Prevention, sports therapy and health management, Master of Arts

Distance learning program @ IST University of Management 

👉 The master's programme Prevention, Sports Therapy and Health Management qualifies you for leadership roles in the healthcare sector. It covers topics in health, medicine and management, and provides access to numerous recognized licenses and certificates. The programme enables specialized knowledge in areas such as health promotion, sports therapy and prevention, which are taught in a flexible and practical manner. This prepares graduates for a career in various healthcare facilities.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider IST University of Management, UAS based in Düsseldorf (Germany)
The IST University of Management is officially recognized as a state-approved university by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Research of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The distance learning courses offered in the exciting areas of sports, fitness, health, tourism, hospitality, events, media and communication are characterized by high scientific quality and a strong practical relevance.
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialSports Science
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters, Study effort 29 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Leadership Skills, Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Sales, Healthcare Management, Care Management, Quality Management, Health Promotion and Prevention, Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy, Sports Pedagogy, Health Education/Health Psychology, Digital Healthcare, Scientific Project, Master's Thesis
📚 Electives Company Health Management, Organizational Health Consulting, Movement Therapy Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Traumatology, Neurology, Movement Therapy Internal Diseases, Medical Training Therapy (MTT), Stress and Regeneration Management
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Prevention, sports therapy and health management under the number 167916.
📅 Enrollment Winter or summer semester
💶 Fees
from 495 € monthly
from 11880 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.ist-hochschule.de

Admission requirements

In order to be admitted to the Master's programme at IST University of Management, you need to have completed a study programme of at least six semesters with content from the fields of sports, movement or health sciences. Alternatively, you can demonstrate a completed undergraduate degree with additional qualifications and professional experience in the fitness and health industry. You also need ten credit points from economic courses and twelve credit points from sports science courses. Additionally, a minimum of a three-month internship or three months of work experience in relevant industry companies is required. However, you can provide proof of this by the beginning of the 3rd semester.

Details

Purpose:

The healthcare sector continues to grow in importance. Those looking to qualify for responsible leadership positions in this versatile industry can gain the necessary expertise at the IST University of Management and thus distinguish themselves from competitors in the market. In the flexible master's programme, you will be taught exciting content from the fields of health, medicine, and management, with the opportunity to focus on either Corporate Health Management or Sports Therapy. Furthermore, through our collaboration with the German Association for Health Sports and Sports Therapy e.V. (DVGS), you can obtain numerous invoicable licenses and attain the professional title of "Sports and Exercise Therapist (DVGS)."

 

Content:

This master's programme offers you fundamental management knowledge, a solid understanding of the fitness and health industry, and a wide range of exciting elective modules that allow you to tailor your studies to your personal interests. The General Management modules cover topics such as "Marketing & Sales" and "Entrepreneurship." Specialized subjects delve deeper into content like "Sports Pedagogy," "Fundamentals of Movement Therapy," "Health Pedagogy/Health Psychology," "Digital Healthcare," and "Quality Management and Evaluation in Healthcare." With the elective modules, you choose your focus and can acquire up to 15 licenses and certificates. Examples of the selection include "Movement Therapy: Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Traumatology, Neurology," "Medical Training Therapy," "Training and Nutrition for Different Target Groups," "Stress Management/Psychoregulatory Procedures," and "Organizational Health Consulting." Depending on the module selection, your Master's degree certificate will note a focus on either "Corporate Health Management" or "Sports Therapy."

 

Study Type:

You will complete the Master's in "Prevention, Sports Therapy, and Health Management" as a flexible, part-time distance learning course. You will acquire the content through study booklets, online lectures, and online tutorials, gain valuable practical knowledge on seminar days, and exchange ideas with industry experts, lecturers, and your fellow students. With the IST App, you have access to the study materials from anywhere and at any time, and you can test your knowledge for upcoming exams using the quiz function.

 

Target Audience:

The target audience for this Master's programme includes anyone who wants to obtain a health- and fitness-specific, internationally recognised academic degree in a flexible manner. It is aimed, for example, at Bachelor graduates aspiring to leadership positions in the healthcare sector and seeking responsible roles in rehabilitation and therapy centres, medical facilities, health clubs, sports clubs, authorities, offices, associations, health industry companies, and BGM service providers.

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