Master Programme in Sport Science
120 ECTS credits
Study programme
Would you like to work as a trainer or coach? Or perhaps as a sports consultant or a club or sports director? If so, the whole world would be your workplace. Working with sports and health issues has become an increasingly coveted and in-demand profession globally. This means that you need both broad and in-depth expertise in order to be in demand on the labour market. Are you also interested in some day conducting research in your field, in order to develop sustainable and healthy habits? After graduating from the Master's Programme in Sport Science, you are eligible for applying for doctoral studies in your field.
Education level:
Master's level
Prerequisites
A Degree of Bachelor with at least 90 credits in Sport Science or equivalent qualifications. A degree project of at least 15 credits or equivalent qualifications, is included. Upper secondary school level Swedish 3 or B, Swedish as a Second Language 3 or B, or equivalent. Upper secondary school level English 6 or B, or equivalent.
While studying
Form of Instruction
The programme's mandatory courses adds up to part-time studies. This is a distance education with a few on-campus seminars (approximately 2-3 per semester). The programme structure is open, which allows for significant student customisation in terms of profile and study rate. The programme offers two possible outcomes, with the possibility to receive either a Degree of Master (120 credits) or a Degree of Master (60 ECTS credits). For more details, see the programme syllabus.Teaching is consistently based on student-centred learning, which means that you participate in and have an active role in the learning process.
Examination
Examinations are conducted both individually and in groups, and are either written or oral. As a rule, assessment is based on written reports, group assignments, project work, and active participation in seminars.Professional Contact
The programme is conducted in close collaboration with several organisations and businesses. Partners include RF/SISU Värmland, Karlstad municipality, IF Göta, KMTI and ACTIC. These interactions with organisations and businesses consists of guest lectures, collaborative events and collaborations related to degree projects.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Sports Science: Introduction to a Multi- and Interdisciplinary Field (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Health and Lifestyle Coaching (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Children in motion (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Holistic Sports and Health Coaching (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Research Methods in Sport Science (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 7 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Currently under development (End semester: 8) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Läsårs- och programvärderingar
Future prospects
Employment Market
The Sports and Health Coaching Programme prepares you for a professional life as a trainer/coach in the sports industry, as a sports consultant or as a club or sports director. It also prepares you for working as a health coach, personal trainer and similar professions. You will also be eligible for applying to doctoral studies in sport science.Degree
The programme concludes with a Degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits) in Sport Science. There is also an option to graduate with a Degree of Master of Social Science (60 credits).Further Studies
Upon completion of the programme, you can go on to further studies at doctoral level.You can find more information about doctoral studies at kau.se
https://www.kau.se/en/research/doctoral-studies/apply-doctoral-studies/application-and-admission