Sport Science for Health

Sport science is a truly multidisciplinary field of research and practice . Learn how to harness its power for maintaining and improving health. The Master's programme is a four-semester, postgraduate study programme that requires a first university degree. For this, the University of Konstanz offers the Bachelor's programme in Sport Science . Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are responsible for up to 70% of deaths worldwide ( World Health Organization ). Physical inactivity and inadequate physical fitness are major risk factors for NCDs. Consequently, sport science can make a crucial contribution to improving individual and public health. Our programme is designed to help you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to do so. Specifically, the MSc Sport Science for Health programme provides a... comprehensive (from basic research to real-life applications) multidisciplinary (e.g. training & movement science, sport psychology, social and health science) multi-method (e.g. neuroscience, exercise physiology, neuromechanics, psychometrics and ambulatory assessment) ...approach to sport science that allows you to specialise in your area of interest. Excellent state-of-the-art research facilities, a team of internationally renowned researchers, and our global network of cooperation partners will allow you to gain high-level expertise in applying sport science to health. Five reasons to study Sport Science for Health at the University of Konstanz A comprehensive foundation enables high-level specialisation: by developing a robust understanding of the topics and methods of Sport Science in the first year, you will be optimally equipped to choose the sub-discipline(s) in which you will specialise in the second year. Multifaceted problems require a multidisciplinary approach: a multitude of factors need to be considered to understand and improve health. In the MSc Sport Science for Health, we embrace this complexity by integrating the expertise of the research units within the Sport Science department, thus adopting a truly multidisciplinary approach to health. Making basic research applicable for interventions: together with our leading academics, you will bridge the gap between basic and applied research and learn to harness their mutual importance for designing and evaluating tailored interventions. We call this “from lab to life”. State-of-the-art facilities for cutting-edge research: from day one, you will have access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, where we cross-link modern learning formats and on-site laboratories for neuromechanics, physiology, psychology and ecological momentary assessment. Collaboration in teaching and research: we create a collaborative learning environment that can be adapted to your specific interests and allows you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage your own research project.