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Sport Science, Sport Psychology – (M.Sc.)
Lund University
Faculty of Medicine
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 11,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lund / Sweden / 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 Lund University
The aim of the programme is to provide in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of sport sciences, from a number of different scientific perspectives. Particular focus is placed on advanced in-depth study of sports medicine and sport psychology.
The programme includes second-cycle courses in
* prevention and treatment of sports injuries
* sports nutrition
* exercise physiology
* leadership and communication
* mental aspects of sport and physical performance
* applied sport and exercise psychology (team and individual)
An important aspect of the programme is close contact with potential future employers and workplaces through internships.
Career prospects
As a graduate from this programme you will have extensive sports-related job opportunities. Possible careers include positions in both the public and private sectors. In addition, the programme provides preparation for PhD studies and an academic career.
Contents
This programme is an International Master’s Programme (160 credits) in Sport Sciences. The programme starts 30th of August 2010 and approximately 20 students will be admitted yearly.
Curriculum
* Syllabus - Master's programme in Sport Sciences, revised 7 June 2010, valid from 1 July 2010.pdf (pdf 66,9 kB)
* Syllabus - Master´s programme in Sport Sciences (pdf 95,0 kB)
* Utbildningsplan för Masterprogram i idrottsvetenskap, reviderad 2010-06-07, gäller från 2010-07-01 (pdf 221,4 kB)
* Utbildningsplan Masterprogram i idrottsvetenskap (pdf 105,9 kB)
Term 1:
* IDRN01 Competences in sport - sport psychology, 7,5 hp (students specialised in sports medicine) (pdf 88,0 kB)
* IDRN02 Competences in sport - sports medicine, 7,5 hp (students specialised in sport psychology) (pdf 96,8 kB)
* IDRN03 Mental aspects of sport and physical performance, 7,5 hp (pdf 89,3 kB)
* IDRN04 Leadership and communication 7,5 credits (pdf 104,0 kB)
* IDRN05 Medical and Technical Aspects of Sport and Physical Performance, 7,5 credits (pdf 100,3 kB)
Term 2:
* IDRN06 Prevention and treatment of sports injuries 15 credits (pdf 91,8 kB)
* IDRN07 Applied sport and exercise psychology (individual),15 credits (pdf 82,1 kB)
* IDRN08 Human nutrition 7.5 credits (pdf 86,2 kB)
* IDRN08 Human nutrition 7,5 hp, svensk version (pdf 97,2 kB)
* IDRN09 Human performance in extreme environments 7,5 credits (pdf 78,5 kB)
* IDRN10 Applied sport and exercise psychology - team sports, 15 credits (pdf 77,2 kB)
Term 3:
* IDRN11 Verksamhetsförlagd utbildning idrottspsykologi (pdf 89,7 kB)
* IDRN11 Internship sport psychology (pdf 89,9 kB)
* IDRN12 Verksamhetsförlagd utbildning idrottsmedicin (pdf 89,7 kB)
* IDRN12 Internship sports medicine (pdf 89,7 kB)
* IDRN13 Avancerad forskningsmetodik (pdf 100,8 kB)
* IDRN13 Avancerad forskningsmetodik, 15 hp, rev 2011-09 (pdf 106,4 kB)
* IDNR13 Advanced Research Methods (pdf 99,8 kB)
Term 4:
* IDRM01 Idrottsvetenskap masteruppsats 30 hp (pdf 94,3 kB)
* IDRM01 Master's Thesis in Sports Science (pdf 93,9 kB)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A Bachelor´s degree of at least 180 credits, or equivalent degree from another country, at least 90 credits of sports science or equivalent subject areas, such as sport psychology, sports medicine, sports, physiotherapy, health education or public health.
English B (advanced) language proficiency shall be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
* IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)
* TOEFL paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575; internet based score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90
* Cambridge/Oxford – Advanced Certificate of Proficiency
* A Bachelor’s degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities
* A pass on English course B (Swedish upper secondary school).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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