| Course unit title | Kinezitherapy (Physical Therapy) |
| Name and e-mail of the lecturer |
Assoc. Prof. Stefaniya Belomazheva-Dimitrova, PhD; |
| Course code | 2002431 |
| Learning activities and teaching methods | Lectures, practical trainings |
| ECTS | 4 |
| Contact hours | 15 |
| Course content (maximum 700 characters) | Kinezitherapy (Physical therapy) is an interdisciplinary study subject which is based on the achievements of medical science and the achievements of physical education, sport and pedagogy. Kinezitherapy literally means therapy with movements. Methods of Kinezitherapy are very close to physical education and sport but its impact has prophylactic and therapeutic focus. Kinesitherapy also uses natural annealing factors. This program is intended for students in the field of primary and secondary school education, physical education, social pedagogy and social science. This subject includes general theory and methodology of Kinezitherapy. It also includes study of means of Kinesitherapy applicable in order to prevent health, correct body posture, heal body and restore body condition after most common disorders and post-traumatic conditions in children and adolescents. |
| Assessment method | Exam - evaluation of practical skills and theoretical knowledge |