TEACHING BIOCHEMISTRY OF MOTOR ACTIVITY TO STUDENTS IN THE SPECIALTY “THERAPY AND REHABILITATION”. ANALYTICAL SEARCH IN SCOPUS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2026.1.16035Keywords:
biochemistry of motor activity; teaching; learning; Scopus; therapy and rehabilitation; medical education; physical therapy.Abstract
Abstract. The training of specialists in the field of Therapy and Rehabilitation is increasingly influenced by the growing role of physical activity, therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitation interventions within modern healthcare systems. Exercise biochemistry represents a fundamental academic discipline that provides students with an understanding of molecular, cellular, and metabolic mechanisms underlying physiological adaptation to physical activity, therapeutic exercise, and recovery processes. The quality of teaching exercise biochemistry directly affects the professional competence of future physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists. The aim of this study was to conduct an analytical search and scientometric analysis of scientific publications indexed in the Scopus database related to the teaching of exercise biochemistry for students enrolled in Therapy and Rehabilitation programs. A structured search strategy was developed using key terms reflecting educational, biochemical, and rehabilitation-related aspects of the topic. The analysis included publication trends over time, identification of leading journals, authors, countries, and institutions, as well as the main subject areas contributing to this field of research. The results demonstrate a significant increase in the number of publications over the past five years, indicating a growing global scientific interest in the integration of exercise biochemistry into rehabilitation education. The findings reveal a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining exercise biochemistry, physiology, medical education, and rehabilitation sciences. A considerable proportion of the analyzed studies emphasize the development of modern educational approaches, evidence- based teaching strategies, and the alignment of biochemical knowledge with clinical and functional rehabilitation needs. The scientometric analysis highlights that research in this area is predominantly conducted in developed countries, with leading contributions from institutions specializing in medical education, sports science, and rehabilitation research. The diversity of publication types and subject areas reflects the complexity and relevance of exercise biochemistry in preparing competent rehabilitation professionals. In conclusion, the use of Scopus as a scientometric tool provides valuable insights into current research trends and supports evidence-based improvements in teaching exercise biochemistry. The analytical search results may serve as a foundation for curriculum development, implementation of innovative educational methodologies, and enhancement of professional training quality for future specialists in therapy and rehabilitation.
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