Program Overview

University Program Information

The Faculty of Sport at the University of Ljubljana offers various programs for students interested in pursuing a career in sports and related fields.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

• Physical Education: This program focuses on the development of physical education and sports skills, with a curriculum that includes courses in anatomy, physiology, and sports pedagogy.
• Kinesiology: The kinesiology program explores the science of human movement, covering topics such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor control.
• Sports Training: This program is designed for students who want to specialize in sports training, with courses in conditioning, sports medicine, and training methodology.
• Sports Recreation: The sports recreation program focuses on the management and organization of sports and recreational activities, with courses in sports management, marketing, and event planning.

Master's Degree Programs

• Physical Education: The master's program in physical education builds on the bachelor's degree, with advanced courses in sports pedagogy, motor control, and exercise physiology.
• Kinesiology: The master's program in kinesiology delves deeper into the science of human movement, with courses in biomechanics, neurophysiology, and exercise physiology.
• Sport and Health: This program explores the relationship between sport and health, with courses in sports medicine, exercise physiology, and health promotion.
• Management in Sport: The management in sport program focuses on the business side of sports, with courses in sports management, marketing, and finance.

Doctoral Study Program

• Kinesiology: The doctoral program in kinesiology is designed for students who want to pursue advanced research in the field of human movement, with a focus on original research and contributions to the field.

Curriculum

The curriculum for each program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in their chosen field. Courses are taught by experienced faculty members and include a mix of theoretical and practical instruction.

Bachelor's Degree Curriculum

The bachelor's degree curriculum includes a range of courses, such as:

• Anatomy
• Physiology of sport
• Basics of movement in sport
• Informatics and statistics in sport
• Sports medicine
• Elective courses in sports and recreation

Master's Degree Curriculum

The master's degree curriculum builds on the bachelor's degree, with advanced courses such as:

• Advanced sports pedagogy
• Motor control and learning
• Exercise physiology
• Sports management and marketing
• Research methods in kinesiology

Doctoral Study Curriculum

The doctoral study curriculum is designed to support original research in the field of kinesiology, with courses such as:

• Advanced research methods
• Statistical analysis
• Research design and methodology
• Specialized courses in kinesiology

Research Areas

The Faculty of Sport at the University of Ljubljana is involved in various research areas, including:

• Biomechanics and motor control
• Exercise physiology and sports medicine
• Sports pedagogy and management
• Sports psychology and sociology

Enrollment Requirements

To enroll in the programs offered by the Faculty of Sport, students must meet certain requirements, such as:

• Completion of secondary education
• Passing grades in relevant subjects (e.g., mathematics, biology)
• English language proficiency
• Other program-specific requirements

Available Research Areas for Doctoral Study

For doctoral study, available research areas include:

• Kinesiology
• Sports medicine
• Exercise physiology
• Biomechanics
• Motor control and learning
• Sports psychology and sociology