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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

Exercise Science - Pre-Physical Therapy Track Overview

As a pre-physical therapy student at USI, you'll receive hands-on training to help patients improve mobility and perform daily tasks. The program emphasizes treating impairments to enhance movement and reduce pain, with coursework in Exercise Science tailored for pre-PT that prepares you for graduate studies. You'll also design exercise programs for various populations, including athletes and individuals with disabilities.

USI's Kinesiology and Sport Department offers small class sizes and access to a variety of equipment seen in traditional and advanced Physical Therapy clinics. Our laboratory spaces include common equipment such as the blood pressure cuffs, heart rate monitors, goniometers, and various exercise equipment while also boasting state-of-the-art equipment such as Alter-G Anti-gravity treadmills, metabolic carts, a Biodex Isokinetic Machine, wireless EMGs, and more!. With dedicated faculty and practical experience, USI equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your future career.

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Exercise Science
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Exercise Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy Track
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5,000+
Square Feet Lab Space
150+
Hours of Field Experience

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

56
Credits

Pre-Physical Therapy Track Hours

25
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Renee Frimming
Professor of Kinesiology and Sport
Chair of Kinesiology and Sport

Career Outlook

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As a physical therapist, you'll be able to work for hospitals, schools, daycare facilities, assisted living centers, nursing homes, workplaces and private practices.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158

Clearwater, FL 33763

727-210-2350

www.caahep.org

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