Overview

In this Exercise Science Degree - Pre-Physical Therapy at Grand Canyon University, you will focus on mastering various domains that cover topics specific to physical therapy, including more widely applicable topics such as professionalism and ethics. As an aspiring physical therapist, you will need to have more than just a solid understanding of the human body and movement; you will also need advanced interpersonal, collaborative and other soft skills to excel in daily interactions with clients.

The range of coursework taught in GCU’s pre-physical therapy curriculum can prepare you to graduate as a well-rounded healthcare professional. Additional domains you will study include the following:

Science foundations
Data analysis and interpretation

Scientific communications

Career Paths

GCU’s pre-physical therapy studies can equip you with the necessary preparation to effectively engage with patients across diverse settings, as well as prepare you for your next degree.

Physical therapists are essential to almost every industry that involves human movement, athletes, rehabilitation or improving human health.1 After obtaining the necessary degrees and licensure, you may find yourself working in different settings that can include the following:

Private clinics or offices
Nursing homes
Hospitals

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition and wellness

Sports performance and coaching

Exercise science research

Motor learning, including skills and control

Corrective exercises

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

The university’s rolling admissions policy allows new students to be admitted throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 1078 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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