Sport and Exercise Science
M.Sc.
Overview
In order to achieve its objectives, the program has the following characteristics:
- Scientific knowledge in the classic Sports Science disciplines, applied to current social issues
- Multidisciplinary specialization: current important problems of sport of social significance, innovative subject areas in Sport and Health/Economics/Technology/Computer Science
- Practically relevant know-how from an “entrepreneurial university” for later professional activity
- didactic approach that trains students not only as knowledge carriers, but also as creative problem solvers who can actively contribute to sport-relevant research, politics and other fields of action.
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
Sports Science Diagnostics:
- apply various diagnostic procedures in Biomechanics, Performance Physiology and Psychology as well as Neuromuscular and Competition Diagnostics
- prepare decisions based on the diagnostics and
- create optimization offers and training recommendations and coordinate them interactively with related professional groups (physicians, trainers, researchers)
Handling and application of Sports Science technology:
- plan, conduct, analyze and communicate studies
- apply Sports Science research methods (performance-physiological, biomechanical, psychological, medical, epidemiological, ...)
- interpret research results and discuss the current state of Sports Science research
- developing solutions for Sports Science issues
- develop and investigate their own Sports Science questions
Opportunities in the field of sport:
- analyze socio-political problems in sport, especially in competitive sport (doping, corruption, etc.), develop creative solutions and promote their implementation in different settings
- present the challenges of an ageing society and its side effects and creatively develop ways to improve the quality of life
- discuss with different stakeholders in a goal-oriented manner, present your own arguments convincingly and assert your interests
- develop innovative business ideas in the field of sport, prevention and rehabilitation, recognize their market potential and use them to effectively debate controversial topics and convince listeners with scientific arguments.
Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?
The following generally applies to graduates of sports science programs:
- Sports Science as a multimodal science offers not only a specific professional field, but also a wide range of possible applications.
- Due to the global development dynamics of sport in society, politics and for the individual, a growing need for sports scientists with interdisciplinary training is to be expected (response to emerging needs).
Specifically, the following institutions are potential employers:
- Universities, clubs, local authorities, health insurance companies, elite sports institutions and (sports) companies
Idea of the degree program:
- Transfer of subject-specific knowledge to interdisciplinary fields of application as a competitive advantage
Structure
1st semester:
- Mandatory modules: Biomechanics, Human Movement and Neuromechanical Control; Current topics in Exercise Biology, Performance Testing & Health; Current social and political topics of sport in global societies; Study Design; Ethics – Research Methods; Technical Analysis; Entrepreneurial Opportunity Development
The main aim of the first semester is to teach knowledge in these areas. Additionally, we will pursue an active learning concept in order to enable our graduates to better use this knowledge to solve problems, to verbally or orally communicate this knowledge, and to act as entrepreneurs.
2nd and 3rd semester:
- Elective options from the fields: Biomechanic and Neuroscience; Exercise Biology, training & health; Psychology and Social Sciences; Research Skills, Auxiliary Subjects.
- Mandatory module: Advanced Statistics
The main aim of the second semester is the hands on teaching of sport and exercise science methods, so that they can be used for research or application. The main aim of the third semester is to further develop knowledge and to train this knowledge by covering specialized topics. These topics can be related to major conceptual advances (e.g. precision medicine and sport), be relevant for jobs (e.g. sports science support of athletes) or are related to major societal problems (e.g. doping and corruption in sport).
4th semester: Master’s Thesis:
- The aim of the fourth semester is to write a Master’s thesis.
Costs
Tuition
HK$97,347.36
(international)
HK$0.00
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
First, your grades from your Bachelor’s degree are evaluated according to a point system. Furthermore, a performance survey is conducted for all applicants in the form of a written test. The score from stage 1 is derived from the performance in the Bachelor’s program as well as the results of the test. Depending on the score, applicants are either admitted immediately, rejected, or invited to an admission interview (stage 2).
In stage 2, specialized knowledge is tested orally. The result of the selection interview as well as the achievements from the Bachelor’s studies are evaluated. Depending on the score, applicants are either admitted or rejected.
Language requirements
TOEFL
88