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Service Area: Health Sciences
Career Cluster: Health Science
 

Career Pathway:
Physical Therapy

A career in Physical Therapy involves helping individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall physical well-being. Physical therapists assess patients' mobility, design personalized treatment plans, and guide them through exercises and therapeutic interventions. With a focus on promoting functional independence and enhancing quality of life, physical therapists work in diverse settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices, playing a crucial role in restoring and maintaining optimal physical health.

Physical therapist working with a patient

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Child Development 1
  • Personal Wellness & Fitness
  • Child Development 2
  • Personal Fitness & Group Activities
  • Sociology
  • Performance Fitness 1
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Performance Fitness 2
 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Team & Rec Activities

  • Current and Critical Health Issues

  • Health

  • Child Health / Safety / Nutrition

  • Psychology 1, 2, & 3

  • Behavioral Health Studies

  • Peer to Peer 

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Athletics

  • Dance 

  • Cheer

  • Yoga/Pilates Club

  • Intramurals

  • Weightlifting Club

  • Sparkles

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Biology

  • Kinesiology

  • Exercise Science

Future
Careers

  • Physical Therapist

  • Researcher

  • Sports Therapist

  • Community Wellness Coordinator

  • Home Health Therapist

Community Partnerships

  • Mercy & UI Hospitals

  • Oaknoll, Keystone, Melrose Meadows, Stirlingshire, Windmill Manor, Brown Deer Place

  • Team Iowa Physical Therapy

  • UI Health Care Volunteer Services

  • Progressive Rehab Assoc. 

  • Performance Health & Fitness