Master's Degree

Become a master of Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy

Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy, Master of Health Care

As a specialist in sport and exercise physiotherapy you develop knowledge and skills to apply research-based methods to enhance advanced sport performance and prevent injuries as well as to use exercise as means to promote health and wellbeing. The focus of the programme is the specialization to manage prevention, gain expertise in clinical reasoning and decision making, and manage rehabilitation processes including collaboration with athletes, coaches and other sport professionals in multidisciplinary teams. 

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Annual intake
20
Application period
08.01.2025 - 22.02.2025
Degree
Master of Health Care, DP in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy
Field of study
Social services and health care
Study modes
Part-time studies
Full-time studies
Starts
18.08.2025

The focus of the programme

The focus of the programme is the specialization to manage prevention, gain expertise in clinical reasoning and decision making, and manage rehabilitation processes including collaboration with athletes, coaches and other sport professionals in multidisciplinary teams. In addition to competitive sports you will be able to promote the physically active lifestyle among people representing different age groups and levels of functioning and ensure their safe participation in recreational sport and exercise.

Study mode

The study mode is part-time studies. The courses take place both on-campus in Jamk’s facilities in Jyväskylä and online. In order to apply for the program the students are required to have at least two years of working experience in the relevant field.

Scope of the Education

If you are interested to strengthen your expertise in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy this Master programme provides you an opportunity to build you competences and advance your professional career. The extent of the education is 90 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). 

As a part-time student, you can complete the Master programme in approximately three years. It is also possible to complete the programme in two years as a full-time student. The education will be delivered as a multiform teaching where courses are offered mostly online but also some contact teaching takes place on Jamk's campus.

 

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Instructions and admission criteria
Welcome to apply in joint application of spring 2025! Apply 8 – 22 January 2025 by 3.00 p.m Finnish time on studyinfo.fi.

Master's Degree

Sport Business Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Application period: 8.1.2025 - 22.1.2025

Study mode:

Part-time studies
Full-time studies

Education starts: 22.8.2025

Student story

It was rewarding to network with people working in the same field

This programme is for someone dreaming of an international career as a sport physiotherapist, for someone considering a career in research or interested in researching the field, and for someone who is eager to develop the field and oneself as a professional.

Studying at Jamk Summer School

Practical information about Jamk Summer School services and study principles.

Sport Business Research

Jamk's Sport Business team is Finland's leading research and development solutions provider in the field of sport business and the experience industry.

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More information:

Sanna Paasu-Hynynen

Lehtori, Senior Lecturer
Kuntoutusinstituutti, Institute of Rehabilitation
Hyvinvointi, School of Health and Social Studies
+358405745780

Sanna Sihvonen

Yliopettaja, Principal Lecturer
Kuntoutusinstituutti, Institute of Rehabilitation
Hyvinvointi, School of Health and Social Studies
+358407274085