What is some advice you would give someone majoring in Physical Therapy or Kinesiology?

Hello Kyle,

Let´s take a look in both careers:

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  Kinesiotherapy Overview: is used to improve a person's endurance, mobility and strength. The rehabilitation techniques used by kinesiotherapists are often prescribed to help individuals enhance their overall physical conditioning. A patient may see a kinesiotherapist after receiving a prescription from a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Kinesiotherapists primarily work in public and private hospitals, sports medicine facilities, rehabilitation centers or academic institutions, as well as in private practice or as consultants.

  
  


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  Education Requirements: prospective kinesiotherapists may enter a bachelor's degree program that covers both practical and clinical learning. According to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), kinesiotherapy programs generally take 4-5 years to complete and require a high school diploma or GED equivalent (www.caahep.org). Students will cover areas like patient assessment, physiology, physical development, first aid and therapeutic exercise.

  
  


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  Physical Therapy Overview: is the practice of treating physical ailments in a way that emphasizes preventative care. Physical therapists work directly with other medical professionals, such as occupational therapists, medical doctors, audiologists and nurses, to treat patients who have difficulty performing day-to-day physical tasks. These professionals may work in hospitals, public health facilities or other healthcare environments to provide mobility improvement services and develop treatment plans for individuals.

  
  


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  Academic Requirements: physical therapists will need to earn a master's or doctoral degree from a program that's accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Master's and doctoral programs in physical therapy include coursework in motor control, neuroanatomy, biomechanics and musculoskeletal disorders.

  
  

Kinesiotherapy and physical therapy are similar fields; both deal with the treatment of patients who have suffered from a physical injury or illness. Aspiring kinesiotherapists may enroll in kinesiotherapy bachelor's programs, while prospective physical therapists are expected to earn a master's or doctoral degree in physical therapy. Accredited training programs in kinesiotherapy are not as widely available as accredited physical therapy degree programs.

In: http://study.com/articles/Kinesiotherapy_vs_Physical_Therapy_Whats_the_Difference.html

Have a good choice!!