Adequately oriented physical exercise is one of the available tools that health professionals have to prevent and complement the treatment of a myriad of diseases and injuries in the field of Sports´ Medicine.

Simultaneously, with the progressive implementation of the National Physical Activity Promotion program, an increase in the number of injuries is expected which will require different specific treatments and, therefore, professionals qualified to perform them.

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto created this course, with its mark of academic, scientific and clinical excellence, in order to promote a specialized and credible training for professionals who are called to act in these situations.

 This course is based on and will contribute to projects within the European Union such as the "European Disability Strategy 2010-2020", the "Physical activity strategy for the European Region 2016-2025" and also at a global level with the project entitled "Rehabilitation 2030 a call for action".