Specialization Study Program: Physiotherapy in Sports and Physical Education

Program Guarantor: PhDr. Lucia Demjanovič Kendrová, PhD.

• Phone: +421 51 756 2497
• Room No.: 137
• Email: lucia.kendrova@unipo.sk

Administrator for Specialization Study Programs: Mgr. Zuzana Sontagová

• Phone: +421 51 756 2470
• Room No.: 134
• Email: zuzana.sontagova@unipo.sk

Accreditation Number: S11139-2022-OV

Accreditation Validity: Bratislava, June 13, 2027

Program Characteristics and Duration

Physiotherapy in Sports and Physical Education is a specialization program focusing on the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, the related diagnostics of the movement system, and the application of physiotherapy methods to individuals who engage in elite, competitive, or recreational sports—whether they are healthy, physically weakened, ill, or living with permanent health impairments.

• Duration of Study: 2 years

Entry Requirements and Prerequisites

The specialization study program builds upon:

• A second-degree higher education (Master's degree / Magister) in the Physiotherapy degree program.
• A minimum of one year of standard professional practice as a physiotherapist.

General information and official documents for specialization study programs at the Faculty of Health Care (FZO) are available at: https://www.unipo.sk/fakulta-zdravotnictva/vzdelavanie/ss/

Clinical and Practical Training Facilities

The following accredited healthcare and educational facilities are designated for practical and clinical training:

• University of Prešov in Prešov, Faculty of Health Care, Department of Physiotherapy, Partizánska 1, Prešov
• University of Prešov in Prešov, Faculty of Sports, Ul. 17. novembra, Prešov
• Prestige Fitness Club, Športová 7193/2, Prešov
• Wesper, s.r.o., ProCare Polyclinic, Jurkovičova 7186/19, 080 01 Prešov
• Biosana s.r.o. - Pro Workout Gym, Budovateľská 34, Prešov, 08001