Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy

Trevecca’s exercise science concentration in pre-physical therapy prepares you for graduate studies that lead to a career as a physical therapist. This bachelor’s program degree, which is geared toward students aiming to pursue a master’s or doctorate in physical therapy, offers rigorous coursework and three practicums, giving you a strong educational foundation and valuable field experience.

What to Expect

Trevecca’s pre-physical therapy program is a concentration track within our exercise science major that prepares you for the graduate studies you’ll need to pursue a career in physical therapy (PT). Physical therapists are vital members of the healthcare community who educate patients on their conditions, promote movement and healing, reduce pain and disability, and restore function, thus increasing patients’ quality of life. A career in PT offers diverse professional opportunities. As you advance in your career, you can choose to specialize in areas like orthopedics, sports therapy, pediatrics, geriatrics, neurological or cardiovascular physical therapy, and more. You can also work in a variety of environments like hospitals, outpatient clinics, private offices, rehabilitation clinics, assisted living facilities, educational institutions, sports facilities, or home health agencies.

This degree fully prepares you for graduate school by meeting all prerequisite requirements. It gives you a solid foundation through core science classes and also covers topics like nutrition, therapeutic modalities, exercise physiology, fitness assessment and prescription, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, sports medicine, and more. With three practicums, the program also provides incredible opportunities for hands-on learning. You’ll get insight into career opportunities as you work with therapists in a variety of clinical settings in the exciting Nashville market.

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your pre-physical therapy degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you, your faith, and your goals.