Program Overview

Introduction to Human Movement Sciences

The Human Movement Sciences program is designed to help students understand and improve human movement. The program focuses on the mechanics of human movement, using physics and simulations to comprehend how muscles, joints, and external forces work together. Students learn to analyze and improve movement, prevent injuries, and design aids and interventions for sports, healthcare, and rehabilitation.

Program Structure

The master's program consists of 60 EC, with each course having a study load of 6 EC, and the research project is 30 EC. The program offers flexibility to tailor the education to the student's interests.

Specializations

The program offers four specializations:

• Biomechanics in Sports, Exercise, and Health: This specialization focuses on the mechanics of human movement, using physics and simulations to understand how muscles, joints, and external forces work together. Students learn to analyze and improve movement, prevent injuries, and design aids and interventions for sports, healthcare, and rehabilitation.
• Movement Neuroscience for Health and Rehabilitation: This specialization focuses on the control of movement by the nervous system, in both healthy individuals and those with complex neurological disorders. Students study brain function, movement control, and neurotechnology, and develop skills to bridge the gap between neuroscience and practice in research, innovation, and healthcare.
• Physiology of Human Performance and Health: This specialization explores how the body produces and sustains movement, from muscle function and energy systems to the effects of training, aging, and disease. Students apply this knowledge in sports and clinical contexts and prepare for roles in exercise physiology, rehabilitation, and performance research.
• Psychology in Sports, Performance, and Health: This specialization examines the psychological aspects of performance, learning, and well-being in sports, health, physical education, and demanding professions such as police or defense. Students apply theories of resilience, motor learning, and mental health to practice and learn how psychology enhances motor performance, development, and recovery.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Human Movement Sciences program have broad career opportunities, such as applied research in rehabilitation centers or sports organizations, or in vocational education in sports or healthcare. Alumni share scientific knowledge with professionals in practice as embedded scientists, exercise physiologists, or knowledge brokers, and contribute to innovations in the movement-related technological industry.

Program Details

• Start Date: September 1
• Duration: 1 year
• Credits: 60 EC
• Research Project: 30 EC
• Courses: 6 EC each
• Specializations: 4 options
• Language: The program is offered in English, but some specializations may be available in Dutch. NA The best answer is NA