Kinesitherapy

Applicants who have completed a four-year secondary school education and passed the state high school examination in accordance with applicable regulations are eligible to enroll in the professional undergraduate study program in Kinesiology; Kinesitherapy.

In addition to the general requirements, applicants must also meet special requirements, which include appropriate health status and a successfully completed selection procedure. The selection procedure is based on the documentation prescribed in the competition, and may include additional checks of candidates.

Upon completion of the study, the professional title is acquired:

Bachelor of Kinesiology – specialization: Kinesiotherapy, Bacc. Cin.

Upon completion of the study, students are trained to implement the kinesiological process in the field of kinesitherapy and for professional work in planning and implementing kinesiological programs for people with impaired health and people with special needs.

Students acquire competencies for:

• planning and implementation of kinesiology programs in the field of kinesitherapy
• application of professional knowledge in working with people with impaired health and people with special needs
• adapting the program to the individual needs of the user
• application of modern professional and scientific knowledge
• work in health, rehabilitation and other professional institutions

• Analyze and apply knowledge from kinesiology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in assessing and improving motor-functional abilities, morphological characteristics and motor knowledge of different populations.
• Assess postural status and motor movement patterns and apply standardized functional diagnostic procedures.
• Plan, program and implement kinesitherapy and preventive programs adapted to the age, motor-functional abilities and health status of the user.
• Analyze and evaluate the effects of kinesitherapy programs using scientifically based monitoring and evaluation methods.
• Apply pedagogical, psychological and communication principles in motivating and guiding users while respecting individual differences and principles of inclusivity.
• Apply basic principles of scientific research in collecting, processing and interpreting data relevant to kinesitherapy practice.
• Apply the basic principles of organization and administration in the field of sports, recreation and health while respecting the economic and legal framework of the profession.
• Apply professional, ethical and legal standards in work and take responsibility for the safety and well-being of users.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate in an interdisciplinary team in planning and implementing physiotherapy programs.
• Assess your own competencies and plan professional development in accordance with the principles of lifelong learning.

Study program outline

Implementation plan for the academic year 2021/2022.

Implementation plan for the academic year 2022/2023.

Implementation plan for the academic year 2023/2024.

Implementation plan for the academic year 2024/2025.

Implementation plan for the academic year 2025/2026.

Red predavanja za akademsku godinu 2022/2023.

Red predavanja za akademsku godinu 2023/2024.

Red predavanja za akademsku godinu 2024/2025.

Red predavanja za akademsku godinu 2025/2026.

Dear students,

The professional study program stipulates that students in the 3rd year of professional undergraduate studies (or the 2nd year of professional undergraduate studies in kinesiology – Kinesitherapy major ) must pass the subjects Professional Coaching Practice 1 and 2 , while students in the 1st year of graduate studies must pass the subject Professional Practice 2 .

Students who enrolled in the aforementioned courses for the first time in the academic years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 will see them in Studomat and will not be recorded as passed until all course requirements are met.

Students who enrolled in courses in previous academic years and did not pass them in one of the ways described below will no longer have their courses visible in Studomat . However, the student services department keeps manual records of professional practice , and students who have not passed their practice will not be allowed to defend their final/diploma thesis .

In the following, we present an overview of the possibility of taking a professional internship and the associated documentation:

1. METHOD – if you have completed a professional internship for the needs of your studies:

1.1. Certificate of completed professional practice
– 120 hours (for both internships) or 60 hours (for one internship)
– with a date of performance no later than 18. 9. 2026.
– signed and stamped by the mentor

1.2. Professional practice diary
– signed and stamped
– up to approximately 1500 words
– with a date of performance no later than 18. 9. 2026.

1.3. Professional practice mentor diploma
– at least a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or physiotherapy (undergraduate study)
– at least a graduate or undergraduate degree (graduate degree)

Students who plan to complete their professional internship in the manner described in point 1, before starting their professional internship , are required to obtain:

1.4. approval of the business entity’s application form , which will be requested from the orientation coordinator.

Subsequently fill in 1.5 and 1.6:

1.5. Professional Practice Questionnaire (Form No. 4)

1.6. Survey questionnaire on mentor satisfaction with student (Form No. 5)

2. WAY – if you are employed / were employed / volunteered at jobs in accordance with the study profile:

2.1. Application for recognition of professional practice
– deliver no later than 18. 9. 2026.

2.2. Employer confirmation
– that you work, have worked or volunteer in jobs in line with your study profile
– minimum of about 3 months
– (sample certificate available to students)

For any additional information, students should contact the coordinator of their major only.

Course/study coordinators:

• KPS – Mate Kuko: mate.kuko@kifst.eu
• Recreation and Fitness – Barbara Gilić Škugor barbara.gilic@kifst.hr
• Kinesiotherapy – Petra Rajković Vuletić: petra.rajkovic@kifst.eu
• Sports coach – Vladimir Pavlinović: vladimirpavlinovic@gmail.com