Program Overview

Sport Bachelor of Education (Lehramt Gymnasium)

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Sport is a foundational study program that is part of a three-stage training for the teaching profession at the gymnasium level. This program is continued with the Master of Education, which is a prerequisite for the preparatory service (referendariat).

Program Details

• Abschluss: Bachelor of Education (Lehramt Gymnasium)
• Studienbeginn: Winter semester
• Regelstudienzeit: 6 semesters
• Bewerbungszeitraum: 07.05. - 15.07.
• Zulassungsbeschr舅kung: Yes
• Verpflichtendes Nebenfach: No
• ECTS Credits: 180
• ﾘ Zahl der Erstsemesterpl舩ze: 41

Why Study Sport in Konstanz?

Studying at the University of Konstanz offers an attractive environment with various opportunities to engage in sports. The university is an official partner university of elite sports, providing a unique combination of academic and athletic pursuits.

Study Content

The sport studies program includes both theoretical and practical courses. Theoretical disciplines are divided into natural science and medical courses (anatomy, physiology, traumatology, sports medicine, biomechanics, training theory, rehabilitation) and social science courses (sports didactics, sports pedagogy, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports history). Practical seminars include subjects like gymnastics, athletics, swimming, basketball, football, handball, volleyball, acrobatic movement arts, martial arts, or roller sports. Due to the university's geographical location, water sports, winter sports, and alpinism are also focal points.

Study Structure

• Studienbeginn: Winter semester
• Studienaufbau: The program lasts six semesters and concludes with a bachelor's thesis. For the subsequent master's program, students must reapply.
• Fachwissenschaftliches Studium: Study of the two teaching subjects
• Fachdidaktik: Acquisition of subject-specific theories and methods for teaching
• Bildungswissenschaft: Acquisition of pedagogical and other teaching-specific qualifications
• Praxisphasen: A three-week orientation internship during the bachelor's program and a 12-week school practice semester during the master's program

Additional Offers and Further Education

The University of Konstanz offers a variety of additional and further education programs for all students, including:

• Kompetenzen f鯝s erfolgreiche Studium: Services like writing coaching, language courses, and data literacy
• Berufsfeldorientierte Qualifikationen und gesellschaftliches Engagement: Programs for professional competence and social engagement
• Startklar f鯝 den Berufseinstieg: Career service and certification programs for career entry

Internship and Stay Abroad

• Praktikum: A three-week orientation internship during the bachelor's program and a 12-week school practice semester during the master's program
• Auslandsaufenthalt: Study abroad semesters are possible at numerous European and non-European universities. The university supports study abroad through Erasmus+ and other exchange programs.

Voices on the Study Program

Students and teachers report on their experiences with the study program, providing insights into the curriculum and the profession.

Admission Requirements

• Zugangsvoraussetzungen zum Studium: General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or a recognized equivalent
• Verpflichtende Sporteingangspr魷ung: A test of physical performance capability is required for studying sports
• Verpflichtender Online-Test zur Studienorientierung: An online test for study orientation is mandatory for the teaching profession study program

Fees and Contributions

• Semesterbeitrag: A semester fee is to be paid by all students
• Studiengeb鮬ren im Erststudium f鯝 einen Teil der internationalen Studierenden: Tuition fees for some international students in their first degree program
• Studiengeb鮬ren im Zweitstudium f鯝 alle Studierenden: Tuition fees for all students in their second degree program

Required Language Skills

• Erforderliche Fremdsprachenkenntnisse: No additional foreign language skills are required for the sports study program
• Erforderliche Deutschkenntnisse: Foreign language applicants need proof of German language skills at the DSH-2/TestDaF 4 level

Teaching and Examination Language

The common language of instruction in the study program is German.

Interests and Abilities

As a teacher, you need diverse competencies and skills. You should be enthusiastic about the content of your subject and enjoy passing on your knowledge. You must create teaching concepts, sometimes in collaboration with other teachers, and demonstrate a high degree of pedagogical skill in daily work with children and adolescents.

Application

• Bewerbung und Bewerbungsunterlagen: The online application requires the entry of various data and the upload of PDF documents
• Erforderliche Bewerbungsunterlagen: Required application documents include the Abitur certificate, proof of voluntary services, and other relevant documents
• Bewerbungszeitraum: The application period is from 07.05. to 15.07.

Contact

For general questions about study orientation, study choice, or study doubts, the Central Study Advisory Service (ZSB) provides assistance. For subject-specific and organizational questions about the study program, the departmental study advisory service for sports is available.