Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
48 monthsProgramme duration
03 Feb, 2025Application Deadline
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Profile
A Licensed Kinesiologist and Physiotherapist is a humanistically trained professional committed to addressing the health challenges of their country and region. They utilize the scientific method to perform clinical, research, educational, and administrative functions, focusing on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. Through the application of concepts, theories, and techniques, as well as physical resources and agents, they provide care at all levels of the health system within a biopsychosocial, transdisciplinary, community, and ecological framework, in full alignment with national policies.
Work Field
Licensed Kinesiologists and Physiotherapists work in:
- Clinical settings: Providing promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for various bodily systems, with a focus on the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care in public and private health institutions.
- Educational settings: Teaching at universities, colleges, and post-graduate institutions, and providing consultation for formal and informal education at the preschool, primary, and secondary levels.
- Research and community engagement: Managing knowledge creation processes, designing policies, plans, programs, and strategies aimed at addressing musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
Required Aptitudes
- High level of human sensitivity.
- Emotional stability.
- Patience and a warm demeanor.
- Sense of commitment and responsibility towards patients.
- Tolerance for frustration.
- Adequate physical fitness for the profession.
Areas of Practice
- Public and private hospitals and clinics, special education centers.
- Physical rehabilitation centers.
- Research centers in the field.
- National and regional health programs.
- Educational programs in the field.
- Sports fields, centers, and programs.
- Geriatric centers.
- Beauty and modeling centers.
- Gyms.
- Non-governmental organizations.
- Private practices.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Profile
A Licensed Kinesiologist and Physiotherapist is a humanistically trained professional committed to addressing the health challenges of their country and region. They utilize the scientific method to perform clinical, research, educational, and administrative functions, focusing on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. Through the application of concepts, theories, and techniques, as well as physical resources and agents, they provide care at all levels of the health system within a biopsychosocial, transdisciplinary, community, and ecological framework, in full alignment with national policies.
Work Field
Licensed Kinesiologists and Physiotherapists work in:
- Clinical settings: Providing promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for various bodily systems, with a focus on the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care in public and private health institutions.
- Educational settings: Teaching at universities, colleges, and post-graduate institutions, and providing consultation for formal and informal education at the preschool, primary, and secondary levels.
- Research and community engagement: Managing knowledge creation processes, designing policies, plans, programs, and strategies aimed at addressing musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
Required Aptitudes
- High level of human sensitivity.
- Emotional stability.
- Patience and a warm demeanor.
- Sense of commitment and responsibility towards patients.
- Tolerance for frustration.
- Adequate physical fitness for the profession.
Areas of Practice
- Public and private hospitals and clinics, special education centers.
- Physical rehabilitation centers.
- Research centers in the field.
- National and regional health programs.
- Educational programs in the field.
- Sports fields, centers, and programs.
- Geriatric centers.
- Beauty and modeling centers.
- Gyms.
- Non-governmental organizations.
- Private practices.
Admission Requirements
Admissions exam or matriculation exam: It is a comprehensive, one-time exam designed for applicants who were unable to attend the Pre-University Course. Scheduled for late January 2025, it covers various subject areas and is weighted accordingly, mirroring the structure of the Pre-University Course.
Admissions exam or matriculation exam
Admission Exam Steps
Step 1: Online Pre-registration Applicants must access the web application admision.usfx.bo and complete the Pre-registration Form. The following information is required:
- Personal data
- Identification data of the Educational Institution.
Step 2: Bank Deposit Applicants must make a bank deposit to the University's BANCO UNION account number 1-33340493.
- TUITION FEE:
- DOMESTIC APPLICANTS: Bs. 320.00 (46,60 USD) (Includes access to the University Guide)
- INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Bs. 1573.00 (229,00 USD) (Includes access to the University Guide)
Step 3: Registration Confirmation Applicants must return to the web application admision.usfx.bo and register the completed bank deposit. Once registered, they can view and print their enrollment.
ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR NEW STUDENTS ADMITTED IN THE PRE-UNIVERSITY COURSE, TOP GRADUATES, ATHLETIC MERIT, SCIENCE OLYMPIADS, AND ADMISSION EXAM FOR THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
This procedure applies to new students admitted to the San Francisco Xavier University of Chuquisaca in various admission modalities for the 2024 academic year.
STEP 1: Digital Document Submission The admitted applicant must access the web application admision.usfx.bo and upload the following digital documents:
- High school diploma legalized by SEDUCA or authenticated by the USFX Cashier's Section (front and back).
- Sixth-grade secondary school report card (or graduation certificate from the last year indicating the name of the educational institution).
- Identity card (front and back).
- A passport-sized photo with a white background.
- Sixth-grade secondary school report card legalized by the District Education Directorate and Departmental Education Directorate (if the high school diploma is not available). Please include your full name, current cell phone number, and the program to which you were admitted.
After submitting your application documents:
- University ID Assignment: The university will verify your documents and assign you a temporary or permanent University ID number.
- ID Number Verification: Check the admision.usfx.bo website to view your assigned ID number.
- Tuition Fee Generation: Access univesitarios.usfx.bo, select "ENROLL," and generate your tuition fee amount.
- Bank Deposit: Make a deposit to Banco Unión account No. 1-33340493 (Account Holder UMSFX – REC. PROPIOS – MATRICULAS UNIVERSITARIAS). You can also use the generated QR code on univesitarios.usfx.bo.
- Enrollment Completion: Go back to univesitarios.usfx.bo, select "ENROLL," and complete the form:
- For bank deposits, enter the deposit number to confirm details.
- If using the QR code, use it within 24 hours to avoid delays.
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