Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, and Exercise Science are closely related majors. All three are life sciences that usually lead the graduate to a career as a Doctor of Phyical therapy (DPT), Sports Medicine or "Allied Health" professions.  The study of these majors include biomechanics and orthopedics; strength and conditioning; sport psychology; methods of rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational therapy, and sport and exercise. many of the featured schools have accelerated or 3+3 programs where you can track from BS into a DPT.