Program Overview

Diploma in Musculoskeletal Kinesiology

The Diploma in Musculoskeletal Kinesiology is a blended-learning program offered by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Chile. The program is designed to provide kinesiologists and licensed professionals in kinesiology with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage musculoskeletal disorders.

Description

The program focuses on the biopsychosocial model of care, which prioritizes patient-centered attention. The curriculum covers various topics, including musculoskeletal pathologies, functional assessment, and biomechanical evaluation. The program also explores therapeutic interventions, including exercise and physical activity, to promote integral rehabilitation of individuals with musculoskeletal pain.

Information

• Version: 2nd edition, 2026
• Modality: Blended-Learning
• Total Hours: 324 hours
• E-Learning: 290 hours
• Presential: 34 hours
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: November 13, 2026
• Vacancies: Minimum 15, maximum 70 students
• Tuition Fee: $1,190,000
• Presential Activities: Scheduled over three consecutive days (November 5-7, 2026)
• Location: Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile

Target Audience

• Kinesiologists and licensed professionals in kinesiology

Contents

The program consists of six modules:

• Mµdulo 1: PatologÚas musculoesquelÕticas mÃs prevalentes
• Mµdulo 2: Evaluaciµn, funcionalidad y biomecÃnica clÚnica
• Mµdulo 3: Abordaje biopsicosocial del dolor crµnico no oncolµgico
• Mµdulo 4: Intervenciones terapÕuticas multimodales para la rehabilitaciµn integral de personas con dolor musculoesquelÕtico
• Mµdulo 5: Entrenamiento de fuerza y actividad fÚsica en afecciones musculoesquelÕticas
• Mµdulo 6: Mµdulo integrado

Unidad Ejecutora and Certification

• Unidad AcadÕmica Responsable: Departamento de KinesiologÚa, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile

Requirements for Admission

1. Complete the pre-registration form.
2. If the applicant meets the program's profile, they will be contacted by a commercial assistant to access the "Portal Estudiantes."
3. In the portal, applicants must complete the "Informaciµn Personal" form and attach required documents:

• Copy of the professional university degree certificate
• Photocopy of the Identity Card (both sides) or valid Passport (for foreigners)
• Updated Curriculum Vitae

Faculty

• Directors:
  • Klgo. Carlos Cruz Montecinos, Prof. Asociado, Facultad de Medicina U. de Chile
  • Klgo. Rodrigo Nºþez CortÕs, Prof. Asistente, Facultad de Medicina U. de Chile
• Coordinadora:
  • Klga. Marcela Antºnez Riveros, Prof. Asistente, Facultad de Medicina U. de Chile
• Cuerpo Docente:
  • Klgo. Carlos Cruz Montecinos
  • Klgo. Rodrigo Nºþez CortÕs
  • Klga. Marcela Antºnez Riveros
  • Klga. Giselle Horment Lara
  • Klgo. Claudio Tapia MalebrÃn
  • Klgo. Rodrigo Rojo Castro
  • Klgo. Rodrigo Latorre GarcÚa
  • Klgo. Leonidas Cerda DÚaz
  • Klgo. Rigoberto Moya Correa
  • Klgo. Francisco Herrera Neira
  • Dr. Maximiliano Barahona VÃsquez
• Docentes Invitados:
  • Dr. JoaquÚn Calatayud Villalba
  • Dr. Lars L. Andersen
  • Klgo. Javier Bravo Gatica
  • Klgo. Pablo Becerra YÃþez
  • Psic. Alejandra RodrÚguez Alvarado
  • Huub Maas
  • Sandro R. Freitas