Brochure for Exchange students

2018-2019

FACULTY OF MOVEMENT AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES

CONTENTS | 3

Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5

1 General information ................................................................................................ 6

1.1 Facts and figures ............................................................................................ 6

2 General study programmes ................................................................................... 7

2.1 Bachelor’s (in Dutch): ..................................................................................... 7

2.2 Master’s: ......................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Advanced Master’s ......................................................................................... 7

3 Courses for exchange students ............................................................................ 8

3.1 Core courses only for exchange students ...................................................... 8

3.1.1 For students in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy ................ 8

3.1.2 For students in Physical Education and Movement Sciences ............. 9

3.2 Courses in the Master of Physical Education and Movement Sciences ...... 10

3.3 Courses in the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy ......... 11

3.3.1 General Master courses ..................................................................... 11

3.3.2 Optional courses ................................................................................ 12

3.3.3 Preparatory Programme (Advanced Bachelor) .................................. 12

3.3.4 Major subjects .................................................................................... 13

3.4 Courses in the (International) Master of Adapted Physical Activity .............. 15

3.5 Master courses open to all Erasmus students ............................................. 16

4 Collaborations / Participations / Agreements .................................................... 16

5 Contact ................................................................................................................... 17

INTRODUCTION | 5

Introduction

The Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences constitutes a part of the Biomedical

Sciences Group at KU Leuven. Our high-quality teaching is based on our research in

Human Movement Sciences, Biomedical Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences and

Physiotherapy. We carry out intensive interdisciplinary and international collaboration with

departments of other faculties (Medicine, Engineering and Psychology), other universities

and university hospitals, national institutions for competitive sports, and the government.

6 | GENERAL INFORMATION

1 General information

The Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences is oriented towards research-based

teaching in Physical Education, Movement Sciences/Sport Sciences, Physiotherapy and

Rehabilitation Sciences. Our mission is threefold:

to be knowledgeable of and add to the progress of scientific research in Movement

Sciences/ Sport Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences;

to provide high-level education in Physical Education, Movement Sciences/Sport

Sciences, Physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences;

to offer scientific services to the community.

To achieve this mission, we rely on more than 100 highly qualified colleagues. Our research

is embedded in two research departments (Movement Sciences and Rehabilitation

Sciences), each generating considerable scientific output in highly-ranked journals. We

also aim to pursue and enlarge this scientific track by attracting (master’s and doctoral)

students and (postdoctoral) researchers from abroad. Faculty grants are available to

facilitate short visits of internationally well-known scholars.

Our educational programmes disseminate scientific knowledge generated within the

domain of ‘human movement’. The Faculty of Movement Sciences and Rehabilitations

Sciences offers two Bachelor programmes and four Master programmes. These

programmes are listed below. We encourage students and staff to participate in

international education programmes jointly organised with other universities within and

outside Europe.

1.1 Facts and figures

Each year the Faculty welcomes nearly 2900 students.

The staff includes a team of more than 60 professors and many of them also work in

the University Hospitals.

On average 16 doctoral degrees are delivered each year.

GENERAL STUDY PROGRAMMES | 7

2 General study programmes

2.1 Bachelor’s (in Dutch):

Physical Education and Movement Sciences

Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy

2.2 Master’s:

Physical Education and Movement Sciences (taught mainly in Dutch)

Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (taught in Dutch & English)

International Master in Adapted Physical Activity (taught in English)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Sport Ethics and Integrity (taught in English, organized

by Swansea University)

2.3 Advanced Master’s

Advanced Studies in Sports Medicine

8 | COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

3 Courses for exchange students

Erasmus students in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy can attend several

courses, as will be described below. For exchange students in Physical Education and

Movement Sciences the options are rather limited. In every list of courses displayed

below, the course is clickable for more information.

Students have to meet the prerequisites. Prior approval (based on transcript of records)

is needed to enroll in the courses. Students should be fluent in English (level B1 at

least) as the courses are taught in English at an advanced level.

3.1 Core courses only for exchange students

The faculty offers a certain amount of specific Erasmus courses, listed in the table below.

3.1.1 For students in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy

ECTS Course Term

20 Research Internship - 3 Months 1

30 Research Internship - 5 Months 1

20 Research Internship - 3 Months 2

30 Research Internship - 5 Months 2

3 Physical Therapy of the Low Back: Theory 2

4 Physical Therapy of the Low Back: Theory and Practice 2

3 European Sports History 2

4 History of Sport and Movement Sciences 2

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3.1.2 For students in Physical Education and Movement Sciences

ECTS Course Term

20 Research Internship - 3 Months 1

30 Research Internship - 5 Months 1

3 Social Movement Sciences 1

3 Developmental Movement Sciences 1

3 Training and Coaching Swimming 1

3 Interactive Sports Handball and Soccer 1

4 Public Policy and Organisation of Sport 1

20 Research Internship - 3 Months 2

30 Research Internship - 5 Months 2

3 Sport Management and Marketing 2

5 Sociocultural Analysis of Sports and Leisure 2

22 Research Internship in Clinical Movement Analysis 2

3 European Sports History 2

4 History of Sport and Movement Sciences 2

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3.2 Courses in the Master of Physical Education and Movement

Sciences

Master1 students in Physical Education and Movement Sciences can also take some

courses (taught in English) in the Dutch programme of the Master of Science in Physical

Education and Movement Sciences. An overview of these courses is displayed below. Note

that some courses are part of the programme of the second2 master year (advanced level).

