THE ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT “PROFESSINAL TRAINING OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY” IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MODERN EDUCATIONAL PARADIGM

• Олег Чепурка

  Здобувач PhD Рівненського державного гуманітарного університету

The article substantiates the expediency of starting a new specialty “227 Physical therapy. Occupational therapy” in state establishments of higher education. The aim of the curriculum is training of highly qualified competitive physiotherapy specialist, integrated into European and global spheres of science and education, capable to carry out qualified educational, physical cultural, health rehabilitation activities with different contingent of the population,  to provide harmonious development of a personality, vital skills formation, physical qualities development, health promotion, preparation to active work of disabled people.

The article presents the analysis of modern scientists’ research on the problem of professional training of future specialists in physical therapy. The essence of basic concepts of future specialists in physical therapy training in the context of modern educational paradigm is defined. In the accordance with the purpose and objectives of the educational-professional program “Physical therapy” the notions “physical therapy”, “physical rehabilitation”, “professional training”, “future specialists in physical therapy”, “professional training of future specialists in physical therapy” are characterized.

As a result of the analysis the author defines professional training of future specialists in physical therapy as a multi-vector process that meets the goal, principles and tasks of professional and pedagogical activity and is aimed at implementing its appropriate component. It reflects the development of personal qualities of future specialist and the result of acquired professional knowledge, skills and abilities which give the possibility to focus efforts of the specialist on restoring human health, increasing efficiency and improving functional body state.

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