help: Passion for physio, but..

I have a strong passion for physiotherapy, but I'm not sure if the job is right for me.
I have a good academic background in science and would love to work in a hospital. I applied for biomedical science last year, which I got accepted for, and deferred because I wasn't 100% sure. I love learning about the human body, and how it reacts to disease and illness, and have always been interested in sports injury. I know I would enjoy the degree content itself, but my only problem is the job as an overall. I'm not sure I have the actual skills to deal with patients.
Is shadowing a physio the only way to gain an insight into whether the job is right for you? Is there any other practical things I can do to enhance my knowledge for this profession?
Just torn between the two degrees, and would appreciate some feedback.
Cheers.