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his master's degree equips students to understand and enhance human movement across sports and health contexts, exploring how body, brain, behavior, and environment interact to shape daily functioning, performance, independence, and wellbeing. The program follows a contextual, career-oriented approach, with students applying their knowledge to real-world challenges from the very start and connecting academic learning directly to future career paths, whether in elite sports, rehabilitation, or the neurobiology of movement.

At the start of the program, students choose one of four specializations, each offering a distinct lens on human movement, and take three in-depth courses within that area.

The Biomechanics in Sports, Exercise, and Health specialization examines the mechanics behind human movement using physics and simulation, covering the fundamentals of biomechanics, including inverse dynamics, static optimization, and data collection and processing using mathematical, mechanical, and programming skills; the applied use of biomechanical principles in real-world sport, rehabilitation, and health challenges; and the design and interpretation of biomechanical studies, including experimental design and the critical evaluation of research data.

The Movement Neuroscience for Health and Rehabilitation specialization focuses on how the nervous system controls movement in both healthy individuals and those with neurological disorders, covering the fundamentals of movement neuroscience, including neural control of movement and sensory-motor integration; experimental methods such as electromyography, EEG and MEG, functional MRI, and neurostimulation; and the clinical applications of movement neuroscience in the assessment and rehabilitation of neurological disorders.

The Physiology of Human Performance and Health specialization explores how the body produces and sustains movement, from muscle function and energy systems to the effects of training, aging, and disease, covering integrative neuromuscular performance and the interplay between contractile mechanics and cellular bioenergetics; how human performance adapts to training, aging, and disuse at the molecular, cellular, and whole-body levels; and the translation of physiological principles into practical, evidence-based recommendations for diverse populations, including athletes, patients, and those in extreme environments.

The Psychology in Sports, Performance, and Health specialization examines the psychological dimensions of performance, learning, and wellbeing across sports, health, physical education, and high-stakes professions such as policing or the military, covering psychological theories and interventions for optimizing performance and motivation, contemporary theories of skill acquisition and talent development, and the design and conduct of behavioral research in real-world settings such as physical education and mental health.

Alongside their chosen specialization, all students take a shared set of courses building academic, research, self-development, and professional skills, including data literacy, career orientation, and a community service learning project connecting human movement science to society. In the final months of the program, students undertake a full-time, twenty-week master research project, supported by workshops and mentoring, culminating in a course on research in societal context and a symposium where findings are presented to stakeholders. Students aiming for a career in higher education may also have the option to extend their studies with an additional teacher training track, though this is offered only in Dutch and admits a limited number of students each year.

Applicants need an academic bachelor's degree from a research university, or an equivalent qualification, including basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and psychology at the level of introductory textbooks, along with sufficient research skills and knowledge of mathematics and physics. Since the program is taught in English, a good command of English is also required, demonstrated through an accepted English language proficiency test. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree specifically in human movement sciences, or who have completed a related pre-master's program, are admitted directly; other applicants are reviewed individually by the admissions board to determine eligibility. Applicants who do not fully meet the programme-specific requirements may still be admitted after completing designated online preparatory courses addressing any gaps in their background, particularly in research methods such as mathematics, programming, biomechanics, statistics, and movement measurement.

This master's degree trains professionals for careers in international sport federations or national federations with international activities, addressing a gap where accomplished athletes often struggle to transition into organizational roles, and professionals from fields like economics or law often lack specialized diplomatic skills relevant to sport. Through a curriculum covering diplomacy, strategic planning, and diplomatic methods, students learn to navigate the intersection of the sports industry, the civil sector, and global trends, developing the skills to communicate effectively in international negotiations, events, and other cross-border activities, while also engaging with the organizational structures, legal frameworks, and differing values attached to sport worldwide.

The first semester covers the history and theory of diplomacy and international relations, the theory and methodology of sport diplomacy, sport in society, international sport law, global sport governance with a focus on international sport relations, the hosting and organization of international sporting events, and the practical contexts and tasks of sport diplomacy, alongside an internship and elective coursework. The second semester continues with global sport governance focused on international sport organizations, an introduction to grassroots sports diplomacy, communication for international relations and social media, sport protocol and event management, sports integrity, covering fair play, betting, and anti-doping, sport for development and inclusion, and decision-making and good governance in sport, culminating in a project or thesis and further electives.

Graduates are prepared for roles within sport federations and national Olympic committees, in organizing international sporting events, and as team managers or directors, sports program managers, sports consultants, and sports educators or lecturers.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree, or be in their final year of bachelor's study, and must submit a scanned passport, bachelor's transcripts, a bachelor's certificate where available, and a curriculum vitae. Priority is given to applicants who have completed or are completing studies in fields such as sport sciences, international relations, business administration, economics, social sciences, political sciences, communication, or marketing. As part of the admission process, applicants take part in an online interview.

