The scientific and methodological work of the Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Sports Medicine is an integral component of its academic, educational, and professional activities and is aimed at ensuring high-quality training of future specialists in accordance with national standards and international best practices.
The Department’s methodological activities focus on the continuous improvement of educational programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and sports medicine, taking into account evidence-based practice, modern rehabilitation concepts, and the needs of the healthcare system. Faculty members actively develop, update, and implement educational and methodological materials, including syllabi, teaching guidelines, lecture content, practical manuals, assessment tools, and digital learning resources for students at all levels of higher education. Special attention is paid to aligning educational content with the specialty standards “Therapy and Rehabilitation” and to integrating contemporary international approaches into the teaching and learning process. The Department ensures the systematic incorporation of clinical education, competency-based learning, and outcome-oriented assessment methods, which contribute to the formation of professional behavior, clinical reasoning, ethical practice, and independent decision-making among students.
The scientific activity of the Department is closely linked to its methodological work and includes conducting research in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation sciences, sports medicine, and public health. Faculty members participate in national and international research projects, publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, present research findings at scientific conferences, and contribute to the development of evidence-based rehabilitation practices. Research outcomes are actively integrated into the educational process, ensuring that teaching is grounded in current scientific evidence.
An important area of methodological work is the development and implementation of clinical training models. The Department collaborates with healthcare institutions, rehabilitation centers, and clinical partners to provide students with high-quality practical training. Faculty members are involved in coordinating clinical education, developing clinical practice programs, defining learning outcomes, and creating tools for evaluating students’ clinical performance and professional competencies.
The Department also pays significant attention to international cooperation and academic mobility. Faculty members participate in international training programs, professional development courses, and exchange initiatives, including Erasmus+ projects. The knowledge and experience gained through international collaboration are used to enhance teaching methodologies, modernize curricula, and strengthen interdisciplinary and interprofessional education.
In addition, the Department actively engages in professional development activities for academic staff, including participation in workshops, trainings, certification programs, and continuing education courses. These activities support the continuous improvement of teaching quality, the introduction of innovative pedagogical technologies, and the effective use of modern educational platforms and simulation-based learning. Overall, the scientific and methodological work of the Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Sports Medicine is aimed at developing a sustainable, modern, and student-centered educational environment that prepares highly qualified specialists capable of meeting contemporary challenges in rehabilitation, healthcare, and sports medicine, while responding to the needs of patients, communities, and society as a whole.