ECTS Course Term

5 Psychology of Physical Activity 1

3 Organising for Entrepreneurship 1

3 State of the art research topics in epidemiology and genetic epidemiology, part 2

1

3 State of the art research topics in muscle physiology and biochemistry, part 2

1

3 State of the art research topics in biomechanics, part 2 1

3 State of the art research topics in motor control and learning, part 2 1

3 International and European sports law (previous knowledge on sports law required)

1

6 Organizational behavior 1

5 Professional training and development in profit and non-profit organizations

1

6 Persuasion 1

3 Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents 1

4 Research methods and advanced issues in RBK 1

4 Programming and automated signal analysis 1

4 Sports economics 2

5 Education economics 2

3 Strategic IP management 2

3 Intrapreneurship 2

4 Financial Management in Sports 2

4 Sexuality in Perspective 2

5 State of the art research topics in epidemiology and genetic epidemiology, part 1

1 & 2

5 State of the art research topics in muscle physiology and biochemistry, part 1

1 & 2

5 State of the art research topics in biomechanics, part 1 1 & 2

5 State of the art research topics in motor control and learning, part 1 1 & 2

1 Or students in the third bachelor year if they meet the prerequisites.

2 These courses are only available for master students.

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3.3 Courses in the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and

Physiotherapy

Master3 students in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy or related fields can

also take up some courses in the Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and

Physiotherapy programme. An overview of these courses is displayed below. Note that

some courses are part of the programme of the second4 Master year (advanced level). A

total of 120 credits are distributed over two academic years as follows:

23 ECTS: Master courses

3 ECTS: optional courses

28 ECTS: internship or personalized study programme

24 ECTS: Master’s thesis

42 ECTS: one of the five major subjects.

Additionally, students can also take up courses from the Preparatory Programme in

Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy. These courses are situated on the Advanced

Bachelor’s level and is intended for students wanting to enroll in our 2-year Master of

Science programme. All of these courses take place in the second semester.

3.3.1 General Master courses

ECTS Course Term

6 Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Mental Health 1 & 2

3 Research Methodology in Adapted Physical Activity 1 & 2

4 Selected Topics in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy 1 & 2

4 International Perspectives in Physiotherapy 1 & 2

3 Medical Imaging for Physiotherapists 2

3 Interpreting Scientific Evidence in Rehabilitation Sciences 2

3 Or students in the third bachelor year if they meet the prerequisites.

4 These courses are only available for master students.

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3.3.2 Optional courses

3.3.3 Preparatory Programme (Advanced Bachelor)

ECTS Course Term

6 Adult Neurorehabilitation 2

5 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2

4 Neurorehabilitation in Children 2

4 Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care 2

6 Rehabilitation in Internal Disorders 2

5 Course taught in Dutch.

ECTS Course Term

4 Posthuman Anthropology (not taught every year)

1

4 Human Rights 1

4 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Development and Cultures (not taught every year)

1

5 Psychology of Physical Activity 1

4 Research Methods and Advanced Issues in Research in Biomedical Movement Sciences

1

5 Univariate Data and Modelling 1

3 Psychology of Physical Activity - Scientific Analysis of Problems 1

4 Public Health Ethics and Ethics in Health Policy 1

4 Foundations of Bioethics and Principles of Clinical Ethics 1

4 Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care 2

4 Human Genetics, Ethics and Policy 2

6 Nederlands voor anderstaligen: niveau 1 (Dutch for foreigners) 1 & 2

6 Entrepreneurship and New Business Development 1 & 2

4 Juridische aspecten en beroepsorganisatie van de kinesitherapie5 1 & 2

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3.3.4 Major subjects

3.3.4.1 Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

ECTS Course Term

4 Selected Topics in Musculoskeletal Pathology and Manual Therapy Including Screening

1

5 Advanced Practical Skills in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Sports Physical Therapy)

1

5 Advanced Practical Skills in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Manual Therapy)

1

3 Advanced Methods: Spine 2

3 Biomechanics of Sport Movements in a Sports Physiotherapy Context

1 & 2

6 Selected Topics in Manual Therapy 1 & 2

6 Clinical Reasoning and Communication in Complex Musculoskeletal Disorders

1 & 2

4 Selected Topics in Sports Physical Therapy 1 & 2

3.3.4.2 Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy for Neurological Disorders

ECTS Course Term

4 Neuroscientific Aspects of Neurological Rehabilitation 1

3 Clinical Neuropsychology in Neurological Rehabilitation 1

3 Rehabilitation Technology 1

8 Physiotherapeutic Theory and Practice for Neurological Rehabilitation

1

3 Rehabilitation of Degenerative Neurological Disorders 2

3 Evidence-based Practice Case Report6 1 & 2

3.3.4.3 Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in Children

ECTS Course Term

3 Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning in Paediatric Rehabilitation: Case Studies

