The kinesiologist is a professional specialized in the study and application of human movement for preventive, educational, sports, and re-athletization purposes. Thanks to a solid academic background in Sports Science, the kinesiologist is able to design, manage, and monitor personalized physical activity programs, promoting well-being, health, and performance motor skills.
Designs motor activity programs for the improvement of active lifestyle, countering sedentary lifestyle, overweight, and hypomobility.
Works in synergy with doctors and other health professionals to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis through movement. However, where the pathology is already confirmed, the patient will be followed exclusively by medical personnel. The Kinesiologist operates in the area of primary prevention.
Intervenes in school and youth contexts for psychosomatic development.
Promotes harmonious growth in children and adolescents, fostering the culture of movement as an educational tool.
Develops programs of personalized training for athletes of all levels, optimizing strength, endurance, speed, coordination, and mobility components.
Uses tests and functional assessment tools to monitor physiological adaptation to training.
Conducts protocols of postural gymnastics for the prevention of postural problems.
Management and evaluation of motor activity and personal training.
Relying on a kinesiologist means choosing a safe, individualized, and professional approach to movement. Whether it is improving posture, increasing sports performance, recovering from an injury, or simply living better through physical activity, the kinesiologist is the reference figure.
The physiotherapist deals with the treatment of musculoskeletal or neurological pathologies, acute or chronic, while the kinesiologist focuses on prevention, motor education, performance optimization, and post-injury re-athletization through movement.
A prescription is not necessary, especially for preventive or training programs. For post-injury paths, the kinesiologist can work in coordination with a doctor or physiotherapist. The Kinesiologist does not operate autonomously in cases of confirmed pathologies.
Absolutely yes. Kinesiologists are trained to design programs aimed at improving mobility, balance, independence, and quality of life in people through adapted activities.
No, in Italy the kinesiologist does not operate in the medical field and is therefore not recognized as a healthcare professional. However, they can collaborate with doctors and physiotherapists.
Their work is based on scientific evidence and professional standards.
Yes. Thanks to targeted assessments and personalized training plans, the kinesiologist plays a fundamental role in injury prevention and in prolonging the sports career.