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. Describe the anatomical and physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise.
2. Explain the role of exercise in disease prevention.
3. Prescribe safe and effective exercise programs for diverse individuals.
4. Integrate scientific information and research into professional situations.
5. Identify factors influencing health and human performance.
6. Identify how faith impacts professional practice in the applied health sciences.

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