European Master in Health and Physical Activity (Master)

The European Master in Health and Physical Activity (joint programme) qualifies students to deal with research questions in the area of basic or applied research and implement them independently or within a team and in an academically informed manner. In addition, graduates of the programme are able to plan, organise, coordinate and provide training modules in the context of recreational activities, stress management, preventive healthcare, psychosocial integration, treatment of injuries and invalidity, or rehabilitation. Due to the international orientation of this master’s programme, graduates are particularly qualified to apply their knowledge in a European and/or an international context.

All classes are held in English only.

Study Programme

An essential component of this master’s programme is the mobility of students. Therefore, the programme is offered in cooperation with international partner universities, in particular with the Foro Italico University of Rome (IUSM).

Several modules are offered in the form of blocked seminars at the Foro Italico University of Rome (IUSM). The master’s programme consists of 4 intensive modules on the following subject areas: biomedical aspects of health and sport; psychological, educational and social aspects of health and physical activity; physical activity for seniors; prevention and rehabilitation; and research methods. In addition, students have to complete a specialisation module on the subject of healthy adults – fitness, prevention and public health. Moreover, they have to select one of four elective modules (at one of the partner universities) covering the following subject areas: children – education, prevention and development; seniors – ageing, wellness and daily structures; physical therapy for specific target groups; rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders and sport-related joint problems. To complete the programme, students have to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination.