Sport/Sports Science - Dual-Subject Bachelor

The study of sports science at Osnabrück University is characterized by a close interlocking of theory and practice. The course focuses on the areas of school sport, physical education, health promotion and sport as prevention, psychomotor skills/motor pedagogy, sport management and sport development.

In the dual-subject Bachelor, you study two core subjects or combine a major subject with a minor subject. The subject Sport/Sport Science is offered as a core and minor subject. Please note the valid  subject combinations.

If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with the Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree courses under  Sport - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).

Facts

Standard period of study:
6 semesters
Language of instruction:
German
Admission:
admission restricted  Numerus Clausus
Start of studies:
winter semester

Three students jog along an asphalt path lined with meadows and trees. The Rubbenbruchsee lake is in the background.
© Simone Reukauf

The study of sports science at Osnabrück University is characterized by a close interlocking of theory and practice. The course focuses on the areas of school sport, physical education, health promotion and sport as prevention, psychomotor skills/motor pedagogy, sports management and sports development.

Graduates can pursue careers in sports clubs, leisure facilities and social and curative education institutions.

If you would like to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with a Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree courses under   Sport - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).

The subject Sport/Sport Science is offered as a core and minor subject as part of the dual-subject Bachelor's degree program and must be combined with another subject. Here you will find an overview of the valid  subject combinations.

During your studies, you will not only focus on your two chosen subjects, but also supplement them with  interdisciplinary professional skills development content. Depending on whether you are aiming for a Master's degree in teaching, a specialist Master's degree or immediate employment after completing your Bachelor's degree, a different profile will apply to you.

Regulations

Every degree has sets of regulations which govern access, admissions, examinations and the structure of the program. More concrete information on the structure of the program is provided here:

General information about university admissions may be accessed at  Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at  Studying without Abitur.

Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of  German Language Proficiency.

This program is subject to admission restrictions.
General information on selection procedures is available under the link  How Places are Awarded. For an overview of the numerus clausus in previous years, please see the link  Selection Restrictions.

Tip:

By the end of the second Bachelor's semester, you must provide proof of first aid training and the DLRG rescue badge in bronze (both not older than two years) in accordance with the  examination regulations. You can acquire these qualifications before you apply for the Bachelor's degree course.

All information pertaining to the application process may be found at  Application, Admission and Enrollment.

German and international applicants with German certification can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under  Bachelor's Degree Programs (dual-subject) - Admission Restrictions.

Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for  Applicants with Non-German Certification!

The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of  Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The  International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at  How Much does Studying Cost?

If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its  regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.

In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.

This degree program has been accredited by the   German Accreditation Council.