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 |
