May 5, 2026 · International journal of sports physical therapy · DOI: 10.26603/001c.159762

The International Sports Physiotherapy Competencies and Standards 2025: The SportsComp Project on Higher Education to Improve Competency in Sports Physiotherapy

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The authors aimed to update the International Sports Physiotherapy Competencies and Standards, originally established in 2005, to reflect the evolving landscape of sports physiotherapy. Through a comprehensive three-phase process involving expert input and stakeholder feedback, they developed the 2025 competencies, which are designed to be relevant and applicable at a Master's level for sports physiotherapy professionals globally. The paper outlines key changes to the competencies and provides a complete list as supplementary material.

Maria Constantinou, Carlo Ramponi, Bruno Tassignon, Emilie Dick, Elke Lathouwers, Mati Arend, Laura Lepasalu, Armi Hirvonen, Sanna Sihvonen, Sanna Paasu-Hynynen, Eleni Kapreli, Aristi Tsokani, Nikolaos Strimpakos, Luciana De Michelis Mendonça, Jo Verschueren

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