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Faculty Faculty of Health Care Studies (FZS)
Study programme Physiotherapy (B0915P360008)
Branch of study / Specialization Physiotherapy (B0915P360008/0 - 2019)
Level of acquired qualification Bachelor
Form of study Full-time
Standard length of study 3 years
Number of ECTS credits 180
Qualification awarded Bachelor (0)
Access to further studies Master study programme  
Type of completion State Final Exam, Bachelor's Thesis Defense
Study and Examination Code URL
Faculty coordinator for international students
Brecherová Jitka, Mgr. Ing. Ph.D. et Ph.D., MBA
Email: lochmann@fzs.zcu.cz
Phone: 377633717
Fax:
Key learning outcomes Graduates of the Physiotherapy study programme exhibit theoretical knowledge of the use of medical, social, educational and work means, as well as physical stimuli appropriate for training or for regaining the highest possible level of the functional ability of clients. Graduates also acquire knowledge of biomedical fields, as well as of social sciences. They also possess knowledge necessary for research aiming to raise the quality of the care of clients and, within their field; they are capable of communicating in a foreign language on the B1 level. Graduates of the Physiotherapy study programme possess skills necessary for operating in the area of support and education towards health, prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary), medical care and rehabilitation. They are capable of intervening by special means where movement and other physical and mental functions are endangered by the ageing process, an injury, illness or a congenital defect. They are capable of applying special diagnostic methods, procedures and tests, as well as physical measurement in order to evaluate the extent of joint movement and muscle power and to assess movement patterns, postural and locomotor behaviour of a patient/client. On the basis of diagnostic procedures, graduates are capable of preparing a therapeutic plan and of providing ergonomic consultancy. They possess skills of applying non-invasive physiotherapy and remedies of physical nature. Graduates are capable of evaluating treatment repeatedly in order to assess the achieved results of the therapy and of keeping documentation of the course of the whole physiotherapy process. Graduates acquire professional qualification to perform an occupation of a physiotherapist pursuant to Decree 424/2004 Coll.
Specific admission requirements Passing a written entrance examination in human biology; good health
Specific provisions for recognition of prior learning General Rules for the Recognition of Previous Studies
Qualification requirements and regulations Code No. 96/2004, Decree No. 55/2011
Profile of the programme This study programme is designed as an occupational one. In addition to theoretical background (blocks of theoretical courses), it mainly provides skill-related courses/blocks of skill-related courses preparing the future graduate for employment in various areas/fields, such as Physiotherapy.
Persistence requirements unspecified
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples Physiotherapy
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Fictum Alfred, Prof. MUDr. CSc.
Simple list of courses for the given plan Course list by year of study and semester Structured list of courses in the plan
Status Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course code Course title (* Final State Examination) Language of instruction Number of ECTS credits Course availability
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFE/ZFY Basics in Physitherapy Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KTV/ZDTV1 Didactics of Physical Training 1 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFE/PAR Physical activities in rehabilitation Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/VEZZ Public Health Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFE/ANEF1 Anatomy 1. Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KPS/PCH1 Psychology 1 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/PPFE First Aid Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/MIEHG Microbiology,Epidemiology,Hygiene Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/BFYFN Biophysics Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFE/RP Rehabilitation Propedeutics Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFE/VMF1N Methods of examination 1. Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFE/FTF1 Physical therapy 1 Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFI/FET Philosophy and Ethics Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter UJP/LEF Latin for the Faculty of Health Care Studies Czech 2  
B Compulsory option 1 Winter UJP/NZ1 German for Health Care 1 German 2  
B Compulsory option 1 Winter KFE/PA1 Kinetic Activities 1 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 1 Winter UJP/AZ1 English for Health Care 1 English 2  
C Optional 1 Winter KAZ/PPVH First aid from the water surface - training Czech 2  
C Optional 1 Winter KFE/DZS History of Health Care Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KIV/IVT Computer Science and Engineering Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/ANEF2 Anatomy 2. Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KTV/ZDTV2 Didactics of Physical Training 2 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KPS/PCHN2 Psychology 2 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/FZ Physiology Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/CHT1 Surgery, Traumatology and Orthopaedics 1 Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/FTF2 Physical therapy 2 Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/CF1 Physiotherapy Practice 1 Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/VMF2 Assessment methods for motor system 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KPG/PGZ Pedagogy Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/SOPF1 Physiotherapeutic Practice 1 Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/LTVF1 Kinesiotherapy 1 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 1 Summer UJP/NZ2 German for Health Care 2 German 2  
B Compulsory option 1 Summer UJP/AZ2 English for Health Care 2 English 2  
