New Master of Science program at the sport science department

The new Master “Sport Science for Health” starts in the winter semester 21/22

You can now apply for our new Master’s program: Sport Science for Health. Courses are held in English. Therefore, we welcome applicants from all over the world who share the interest of studying sport science’s potential as a means to improve public and individual health.
If you want to learn more about the programs and on how to apply, then please check out the program website.
Below, we provide some quick answers to the following three questions:

  1. Why do we offer the M.Sc. Sport Science for health and what are its goals?
  2. What the M.Sc. Sport Science for health can offer to you?
  3. What makes Konstanz such a great place to study?

Sport Science for health?

Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) are responsible for up to 70% of deaths worldwide. Physical inactivity and inadequate physical fitness are major risk factors for NCD’s. Consequently, Sport Science can make a crucial contribution to improving individual and public health. Our program is designed to help you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to do so. Specifically, the M.Sc. Sport Science for Health provides a

  • comprehensive (from basic research to real-life applications)
  • multidisciplinary (e.g., Training & Movement Science, Sport Psychology, Social and Health Science)  
  • multimethodal (e.g., neuroscience, exercise physiology, neuromechanics, psychometrics and ambulatory assessment)

approach to Sport Science that allows you to specialize 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 for health.

Why is the M.Sc. Sport Science for health the perfect program for me?

  1. A comprehensive foundation enables high-level specialization: By developing a robust understanding of the topics and methods of Sport Science in the first year, you will be optimally equipped to choose in which sub-discipline(s) you specialize in the second year.
     
  2. Multifaceted problems require a multidisciplinary approach: A multitude of factors need to be considered to understand and improve health. In the M.Sc. Sport Science for Health, we embrace this complexity by integrating the expertise of the research units within the Sport Science department to take a truly multidisciplinary approach to health.
     
  3. 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”.
     
  4. 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.
     
  5. Collaboration in teaching and research: We create a collaborative learning environment that is adaptive to your specific interests and that allows you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage your own research project.

The M.Sc. Sport Science for Health is the stepping stone for a career in health, or for pursuing a PhD: These five points are the pillars of our program. They will enable you to meaningfully contribute to and critically assess on-going research projects already during your Masters and equip yourself with the key transferable skills that put you in a competitive position to enter the job market straight away and prepare you in the best way for a potential subsequent PhD study.

Why is Konstanz the perfect place for me to study?

  1. Study at the youngest German Excellence University.
  2. Study at a Campus University, where short ways facilitate communication and collaboration.
  3. With its’ connection to partners all around the world, the department of Sport Science provides excellent networking opportunities.
  4. The Lake Konstanz and the nearby Alps are excellent for sports and leisure activities.
  5. Study where others enjoy their holidays: Konstanz and its’ surroundings are top-rated holiday destinations. 
  6. The close proximity to Switzerland, Austria and France makes it easy to see other interesting places.

To learn more about the programs and on how to apply, then please check out the program website.