This bachelor's degree prepares athletic students to become professional sports coaches, combining the latest advances in international sports science with the applied skills needed to work with children, youth, and adult athletes. Students learn sports technique training, competition organization, and how to assess and evaluate athletes' abilities, drawing on training methods informed by the latest technologies, while working alongside experienced lecturers who remain active in international-level sports science and grassroots sports activity. Students may take part in an exchange program that allows study at partner European universities for part of the degree, along with an internship abroad.

The first year builds foundational knowledge through coursework in critical thinking and academic communication, social and psychological wellbeing, the Olympic movement and sports ethics, athletic didactics, functional anatomy, sport pedagogy, and sport psychology, alongside the first stages of coaching science in the student's selected sport. The second year adds the biochemistry of sport, athlete nutrition and anti-doping, special pedagogy and psychology, sports and exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, sports medicine and first aid, and the basics of sports management, along with the program's first supervised internship. The third year covers motor control and learning, athlete training technologies, sports games, and the first stage of research methodology, along with a second internship, while the fourth year adds entrepreneurship and sports law, a second research methodology course, the basics of computerization in sports, a third internship, and the bachelor's graduation thesis, alongside further coaching science coursework and elective modules.

Students choose to specialize in coaching one of several sports, including basketball, boxing, football, judo, personal training, modern pentathlon, rugby, sport dancing, sports for people with disabilities, strength and conditioning, swimming, or volleyball. Graduates are equipped to apply current training technologies with athletes of different ages and skill levels, evaluate athlete performance, design training programs, organize competitions, and carry out sports science research, qualifying them to work in sports clubs and as informal education instructors in schools, colleges, and public or private sports organizations.

Applicants must hold a diploma of secondary education, with an official transcript showing an overall grade average of at least 65% and no individual subject grade below 60%, based on the grading scale stated on the transcript. Educational documents must be officially certified, either through an apostille for countries party to the Hague Convention or through legalization by the relevant foreign ministry or consular office for other countries, and any documents not issued in English must be translated and notarized. Applicants must also submit a detailed CV and demonstrate English language proficiency through one of several recognized tests, including an IELTS Academic score of at least 5.5, a TOEFL iBT score between 46 and 59, a Cambridge English exam score of at least 160, a Pearson PTE Academic score of at least 50, a LanguageCert IESOL result at B2 level, or a Duolingo English Test score of at least 90; this requirement is waived only for applicants whose native language is English. As part of the admission process, applicants take part in a short online motivational interview, the results of which are factored into their overall competitive score, and all submitted qualifications undergo an academic recognition review.

This master's program focuses on responsible management and the business of sport, offering two specialization tracks: Social Sciences of Sport and Economics and Business Administration. Both tracks include shared core subjects such as foundations of sport consumption, sport governance, sport event planning, strategic management in sport, and a master’s thesis with supporting seminars and research methods.

In the Social Sciences of Sport specialization, students explore topics related to the societal, cultural, and ethical dimensions of sport. Core courses include sport organizations, sport and sustainability, media and communication in sport, and physical activity and health. Students also take courses in qualitative and quantitative methods and can choose from electives such as leadership in sport, sport and health, sport marketing, and digitalization in sport. There is also a focus on academic research writing and professional development.

In the Economics and Business Administration specialization, the emphasis is on managerial and financial perspectives in sport. Compulsory courses include marketing and financial performance in sport events, applied research in responsible business of sport, and sport branding. Electives include corporate governance, event evaluation, and sustainability assessment. This track suits students aiming to work in sport business environments, such as management roles in clubs, federations, or commercial enterprises, with the support of research and data management training.

Both specializations integrate language and communication studies, including academic writing and project management, especially for international students.

To be eligible for this master's program, applicants must hold a recognized higher education degree that qualifies for master’s-level study in the awarding country. Suitable academic backgrounds include social sciences of sport, sport management, business, economics, other sport sciences, social or administrative sciences, and related fields such as communications or health sciences. Applicants from other disciplines may also be considered if their motivation is well-justified and their previous studies include relevant coursework in sport or business. Separate higher education studies not formally part of a degree may also be taken into account. The degree must be granted by an officially recognized institution, and conditional admission is possible for students still completing their degree, provided certified final documents are submitted on time.

English language proficiency must be demonstrated exclusively through the Academic Readiness Screening (ACRES), conducted by the Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication (Movi) at the university. This assessment includes a written pre-task and an online interview, and applicants must achieve a minimum B2 level in all four components: oral interaction, spoken production, academic reading, and academic writing. No other language tests or exemptions are accepted, and this screening is only available to applicants who meet the educational eligibility criteria and submit all required documents by the stated deadlines.