Athletic and Clinical Trainer

Programme description

A graduate of the Bachelor's degree in Athletic and Clinical Trainning is a highly qualified specialist in the field of training, prehabilitation, prepared to work in the sports, post-rehabilitation and health care environment. The Athletic and Clinical Trainer course responds to the growing and multidimensional needs of the labor market in the field of educating interdisciplinary specialists prepared to work in therapeutic and training teams. In the era of an ageing society, an increasing number of physically active people and a growing number of chronically ill or injured patients, it becomes necessary to educate specialists capable of undertaking comprehensive actions to support physical functioning and improve the quality of life of patients. Education in the field of Athletic and Clinical Trainer enables the effective transfer of scientific knowledge into clinical and sports practice, supporting an innovative approach to medical training and functional therapy.

Programme content

You will acquire knowledge and practical skills in the field of sports training, injury prevention and therapy, as well as conducting medical training within rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal dysfunctions and internal diseases. He has competences in the field of:

Post-traumatic functional assessment and diagnosis – assessment of the functional state of patients/clients in order to qualify for appropriate training

Injury prevention and prehabilitation – applies preventive strategies and conservative treatment methods to patients before orthopaedic procedures.

Manual therapy and post-rehabilitation exercises – skillfully selects training and improvement programs in order to develop motor skills and maintain the appropriate functional state of chronically and orthopedic patients

Providing first aid and responding in emergency situations – is prepared to provide assistance in emergencies, such as sports injuries or sudden cardiac arrest.

Nutrition and physical condition consulting – has basic knowledge of diet and training optimization in the context of health and physical performance, as well as the basics of clinical and sports dietetics.

Management and organization of work in the profession – knows the principles of administration and ethics in the work of a medical trainer and the functioning of health care. During the studies, the graduate will have the opportunity to obtain additional certificates that will increase his competitiveness on the labor market and expand his competences.

Strength Training Specialist.

Return-to-Sport Training Programming Specialist.

Recovery and Regeneration Specialist

BFR – Blood Flow Restriction Specialist.

Velocity-Based Training Specialist.

Sports Analytics Specialist.

Career opportunities

Athletic and Clinical Trainer is a highly qualified specialist in the field of training, prehabilitation, prepared to work in the sports, post-rehabilitation and health care environment. He is a member of a medical team in the sports environment.  His knowledge and skills include functional diagnostics, prevention, treatment and training care of patients after undergoing musculoskeletal and geriatric diseases, as well as chronic civilization and internal medicine diseases.

A graduate can work m.in in:

- Rehabilitation clinics in conducting the third stage of therapy (after the completion of physiotherapy).

- Gyms, fitness centers and training centers.

- Training academies, sports clubs, sports teams

Admission requirements

- English language B2,

- positive high school graduation exam results,

- medical certificate confirming no contraindications to studying at the Faculty of Rehabilitation,

- psychophysical fitness necessary to correctly demonstrate and perform exercises and treatments in the field of, among others, sports for people with disabilities, kinesiotherapy, physical therapy, massage, manual therapy, special physiotherapy methods, clinical physiotherapy for people with various dysfunctions and diseases, and with various types and degrees of disability