Sports (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)
Study Sport for Primary School Teaching: Acquire sound theological knowledge and didactic skills for contemporary religious education – with a focus on inclusion, diversity and children's life worlds.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
Students will obtain knowledge in general primary school pedagogy, in educational sciences, language training as well as in three primary school Fields of Study or two Fields of Study and two Fields of Special Needs Education. This knowledge includes the fundamentals of science, didactics, developmental psychology, learning theory and epistemology. Specialized knowledge will also be acquired in one of the three Fields of Study. In addition, students will expand their skills with a subject-related or pedagogical supplement. By examining the relevant scholarly literature and current research, they will learn about and reflect on central theories, principles and methods of primary-school pedagogy and didactics.
One central objective is that students are able to plan, design, accompany, analyze and evaluate the learning and development processes of children in terms of their subject, learning theory and development psychology; and that they can do this in a context of inclusion that takes into account heterogeneity (for example, inter- and socio-culturality, level of development, gender aspects and German as a second language.) The successful conclusion of this course qualifies graduates for supporting activities in schools and school-related fields as well as those concerning the learning processes of children.
It is also the prerequisite for admission to the Master’s programme ‘Primary School Teaching', suitable for students who wish to enter the teaching profession.
General structure of the primary school teacher training programme
You will study this subject as one of three subjects, each worth 42 ECTS credits in subject-specific and subject-didactic content. In addition:
- Specialization in one of the three fields of study (10 CP)
The selection of the Field of Study in which the specialization is completed will be made at the latest by the end of the third semester of study. If you select a subject in Special Needs Education, you must complete your specialization in this. - General primary school pedagogy (8 CP)
- Subject-related or profession-related supplementation (10 CP)
In the subject-related or profession-related supplementation, modules amounting to a total of 10 CP must be completed. These can be from the offerings of the General Elective Modules of other fields or central institutions as well as from the field Education at Primary Schools. Achievements already made at other universities, in particular at the UdK, can be credited by the examination committee.
If you select a subject in Special Needs Education, your subject-related or profession-related supplementation is already integrated into the respective subject. - Educational sciences (11 CP)
Module 1: School as a pedagogical area of activity (11 CP)
If you select a subject in Special Needs Education:
Module 2: School as a pedagogical area of activity (Special Needs Education) (11 CP)
Both include an internship exploring occupational fields (6 weeks). - Language training (5 CP)
- Final module (10 CP)
Mandatory Modules (34 CP)
| Module 1 | Relevant academic core skills | 7 CP |
| Module 2 | Primary school-related teaching skills (pedagogical-didactical core competence) | 7 CP |
| DMS 1 | Games – playing – designing | 10 CP |
| DMS 2 | Learning, understanding and teaching individual forms of movement | 10 CP |
Elective Modules (8 CP): Choose one Module:
| Module 3a | Successful physical education in primary school - diagnostics and conflicts | 7 CP |
| Module 3b | Successful physical education in primary school - inclusion, heterogeneity and individual support | 7 CP |
If you specialize in Sport, you must also complete: Module 4: Specialization: movement, sport and individual (psychological-social science core competence) (10 CP)
Special features
For the subject of sport, there are special entry requirements that must be proven at the time of enrolment. These are:
a. Practical sport-related affinity and sporting aptitude: Evidence of at least 33 grade points in sport from three of the last four half years of the Abitur or relevant school qualifications at a comparable qualification level. Taking sport as an accelerated course in secondary school is sufficient to warrant a level of achievement of at least 30 grade points. There ist no aptitude test at HU.
Alternatively: passing the sport aptitude test of another university (not more than two years before the beginning of the application period).
b. Fitness for sport: medical certificate (not older than 1 year). For detailed information, see: 21. Änderung der ZSP-HU (AMB no. 33/2024, pdf), p. 156, and www.spowi.hu-berlin.de/de/studium/studienbewerber
Humboldt-Universität is home to the only Department of Sports Sciences in the Berlin region. The department lies in the heart of Berlin, in a modernised historical building with very well-equipped laboratories and a newly built sports research hall. It is one of the largest departments in Germany and the lecturers have close networks outside the university.
The department provides ideal conditions for athletes from different sports to successfully manage their dual career of athletic training and education in Sport Science.
The bachelor’s course teaches fundamental insights and skills in all sub-disciplines of Sport Science (the focus is not on students actually participating in sport; the corresponding abilities are a prerequisite). The department’s many international partnerships mean that students can study at a range of universities abroad, thanks to the Erasmus programme.
Teacher training is a special focus whose significance is underlined by a dedicated Chair for Didactics in P.E. Partnerships with schools enable students to scientifically analyse their future role not only in the seminar room, but also in live situations. This also gives them their first experiences to reflect on.
For a primary school teaching degree, you should enjoy working with children, have an interest in educational and social issues, and be open to diversity and inclusion. Curiosity about academic work, a willingness to organize yourself, and a capacity for reflecting on theory and practice are also important. Those who enjoy planning, explaining, listening, and actively shaping learning processes have a good foundation.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
With a Bachelor's degree, you are qualified for support roles in school-based or education-related fields.
To become a teacher, a Master's degree, followed by an induction service as a trainee teacher (Referendariat) and a final examination (state examination) are required after completing the Bachelor's degree.
Primary school teacher training consultation
Anne Becker and Elias Boike will answer interdisciplinary questions about primary school teacher training at HU.
Course Advisory Service and recognition of credits
Doreen Braun-Reymann
Contact information for the faculty
Department of Education Studies
Institutsgebäude, Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 7, 10117 Berlin