Course content and focus areas
The master's program in sports science with a focus on movement science and sports medicine provides comprehensive academic knowledge and methods from the areas of sports medicine, performance physiology, training and movement science, nutrition, and sports psychology.
These sports science disciplines operate empirically, meaning they systematically observe, measure, and analyze—primarily focusing on human conditions and behavior—using methods that ensure reproducible and replicable results. The aim is to identify patterns and regularities.
The broad education in these sports science disciplines equips graduates to work independently in academic settings and successfully tackle tasks in future professional fields. A key focus of this program is the detailed scientific study of human physiology and pathophysiology. Alongside this, students gain essential methodological knowledge in diagnostics and load management. This applies to both training-therapeutic interventions in prevention and rehabilitation as well as competitive sports.
Successful completion of the program qualifies graduates for future roles in various areas of sports and related fields that require a solid academic foundation and an application-oriented specialization in sports medicine, performance physiology, and training science. These areas include, for example, sports clubs, sports associations, municipal and association-based sports administrations, commercial sports providers, freelance roles as trainers, course instructors, and coaches, as well as sports and movement therapy in prevention and rehabilitation, and positions in health insurance companies within a constantly evolving professional field.
The master's program also serves as preparation for pursuing a doctorate. In addition to the natural science qualifications mentioned, students acquire key skills that are equally important for career advancement and ensure readiness for challenging roles in academia, industry, and practice.