San Diego Christian College

What you'll study

The programme integrates rigorous academic and practical learning focused on movement across the lifespan and for special populations. Core emphases and concentrations available include:

• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Chiropractic
• Teaching/Coaching
• K–12 Physical Education & Coaching

Coursework covers exercise for health promotion and physical fitness, activities of daily living, and care of children, older adults, people with injury or disease, and athletes. Students gain hands-on experience alongside classroom study, taught by faculty with regional and national experience.

Entry requirements

The programme is a Bachelor-level major; specific course prerequisites or GPA thresholds for SDCC entry are not listed on the source page. The department notes that admission to professional schools (physical therapy and occupational therapy) is very competitive, and the curriculum is structured to meet typical pre-professional prerequisites for those programs.

Career prospects

Most graduates focus on matriculation to physical therapy or occupational therapy graduate programs. The degree also supports application to medical and dental schools and related allied-health careers such as physician assistant, nursing, and roles as orthopedic or chiropractic technicians. For students wanting to teach public-school physical education in California, the programme recommends completing the college’s one-year Teacher Credential Program after the bachelor’s degree to meet credentialing requirements.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source document does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should explore institutional financial aid, departmental awards, and external scholarships for pre-health and education majors; funding sources commonly include merit aid, need-based aid, and discipline-specific scholarships for kinesiology or teacher preparation.