Master Programme in Sport Science
120 ECTS credits
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Holistic Sports and Health Coaching (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Currently under development (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.