| Study | University Undergraduate Study of Kinesiology |
| Scientific/artistic area of the study programme | Social sciences, field Kinesiology |
| Duration of the study programme | 3 years |
| Minimum ECTS credits required for completing the study | 180 ECTS |
| Academic title and abbreviation | Bachelor of Kinesiology, univ. bacc. cin. |
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Undergraduate Study of Kinesiology – Kinesiology
- Knowledge and understanding:
- defining basic principles of work in kinesiology in general with specificities in kinesitherapy
- defining basic anthropological features, features of functional movement and posture
- distinguishing, identifying and comparing biotic motor knowledge and selected general kinesiological motor knowledge
- Kinesiological analysis:
- evaluating effects of kinesiological treatments based on feedback
- applying acquired knowledge on estimation of an initial condition, planning, programming and implementation of kinesiological treatments
- categorising, classifying and explaining instruments for analysis of conditions of functional abilities and motor abilities
- choosing adequate methods and procedures for preparation of kinesitherapeutic treatment
- applying specific fundamental statistic analysis and information technology aids
- analysing relation of athletes with the society
- Planning and programming of kinesiological treatments:
- defining basis of planning and programming of training process per sports
- planning systems of exercising implemented with the aim of transformation of motor functional abilities and variable functional abilities
- planning and programming individually as well as implementing entire sport preparation of athletes
- linking acquired theoretical and practical knowledge for development and implementation of kinesitherapeutic treatment according to set demands and specifications
- defining methodology of development of kinesiological programmes in the area of kinesitherapy
- Kinesiological practice:
- explaining, implementing and demonstrating correct performance of elements of techniques and tactics per sports
- choosing and applying adequate kinesiological operators, aids in kinesiological treatments as well as measuring instruments for kinesiological diagnostics of a human being
- demonstrating and applying techniques and work methods in kinesitherapy
- being individually qualified for providing first aid and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- developing consciousness on influences of physical exercising on the society
- Complementary skills:
- organising sport and recreational competitions
- efficiently, individually and team activities as well as oral and written representation of work results
- efficient use of different methods of communication with the society as a whole
- developing consciousness on healthy, safety and legal questions and responsibilities of kinesiological practice
- implementing practice according to principles of professional ethics, responsibility and norms of kinesiological practice
- recognising needs and readiness for involvement in lifelong learning
Undegraduate Study of Kinesiology- Physical Conditioning of Athletes
- Knowledge and understanding:
- defining basic work principles in kinesiology in general with specificities in physical conditioning of athletes
- defining basic anthropological characteristics, characteristics of functional movement and posture
- distinguishing, identifying, naming and comparing biotic motor knowledge and selected general kinesiological motor knowledge
- Kinesiological analysis:
- evaluating effects of kinesiological treatments based on feedback
- applying acquired knowledge on estimation of an initial condition, planning, programming and implementation of kinesiological treatments
- categorising, classifying and explaining instruments for analysis of conditions of functional abilities and motor abilities
- choosing adequate methods and procedures for preparation of treatments of physical conditioning of athletes
- applying specific fundamental statistic analysis and information technology aids
- analysing relation of athletes with the society
- Planning and programming of kinesiological treatments:
- defining basis of planning and programming of training process per sports
- planning systems of exercising implemented with the aim of transformation of motor functional abilities and variable functional abilities
- planning and programming individually as well as implementing entire sport preparation of athletes
- linking gained theoretical and practical knowledge for development and implementation of kinesitherapeutic treatment according to set demands and specifications
- defining methodology of development of kinesiological programmes in the area of physical conditioning of athletes
- Kinesiological practice:
- explaining, implementing and demonstrating correct performance of elements of techniques and tactics per sports
- choosing and applying adequate kinesiological operators, aids in kinesiological treatments as well as measuring instruments for kinesiological diagnostics of a human being
- demonstrating and applying techniques and work methods in physical conditioning of athletes
- being individually qualified for providing first aid and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- developing consciousness on influences of physical exercising on the society
- Complementary skills:
- organising sport and recreational competitions
- efficiently, individually and team activities as well as oral and written representation of work results
- efficient use of different methods of communication with the society as a whole
- developing consciousness on healthy, safety and legal questions and responsibilities of kinesiological practice
- implementing practice according to principles of professional ethics, responsibility and norms of kinesiological practice
- recognising needs and readiness for involvement in lifelong learning
Undergraduate Study of Kinesiology – Recreation and Fitness
- Knowledge and understanding:
- defining basic principles of work in kinesiology in general with specificities in kinesiological recreation and fitness
- defining basic anthropological features, features of functional movement and posture
- distinguishing, identifying and comparing biotic motor knowledge and selected general kinesiological motor knowledge
- Kinesiological analysis:
- evaluating effects of kinesiological treatments based on feedback
- applying acquired knowledge on estimation of an initial condition, planning, programming and implementation of kinesiological treatments
- categorising, classifying and explaining instruments for analysis of conditions of functional abilities and motor abilities
- choosing adequate methods and procedures for preparation of treatments in the area of kinesiological recreation and fitness
- applying specific fundamental statistic analysis and information technology aids
- analysing relation of athletes with the society
- Planning and programming of kinesiological treatments:
- defining basis of planning and programming of training process per sports
- planning systems of exercising implemented with the aim of transformation of motor functional abilities and variable functional abilities
- planning and programming individually as well as implementing entire sport preparation of athletes
- linking acquired theoretical and practical knowledge for development and implementation of kinesitherapeutic treatment according to set demands and specifications