B Compulsory option 1 Summer KFE/PA2 Kinetic Activities 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Summer KFE/KS Communicating with Seniors Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Summer KAZ/PPHP First aid in a mountain environment - training Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/VL1 Internal Medicine 1 Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/CF2 Physiotherapy Practice 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/PED1N Pediatrics 1. Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/GFE Gynecology Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/NERV1 Neurology 1 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/PF Pathology and pathophysiology Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/LTVF2 Kinesiotherapy 2 Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KPG/SPEC Special Needs Pedagogy Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/VMF3 Methods of examination 3. Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KME/BMECH Biomechanics Czech 1  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/CHT2 Surgery, Traumatology and Orthopaedics 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/FTF3 Physical therapy 3 Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/SOPF2 Physiotherapeutic Practice 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Winter KFE/PDF Palpation Skills Czech English 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Winter KFE/SZ Back School Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Winter KFE/BAL Balneologie Czech English 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Winter KFE/PA3 Kinetic Activities 3. Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Winter KFE/SPOM Sport Massage Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Winter KFE/FSP Physiotherapy in sports training Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Winter KFE/ZV Life in a wheelchair Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Winter KFE/ASF Aikido system in physiotherapy Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/FARFN Pharmacology Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/LTVF3 Kinesiotherapy 3 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/PED2 Pediatry 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/NERV2 Neurology 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/VL2 Internal Medicine 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/SOPF3 Physiotherapeutic Practice 3 Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/VNZP1 Research for non-medical health professions 1. Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/VMF4 Assessment methods for motor system 4 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/FTF4N Physical therapy 4. Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/KIP1N Kinesiology and pathokinesiology 1. Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/MT1 Soft and Mobilisation Techniques 1 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/ERG Occupational Therapy Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/CF3 Physiotherapy Practice 3 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KFE/CHT3 Surgery, Traumatology and Orthopaedics 3 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Summer KFE/HYDRO Hydrokinesiotherapy Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Summer KFE/SOR Social rehabilitation Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Summer KFE/TAHDK Selected chapters from the topographical anatomy of the upper and lower limbs Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Summer KFE/SCH School walk Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Summer KFE/AT Alternative techniques Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Summer KFE/REG Regenerative procedures in sports medicine Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFP/ZPL Health Law and Legislation Czech 1  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/SOPF4 Physiotherapeutic Practice 4 Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/NERV3 Neurology 3 Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/FTF5N Physical therapy 5. Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/VNZP2 Research for non-medical health professions 2 Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/PCHTN Psychiatry Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/LTV4N Therapeutic Physical Training 4. Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/KIP2N Kinesiology and pathokinesiology 2. Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/MT2 Soft and Mobilisation Techniques 2 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/UMN1 Introduction to methodics on neurodevelopmental background 1. Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFE/CF4 Physiotherapy Practice 4 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KFE/PDT Use of instruments in the diagnosis and therapy Czech English 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KFE/ORT Ortotika Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Winter KFE/FD Physiotherapy of Children Czech 2  
C Optional 3 Winter KFE/RDSP Rehabilitation of children with specific needs Czech 2  
C Optional 3 Winter KFE/JOG Yoga Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Winter KFE/FP Fitness and strengthening Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/FTS Physical Therapy  (*) Czech 0 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/MT3 Soft and Mobilisation Techniques 3 Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/BP Defense of Bachelor Thesis Czech 10 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/KIP3 Kinesiology and pathokinesiology 3. Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/CF5 Physiotherapy Practice 5 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/FTF6 Physical therapy 6 Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/CFS Physiotherapy Practice  (*) Czech 0 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/KIPS Kinesiology and pathokinesiology  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/FYTS Physiotherapy  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/OBP Defence of Bachelor Thesis Czech 0 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/GERN Geriatrics Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFE/UMN2 Introduction to methodics on neurodevelopmental backgrounds 2. Czech 2  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KPM/MKPZ Health Care Management and Economy Czech 2  
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KFE/SMT Special MobilizationTechniques Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KFE/NW Nordic Walking Czech English 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KFE/EPREH Ergodiagnostics and work rehabilitation Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KFE/PAZP Physical activity for disabled Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Summer KFE/BALP Balneology workplaces Czech English 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Summer KFE/BS Basal stimulation Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 23.04.2025 23:52. Data created for academic year 2025/2026