High-Performance Sport Saarland University

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Focus

Advanced research design and research methods, Socio-economics of elite sport (e.g. economic and social conditions of sporting success, doping prevention), Biomechanics of Strength and Conditioning, Sport Psychology, Talent identification and development, Recovery management and sports nutrition, Coaching and training the elite athlete, Medicine and physiology in high-performance sport, Science and medicine in football, Competitive Sports

Annotation

The programme provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with elite athletes, coaches and sporting organizations. It combines basic research and practice in elite sports with a strong international perspective. Graduates are qualified to undertake advanced academic research (e. g. doctoral research for a PhD degree). Erasmus collaborations exist with Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom) and the University of Groningen (Netherlands). The University of Technology Sydney (Australia) and Saarland University are in the process of finalising a joint Masters programme, that will lead to a double degree.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Bachelor or equivalent degree in sports science or a comparable subject as well as proof of special qualification (final grade 2.5 or better)

Main language

English