MA Physical Activity and Health at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

Move towards a successful career in health promotion. Learn about developing and implementing intervention strategies for encouraging physical activity and public health policy. In the Master’s degree program in Physical Activity and Health which is taught exclusively in English, you will also acquire knowledge of quality assurance, management, and developing and implementing programs for people with specific health risks, and a lot more besides.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

In the first phase, students are introduced to disciplines in sport science, rehabilitation science, public health, researched methods, statistics and intercultural communication. During this phase, students acquire the skills required in order to acquire in-depth knowledge of complex and multidisciplinary areas of physical activity and health. In the second phase, students acquire advanced and in-depth knowledge in the subject areas and receive an introduction to the key concepts of exercise and health in relation to social sciences.

Career pathways

The degree program gives students a broad overview of the area of physical activity and (public) health. Students who complete the degree program acquire sound research skills and training in working in multicultural and transdisciplinary teams on real problems concerning public health/health promotion linked to physical inactivity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 31.05.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: Physical Activity and Health is an international Master’s degree program open to students with a undergraduate degree (the minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree). Degrees in any of following programs are accepted: Degree programs focusing on health or exercise (Diplom, Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees) such as Sport Science, Medicine, Health Sciences or Physiotherapy at a German or international university Other health or exercise-oriented degree programs (Diplom, Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees) such as Psychology, Education Science or Sociology at a German or international university or other comparable qualification The degree program must have been completed with a grade of at least “good” or the equivalent. Application process Application process for internationals Apply now for a degree programThe first step towards your studies begins with the online application. Apply now Stude Language: English B2 Proficiency in German is not required for enrollment, but a basic knowledge of German (A1) must have been acquired during the first year at FAU. We strongly recommend that you have a basic knowledge of German, especially for the project-oriented teaching in the second year. The University’s Language Centre offers German courses for all levels free of charge.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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