3 PhD Programs in Physical Therapy 2023

Physical activity courses open the door to a career as a teacher, fitness trainer or rehabilitator. Students might learn about the safest way to instruct individuals during an exercise routine while working to increase strength, raise heart rate and improve flexibility.

The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is a doctoral or post-graduate degree. PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy), and PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways. To receive a PhD a student must demonstrate original research in their chosen field of study, produce a dissertation on that research, and defend their dissertation in front of other experts.