General Course List

The PPGCR courses are targeted at developing professionals in the area of ​​Rehabilitation with knowledge on research methodology and data analysis, mastery of scientific paper presentation, and updated knowledge in specific areas of rehabilitation. For this reason, the program aims to provide the student with a holistic view of rehabilitation, which translates into three required courses (12 credits). The student must also attend at least two elective courses (6 credits) connected to the line of research of their thesis. For the completion of the 24 (twenty four) credits required to obtain the master’s degree, the student must also fulfill 6 credits of thesis development. All courses last one semester.

 

PPGCR GENERAL COURSE LIST

 

REQUIRED COURSES

COURSE TOTAL CLASS HOURS CREDITS
Research Methodology 60 4
Biostatistics 60 4
Epistemological Foundations of Rehabilitation Sciences 60 4

 

ELECTIVE COURSES

COURSE TOTAL CLASS HOURS CREDITS
Updates in clinical and preclinical research in the rehabilitation of cardiorespiratory and metabolic system 45 3
Mechanical basis of human movement 45 3
Biochemistry of physical exercise 45 3
Electrophotometer applied to the musculoskeletal system 45 3
Assessment tools of cardiopulmonary capacity and performance 45 3
Evaluationand rehabilitation tools for musculoskeletal disorders 45 3
Evidence-based practice  in Rehabilitation 45 3
Sensory-motor evaluation and rehabilitation tools for childhood neurological disorders 45 3
Neurological injuries  and rehabilitation: neuroplasticity 45 3
Physiotherapeutic evaluation and intervention   methods for female  pelvic floor dysfunction and aging 45 3
 Evaluation Methods in Biomechanics  45  3