i am very interested in studying to become a PT but i’ve read that you need a lot of algebra, trig, chemistry, and a couple other maths. now algebra/math are NOT my strong points in school. should i think about studying another career or can i go through this?
#1 by Mary on February 23, 2010 - 6:34 am
You need to know math to do the chemistry and the physics. Physics is needed for kinesiology. You also need statistics for the research–to read and understand the medical research and to finish your thesis. Also they use the math as weeding. To week out the week. Some schools you need calculus. AT some schools you need statistics.
Here are the requirements for all the PT schools in the country.http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Sect…http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Sect…
Best wishes
#2 by Me on February 23, 2010 - 1:30 pm
You don’t really need much math at all. Just the real basics, up to trigonometry (precalculus) could get you through. If you are complaining about taking remedial math classes, a career at McDonald’s might be right for you. You will need some basic math because you will need some science classes. You should have had that just to graduate high school anyway, and it is the same amount of math as any other college degree, the absolute minimum.
#3 by joe on October 8, 2010 - 2:05 pm
physical therapies do need a lot of math but dont give up btw im in 6th grade