BA Sports Science at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

The study programme imparts basic knowledge in sports medicine, natural sciences, training and exercise science as well as social, socio-educational and educational sciences and combines this with diverse experiences in sports and exercise practice. Depending on the chosen field of study, students deepen their knowledge and skills in a focus topic. In the specialisation Health Sport, students acquire special medical-functional and health-scientific, training-scientific and sports-therapeutic, educational-pedagogical as well as methodological expertise.

Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Two specialisations are offered: Health and Rehabilitation Sport, and Leisure and Performance Sport/Psychology.

Career pathways

The degree qualifies for direct career entry into diverse fields of activity in the sports and health sector in different organisations and institutions such as clubs and associations, kindergartens, schools and companies, adult and senior education centres, private health and fitness centres, etc. Graduates are qualified to instruct and supervise different target groups (children and young people, senior citizens, etc.) as trainers or coaches or exercise leaders.

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