Developing performance and health:
Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science

1st year

After you have explored the structures and functions of the human body, you will study how sport and exercise affect these. You will develop a fundamental understanding of motor, cognitive, physiological and psychological processes. You will also gain knowledge about the influence of nutrition on performance and health and learn how to coach, instruct and lead athletes and teams. In our sports and movement laboratory, you will learn how to carry out sports science measurements and training procedures and practice in various coaching situations. You additionally have the opportunity to learn about and practice some sporting disciplines. During your first internship you will gain insights and experience in a professional field of your choice.

2nd year

In the second year of study you will acquire in-depth, applied knowledge and practically explore some additional sporting disciplines. In the laboratory you will investigate how the body reacts to stress factors generated in different training environments. You will learn which psychological factors influence performance and how you can intervene as a coach. You will also gain insight into the structures of the sports business and acquire a fundamental knowledge of sports management and sports marketing. Your acquired knowledge will be applied in a second internship. We also support you in developing professional core competencies that are relevant for a successful career in the sports and health sector. In preparation for your Bachelor thesis and with a view to a post-graduate study or possible academic career, we will introduce you to research methods in the field of sport and exercise science.

3rd year

Whether coaching and physical education or sports management, in the final year of study you have the choice of which area you would like to specialise in. You will finalise your studies with your bachelor’s thesis on a topic of your interest and passion, which is supervised and supported by an experienced member of our staff.

a) Specialisation Coaching and Physical Education:

Are you interested in teaching physical exercise at school or are you interested in coaching athletes? You can then choose our specialisation coaching and physical education. You will acquire pedagogical and methodological skills necessary to teach sports and to train individual athletes and sports teams. You will be able to plan, implement and evaluate training programmes for different target groups and to get actively involved in the rehabilitation of sports injuries. Additionally, you have the opportunity to acquire a coaching license. For this purpose we cooperate with the Ecole Nationale de l’éducation physique et des sports (ENEPS) in Luxembourg.

b) Specialisation Sport Management:

If you are more interested in the economic side of sports, the specialisation in sport management is the right choice. Here you will acquire knowledge in the areas of project and human resource management as well as trends in sport and sport business. We will teach you the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in sport and provide you with the necessary tools in sports marketing and sponsoring. In addition, you will develop your social and methodical skills in conflict management, intercultural communication, decision-making and negotiation.