# Sport science

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FAU offers the following doctoral degree programs in sport science. Click on the tab for further information, links and points of contact.

## Sport science

Doctoral program in Gerontology at the ICA (Interdisciplinary Center for Aging Research)

- Keywords: Aging and technology, nutrition in old age, physical frailty, adaptation in old age, dementia, depression in old age
- Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. hum.
- Language of degree program: German and English
- Program duration: 2 to 3 years, depending on the doctoral degree sought
- How to apply: Admission via the primary supervisor of the doctoral thesis, if they are also a member of the structured program or the Interdisciplinary Center for Gerontology. Direct applications are not possible.
- Special features: The doctoral program does not award any scholarships itself, but actively supports doctoral candidates in their applications.
- FAU contacts and information about the program: [Prof. Dr.  Frieder R.  Lang](https://faudir.fau.de/public/person/22e79d8950)
- [Information about the program](http://www.geronto.fau.de/lehre/promotionsprogramm/)

Doctoral program in Physical Activity and Health at the ISS (Institute of Sport Science and Sport)

- Keywords: Physical activity, training, health, exercise therapy, public health
- Doctoral title: Dr. phil.
- Language of degree program: German
- Program duration: Until the completion of the doctorate
- How to apply: The [contacts](https://www.sport.fau.de/studium/promotionsprogramm/kontakt/) are the coordinators and spokespersons of the doctoral program. Please note that the structured doctoral program is not a degree program with an annual application process. This is a support program for doctoral students at the Department of Sport Science and Sport.
- FAU contacts:
  - [Dr. Annalena Möhrle](https://www.sport.fau.de/person/annalena-moehrle/)
  - [Eva Lorenz](https://www.sport.fau.de/faudir/eva-lorenz/)
- [Information about the program](https://www.sport.fau.de/studium/promotionsprogramm/)