Human Movement Sciences

The two-year Master's programme is meant for students who are fascinated by the complexity of human movement. You will study human movement from multiple perspectives, using theories from Medicine, Biology, Mathematics and Behavioural Sciences. In this programme, you will acquire an advanced theoretical understanding of human movement. You will also gain research skills and professional skills, learning to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. The programme has two central themes. In 'motor function and cognition in healthy ageing' you will explore how physical activity and innovative solutions can prevent chronic diseases, and preserve cognitive function. You will also study slow aging. In 'rehabilitation and functional recovery' you will improve your understanding of impaired movement and the restoration of functioning in rehabilitation practices. It is possible to do a crossover between the Master's programmes in Human Movement Sciences and Sport Sciences.

Instruction modes

colloquium, computer exercise, group discussion, group assignment, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, poster presentation, practicum, internship, tutorial, working group, self study

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Entree requirements are: * A Bachelor degree (bachelor of science) in Human Movement Sciences or a related field (e.g. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Kinesiology, etc)* * Or education and experience on a comparable level** * AND high school degree with English, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology being part of the exam (up until last year) * Proof of English proficiency is required (TOEFL 580/237/92, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge Certificate of proficiency in English) with the exception of students whose native language is English. **The Admission Board decides whether you can apply and/ or you need to improve knowledge or skills in certain areas.

Other requirements

1. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Entree requirements are: * A Bachelor degree (bachelor of science) in Human Movement Sciences or a related field (e.g. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Kinesiology, etc)* * Or education and experience on a comparable level** * AND high school degree with English, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology being part of the exam (up until last year) * Proof of English proficiency is required (TOEFL 580/237/92, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge Certificate of proficiency in English) with the exception of students whose native language is English. **The Admission Board decides whether you can apply and/ or you need to improve knowledge or skills in certain areas.
2. schriftelijk verzoek Please contact study-advisor Ms. Corien Plaggenmarsch (studieadviseur-bw@umcg.nl) when: * you want to know if you are admissible * you have questions