Master
Human Movement Sciences
Are you passionate about physical activity, ageing, health and sports? And would you like to know more about how exercise and nutrition influences health, performance and disease? Then Human Movement Sciences could just be the programme for you. It covers all aspects of the relationship between physical activity and health – from patients trying to get better, to individuals just trying to stay fit, to top athletes aiming for the pinnacle of their sport. The programme offers a great deal of variety, with courses covering themes as diverse as nutrition, muscle & brain function, energy production and metabolic profiling. Because of this variety of courses and an individual 4-5 month research-driven internship/placement, you can pursue your own interests within the programme. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to work as a researcher, product developer, exercise scientist or trainer at, for example, a rehabilitation institute or a major sporting club. Read more >
Fast facts
- biological view on relationship between human movement, health and performance
- choice between two specialisations: 'Health and Rehabilitation' and 'Sports and Nutrition'
- pursue individual interest within course assignments
- 4-5 months research placement
- 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time, taught in English
- study load 40 hrs per week, full-time programme: 12-14 hrs class, 4-6 hrs group work, 20-24 hrs independent study; part-time programme: half of full-time programme (class planned on 1 day)
- starts in September
- admission deadlines available under 'Admission & registration'
Online information events
Our events in Maastricht may be cancelled because of the coronavirus, but we still have plenty of online ways to answer your questions and give you a feel of what it is like to study at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. On 6 March 2021, we welcome you at our online Master's Open Day. The whole year through, there are students to chat with, online one-on-one appointments to schedule, and live webinars and Q&A sessions to participate in.
Ask a student
Meet Jersey: the student ambassador for the master's in Human Movement Sciences.
On his Instagram account he shares his study programme experiences, moments of his life in Maastricht, and much more. Follow him to get a sneak peek of your possible future!
Also, if you have questions about the programme and/or about (student) life in Maastricht, don't hesitate to get in touch with Jersey through his Instagram page; he's happy to help you with your study choice, as previous student ambassadors helped him with his.
I’m particularly interested in translating science to practical applications, distinguishing facts from fiction
After I graduate I would like to research the relationship between nutrition and performance. A dream job would be to become involved in the national ladies soccer team
It’s help. It’s rehabilitation, it feels good. It’s not about disabilities, it’s our abilities that count
This master combines the best of both worlds for me and gives me every opportunity for a future career
Healthy food can fulfill all kinds of nutritional needs, not only the sports-related ones
My dream is to work as a sports physiotherapist, integrating my in-depth knowledge about physical and psychological aspects
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