In the course Basics of Physiotherapy students will learn the history of the profession and its institutionalization in Spain, which will allow them to understand how physiotherapy has evolved to the present day. Likewise, they will be trained in the capacity of reflection and analysis in the method of intervention in physiotherapy, as well as the ability to understand the bases of research. It is intended that the knowledge acquired in this subject will enable the student to have a basis and a broad vision of our profession.