Recreation and Fitness

The right to enroll in the professional undergraduate study program in Kinesiology, majoring in Recreation and Fitness, is open to applicants who have completed a four-year secondary education and passed the state high school exam in accordance with applicable regulations.

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: Recreation and Fitness, Bacc. Cin.

Upon completion of the study, students are trained to implement the kinesiological process in the field of recreation and fitness and for professional work in planning and implementing sports and recreation programs.

Students acquire competencies for:

• planning and implementation of recreation and fitness programs for people of different ages
• conducting sports and recreational activities in free time
• application of kinesiology knowledge in working with different groups of users
• adapting the program to the needs and abilities of the user
• work in institutions, organizations and business entities in the field of recreation and fitness

• Analyze and apply basic knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational and fitness exercise programs.
• Plan, program and implement physical activities of various content and intensity, while respecting the principles of safety, individualization and effectiveness of exercise.
• Apply methodical and organizational forms of work in conducting recreational and fitness training adapted to the age, gender and level of motor-functional abilities of the exercisers.
• Analyze the principles of development of anthropological characteristics and evaluate their impact on the motor and functional abilities of the exerciser.
• Differentiate and apply conventional and unconventional kinesiology content and integrate biotic and general motor skills in the design of recreational exercise programs.
• Apply the principles of economics and management in the planning, organization and evaluation of business in the field of recreation and fitness.
• Explain and apply the basic economic principles of the sports and tourism market, including sustainable development and social responsibility.
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of recreation and fitness programs using appropriate progress indicators and adjust the program according to the results achieved.
• Apply professional, ethical, and communication standards when working with individuals and groups and collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• 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