Introduction
The Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical-Functional Performance at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (PPGCRDF/UFJF) – master course was approved and recommended by Coordination of Superior Level Staff Improvement in March 2016.
Its objective is to train professionals to teach higher education, develop skills and competencies, incorporate concepts, objects, and research tools in physical-functional performance and rehabilitation focused on the population’s health needs. The program trains researchers to develop Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy areas of the Coordination of Superior Level Staff Improvement. Additionally, it aims to contribute to the increase of scientific production in the Zona da Mata region, in the state of Minas Gerais and the country, promoting evidence-based practice by professionals in the area and working in health systems.
Mission
The mission of PPGCRDF/UFJF is to train highly qualified master’s professionals, promote innovative research, and contribute to scientific and social advancement in rehabilitation and functional physical performance, positively impacting the population’s health and the training of health professionals and related fields.
Vision
By 2028, we will be one of the leading national reference centers in research and innovation in the field of rehabilitation science and functional physical performance, positively impacting scientific knowledge, the training of master’s and doctoral students, clinical practice, and public health in Brazil, promoting solutions that transform people’s lives.
Values
- Academic Excellence: Commitment to quality in education and scientific production, seeking constant improvement and innovation;
- Ethics and Integrity: Promotion of responsible and ethical conduct in research, teaching, and professional practices;
- Innovation: Encouragement of the creation of new and effective solutions for rehabilitation challenges;
- Inclusion and Diversity: Valuing the plurality of ideas, cultures, and experiences, promoting a welcoming and accessible academic environment;
- Social Impact: Commitment to social transformation, contributing to the improvement of quality of life through evidence-based practices;
- Collaboration and Interdisciplinarity: Fostering knowledge exchange between different national and international educational institutions, strengthening academic and professional partnerships;
- Responsibility for Public Health: Aligning research with the health demands of the population and the strategic priorities of the Unified Health System (SUS).