Program Overview

University of Fribourg

The University of Fribourg offers a Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences and Motor Control. This program enables students to acquire practical know-how and scientific knowledge about the impact of motor activity on the development and maintenance of the individual's physical, mental, and social life.

Abstract

The program focuses on the impact of motor activity on the development and maintenance of the individual's physical, mental, and social life. It covers subjects such as anatomy, the principles of training, and sports psychology, as well as the technical aspects of practice in various fields, including games, corporal expression, and water and snow sports.

Profile of the Study Programme

The study program has two dimensions:

• A scientific dimension, which studies the different human systems to understand how the principal resources that are to be developed, mobilized, and preserved in daily motor activities and in recreational or performance sports function.
• A practical/methodological dimension, which deals with the analysis of movement as a tool for professionals in the fields of health, education, training, and recreational or performance sports.

Studies Organisation

Structure of Studies

The program consists of 180 ECTS credits, completed over 6 semesters. Alternatively, students can choose a minor study program (60/30 ECTS credits) in addition to their major.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, with a focus on the practical application of theoretical knowledge.

Admission

Admission to the program requires a Swiss academic Maturity Certificate or a recognized foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificate. Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient language skills in French or German.

Minor Study Programmes to be Chosen

Students can choose from a range of minor study programs, including:

• Art History
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Contemporary History
• English Language and Literature
• French
• Geography
• German
• Greek Studies
• History
• Italian
• Latin Studies
• Mathematics
• Musicology and History of Opera
• Pedagogy / Psychology
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Religious studies
• Rhaeto-Romance
• Slavic Studies
• Spanish
• Theology

Key Points

Degree Conferred

The program confers a Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences and Motor Control.

Languages of Study

The program is taught in two languages, French and German.

Options

There are two options available:

• Health - Performance - Research (180 ECTS credits)
• Teaching (120 ECTS credits)

Commencement of Studies

Studies can only commence in the Autumn Semester (September).

Special Features for Admission

Applications for admission must be submitted by April 30 each year at the latest. Late applications are not possible.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the program can pursue further studies at the master's level.

Learning Outcomes and Career Openings

By the time students obtain their bachelor's degree, they will have consolidated their basic scientific know-how and acquired a general knowledge and a broader vision of their subject. They will have developed an ability to synthesize information and apply a critical way of thinking, which will enable them to pursue their studies at a more advanced, specialized level by taking a master's degree. Moreover, they will have acquired know-how in a variety of codified or non-codified motor skills in the different fields of activity.

The general subject knowledge and methodology that students acquire equip them for a variety of careers in the field of health, training, or research. The basic training that this specialization affords in fundamental subjects, biomedical sciences, and the science of movement and sports opens the door to more advanced studies, notably a master's degree in sport sciences with a specialization in "Health and Research," and from there to a career in:

• Research in the science of movement and sports
• Preventative health measures and integration of health concepts in the public or private sector
• Functional rehabilitation in rehabilitation centers

The general subject knowledge and methodology that students are taught equip them for a variety of careers in the field of teaching physical education and sports in schools. This orientation provides the basic training which is crucial to pursuing more advanced studies in the context of a master's degree in sport sciences with a specialization in "Teaching."