Sports Sciences (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)
The Sports Science programme provides students with a broad knowledge of the subject and critical methodological skills. The objective of the course is to train experts in the field of Sport and Education who can develop, plan, perform, analyse and evaluate sports and movement activities in a range of social settings. In the in-depth modules, the course offers the opportunity to choose between differentiated and individual focal areas in the fields of culture, health and performance.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The bachelor’s course in Sport Science aims to provide students with a broad and integrated knowledge base and understanding of the subject of Sports Sciences. Students will acquire a critical understanding of key theories, principles and methodology of the subject, with a particular focus on the field of Sport and Education. The objective of the course is to train experts in the field of Sport and Education who can develop, plan, perform, analyse and evaluate sports and movement activities in a range of social settings. The course enables its students to contribute to research and development projects.
Mandatory modules (130 CP)
Module | Description | Size |
| B 1 | Biomechanics, Human Motor System and sports medicine | 10 CP |
| B 2 | Sports Pedagogy and Sports Sociology | 10 CP |
| B 4(M) | Research Methods | 10 CP |
| V 1 | Movement, Sport and Health | 10 CP |
| V 2 | Movement, Sport and Organization | 10 CP |
| V 3 | Movement, Sport and the Individual | 10 CP |
| V 4 | Movement, Sport and Performance | 10 CP |
| V 5(M) | Research Project Module | 10 CP |
| DMS 1 | Individual Sports | 10 CP |
| DMS 2 | Team and Racket Sports | 10 CP |
| BZQ 1(M) | Internship | 10 CP |
| BZQ 2(M) | Professional Skills Module | 10 CP |
| Bachelor's Thesis | 10 CP |
Mandatory elective modules (20 CP)
Students must choose two modules.
Module | Description | Size |
| V 6 | Current Issues in Sports Science | 10 CP |
| DMS 3 | Advanced Forms of Movement and Team Sports | 10 CP |
| DMS 4 | Diversity, Health, and Emerging Trends in Sport | 10 CP |
| DMS 5a(M) | Theoretical Module – Individual Sports | 5 CP |
| DMS 5b(M) | Theoretical Module – Team and Racket Sports | 5 CP |
General elective modules (30 CP)
The general elective modules (30 CP) can be chosen from the module catalogues of other subjects or central institutions (as Language Centre, Career Centre), see: hu.berlin/agnes.
General elective courses offered for students coming from other courses of studies
Module | Description | Size |
| B 1 | Biomechanics, Motor Skills, and Sports Medicine | 10 CP |
| B 2 | Sports Pedagogy and Sports Sociology | 10 CP |
| DMS 5a(M) | Theoretical Module – Individual Sports | 5 CP |
| DMS 5b(M) | Theoretical Module – Team and Racket Sports | 5 CP |
Special features
a. Practical sport-related affinity and sporting aptitude: Evidence of at least 33 grade points in sports from three of the last four half years of the Abitur or relevant school qualifications at a comparable qualification level. Taking sports as an accelerated course in secondary school is sufficient to warrant a level of achievement of at least 30 grade points.
No aptitude test is required.
Alternatively: pass in a sports aptitude test of another university (not older than 2 years).
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. 139
Humboldt-Universität is home to the only Department of Sport Sciences in the Berlin region. The department lies in the heart of the German capital in 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 Sports Sciences. The bachelor’s course teaches fundamental insights and skills in all sub-disciplines of Sports Sciences (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. In the in-depth modules, the course offers the opportunity to choose between differentiated and individual focal areas in the fields of culture, health and performance relating to Sport Science.
Practical sport-related affinity and sporting aptitude as well as fitness for sport are required.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Course Advisory Service and recognition of credits
For subject-specific questions as well as questions regarding the classification and recognition of studies and qualifications, please contact Dr. Stefan Hansen, by phone at 030 2093-46104 or by email.
Contact information for the faculty
Department of Sports Sciences
Institutsgebäude (Haus 11), Philippstraße 13 (Haus 11), 10115 Berlin