The detailed list of courses per semester of the MSc “Therapeutic Exercise,” which has a duration of three (3) academic semesters, is presented below. The teaching schedule is organized according to the academic calendar of the University of Patras, and each semester includes:
- In-person education: Three (3) Friday–Sunday weekend sessions per semester
- Synchronous distance learning: Every Wednesday afternoon
- Asynchronous learning through the e-class platform
- The timetable for courses and examinations of each semester is announced at least 10 days before the beginning of the semester
The duration of study is full-time and corresponds to a total of 90 ECTS credits, with 30 ECTS credits per semester.
Detailed Course Schedule
1st Semester (Winter Semester) – 30 ECTS
4 compulsory courses:
- MTE-101: Research Methodology in Health Sciences
Subject Area: Basic principles of research methodology, study design, and statistical analysis. - MTE-102: Applied Biomechanics of Therapeutic Exercise
Subject Area: Movement analysis, biomechanical assessment, and application in rehabilitation. - MTE-103: Therapeutic Exercise Design
Subject Area: Individualization of exercise programs, exercise protocols, supervision, and adaptation. - MTE-104: Therapeutic Exercise – Spinal Manual Therapy
Subject Area: Applications of mobilization and manipulation techniques in combination with exercise.
2nd Semester (Spring Semester) – 30 ECTS
4 compulsory courses:
- MTE-201: Postgraduate Research Design
Subject Area: Development of research proposals, ethics, and literature review - MTE-202: Advanced Sports Physiotherapy
Subject Area: Management of sports injuries, injury prevention, and rehabilitation training. - MTE-203: Therapeutic Interventions in Neurorehabilitation
Subject Area: Contemporary approaches to neurological conditions and rehabilitation of motor impairments. - MTE-204: Special Topics in Exercise and Rehabilitation
Subject Area: Exercise in chronic conditions, special populations, and contemporary approaches in rehabilitation.
3rd Semester (Autumn or Spring Semester) – 30 ECTS
Master’s Thesis:
- MTE-301: Master’s Thesis
Students undertake, under the supervision of a faculty member, the design, conduct, and presentation of a research project on a topic related to therapeutic exercise.
The thesis is publicly presented and evaluated by a three-member examination committee.
