Applied Health Science (B.S.) Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration

Program Overview

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in physical therapy should select this concentration.   Dedicated faculty, a human performance laboratory, and a state-of-the-art fitness/wellness facility are some of the resources that enable Messiah to offer a quality Applied Health Science major.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Applied Health Science program can:

1. Identify the anatomical and physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise.

2. Explain the important role of exercise in disease prevention.  

3. Critically analyze human movement patterns.

4. Correctly identify needs and prescribe safe and effective exercise programs for normal and special populations. 

5. Describe and assess safe and effective weight management techniques.
6. Accurately interpret and synthesize current research literature utilizing APA style guide, with correct grammar and writing mechanics.
7. Identify employment, certification, voluntary service, and/or graduate education options available in the health and exercise science field.  
8. Identify and describe significant ways their Christian faith relates to the health and exercise science area of study, and explain how they will apply their understanding of Christian vocation in the future.  

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three credits from the following:

Three Credits from the following

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (44-45 credits)

Three to four credits from the following:

At least 9 credits from the following:

QuEST Requirements