368 Maxwell Hall (507.457.5219)
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Email: gkastello@winona.edu
Dr. Gary Kastello, Advisor
The Department of Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences (HERS) provides additional opportunities for pre-physical therapy majors via the HERS - Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences: Movement Science (ERMS) - BS Major . Without exception, admission into physical therapy requires a bachelor’s degree. The bachelor’s degree needs to meet prerequisites for a graduate physical therapy program. These prerequisites include a well-rounded offering of courses from the natural and life sciences, movement science, and nursing. Within the 120 credits needed to graduate from WSU, the Movement Science major is specifically designed to meet the prerequisites for doctoral physical therapy programs. In addition to the core courses in Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences, each student has an option to develop an appropriate movement science research project. The specifically designed curriculum coupled with undergraduate research experience places these students in an excellent position for matriculation into the physical therapy graduate program of their choice. To declare a major in the Movement Science Option, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Dr. Gary Kastello is available to advise students on career opportunities in physical therapy. Dr. Kastello has an MS degree in Exercise Physiology, a PhD in Biological Science, and two years of teaching experience in the Indiana University/Purdue University-Indianapolis Physical Therapy Department.
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