Sport Science (Master)
Source: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/sport-science-master/ Parent: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/sport-and-human-movement-science-bachelor-with-sporting-aptitude-admission-test/
The master’s programme in Sport Science equips students with the ability to apply their knowledge and competences in the scientific, technical, medical, humanistic and social scientific sub-areas of sport science in order to solve practical sports-related issues in an academically reflective manner. Students acquire academic and methodological competences in the area of basic and applied research and learn how to plan and manage workout processes, and organise measures aimed at health promotion and prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary prevention) through exercise and sports.
Master of Science
https://senat.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/s_senat/konsolidierte_Masterstudien/MA_Sportwissenschaft.pdfDegree Programme Code: 066 826
4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
Language: German
[Sporting aptitude admission test (in German)](https://lehre-schmelz.univie.ac.at/zulassung-zum-studium/ergaenzungspruefung/)
Facts & Figures
- Students: 224
- Graduates in the last academic year: 32
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): 7,0
Data updated on: 26.11.2025
Information about presentation & calculation
Attention
Instruction Language German
Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a certificate of German proficiency on C1 level.
Admission Procedure
Information about the sporting aptitude admission test
Information on Previous Studies:
In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:
- [Sport Science (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/sport-and-human-movement-science-bachelor-with-sporting-aptitude-admission-test/)
- Master Access Guide
Getting Informed
StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) Sport Science
Centre for Sport Science & University Sports
[Students' Representatives Sport Science](http://www.stuv-sport.at/)
Getting started
Orientation in the first semester
Study Programme
The master’s programme consists of modules on the following subject areas: Compulsory modules on sport organisation and sport management, diagnostics and intervention in sport science, and methods and fields of application of sport science research; as well as groups of alternative compulsory modules on training therapy, or organisation, diagnostics and intervention in mass and elite sports. In addition, students have to complete a master’s seminar and pass a master’s examination.
Five Concepts
which you will deal with during your studies:
- Diagnostics
- Training therapy
- Elite sports
- Sports medicine
- Healthcare projects
... and many more.
Overview of the programme structure & topics
Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.
MSA Organosation and Management of Sports (6 ECTS)
MSA.I Dynamics of Groups and Organisations
MSA.II Quality in Service Organisations
MSB Diagnostic and Intervention in Sport Science (19 ECTS)
MSB.I Training Plans and Training Control
MSB.III Body Images and Body Shaping in Sports
MSB.IV Health Psychology (Diagnostics and Intervention)
MSB.V Methods and Concepts of Biomechanics and Sportinformatics (Diagnostics and Intervention)
MSC Methods and Fields of Application of Research in Sport Science (19 ECTS)
MSC.I Research Seminar / Elective Seminar
MSC.IV Scientific Practice - Support
MTT Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules Training Therapy (46 ECTS)
MTT.1 Syndroms and Training Therapy (16 ECTS)
MTT.1.I Neurologic Syndroms and Training Therapy
MTT.1.II Orthopedic Syndroms and Training Therapy
MTT.1.III Internal Medicine A - Syndroms, Interventional and Pharmacological Therapies
MTT.1.IV Internal Medicine B - Functional Diagnostics and Training Therapy
MTT.1.V Cardiopulmonary Functional Diagnostic
MTT.1.VI Psychological and Psychosomatic Disorder and Training Therapies
MTT.2 Aspects of Practical Training Therapy (14 ECTS)
MTT.2.I Communication and Motivation-Volition
MTT.2.II Promotion of Training and Physical Activity A
MTT.2.III Promotion of Training and Physical Activity B
MTT.2.IV Job Related Basics of Law
MTT.2.VI Psychosocial Aspects in Training Therapy
MTT.3 Work experience: Training Therapy (16 ECTS)
MTT.3.I Work Experience: Training Therapy - Supervision
MOD.1 Diagnostics and Intervention in Sports (20 ECTS)
MOD.1.I Sportsmedicinal Diagnostics
MOD.1.II Sportpsychological Diagnostics and Intervention
MOD.1.III Research Seminar - Mass and Elite Sports
MOD.1.IV Applied Biomechanics and Informatics in Sports
MOD.1.V Physiological Adaptions in Sports
MOD.2 Project and Programme Development in Sports (10 ECTS)
MOD.2.I Project- and Business Plans
MOD.2.II Programmes and Networks in Sports
MOD.2.III Controlling - Business Management
MOD.3 Work Experience: Organisation, Diagnostics and Intervention in Sports (16 ECTS)
MOD.3.I Work Experience: Organisation, Diagnostics and Intervention in Sports - Supervision
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After Graduation
Graduates are highly qualified to promote and supervise children, adolescents and adults in mass and elite sports. They are able to identify sports-related problems in theory and practice, initiate changes in professional practice and work in coaching and management for different sports and sports sectors.
Continuing after Graduation
- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- Alumni of the University of Vienna
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna
Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme
#### Degree programme in retrospect
Graduates ...
- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 2.0 (good)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.0 (appropriate)
→ These results are based on feedback from 13 graduates.
*You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of themaster's programme in Sport Science(in German).
Graduates ...
- find employment within 1 month after graduation on average.
- earn an average of € 2,878 (women) and € 3,031 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 52% (women) and 72% (men) within three years after graduation.
*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "MA Sports Science".