This English-language, research- and professionally-oriented Master's explores how physical activity can prevent disease and support rehabilitation. The curriculum distinguishes clinical applications for patient care from the use of exercise in popular and professional sports, so you will learn both how to design medically informed training programmes and how to apply exercise physiology in high-performance settings.
Teaching covers medical training therapy (clinical applications) and high-performance physiology (applications in health promotion, popular sport and elite sport), built on theoretical, methodological and experimental foundations. The programme includes substantial professionally oriented elements delivered in cooperation with hospitals, rehabilitation clinics and outpatient rehabilitation centres. Practical options extend to medical supervision of athletes at Olympic training facilities and roles such as tutoring or mentoring, giving you hands-on experience and vocational contacts.
Courses are designed to develop the practical and managerial skills needed for both professional practice and academic careers. Graduates are prepared for interdisciplinary cooperation across the health sciences and for roles in clinical rehabilitation, sports performance, programme management or research. Those who continue into a doctorate are explicitly trained for careers in research and teaching.
Key programme components and requirements
The programme’s full course organisation and module-by-module structure are published in the official curriculum PDF linked from the programme page. That document is the authoritative source for credit distribution, semester sequencing, compulsory vs. elective units, practicum placements, and assessment methods — consult it for exact timelines, contact hours and submission deadlines.
Although the PDF contains the definitive syllabus, clinical exercise science master’s degrees typically focus on translating exercise physiology and rehabilitation science into clinical practice. Students can expect a balance of classroom-based theory, laboratory and clinical skills training, applied assessment techniques, and a research component (often culminating in a master’s thesis or capstone project). Typical learning outcomes for programmes in this field include the ability to design evidence-based exercise interventions for clinical populations, conduct and interpret clinical exercise testing, apply biomechanics and physiology to patient care, and carry out or critically evaluate research in clinical exercise science.
Possible key module areas you will likely encounter (check the programme PDF for exact module titles and credit values):
Admissions and documentation — verify the official PDF or admissions page for precise entry requirements, but commonly requested items include:
Please consult the program's official webpage for the complete, up-to-date academic admission requirements. The webpage contains the definitive list of eligibility criteria, required documents, and any programme-specific prerequisites — the information on that page should be your primary source when preparing an application.
As an international applicant, closely review the details on that page and make sure you understand language requirements, transcript/degree recognition rules, and application deadlines. If anything is unclear or you need confirmation about the equivalence of your qualifications, contact the programme or admissions office directly well before the application deadline.
Winter Semester (International)
Information about the application deadlines can be foundhere.
Graduates are prepared for managerial and scholarly roles across health and sport settings, including positions in clinical exercise therapy, rehabilitation services, sports medicine support, and athlete medical supervision. The programme’s practical placements and partnerships make it suitable for those aiming to work in hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centres, sports organisations and elite training centres.
For students who continue to the doctoral track, the programme provides a pathway into research and teaching careers at universities, research institutes and clinical research departments.
Technical University of Munich — München
Technical University of Munich — München
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences — Berlin
Dresden International University — Dresden