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MA Sport Science with emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and psycho-social health at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The Master's programme in Sports Science with emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and psychosocial health is interdisciplinary and research-oriented. Students specialise in the sub-disciplines of sports and health education, training and exercise science and sports medicine. In addition to practical professional insights, the programme also provides relevant business management knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semester, up to 7 semesters in part-time studies  |  Study mode: part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The research-oriented Master's programme analyses and reflects on the social framework conditions of institutions, organisations and systems, control and development in the context of prevention and rehabilitation and psychosocial health through exercise and sport. At the level of sport science, the problems and tasks arising from the processes of demographic change and increasing physical inactivity are addressed.

Career pathways

Graduates have in-depth knowledge and further professional skills. Adequate professional fields for graduates are in the area of preventive and rehabilitative sport and exercise measures as well as in university research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open admission. Note; for the summer semester 2025. There is a special application period from 20 to 25 January 2025 for the start of the 2025 summer semester. You can find more information about the application here. Note; for the winter semester 2026/27. There is a special application period from 06 to 13 July 2026 for the start of the 2026/27 winter semester. You can find more information about the application here. Application deadlines: Please apply April 6 - May 15; for the winter semester October 6 - November 15; for the summer semester Special application deadlines can be found on our homepage. You can start this degree programme in the winter or summer semester. Lottery procedure In addition, free places in the Master's programmes are allocated by lottery: from April 1st to 5th for the for the beginning of the summer semester. from October 1st to 5th for the for the beginning of the winter semester. Previous studies: B.A.-degree or equivalent degree in Sports Sciencs or a related subject. At least 150 ECTS at the time of application.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semester, up to 7 semesters in part-time studies

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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