Sport and Exercise Sciences for Health and Performance
A research‑oriented English‑taught MSc program preparing graduates for health‑focused sport and exercise careers.
Best for:Prospective MSc candidates with a background in sport science who want hands‑on experience in performance testing, biomechanics, and health‑focused training design.
Overview
The Faculty of Sport Science at Ruhr‑Universität Bochum offers a two‑year Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Sciences for Health and Performance. The programme combines theoretical coursework with practical laboratory training in physiological testing and biomechanical analysis. Students design training programmes for athletes and the general population, conduct original research, and write a thesis that contributes to the field. The curriculum is taught entirely in English and includes international guest lecturers, preparing graduates for managerial and research positions worldwide.
What you'll do
- Attend and actively participate in lectures and seminars covering advanced sport and exercise science topics.
- Conduct laboratory experiments such as physiological performance testing and biomechanical measurements.
- Analyse experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and software.
- Design and evaluate training programmes for elite and recreational athletes with a focus on health and injury prevention.
- Perform a literature review and develop an original research thesis that contributes to the field.
- Collaborate with international guest lecturers and integrate specialist literature into coursework.
- Present research findings at seminars or conferences as required.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Sport Science (180 ECTS) or a comparable qualification
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; minimum B2, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or TOEIC 550
Instruction: English
- knowledge of exercise physiology
- basic understanding of sports biomechanics
- ability to conduct physiological performance tests
- proficiency in English at B2 level (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or TOEIC 550)
- research skills for thesis work
- Open to EU and non‑EU applicants
- Must hold the required bachelor's degree
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Create an account on the university's online application portal and complete the MSc application form. Upload the required documents, including transcripts and English language proof, before the deadline. Submit the application and await confirmation from the admissions office.
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Bachelor's transcript
- English language certificate
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
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