About the Faculty 2
The Faculty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a unique educational and research center in Georgia, which aims to train highly qualified specialists in the fields of health promotion, fitness, rehabilitation medicine and physical activity science. The educational programs are based on evidence-based approaches and fully comply with national and international standards of higher education.
The faculty trains professionals who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of assessing human functional capabilities, planning and implementing physical rehabilitation, preventing health risks and promoting a healthy lifestyle. In the teaching process, special attention is paid to ethical professional behavior, the development of independent work and effective communication skills.
Educational programs
The faculty implements both bachelor’s and master’s programs:
- Bachelor’s program “Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation”: aims to train competent personnel in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Students master anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, therapeutic exercises, adaptive sports and rehabilitation technologies. Graduates work both in medical institutions and in the sports, social service and educational sectors.
- Bachelor’s program “Fitness and Health”: trains specialists who possess modern theories and practical methods of fitness, skills in assessing physical capabilities and managing wellness programs. Graduates work in fitness and health centers and in various fields of the wellness industry.
- Master’s program “Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation”: is intended for specialists who already have basic professional education and want to study research methodology, innovative rehabilitation technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. Graduates have the opportunity to work in clinical, research and educational fields, as well as to carry out independent scientific projects.
Employment Opportunities
Faculty graduates successfully work in:
- Medical rehabilitation centers (inpatient and outpatient)
- Sports institutions and federations
- Physical medicine and kinesiotherapy offices
- Fitness and wellness industry
- Educational and research institutions
- Non-governmental and international organizations
- Entrepreneurship and consulting activities, including independent rehabilitation services
Our Mission
The mission of the faculty is to create and implement evidence-based innovative educational programs that contribute to improving the health of the population, increasing the quality of life and developing sustainable physical activity practices in society.
Special emphasis is placed on rehabilitation in clinical and community settings, including functional recovery of athletes and modern approaches to sports rehabilitation. The faculty ensures continuous professional development of students and academic staff and compliance with international standards.
- Dean of the Faculty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Associate Professor
Welcome,
As the Dean of the Faculty, I am proud that our Faculty is a part of the Georgian State University of Sport. A higher education institution with almost 90 years of history, rich academic traditions and a special contribution to the development of sports sciences. Building on this heritage, we continue to implement innovative, evidence-based and internationally recognized educational programs.
For six decades, our Faculty has been successfully implementing the rehabilitation direction. Initially, the program operated under the name of Therapeutic Physical Culture, and since 2014 it has been updated in accordance with modern academic standards and has been established as a bachelor’s program in “Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation”.
In 2024, a new and modern direction – “Fitness and Health” – was added to our educational portfolio, which further expands the academic and professional capabilities of the faculty and increases the diversity of educational and career paths offered to students.
Our mission is to train highly qualified specialists in the fields of physical medicine, rehabilitation, fitness and wellness, who will be able to make a significant contribution not only to the development of the healthcare system, but also to sports and public health. Rehabilitation in clinical and public spaces, including the use of modern strategies for functional recovery of athletes and sports rehabilitation, occupies a special place in the activities of the faculty.
Today, when the demand for rehabilitologists, fitness and health specialists is growing, our faculty offers a versatile academic environment. Here you will gain deep theoretical knowledge and, at the same time, invaluable practical experience in clinical, sports or public spaces.
We believe that higher education goes beyond acquiring basic competencies. Therefore, we offer our students participation in research projects, additional courses and diverse activities, which expand their professional vision and career opportunities.
I consider it important that our faculty is united by experienced, dedicated and innovation-oriented professors and teachers who daily care about the professional development of students and the full realization of their potential. I am confident that our faculty will become the starting point of your academic and professional success.
Join us and become a member of our large and strong academic family, where tradition and innovation complement each other. We create the best environment for training future leaders in the fields of physical medicine, rehabilitation, and fitness.
