Application

The Master's study programme ‘Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning (Master of Science)’ imparts knowledge and competencies based on basic research in movement science, biomechanics, and neuroscience; it develops methodological competencies; and it opens up advanced research opportunities in the fields of movement analytics, biomechanics, behavioural science, and neurophysiologically oriented motor research. The curriculum focuses on the theoretical and methodological foundations for analysing human motion. The study programme gives students the opportunity to acquire competencies that will enable them to address basic and applied questions on the highest scientific level in health care and competitive sports, in orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, in ergonomics, and in occupational science.

Starting in winter semester 21/22, the Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning (HMA: BMCL) degree programme will be offered in English as a continuation of the previous Biomechanics - Motor Skill - Human Motion Analytics (BMB) degree programme.

Target Group

Entry qualifications for the Master’s programme in Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning are a Bachelor’s degree in the field of sports science (with either a health science or technical orientation), biomedical engineering (or medical engineering), or physiotherapy. B.Sc. graduates from cognitive science and biology (with a focus on human biology) can also apply. Teaching degrees in sport combined with mathematics, physics, or computer science are recognized as adequate. For other Bachelor’s degrees, the examination board will individually check whether they meet the entry requirements. In cases in which previous degree programmes reveal major deficits in individual areas, one possible option is to take courses from the Bachelor’s degree programme Physical Activity and Health at Justus Liebig University in order to compensate accordingly. In summary, the following degree programmes provide automatic access to the Master’s degree programme in Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning:

• ‘Physical Activity and Health’ and sports science degree programmes with a health science or technical focus
• Biomedical engineering
• Physiotherapy
• Biology (with a focus on human biology)
• Cognitive science
• Teaching degrees in sport combined with mathematics, physics, or computer science