BS in Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science
Jumpstart Your Career with a Degree in Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science
Do you want to invest in the future of medicine and change lives along the way? We want to help you meet that goal! Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science degree can help provide foundational courses, tools, and experience in the medical profession.
This degree is designed as an alternative track to medical school. With this degree credential, you can apply to physical therapy, occupational therapy, or chiropractor school, as well as pursue further education or careers as a dietician or prosthetist.
Why wait any longer? You want to pursue a career in the medical field that helps others, and we want to help you get there. Our exercise science program can help propel you forward.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
CAAHEP Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science Degree
Nationally Accredited for Excellence
Liberty’s exercise science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), a nationally recognized accrediting body.
This means your degree meets rigorous academic and professional standards that can help set you apart in the field.
Study Under Doctoral-Level Experts
Every professor in the program holds a doctorate in a related discipline and brings years of practical experience to the classroom.
You’ll benefit from their mentorship, real-world insight, and commitment to helping you thrive academically and professionally.
Hands-On Experience
From labs to internships, you are guaranteed practical experience throughout your program.
These opportunities are designed to help you apply what you have studied in class to real-life settings, building your confidence and skill set along the way.
Train in State-of-the-Art Labs
You’ll have access to advanced facilities like the Human Performance Lab, Motion Analysis Lab, Functional Assessment Labs, and Standardized Patient Assessment Labs.
These labs allow you to train with the same tools and technologies used by professionals in the field.
Exceeding Expectations on National Exams
Our students consistently score above the national average on exams like the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (C-EP) exam and the State Board of Certification Athletic Training Licensing Exam.
This strong track record reflects the program’s quality and your potential to succeed in certification and beyond.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with an Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science Bachelor’s Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Athletic trainer*
- Chiropractor*
- Occupational therapist*
- Physician*
- Physician assistant*
- Physical therapist*
- Prosthetics specialist*
- Registered dietician*
*These careers require graduate-level education after completion of your bachelor’s degree.
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science Degree?
At Liberty, we want to provide you with a curriculum that can help give you the knowledge to start your career journey. With our exercise science specialization in therapeutic science degree, you can receive an exciting, unique, and challenging degree that can help prepare you for your future.
Our exercise science program can help prepare you for the exercise or medical field you choose. You’ll take courses in musculoskeletal terminology, history of life, the physiology of exercise, the essentials of strength training and conditioning, biomechanics, and leadership.
If you are interested in pursuing our therapeutic science specialization, you’ll study additional courses that can help prepare you for medical school. These courses include:
- Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Healthcare Evidenced-Based Research Analysis
- Musculoskeletal Injury Assessment
- Theory of Therapeutic Rehabilitation
Featured Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science Courses
EXSC 101 – Introduction to Exercise Science
EXSC 310 – Physiology of Exercise
EXSC 350 – Biomechanics
EXSC 461 – Exercise Leadership
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science Degree?
Designed with Your Future in Mind
We’re excited that you’re considering our exercise science program, and we’re passionate about helping you grow and work toward your goals. This degree is built to give you the foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and academic resources to pursue a career or apply to graduate school with confidence.
Specialized Training
Our therapeutic science specialization is packed with valuable opportunities. From nationally respected accreditation to access to advanced lab spaces, you’ll find resources designed to help you take the next step in your professional or academic journey.
Accredited and Led by Experts
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), giving your degree-wide recognition across graduate programs. You’ll hear from professors who have earned doctorates in the field and bring years of real-world experience to the classroom.
Cutting-Edge Labs
You won’t just study theory – you can put it into practice. With required labs, a practicum, and an optional internship, you can build practical skills using advanced tools in our Human Performance Lab, Motion Analysis Lab, Functional Assessment Labs, and Standardized Patient Assessment Labs.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BS in Exercise Science – Therapeutic Science Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
- The Exercise Science program has additional admission requirements to be admitted to the program. For more information, review our Admission and Retention Guidelines.
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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