Sports Science Subject (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule'))

Overview

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester
Restrictions: With NC 1
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Contents of the subject Sports Science

Interdisciplinary perspectives
The programme integrates various academic disciplines, including sports medicine, neurocognition, biomechanics, sport and society, and sport and business. This interdisciplinary training fosters a comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects of sport and prepares students for complex challenges in their professional field.

Practical Focus
A central element of the programme is the intensively supervised Teaching Experience Semester, which links theoretical knowledge with practical experience. This practice-oriented learning enables students to test and reflect on their role as sports educators, thereby enhancing the quality of their training.

Specialisation
The programme offers the opportunity to specialise in various areas of Sports Science, such as the didactics and methodology of sport and physical activity. This specialisation enables a targeted education tailored to individual interests and career goals.

Health promotion
The programme places particular emphasis on promoting health and combating a lack of physical activity. Students learn how they can contribute to the holistic development of children and young people through physical activity, play and sport, which is of great importance in today’s society.
Following their bachelor’s and master courses, as well as the subsequent induction period, teachers take on a varied, complex and socially responsible role. They shape teaching and learning processes, support and encourage pupils in their personal development, and empower them to shape their own futures as mature and responsible citizens. Career prospects are generally positive, as the demand for qualified teachers is set to continue into the future. Key factors influencing future recruitment prospects include the type of school and subject combination chosen, regional demand, personal mobility and flexibility, as well as decisions and priorities in education policy. Assessments of recruitment prospects are available, for example, from the Ministry of Education of North Rhine-Westphalia. 
When choosing subjects, it is also important to take your own interests into account so that you can later teach the subjects you are interested in with enthusiasm. Furthermore, considering the age of the pupils in the respective types of school is helpful in making an informed decision. 

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Please note that further approval requirements also apply for this subject:

First of all, a medical certificate is required certifying that the applicant is able to meet the physical requirements of a sports degree programme. The certificate must not be older than three months at the time of enrolment. The final proof of aptitude is deemed to have been provided if there is evidence of other academic achievements at a sufficient level.
Further information on the procedure and current contact persons

Please also read the subject-specific regulations, which are decisive for all applicable regulations.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Subject (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule')) Sports Science comprise 60 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.

The study places are subject to local admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.

As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (admission notice from the Student Office, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step to a combined Bachelor programme with NC

Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years