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Tine Kovčič is an accomplished physiotherapist and educator with extensive experience in both clinical and academic settings. He holds a specialized background in habilitation and rehabilitation, particularly for children and adolescents with special needs.

Employment History:

· September 2002 – August 2010: Graduated Physiotherapist and Group Habilitator with Special Knowledge, Head of the Work Unit at the Home for Children and Adolescents Reseč – Education, Work, and Care Centre Dobrna.

· September 2009 – August 2020: Graduated Physiotherapist with Special Skills – Independent Consultant, Head of the Medical Rehabilitation Department at the Education, Work, and Care Centre Dobrna. In this role, Tine was responsible for:
o Planning, organizing, and executing diagnostic and therapeutic work with users, applying special skills.
o Preparing and implementing professional plans, reports, and evaluations of professional documentation.
o Providing advice and cooperation with parents, guardians, user advocates, and professionals.
o Introducing new work methods and conducting development research activities.
o Managing and organizing the department’s operations and ensuring tasks were completed in line with work plans.
o Engaging in scientific research activities.

· October 2014 – March 2018: Lecturer at Alma Mater Europaea – European Center Maribor, Department of Physiotherapy (20% additional employment).

· October 2018 – September 2020: Senior Lecturer at Alma Mater Europaea – European Center Maribor, Department of Physiotherapy (20% additional employment).

· September 2020 – September 2022: Higher Education Teacher and Head of the PhD Study Program in Physiotherapy at Alma Mater Europaea – European Center Maribor (100% employment).

· October 2022 – Present: Higher Education Teacher at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana.

· 2024 – Present: Expert at the Association “Movement for the Brain ‘No Brain, No Gain'”.

Tine Kovčič brings a wealth of expertise to his role at the ‘Movement for the Brain “No Brain, No Gain” association, contributing his knowledge in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and research to promote innovative approaches for cognitive and motor development. His extensive clinical and academic experience allows him to drive impactful projects that improve the well-being of individuals through physical activity and specialized rehabilitation techniques.