Performance Analysis of Sport (IMPAS)
STUDY PROGRAMME
Performance Analysis of Sport (IMPAS)
Degree Conferred
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration
4 Semesters
Enrollment
Wintersemester
Admission restriction
Restricted admission
Entry requirements
Bachelor in Sports Science, Sports and Engineering or Physiotherapy or a technical discipline.
Proof of English language skills.OVGU Framework of reference
Application Details
Limited number of places (5 up to 7 per year)
Application deadline
Application period for German Applicants
über uni-assist
15 April until 15 May
Application period for International Applicants
über uni-assist
15 April until 15 May
Language
English
Objectives
The inter-university Master involves three European universities: Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (Germany), University Trás-os-Montes Vila Real (Portugal) and the Lithuanian Sports University Kaunas (Lithuania). It aims to train experts in Performance Analysis in Sport, to offer specialised quality education to meet labour market demands in the sport training area and to provide graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills for them to develop a career in international settings.
Career Perspectives
The master opens a professional qualification avenue in the specific field of sports and rehabilitation. The curriculum is intended to prepare students in the following professional areas:
- Performance Analysis in sports clubs, research institutes or rehabilitation centres
- Design of training programmes for sports people
- Project management in Technical Departments of national and international sports organisations
- Supervision and development of athlete follow-up plans in sports clubs and research laboratories (technical documents, experimental systems, laboratory education, etc.), with special attention to the new technologies
- Positions directly linked to Sport Performance research
Competencies and Interests Required
The master course is targeted at graduates and professionals preferably from the Degree in Physical Education and Sports. It requires profound knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, physical motor activity and psychology, experience in coaching and competition in leisure and/or competitive sports as well as experience as coach or instructor, team spirit. TOEFL is required to prove English language proficiency.