The degree program is designed with a broad interdisciplinary approach to foster an understanding of the complexity of the field of sports sciences. Given current developments, sports sciences can be described as a network of sub-disciplines such as movement and training sciences, sports medicine, sports education, sports psychology, sports sociology, and sports history. Each sub-discipline contributes independently and only partially interchangeably to the central study objectives. The subject of sports sciences involves addressing issues and phenomena related to sports, which are analyzed and investigated using scientific principles and methods. Additionally, the scope of inquiry extends to selected aspects of movement culture.
The academic program courses available in sports sciences are complemented by sessions in the area of theory and practice of physical movement. These include traditional sports activities (e.g., sports games) as well as courses that incorporate current and contemporary trends (e.g., recreational and trend sports).
Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region are dynamic hubs for science and research, offering a wealth of opportunities. The international focus of Goethe University ensures excellent prospects for development. The city itself, along with its cultural and recreational offerings, is impressive. This modern banking metropolis is centrally located and ranks fifth worldwide in terms of quality of life.
In addition, there are many affiliated facilities such as a psychotherapeutic training clinic, a diagnostic center for schoolchildren (“Mainkind”), and an interdisciplinary research facility with sociologists and economists (“CLBO”). There are also various cooperation partners, including the DIPF (German Institute for International Educational Research), the MPI, and the Sigmund Freud Institute, which ensure the practical orientation of the program.