• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Courses

Physical therapy courses can help you learn anatomy, biomechanics, patient assessment, and rehabilitation techniques. You can build skills in developing treatment plans, using therapeutic modalities, and enhancing patient mobility. Many courses introduce tools such as ultrasound machines, electrical stimulation devices, and exercise equipment, that support implementing effective treatment strategies and tracking patient progress.

Popular Physical Therapy Courses and Certifications


  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Treatment Planning, Mechanics, Preventative Care, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Human Relations Movement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Immersify

    The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiography, Diagnostic Tests, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.2 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Preparation, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Patient Education and Support, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Patient Preparation, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Orthopedics, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Referral, Human Musculoskeletal System

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Approaches to Assessing & Managing Hypermobility

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy, Care Management, Human Musculoskeletal System, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Patient Education and Support, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient-centered Care

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Drug Interaction, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.8 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Compassion, Stress Management, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 5 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Positivity, Habit Formation, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Health Education

    ★ 4.8 (276) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies

    ★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Rehabilitation, Clinical Practices, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Mobility Assistance, Adaptive Equipment, Manual Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Safety And Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
1234…155

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical therapy courses

  • Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body: Niel Asher Education
  • The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles: Immersify
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam: Duke University
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam: Duke University
  • Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment: Duke University
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Clinical Approaches to Assessing & Managing Hypermobility: Niel Asher Education
  • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
  • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok