Sports Science HMU Health and Medical University Potsdam

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Annotation

Next Gen Sports Science: Movement – Research – Practice

Sports and exercise are central components of our society – in health, leisure and competitive sports. The Bachelor’s degree programme in Sports Science provides a modern, interdisciplinary understanding of training, prevention and coaching. The focus is on providing scientifically based and practical support for athletes and those interested in exercise.

Coaching today is increasingly taking place within a team: coaches work closely with experts from the fields of medicine, psychology and performance diagnostics. The degree course is specifically designed to prepare students for these demands and combines sports science, medicine and data-based approaches.

A flexible block phase model allows students to balance their studies with practical experience. Between the attendance phases, students deepen their understanding of the content in structured self-study and gain practical experience at an early stage through cooperation with clubs and competitive sports partners.

Course contents:
• Training control and performance diagnostics
• Rehabilitation and prevention
• Regeneration management and nutrition
• Data analysis and evidence-based coaching
• Communication in the performance team

Special focus:
• Smart coaching – evidence-based, data-oriented and at the same time human-centred
• From talent to top performer – sustainable development of talent to become top performers
• Coach 360° – interdisciplinary, reflective work within a coaching team
• Focus: Athletic performance – holistic combination of performance, prevention and health

Conclusion & perspectives:
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Sports Science qualifies students for a wide range of roles in grassroots and competitive sports, including:

- Coach in club or association sports, especially in football
- Athletics or rehabilitation coach in football and in individual and team sports
- Sports Science: supervisor in competitive sports
- Specialist in performance diagnostics or training control
- Interface position in performance or health management
- Management positions in the fitness and health sector
- Exercise and sports therapy in clinics and rehabilitation centres
- Sports management in clubs, associations or sports companies
- Health management for organisations and businesses

Interdisciplinary – Interprofessional – Networked
In the IRO Group, we bring together expertise from sports science, psychology, medicine, physiotherapy and nutritional science – for holistic care at the highest level.

We offer specialised focus areas across three locations:
- Hamburg (MSH): Performance diagnostics and training control
- Berlin (BSP): Sports Psychology and Sports Science, focus on Coaching Football/Basketball
- Düsseldorf (HMU): Athletic Coaching
State-of-the-art performance labs equipped with the latest technology and high-end measuring systems enable direct practical training in the latest advancements in sports medicine, performance diagnostics and biomechanics.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements

Eligibility to study in accordance with Section 10 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG)
- Evidence of sporting aptitude by way of one of the following criteria:
- Proof of successfully passing a sports aptitude test (state or HMU)
- Proof of completion of the school subject Sport in an upper secondary school advanced programme
- Proof of a current or past team membership in competitive sports
- Proof of swimming ability by means of one of the following badges:
- German Youth Swimming Badge (Deutscher Jugendschwimmpass; age under 18 years) in silver or higher
- German Swimming Badge (Deutscher Schwimmpass; minimum age 18 years) in silver or higher
The degree programme at the HMU is not subject to admission restrictions. After your application, we will check your personal motivation in an individual interview.

Tuition fees

550.00 EUR / Month

Tuition fees: EUR 550/month
Registration fee: One-time fee of EUR 100

Main language

German