(The Physiotherapy in Sport and Physical Activity subject, which aims to offer a broad vision of the
performance of the physiotherapist within the field of sports and physical activity. The student will know aspects
overviews of the role of the physiotherapist within the sports field (concept of Sports Physiotherapy,
functions and general competences of the sports physiotherapist), the physiotherapy assessment of the athlete, the
protective equipment and orthotics in sports, as well as the main injuries related to this field. Besides,
From a theoretical-practical point of view, the student will know the main techniques for the prevention and
treatment of sports injuries. It is intended that the student acquires the necessary strategies for the
treatment and prevention of injuries within a field as relevant as Sports Physiotherapy.
The Physiotherapy subject is optional and has a credit load of 6 ECTS credits. In this
subject will provide basic knowledge on sports injuries and treatment techniques and
prevention within the field of sports and physical activity.
Focused on the area of sport, this subject will develop concepts previously addressed in the
first courses of the degree such as: physiology, biomechanics, assessment, general physiotherapy and conditions
medical. Likewise, new concepts and techniques will be introduced that students must incorporate as
therapeutic arsenal that will be useful for the correct development of clinical stays in courses
and in professional work at the end of the degree.
