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Human Movement Sciences - Sport, Exercise and Health, Master Degree, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

the Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Master DegreeFull-time1 yearSeptemberEUR 2694 per yearEUR 34440 per year

About Human Movement Sciences - Sport, Exercise and Health, Master Degree - at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

How to break a speed record on a bike at an altitude of 1400 metres? How can you help people with impaired motor functioning? And what is needed to deliver peak performance in a human-powered submarine?

From the latest developments in sports training to new approaches to rehabilitation, this Master's programme provides state of the art insights into the ways in which human performance can be enhanced. From biomechanics to psychology. From exercise physiology to neurorehabilitation. And from muscle function to motor development.

The one-year Master's programme provides ample possibilities for customization of your personal programme, so that you can create a profile that fits your interests. You can chose between four different tracks: Rehabilitation, Biophysics in Sport, Sport Psychology and High Performance Coaching.

Entry requirements

In order to gain admission to the Master's programme Human Movement Sciences, you need to have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 EC or equivalent.

Your Bachelor's programme should include basic knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology at the level of "Introductory textbooks". You also should have obtained sufficient research skills and knowledge of Mathematics and Physics.

General English language proficiency requirements

VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. You can, however, begin your application without having the test results. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor or master in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia.

The minimum English language proficiency requirements for admission to this master programme are:

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: 92 overall
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): A, B, C
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): A, B, C

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