credit Units: 4.0 (3.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: PT 142
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of the physical therapy process in the management of prevalent cardiac, vascular, and respiratory conditions

Course Code: PT 152
Course Title: Physical Therapy for Neurologic Conditions
Credit Units: 5.0 (4.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: PT 142
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of the physical therapy process in the management of prevalent neurologic conditions

Course Code: PT 153
Course Title: Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Credit Units: 5.0 (4.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: PT 142
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of the physical therapy process in the management of prevalent musculoskeletal conditions

Course Code: PT 154
Course Title: Physical Therapy for Health Promotion and Disability Prevention
Credit Units: 4.0 (3.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisites: OPST 134, PT 142
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of the physical therapy process in prevention of lifestyle conditions and health problems, promotion of healthy behaviors, and enhancement of performance in different populations

Course Code: PT 155
Course Title: Physical Therapy for Selected Conditions
Credit Units: 3.0 (2.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: PT 142
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of the physical therapy process in the management of selected conditions not covered in PT 151 to PT 156

Course Code: PT 156
Course Title: Physical Therapy for Complex Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Credit Units: 3.0 (lecture)
Pre-requisites: PT 152, PT 153
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Continuation of PT 152 Physical Therapy for Neurologic Conditions and PT 153 Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Course Code: PT 181
Course Title: Practice Placement 1
Credit Units: 3.0 (practicum)
Pre-requisite: PT 141
Co-requisite: PT 142
Course Description: Application of the PT process and basic patient care skills to actual clients

Course Code: PT 182.1
Course Title: Practice Placement 2: Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions
Credit Units: 3.0 (practicum)
Pre-requisites: OPST 131, PT 181
Co-requisite: PT 151
Course Description: Application of the PT process to actual clients with cardiovascular and/or respiratory conditions, with emphasis on evidence-based assessment of body structures, body functions, and activities, and application of intervention techniques

Course Code: PT 182.2
Course Title: Practice Placement 2: Physical Therapy for Neurologic Conditions
Credit Units: 3.0 (practicum)
Pre-requisites: OPST 131, PT 181
Co-requisite: PT 152
Course Description: Application of the PT process to actual clients with neurologic conditions, with emphasis on evidence- based assessment of body structures, body functions, and activities, and application of intervention techniques

Course Code: PT 182.3
Course Title: Practice Placement 2: Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Credit Units: 3.0 (practicum)
Pre-requisites: OPST 131, PT 181
Co-requisite: PT 153
Course Description: Application of the PT process to actual clients with musculoskeletal conditions, with emphasis on evidence-based assessment of body structures, body functions, and activities, and application of intervention techniques

Course Code: PT 182.4
Course Title: Practice Placement 2: Physical Therapy for Health Promotion and Disability Prevention
Credit Units: 3.0 (practicum)
Pre-requisites: OPST 131, PT 181
Co-requisite: PT 154
Course Description: Application of the PT process to actual clients who have no identified condition or with preventable lifestyle conditions, with emphasis on evidence-based assessment of body structure, body function, and activities, and application of intervention techniques

Course Code: PT 183
Course Title: Practice Placement 3
Credit Units: 16.0 (practicum)
Pre-requisite: PT 182
Co-requisite: PT 156
Course Description: Application of the PT process on actual patients/clients with emphasis on integration of contextual factors and development of physical therapy management

Course Code: PT 184
Course Title: Practice Placement 4
Credit Units: 16.0 (practicum)
Pre-requisite: PT 183
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of the PT process on actual patients/clients with emphasis on integration of contextual factors and development of physical therapy management

Course Code: PT 200
Course Title: Undergraduate Thesis
Credit Units: 3.0 (thesis)
Pre-requisite: OPST 197
Co-requisite: None
Course Description:

Course Code: OPST 127
Course Title: Leadership, Management, and Entrepreneurship in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0 (2.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: PT 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles of leadership, management, and entrepreneurship as applied to allied health professions

Course Code: OPST 131
Course Title: Community Practice for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology
Credit Units: 2.0 (lecture)
Pre-requisite: PT 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Introduction to community practice for therapists with emphasis on models, principles, and community programs in the Philippine context that are implemented in collaboration with other stakeholders

Course Code: OPST 133
Course Title: Information and Communication Technology in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology
Credit Units: 2.0 (1.5 lecture, 0.5 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An introduction to the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology practice

Course Code: OPST 134
Course Title: Health Promotion and Disability Prevention in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0 (2.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: PT 140
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles and practice of health promotion and disability prevention in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology.

Course Code: OPST 195
Course Title: Foundations of Research Literacy 1
Credit Units: 3.0 (2.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Research approaches, designs and methods relevant to understanding the practice of occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.

Course Code: OPST 196
Course Title: Foundations of Research Literacy 2
Credit Units: 3.0 (2.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory)
Pre-requisite: OPST 195
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Use of quantitative and qualitative analytic methods for research literacy in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology.

Course Code: OPST 197
Course Title: Research Proposal Writing
Credit Units: 2.0 (colloquium)
Pre-requisite: OPST 198
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Experience in planning, designing, writing a research proposal under the supervision of a faculty investigator

Course Code: OPST 198
Course Title: Special Topic: Evidence-based Practice for OT, PT, and SP
Credit Units: 1.0 (lecture)
Pre-requisite: OPST 196
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Introduction to evidence-based practice (EBP) applicable to occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology. Applications to each discipline and their practice significance will be shown to enhance appreciation of EBP.

Students are required to take two (2) elective courses, which can be chosen from the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Philosophy, and Math, Science, and Technology clusters/domains.

Comm 10, Ethics 1, Kas 1, Math 10, STS 1, Wika 1, Biology 23, and PI 100

Please refer to Chapter 2.2 for more information about the GE courses.