1

7 Neurological Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children 1

3 Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Metabolic Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children

1

4 Rehabilitation of Mild Motor Problems in Children with Developmental Disorders

1

4 Orthopedic and Biomechanical Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children 1

3 Fundamental of Development and Psychomotor Therapy in Children and Adolescents

1 & 2

6 Students can only take this course if they take all other courses in Neurological Rehabilitation.

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3.3.4.4 Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in Mental Health Care

ECTS Course Term

3 Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents 1

3 Psychotherapeutic Methods 1

4 Advanced Methods in Psychomotor Therapy in Children and Adolescents

1

4 Advanced Methods in Psychomotor Therapy in Adults 1

3 Fundamentals in Psychomotor Therapy 1

3 Issues of Physiotherapy Interventions in Mental Health Care 2

4 Selected Topics in Psychomotor Therapy 1 & 2

3.3.4.5 Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy for Internal Disorders

ECTS Course Term

4 Advanced Methods for Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disorders 1

3 Advanced Methods for Rehabilitation of Respiratory Disorders 1

3 Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Metabolic Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children

1

3 Rehabilitation in Critically Ill Patients 1

5 Advanced Methods for Rehabilitation of Internal Disorders 1

3 Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders 2

3 Seminar in Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders7 1 & 2

7 Students can only take this course if they take all other courses in Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders.

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3.4 Courses in the (International) Master of Adapted Physical

Activity

The International Master of Adapted Physical Activity (IMAPA) is a unique programme

taught by KU Leuven and Olomouc University, Czech Republic. It aims to provide state-

of-the-art research and teaching methodology in adapted physical activity and the social,

pedagogical and technical aspects of physical activity adapted to the needs of persons

with a disability. Courses are open to Master or 3rd year Bachelor students, depending

on their background. Registration is not guaranteed as some courses are subject to

change.

ECTS Course Term

4 Research Methodology 1

3 Adapted Physical Activity: International Perspectives 1

4 Disability Models and Classification 1

8 Holistic Approach to Adapted Physical Activity, Part 1 1

12 Holistic Approach to Adapted Physical Activity, Part 2 1

3 Principles of Adapting Physical Activities 2

3 Introduction to Adapted Physical Education 2

3 Introduction to Active Lifestyle: Assessing Outcomes from Physical Activity Interventions

2

3 Introduction to Sport Management 2

6 Advanced Adapted Physical Education 2

6 Advanced Active Lifestyle: Interventions for Enhancing Fitness, Health and Functioning – Fixed Facility

2

3 Literature Review 2

8 Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Applied to Adapted Physical Activity

2

8 Motor Control – Learning and Psychology Applied to Adapted Physical Activity

2

16 | COLLABORATIONS / PARTICIPATIONS / AGREEMENTS

3.5 Master courses open to all Erasmus students

ECTS Course Term

5 Psychology of Physical Activity 1

6 Entrepreneurship and new business development 1 & 2

5 Professional training and development in profit and non-profit organizations

1

4 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Development and Cultures (not taught every year)

1

5 Education Economics 2

4 Culture and disability 2

4 Human rights 1

6 Nederlands voor anderstaligen (Dutch for foreigners level 1) 1

6 Nederlands voor anderstaligen (Dutch for foreigners level 1) 2

4 English Language Skills in Biomedical Kinesiology 2

4 Philosophical Issues in Sport Integrity (not taught every year)

2

8 Integrity and Dis(ability) in Sport (not taught every year)

2

4 Collaborations / Participations / Agreements

Erasmus projects where students can take courses or clinical/research placements

in several partners within Europe.

Broad network of (university) hospitals and rehabilitation centers in neighboring

countries and countries further afield enabling students to carry out a portion of their

internship abroad.

Staff and research mobility as part of the Faculty’s internationalization strategy.

The faculty yearly hosts many PhD students and incoming teachers for a short term

stay or long term mobility.

Move Age: The Joint Doctorate Program ‘MOVE-AGE’, is funded by the European

Commission as part of the Erasmus Mundus program. In the MOVE-AGE program

(2011-2015) approximately 50 international PhD students receive a fellowship to

study how mobility can be maintained during ageing. The MOVE-AGE network

consists of three institutes: VU University Amsterdam, Manchester Metropolitan

University and the KU Leuven.

Collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch and the University of Cape Town

(and many more).

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5 Contact

For more information, please contact:

Bavo Meert

International Relations Officer

Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven

Tervuursevest 101 box 1500

3001 LEUVEN, Belgium

tel. +32 16 37 47 72

bavo.meert@kuleuven.be

Or visit the website: www.faber.kuleuven.be/english.

FACULTY OF MOVEMENT AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES Tervuursevest 101 box 1500

3000 LEUVEN, Belgium tel. + 32 16 32 91 55

www.faber.kuleuven.be