Bachelor in Science in Pre-Physical Therapy

• Pre-physical therapy teaches students the skills needed to treat patients who have impaired mobility due to an illness or injury. A bachelor of science degree in this area will help individuals jump start their cardiac rehabilitationist careers by taking courses in chemistry, physics, medical terminology and introduction to health professions.
  
  

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

• A bachelor of science degree in exercise science can provide individuals with an array of information pertaining to physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation medicine. Students will have the opportunity to understand various concepts, including proper exercise training and medicine prescription. Coursework in this program may include bio-mechanics, nutrition, biology and kinesiology.
  
  

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

• A master's degree in physical therapy will help individuals develop more skills needed for a position as a cardiac rehabilitationist. The two-year program will focus on science courses for the first year and gradually training and clinical in the second year. Coursework includes human anatomy and clinical decision-making.