Master's degree university study programme Kinesiology

DURATION AND SCOPE: 2 years and 120 ECTS credits

PROFESSIONAL TITLE: MAGISTER KINEZIOLOGIJE or MAGISTRICA KINEZIOLOGIJE

OBJECTIVES:

Educating experts in leading sports and condition training of older adults, people with chronic diseases, acute and/or chronic injuries, and persons with special needs or injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Gaining knowledge to pursue third-cycle studies.

COMPETENCES:

1. knowledge and understanding of the fundamental biopsychosocial characteristics of older adults, people with chronic diseases, acute and/or chronic injuries, and persons with special needs or injuries of the musculoskeletal system;
2. understanding health risks related to exercise for older adults, people with chronic diseases, acute and/or chronic injuries, and persons with special needs or injuries of the musculoskeletal system;
3. understanding the organisation of sports and exercise for the groups of people in question;
4. ability to plan, organise, and implement an exercise programme for the groups of people in question;
5. qualification to use scientific research methods within the wider spectrum of problems, and in new or changed circumstances.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES:

Graduates can find employment at fitness centres, sports associations, hotels; they can participate in expert teams at health centres (health resorts, health promotion centres within community health centres, rehabilitation centres, spas), senior citizen’s homes, day care centres and other institutions, in businesses and organisations that include movement and sports activities. Graduates can set up businesses offering sports- and exercise-related services aimed at maintaining health and well-being. They can find employment in professional bodies in the field of sports at the national or municipal levels. Graduates can pursue further studies through the doctoral study programme in Kinesiology.