Overview

You will study sports performance and physical activity from multiple perspectives, using theories about cognition, psychology and physiology. This could be sports on a recreational or an athlete level.

As a student of this Sport Sciences programme at University of Groningen, you will acquire an advanced understanding of issues in the field of sport sciences, both applied and fundamental.

You will practice in measuring and analyzing sports performance and gain familiarity with research methods and advanced statistics. Also, you will learn to develop optimal programmes to teach and train sport-related abilities and skills.

Job prospects

After graduation, you can continue your academic career in a PhD trajectory. Another option is working as a scientist for a professional sport team or as a scientific advisor at sport associations such as the Olympic federation.

In addition, you can develop training and exercise programmes for ergonomic, orthopaedic or educational institutions or develop sport, health and welfare policies for government agencies. With a teacher's certificate you can work as a lecturer in education.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Mechanisms of motor function in ageing

Motor Control

Master monitor

Advanced Statistics

Capita Selecta in Sport

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 9 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree (or proof of enrollment)

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Academic transcripts (if you have not graduated yet, please also provide us with all list of courses that are not yet on your transcript)

Written report (e.g. report on a practicum/experiment/field-work/literature review/bachelor’s thesis, etc.)

Proof of English proficiency

Passport or ID card

Application form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

24900 EUR / year

≈ 24900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Leeuwarden

Funding

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