modality

blended :

  • 85% of lessons in presence
  • 15% of lessons in live streaming

The st level University Master Degree in Sports Physiotherapy and artistic activities is organized and provided in collaboration with the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, the Foro Italico University of Rome and the "Foro Italico" University Foundation.

Educational objectives

A Master to train professionals specialized in the physiotherapy management of athletes to improve clinical expertise, use scientific information autonomously and increase knowledge relating to research methodology and evidence-based practice in sports physiotherapy and artistic activities.

The objectives of the training course are:

  • increase knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics and neurophysiology of movement
  • update knowledge of physiotherapy techniques, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in the acute, subacute and chronic phases
  • provide the indications for using validated tools (scales, tests and outcome measures) to verify the effectiveness of the rehabilitation treatment
  • elaborate on the elements of neuropsychology and psychology related to sports performance
  • introduce the basics of science applied to motor and sports activities to allow the physiotherapist to be able to compare themselves with other professionals in the management of the athlete and to adopt effective interdisciplinary and interprofessional communication
  • increase knowledge of research methodology and evidence based practice in sports physiotherapy
  • improve clinical expertise using scientific information autonomously
  • provide knowledge and skills for the physiotherapy management of Paralympic athletes

Career opportunities

Those who achieve the Master will be able to operate adequately in the field of sports institutions and organizations at national and international level, professional or amateur, and of structures and organizations connected to sports practice, with the role of Sports Physiotherapist.

In particular they will be able to:

  • work independently or in multidisciplinary teams within sports clubs (professional or amateur), National Sports Federations (FSN) affiliated with CONI, Sports Promotion bodies and other private sports organizations;
  • practice the profession as expert consultants in sports physiotherapy;
  • participate in initiatives to promote the culture of health protection, in sports activities in both schools and universities.

Recipients and access requirements

The Master is aimed at all those in possession of a first level degree in the health area in Physiotherapy, or a qualifying university diploma or equivalent or equivalent qualification pursuant to art. 4, Law 26 February 1999, n. 42.

In the case of undergraduates, the degree qualification must be obtained within 90 days of the start of the Master's degree. In the event that, after the aforementioned period, the participant has not obtained the required degree qualification, she will be able to follow the Master as an auditor.

Didactic structure and thematic areas

The training course is divided into 20 thematic modules:

1. Research methodology and data analysis.

2. Theory, methodology and clinical practice of sports physiotherapy.

3. Sports organization in Italy.

4. Psychology applied to sport.

5. Muscle and exercise physiology.

6. Neurophysiology of movement and biomechanics.

7. Functional assessment, management and treatment of muscle injuries.

8. Functional evaluation, management and treatment of tendinopathies.

9. Epidemiology and orthopedic pathology in sports.

10. Sport-specific management of the lower quadrant. Rehabilitation, prevention and performance improvement.

11. Sports specific management of the spine. Rehabilitation, prevention and performance improvement.

12. Sport-specific management of the upper quadrant. Rehabilitation, prevention and performance improvement.

13. First aid/traumatology.

14. Concussion.

15. Post injury/post work-out recovery strategy.

16. Imaging.

17. Women's sport.

18. Paralympic sport.

19. Post-injury management of the elite athlete and the master athlete.

20. Ethics, privacy, professional regulations, anti-doping.

The methodology used is consistent with the contents of the disciplines taught and with the educational objectives defined during the planning stage. In particular, there is a tendency to mainly use active teaching methods in order to influence not only knowledge, but also technical skills and attitudes.

The Master will be held one week a month on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Internship

Participants will have to carry out an internship in which they will be able to experimentally apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training course.

The organizations that will host the trainees will be identified among the clinics of the University Center for Sports Medicine and Physical Exercise of the University of Rome “Foro Italico”, the Sports Federations and sports promotion bodies, the professional sports clubs or amateur courses, professional physiotherapy studios, sports rehabilitation clinics that meet the training needs of the Master.

Those who have acquired other knowledge, skills and professional abilities within contexts relevant to the Master, certified in accordance with current legislation on the subject, can request the recognition and validation of credits relating to the Internship. The number of credits recognized to the participant will be evaluated, upon presentation of suitable documentation, by a special commission appointed by the Scientific Director of the Master.

Methods of Admission

The application for admission must be submitted using the procedure available in the section dedicated to the Master and requires the inclusion of:

  • personal data;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • dichiarasubstitutive certification of the qualification held;
  • payment of the fee of € 60,00.

The selection will be made through curricular evaluation and oral interview.

All payments must be made by bank transfer to the bank account payable to:

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma

at Unicredit S.p.A.

IBAN: IT63Y0200805181000106877148

Participation fee and discounts

The enrollment fee for the Master is equal to € 5.000,00 to be paid in two instalments.

There is also the possibility of enrollment with a reduced fee of € 4.200,00 (instead of € 5.000,00) in favor of the following categories:

  • undergraduates and graduates ofUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma;
  • undergraduates and graduates of the University of the Foro Italico with a degree in Physiotherapy;
  • employees of the Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital Foundation;
  • employees of the Foro Italico Foundation.

In no case will the participation fees paid to the Master be refunded.

Title awarded

Participants who complete the Master and are in compliance with the administrative obligations will be awarded the title of st level University Master in "Sports physiotherapy and artistic activities".