Physical Education and Physiotherapy

Welcome to our Faculty

The Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy (LK) focuses on the themes of sport, exercise, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy.

With our courses, we are shaping the future generation of physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and sport and exercise scientists. In addition to the bachelor and master programmes in Physical Education & Movement Sciences and Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy, we also offer specific postgraduate programmes. You can also come to us for extra training in E-sports, Cycling Management, Pelvic re-education and diver training!

With our research, we are looking for the best way to:

provide support for recreational sportsmen and women, athletes, patients, and specific target groups during (pro) sporting achievements
help patients rehabilitate after injuries, accidents, operations, or other health problems
prevent health problems through exercise, nutrition, ergonomics, and training programmes
increase social inclusion through (organised) sport
use robotics and technology to improve the comfort and quality of life of healthy individuals and patients

Welcome to our Faculty, welcome to your future!

More information

Study programme offering

Discover our extensive range of Dutch and English bachelor's and (advanced) master's programmes.

Departments and research groups

Our Faculty has 2 departments, among these are 12 research groups. You can also find the department of Elite Sport and Studies with us.

Our activities

Our policy is determined by a faculty administration, office and council, who receive advice from the VUB community.

Our network

The VUB network extends across different sectors and domains, inside and outside VUB. It consists of our alumni, chairs, honorary doctorates, and fellows. Take advantage of this network to build your own professional career and thus contribute to a better world.