Sport and Exercise Science

The main aim of the first semester is to teach knowledge in these areas. Additionally, we will pursue an active learning concept in order to enable our graduates to better use this knowledge to solve problems, to verbally or orally communicate this knowledge and to act as entrepreneurs.

The main aim of the second semester is the hands on teaching of sport and exercise science methods, so that they can be used for research or application.

The main aim of the third semester is to further develop knowledge and to train this knowledge by covering specialized topics. These topics can be related to major conceptual advances (e.g. precision medicine and sport), be relevant for jobs (e.g. sports science support of athletes) or are related to major societal problems (e.g. Doping and corruption in Sport).

The aim of the fourth semester is to write a Masters thesis.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the master's program in Sport and Exercise Science (PDF, German)

1.Semester: 

• Mandatory modules: Biomechanics, human movement and neuromechanical control; Current topics in Exercise biology, performance testing & health; Current social and political topics of sport in global societies; study designs & ethics; Technical Analysis; Entrepreneurial Opportunity Development

The main aim of the first semester is to teach knowledge in these areas. Additionally, we will pursue an active learning concept in order to enable our graduates to better use this knowledge to solve problems, to verbally or orally communicate this knowledge and to act as entrepreneurs.

2. und 3. Semester: 

• Elective options from the fields:Biomechanic and Neuroscience; Exercise Biology, training & health; Psychology and Social sciences; research Skills, Auxiliary Subjects. Mandatory module: Advanced Statistics 

The main aim of the second semester is the hands on teaching of sport and exercise science methods, so that they can be used for research or application. The main aim of the third semester is to further develop knowledge and to train this knowledge by covering specialized topics. These topics can be related to major conceptual advances (e.g. precision medicine and sport), be relevant for jobs (e.g. sports science support of athletes) or are related to major societal problems (e.g. Doping and corruption in Sport).

4. Master`s Thesis: 

• The aim of the fourth semester is to write a Masters thesis

In detail:

• Program Structure (PDF 114 KB)

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your English language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.  

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is English.

Our graduates will not only be capable sport and exercise scientists but also will be especially able to apply their knowledge. They will be able to creatively develop new ideas, convince others verbally or in writing and they are able to act as entrepreneurs.

Specific skills of our graduates are:

• They are able to practically use  methods in biomechanics, neuroscience, exercise biology and sport psychology either for research or application,
• Our graduates are able to interpret scientific measurements and they can communicate the results in clear language either as part of a research project (e.g. by writing a scientific manuscript or by applying it to give training recommendations for athletes or patients.
• They are creative and can use their sport and exercise science knowledge to develop business ideas.
• Our graduates understand the positive societal effects of sport (e.g. integration of refugees, managing the health of an ageing society) as well as the negative effects (e.g. doping and corruption).
   

Sport is an important part of the German and of other economies. In Germany the estimate is that 1,765 millionen people work in sport and that sport contributes 3.7% to the gross domestic product Sport and Exercise Scientists are employed by Universities, Clubs, cities, insurance companies, sports associations and sports companies. They compete frequently with other graduates. However, the development of key skills such as creativity, problem solving, communication and entrepreneurship will make our graduates competitive in the sports-related job market.

Minimum requirements to apply for a Master's program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment allows the TUM school to which you are applying to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a bachelor’s) obtained outside of the EU / EEA must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• Applying for a master’s program: Application, admission requirements and more 
• Important information about your application from the TUM school

• Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Essay
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Abstract
• List of Best Credits
• Academic Achievement Overview Form
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a bachelor's) is obtained outside the EU/EEA

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Degree Certificate and Diploma (certified copy)
• Transcript of Records (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period for winter semester: 01.01. – 31.05.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.

• Aptitude Assessment for Master
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (appendix 2, German) (PDF 104 KB)

The online application process takes place through our application portal TUMonline.

More information about the application can be found here.

Providing evidence of a successfully passed vocational internship (min. 8 weeks) before taking up the master's studies. Proof has to be given to the school’s Student Advisory Office no later than 5 weeks after the start of lectures. The school's Examination Board examines vocational qualifications on the basis of the Professional Qualifications Directive. Internships passed during an undergraduate degree will be recognized.