TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME: SUBJECT EXERCISE AND SPORT (MED)
| Course Duration / ECTS | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS |
| University degree | Master of Education (MEd) |
| Faculty | Interfaculty Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology |
| Department | Interfaculty Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology |
| Mode | Full time |
| Study ID | 500 |
| Admission Requirements | To be admitted to the Master’s degree teacher training programme for the subject of Exercise and Sport, applicants must hold a BEd degree in Exercise and Sport. |
| Language of instruction German | Proof of language proficiency |
What will I learn?
In the Master’s degree teacher training programme, students extend the knowledge gained during their Bachelor’s degree in the following fields of specialization: (1) By gaining practical teaching experience, students will be able to use their knowledge and skills in order to teach pupils appropriately, to understand the system of school, and to locate the subject of Exercise and Sports respectively. (2) Students learn to conduct research and to adapt fundamental knowledge of the subject of Exercise and Sport from relevant fields of science (such as sports education, sports psychology, sports ecology, sports sociology, sports biology, kinesiology, biomechanics, training science), thematic fields (healthcare, performance and competition, games and design, social learning, taking risks and experience, security and risk management) and diversity (gender, age, culture, talent/impairments) for teaching at schools.
Which career opportunities do I have?
The Master’s degree teacher training programme qualifies graduates for teaching the subject of Exercise and Sport at all secondary schools (levels I and II). Moreover, graduates are qualified to work in all occupations orientated towards education in the context of exercise and sport, and in research.
Why Salzburg?
With a unique campus, the Interfaculty Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology at the University of Salzburg is an internationally renowned location, which closely combines interdisciplinary research with teaching and application in the fields of school, health sports and high-performance sports, and which actively integrates students into numerous projects. Very good connections with schools, where students can gather teaching experience.
How is the course structured?
| Advanced Sport Science | 12 ECTS |
| Methods of Sport Science | 12 ECTS |
| Advanced Research Skills and Techniques | 12 ECTS |
| Practice led by theory | 7 ECTS |
| Prevention and Exercise Therapy (WMK 1) | |
| Teaching Methodology (‘Fachdidaktik’) and Management | 12 ECTS |
| Exercise, Nutrition and Healthcare | 6 ECTS |
| Practical Experience and Scientific Supervision | 17 ECTS |
| High-Performance Sport (WMK 2) | |
| Training and Management | 6 ECTS |
| Advanced High-Performance Sport | 12 ECTS |
| Practical Experience and Scientific Supervision | 17 ECTS |
| Optional subjects | 12 ECTS |
| Master’s thesis | 20 ECTS |
| Master’s examination | 10 ECTS |
| Total | 120 ECTS |
Contact
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hermann Schwameder
Head of the department
Schlossallee 49, 5400 Hallein Rif
Tel.: +43 662 8044-4859
Fax: +43 662 8044-4859
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