High Performance Sport

Subjects: Sports

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

The M.Sc. programme zeroes in on pressing issues in international elite-level sports. It delves into training methods, meaningful performance diagnostics, and the crucial roles of sport medicine and sport psychology. Students explore the structures within international elite sports, talent identification, and development programmes. They also learn about effective anti-doping strategies. The curriculum covers performance physiology, injury prevention, and sports nutrition. Students get hands-on experience with elite training and diagnostic programmes, learning to plan high-level training sessions independently. Topics like stress management, endurance training, performance improvement, and anti-doping measures are also part of the programme. Graduates find opportunities in professional and high-performance sports globally. They can work in universities, national or international sport associations, federations, and professional sports clubs. Saarbrücken offers an ideal setting for this comprehensive Master's programme, thanks to its close ties with the Saarland/Rhineland-Palatinate Olympic Training Base, the Saarland Sports Federation, and relevant departments at Saarland University's Sports Science Institute.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

You will need to demonstrate English proficiency of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) by providing one of the following: proof that English is your native language proof that you have a higher education entrance qualification from an English-speaking country or a qualification from an academic institution in an English-speaking country that permits you to be employed in a recognized professional field (typically: a Bachelor's degree) TOEFL (iBT: 72) Cambridge First Certificate in English IELTS (Score: 5.5) proof that you achieved a grade of at least 'good' (at least 10 from 15 points) in an advanced English Abitur class or equivalent (Abitur: German higher education entrance qualification)

Qualification Requirements

Students seeking admission to the M.Sc. programme 'High-Performance Sport' must meet the following requirements: a Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification in sport science or a comparable subject with an overall grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale an adequate command of English a motivation video

Document Requirements

Personal statement of interest and letters of recommendation Curriculum vitae (CV) Certificates attesting to the fulfillment of the language requirements Aditionally, you have to upload the following documents as a single PDF document: School-leaving certificate giving you the right of entry to higher education in your home country with individual grades Bachelor's degree (If you are not finished with your bachelor's degree yet, you should upload preliminary documents instead) Transcript of academic records