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Human Movement Sciences – (M.Sc.)
University of Groningen
Faculty of Medical Sciences
| Application Deadline: | June 1; Non EU: April 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 9,600 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Groningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Groningen
Human Movement Sciences offers a multidisciplinary approach to the scientific study of human movement. During obtaining this degree you will become fascinated by the complexity of human movement and will consider it using theories from different medical, biological, mathematical and behavioural sciences. You will learn to combine and apply these approaches in a scientific research project in the second year of the Master programme. The content of this Master's degree programme is focused on acquiring an advanced theoretical understanding. With this knowledge one can make the link between science and practise.
Career prospects
A variety of opportunities in education, research, as policy maker or consultant in business or health care, developing physical activity programmes, etc.
Contents
Programme content
Year 1
Semester 1 (30 ECTS)
Block 1
Specialization Part 1 One course from:
* Rehabilitation 1
* Sport 1
* Healthy Ageing 1
Individual trajectories 1
2 courses from:
* Neuromechanics, Training Physiology, Perception and Action, Extra Specialization: Part 1, External MSc. Module, and Mentor Programme (tutoring undergraduate students on Human Movement Science).
Block 2
Specialization Part 2 One course from:
* Rehabilitation 2
* Sport 2
* Healthy Ageing 2
Advanced Statistics
Individual trajectories 2 Choose 1 course from:
* Motor Control, Extra Specialization: Part 2, and External MSc. course.
Semester 2 (30 ECTS)
Block 3
Individual trajectories 3 One course from:
* Clinical lessons, Talent development, Assessment and optimisation, External MSc. Module.
One course from:
* Multilevel analysis
* Dynamical systems
Literature Review
Block 4
Philosophy of science and ethical issues
One course from:
* Modelling
* Matlab/Signal analysis/ Performance measurements
Literature Review (total 10 credits)
Year 2
The second year of the programme is focused on the individual research project.
Field of research
Human Movement Sciences research in Groningen is concentrated around 3 areas:
* Learning and performance in sports = the relationship between physical and mental aspects of learning and performance in (elite) sport
* Movement, ageing and health = the relationship between movement, lifestyle and physical and mental fitness and susceptibility to illness, in the elderly
* Motor recovery and rehabilitation = diagnostics and treatment of children and adults with motor disorders and functional disability
A couple of examples of this research are:
* Physical activity and cognition in obese children
* Talent research in young hockey players
* Influence of light therapy on sleep rhythm in patients with dementia
* Passing opportunities of soccer players during a match
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* A Bachelor’s degree in Human Movement Sciences or a related field; including sufficient knowledge and skills in mathematics, physics, neuromechanics, physiology, psychology, research methods and statistics. The Admissions Board may decide you need to improve knowledge in certain areas.
* Proof of English proficiency is required (TOEFL 580/237/92, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge Certificate of proficiency in English) with the exception of students whose native language is English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Accredited by the Dutch government
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You can contact Faculty of Medical Sciences to ask a question about Human Movement Sciences at University of Groningen.
Relevant Links
- Programme website
- Department website
- University homepage
- Homepage of the municipality
- StudyinHolland.nl : Information on why and what to study in The Netherlands.
- Student Experiences about The Netherlands - STeXX.eu
- StudyinHolland Youtube Channel
- Nuffic - Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education
- Nuffic Grand Finder
- Nuffic Study Finder
- Holland Alumni network
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