- Standard period of study: 4 semesters (full-time)
- 120 Credit Points
- Start in winter semester
- Classes of approx. 25 students
- Language of instruction: English
Master of Science
You want to obtain a high-quality, research-oriented education that considers the requirements of relevant fields of practice. You want to improve your practical skills, such as physiological performance testing and biomechanical analysis as well as gain knowledge for the design of athletic training programs.
This program provides an education that promotes the development of relevant knowledge, skills and scientific methods in sport and exercise sciences for health and performance that candidates need to meet the demands and challenges of the occupational fields in sport, with an international focus and emphasis on leadership positions.
Contact: master-sehp@rub.de
Coordination: Jana Sippl
You want to study Sport and Exercise Sciences for Health and Performance? Here you can find out how to apply for the program.
Deadlines and dates
Information event
Monday, 24.06.24 at 5 p.m. (hybrid) Registration at master-sehp@rub.de
Requirements
Start your application here.
Module 1
Biomechanics & Motor Control deals with the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and how human locomotion is controlled.
Module 2
Exercise Science covers all aspects related to the improvement of athletic performance and provides the relevant methods and methodologies for the assessment of performance. These also include psychometric instruments and research tools used in exercise and sport psychology.
Module 3
Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition addresses the biological responses to the stress of sport and physical activity, how the human body adapts to repeated bouts of physical activity over time and the study and practice of nutrition and diet, all regarding improving performance and health in elite and recreational athletes as well as the general population.
Module 4
Lab & Field Studies introduce students to the field of experimental sport science and to the scientific community.
Module 5
Research Training addresses a wide range of scientific skills including study design, data processing and analysis, statistics and ethics complemented by social skills as tutoring, communication and presenting.
Module 6
Master Thesis and Scientific Writing involve the planning, conduction and analysis of an individual research study and the preparation of a written master thesis.
The diverse competencies and skills acquired with the master's degree entitles students to further academic qualification in the form of a doctorate or a higher position in sports science.
The goal of the English-language Master of Sport and Exercise Sciences for Health and Performance program is to build on the above goals of the bachelor's program and provide students with a high-quality, research- and career-oriented sport science focus.