- defining methodology of development of kinesiological programmes in the area of kinesiological recreation and fitness
- Kinesiological practice:
- explaining, implementing and demonstrating correct performance of elements of techniques and tactics per sports
- choosing and applying adequate kinesiological operators, aids in kinesiological treatments as well as measuring instruments for kinesiological diagnostics of a human being
- demonstrating and applying techniques and work methods in kinesiological recreation and fitness
- being individually qualified for providing first aid and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- developing consciousness on influences of physical exercising on the society
- Complementary skills:
- organising sport and recreational competitions
- efficiently, individually and team activities as well as oral and written representation of work results
- efficient use of different methods of communication with the society as a whole
- developing consciousness on healthy, safety and legal questions and responsibilities of kinesiological practice
- implementing practice according to principles of professional ethics, responsibility and norms of kinesiological practice
- recognising needs and readiness for involvement in lifelong learning
Undergraduate Study of Kinesiology – Sport
- Knowledge and understanding:
- defining basic principles of work in kinesiology in general with specificities in the selected sport
- defining basic anthropological features, features of functional movement and posture
- distinguishing, identifying and comparing biotic motor knowledge and selected general kinesiological motor knowledge
- Kinesiological analysis:
- evaluating effects of kinesiological treatments based on feedback
- applying acquired knowledge on estimation of an initial condition, planning, programming and implementation of kinesiological treatments
- categorising, classifying and explaining instruments for analysis of conditions of functional abilities and motor abilities
- choosing adequate methods and procedures for preparation of treatments of the selected sport
- applying specific fundamental statistic analysis and information technology aids
- analysing relation of athletes with the society
- Planning and programming of kinesiological treatments:
- defining basis of planning and programming of training process per sports
- planning systems of exercising implemented with the aim of transformation of motor functional abilities and variable functional abilities
- planning and programming individually as well as implementing entire sport preparation of athletes
- linking acquired theoretical and practical knowledge for development and implementation of kinesitherapeutic treatment according to set demands and specifications
- defining methodology of development of kinesiological programmes for the selected sport
- Kinesiological practice:
- explaining, implementing and demonstrating correct performance of elements of techniques and tactics per sports
- choosing and applying adequate kinesiological operators, aids in kinesiological treatments as well as measuring instruments for kinesiological diagnostics of a human being
- demonstrating and applying techniques and work methods in the selected sport
- being individually qualified for providing first aid and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- developing consciousness on influences of physical exercising on the society
- Complementary skills:
- organising sport and recreational competitions
- efficiently, individually and team activities as well as oral and written representation of work results
- efficient use of different methods of communication with the society as a whole
- developing consciousness on healthy, safety and legal questions and responsibilities of kinesiological practice
- implementing practice according to principles of professional ethics, responsibility and norms of kinesiological practice
- recognising needs and readiness for involvement in lifelong learning
Employment possibilities
Employers employing university bachelors of kinesiology are sports clubs, associations, federations, different sport institutions, recreation associations, kinesitherapeutic and rehabilitation institutions, societies and organisations etc.
Possibility of continuing the study at a higher level
Upon completing this study students may continue their education at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split, at the Graduate University Study that is at one of four Specialist Professional Graduate Studies. At the eight level of the Croatian Qualifications Framework they may continue their study at the Postgraduate Doctoral Study of Kinesiology.
Study/studies of lower level of proponents or other institutions from the Republic of Croatia which precede to the enrolment of the suggested study
Undergraduate University Study programme of Kinesiology may be enrolled upon completing secondary school.
Studying conditions
Undergraduate Study of Kinesiology is implemented through the course of three study years. Each study year consists of two semesters that is four fourths. In each semester a student must be awarded with at least 30 ECTS credits that is 60 ECTS credits for an academic year. The study is completed when a students is awarded with the total of 180 ECTS credits and upon a defence of Final Paper.
During the first and second year students attend only complementary courses. When starting the third year students choose one elective line of study. Offered lines of study are those of certain sports, recreation and fitness, physical conditioning of athletes, personal trainer and kinesitherapy. Upon completion of the study, students acquire academic title University Bachelor of Kinesiology (univ. bacc. cin.).
Teaching at the study programme is basically implemented in the form of lectures (a group of 150 students maximum), seminars (a group of 36 students maximum), kinesiological exercises (a group of 18 students maximum), laboratory exercises ( a group of 12 students maximum) for courses in the field of biomedical sciences, field exercises (a group of 12 students maximum) for courses in some sports (Skiing, Water sports) and courses of Recreation as well as didactical exercises (a group of 10 students maximum) for courses Kinesiological Didactics 1 and 2, and Fundamentals of Kinesiological Didactics.
As a precondition for Kinesiological Physiology 2 students are required to pass the course Anatomy and attend the course Kinesiological Physiology 1. As a precondition for the course Kinesitherapy students are required to pass the course Anatomy. As a precondition for the course Sports Medicine students are required to pass the course Kinesiological Physiology 2.
System of counselling and guidance during the study
At each beginning of academic year two representatives of students are selected. The Faculty Council appoints a Head of study year who comes from the line of teachers and associates employed at the Faculty. Furthermore, students are organised and there is Student Council of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split, and which has five representatives in the Faculty Council. They also receive available support from the Student Administration Office which is opened every workday from 8.00am to 14.00pm for all students’ questions. Heads of the Departments as well as Vice-Dean for Education and Students and all the teachers are available to students themselves for their guidance and orientation during the course of study.
