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The Master’s programme in Sports Science is aimed at graduates of sports-related, health-oriented or educational Bachelor’s programmes. It is particularly suitable for you if you are seeking an academic specialisation in sports as well as a connection between theory and practice. The programme opens up diverse professional fields for you, for example in training, diagnostics, rehabilitation, sports psychology or within the scientific context. Even working professionals or elite athletes can flexibly combine the semi-virtual study model with their job or sporting career.
Specific Admission Requirements for the Master’s in Sports Science
To be admitted to the Master’s programme at the German University of Health and Sport (DHGS), you must meet the following formal requirements:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS credits in disciplines such as Sports Sciences, Health Sciences, Sports Education, Sports Economics or an equivalent qualification.
- The programme is currently free of a numerus clausus (NC), so there is no admission restriction based on grades.
- Application is made via the university’s online portal.
- Submission of application documents via a document portal and by post.
- Possible application deadlines: 10 March and 10 September of each year.
In addition to the formal criteria, you should bring the following personal requirements:
- Interest in scientific work related to sport
- Initial experience in a sports-related or health science context (e.g. support, coaching, training, research or therapy)
- Organisational skills and motivation for independent learning alongside work, family or sporting career
- Analytical thinking, communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to engage with scientific methods and research questions
- Broad sports-related expertise for application in various fields
What content can you expect in the Master’s in Sports Science?
In the Master’s degree programme in Sports Science (M.A.), you will develop a comprehensive understanding of scientific methods and application-oriented skills in sports science. The programme is highly practice-oriented and focuses on current as well as future-relevant topics. The following content is at the centre:
- Fundamentals of training science and complex movement analyses for various sports
- Nutrition strategies and supplementation in the context of performance and health
- Health training, prevention, regeneration and rehabilitation
- Diagnostics and individual training control – also in competitive sports
- Sports psychology, coaching skills, communication and team development
- Key qualifications: ethics, personal integrity, conflict management, future skills
- Big Data and artificial intelligence in sport as well as sport-specific application fields
For individual profile building, you can choose a specialisation area – for example competitive sports, prevention/regeneration and rehabilitation, sports psychology or sport-specific application fields. In addition, certificates such as “Sports Nutrition Coach” or a certificate in sports psychology allow you to sharpen your skills in a targeted manner. During the course of the studies, concrete practical contacts are established through cooperation partners such as Olympic training centres, sports federations or specialised research institutions. The option to obtain the Übungsleiter-C licence (DOSB) during or after your studies further enhances your practical profile.
How is the DHGS distance learning programme in Sports Science organised?
The Master’s programme extends over four semesters (normally 24 months) and corresponds to 120 ECTS credits. You study according to the semi-virtual mode: you use a modern online learning platform with didactically prepared materials and take part in regular attendance phases – typically once per module at one of the study centres throughout Germany. The studies can be completed full-time, part-time or alongside employment; furthermore, a cooperative study model with practical partners is possible.
- 1st semester: Introduction, academic work, nutrition strategies, movement analysis, ethics and conflict management
- 2nd semester: Health training, diagnostics and training sciences, global challenges and advanced communication
- 3rd semester: Choice of a specialisation area with associated elective modules and completion of a focus project
- 4th semester: Advanced research methods and master’s thesis (24 ECTS)
Internships, excursions and case study scenarios are an integral part and enable the immediate application of scientific findings in professional practice. Support is provided through compact study groups and lecturers with extensive practical experience.
What career prospects do you have after graduation?
With the Master’s degree in Sports Science from DHGS, you qualify for numerous activities in the growing field of sport, health and prevention. Typical employers include:
- Sports federations, sports clubs and Olympic training centres
- Fitness studios and health facilities
- Rehabilitation centres and therapy practices
- Scientific institutes or universities (including access to doctoral studies)
- Sport and leisure companies as well as sports and wellness hotels
- Self-employment as a personal trainer or sports science consultant
Key areas of responsibility include research in the field of human performance, sports psychological coaching, development and management of training, prevention and rehabilitation programmes as well as involvement in projects utilising Big Data or AI technologies in sport. Your degree also opens up the opportunity to apply for the DOSB Übungsleiter-C licence and to become active as a coach.
How much does the Master’s in Sports Science cost and how can it be financed?
The tuition fees amount to 495 euros per month over a period of 24 months, totalling 11,880 euros. In addition, one-off registration and examination fees apply (status: according to publicly available data March 2024: 595 euros/month, please check exact current daily values). In the cooperative study model, practical partners often cover all costs and additionally pay you – meaning: 0 euros tuition fees. Furthermore, you can benefit from tax advantages and, if applicable, use funding programmes such as education loans or scholarships. The fees can usually be paid in monthly instalments.
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