physiotherapy dual majoring in kinesiology, b.sc.

Physiotherapy is an integral part of the German healthcare system. Contrary to what many people often think at first glance, it is not just about massages or therapy prescribed by doctors. As a physiotherapist, you will work in the fields of health promotion and prevention, rehabilitation, as well as curative and palliative care. In doing so, a scientifically grounded practice, a redistribution of roles and responsibilities within the healthcare system, and interprofessional collaboration in multidisciplinary teams will play an increasingly important role for you. You will design, implement and evaluate health-promoting interventions. During your degree programme, you will gain a broader perspective and be prepared for all these aspects. However, the focus of your work will always be on the individual whose health you aim to promote or restore, or whose suffering you aim to alleviate. Whether working in your own health centre, as a freelancer or as an employee of a health insurance provider, the profession of physiotherapist demands a great deal of personal responsibility. ‘First contact’ and ‘networking’ are not just buzzwords for you, but part of your daily practice. Here, too, your degree will equip you well. As a physiotherapist with an academic background, you’ll have access to additional areas of practice and professional and career opportunities beyond direct patient contact:

• Management roles (therapy manager, team leader) in rehabilitation and acute care hospitals
• Science and research
• Setting up your own business (private practice, health centre)
• Exercise and sports therapy in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation centres
• Consultancy and coaching in personal health management
• Workplace health management
• Teaching in physiotherapy training and continuing professional development